- Minor Hotfix - 7 November 2025
We've implemented a few fixes, mainly to the UI (word spacing, font touchups). Unity has also been updated. Nothing much to see here. Carry on.
- 🚗💨 60% Off and Full Throttle! - 27 October 2025
You’ve got the car. You’ve got the playlist. You’ve got the ghosts whispering through the static. In Heading Out, the journey is more than asphalt and headlights - it’s about who you become when you’re finally behind the wheel. Speed through the lonely highways of America, face your fears, talk to strangers, and leave your past behind - or catch up to it. For a limited time, Heading Out is 60% off in the Steam Daily Deal. It’s time to turn up the radio, roll down the windows, and see what kind of legend you’ll become before sunrise. The road’s calling — are you ready to answer?
- Heading Out is Steam Deck verified! - 21 October 2025
🏁 Heading Out is Now Steam Deck Verified!Great news, Jackalopes - Heading Out is officially Steam Deck Verified!That means your road trip doesn’t have to stop when you step away from your rig. Whether you’re stretched out on the couch, cruising on a train, or watching the sunset from a rest stop - your journey can keep rolling, anywhere you go.This update also brings several improvements and fixes, including:Better UI scaling for a smoother experience across all screen sizesTweaks and visual adjustments to keep the story sharp and stylish on Steam DeckGeneral performance and stability fixes for an even more polished rideEvery mile, every choice, every late-night radio whisper — it’s all running better than ever, wherever you play. See you out there.
- 🚗 Two Roads, One Bundle 🚙 - 3 September 2025
Big news, drivers! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Garage Monkeys to bring you a brand-new bundle: Heading Out + Car Dealer Simulator. With Heading Out recently hitting the road on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, now’s the perfect time to experience it on Steam—alongside one of the most addictive tycoon experiences out there. Car Dealer Simulator puts you behind the scenes of the used car market: sniffing out bargains, customizing rides, and making deals that turn your garage into an empire. It’s a game that keeps you coming back for “just one more sale.” They're adding new content and patches weekly, and they're just about to add yet another, new car to the already-impressive roster, so it's the perfect time to hop into it and start your empire! Check out the newest devlog on the game page! Pair that with the stylish road trip adventure of Heading Out, and you’ve got the ultimate package…
- Heading Out Hits the Road on Consoles! - 29 August 2025
🚦 Heading Out is now on Consoles! 🚦The wait is over, drivers. We’re beyond excited to announce that Heading Out is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!Whether you’re chasing freedom on the open road, testing your nerve against the law, or simply getting lost in the radio static, you can now experience the thrill of Heading Out from the comfort of your couch.Here's a brand-new trailer to set the mood:This milestone wouldn’t be possible without your support, and we can’t wait to welcome even more players to our journey across America.👉 If you’ve got friends on console, now’s the time to let them know they can hit the road too.Get it on PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10015378/Get it on Xbox Series X|S: xbox.com/games/store/heading-out/9N6QX85ZTQZL/0010See you out there, Jackalopes. 🛣️✨
- Get ready to hit the road on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 29th! - 7 August 2025
Big news, road warriors! We’re thrilled to announce that Heading Out is hitting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on August 29th! Console players will soon be able to flee their fears and carve their legend across the highways of America. To celebrate, we’ve just released a Release Date Announcement Trailer—check it out and feel the engine roar all over again. And that’s not all...Heading Out is part of the “From Poland with Love” Steam sale, highlighting some of the best games coming out of Poland. If you haven’t jumped behind the wheel yet, now’s the perfect time—grab the game at a discount and hit the open road.Thanks for riding with us, and stay tuned for more updates as we approach the console launch!
- Patch Update + Console Release Announcement! - 12 June 2025
We're thrilled to roll out a brand-new update for Heading Out, live today! This patch brings a smoother, more polished experience—especially for those of you playing on Steam Deck—and sets the stage for the road ahead. Here's what's under the hood:🛠️ Patch Notes✅ Optimized interface scaling for a more seamless experience on Steam Deck⚙️ Performance enhancements and overall quality-of-life improvements🎬 Stability improvements for in-game video playback⚫ Fixed black screen issues that were causing softlocks🎮 New setting: Option to disable controller vibration🔧 Upgraded game engine to support future updates and improvementsAnd that’s not all...🎉 Coming Soon to Console!We're excited to officially announce that Heading Out is shifting gears and heading to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Stay tuned for more details on the console launch soon.Come join us for a Live Stream on our Steam…
- Update Notes for Patch 1.040 - 12 June 2025
Optimized interface scaling for a smoother experience on Steam Deck Performance enhancements and quality-of-life improvements Increased stability for in-game video playback Resolved black screen issues affecting video display Added option to disable controller vibration Updated game engine to support future patches
- The Roadmap unveiled - what's next for Heading Out? - 26 May 2025
We’ve got some exciting news to share! First off, we’re thrilled to announce that Heading Out has a new publisher: Crunching Koalas! We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with a team that shares our passion for unique, story-driven experiences, and we’re confident this collaboration will help us take the game even further. But that’s not all — we’ve also been working behind the scenes on a roadmap for what’s next for Heading Out. We’re currently preparing an update that will improve the game based on your feedback, and we can’t wait to share more details soon. As you can see, we'll be unveiling some more details soon - on June 12th! We're aiming to also release an update on the same date and we can't wait to hear what you think. In the following weeks we'll be shedding more light on upcoming plans for Heading Out as well. And yes — there’s even more in store! We’ve got a few excitin…
- Heading Out v 1.028 Patch Notes - 23 May 2024
Heading Out v 1.028 Changes Based on your feedback over the past couple of weeks, we've fixed up some things to make your road travels a bit less bumpy. Steam Deck Bug Fixes: We have locked the settings to “medium” to ensure consistent, quality gameplay Fixed an issue of videos not playing on specific Steam Deck devices PC Bug Fixes: Fixed a general issue that caused the resolution to default to minimum settings. Now, it defaults to Ultra The anti-aliasing menu selection option has been fixed Occasional issues with stuttering have been addressed New loading map images now include day and night variants Extended the ghost car teleport audio radius to make it more audible Trimmed the outro length for the “Same Old Road” full song All mastered songs + WEM files have been updated both in the game and in the stand-alone OST download The Police busting speed threshold has been lowered in spec…
- Beautiful new racing game is like Forza Horizon made by Rockstar - 7 May 2024
There aren't enough racing games that put a strong focus on storytelling. In a genre dominated by the likes of Forza Horizon 5, The Crew Motorfest, and Dirt Rally 2, it's always worth noting when a racer pops up that places an emphasis on its story, like this year's Pacific Drive or 2011's Driver: San Francisco. This is part of what makes Heading Out , a driving game that pulls from Grand Theft Auto V's crime focus and RPG game branching plotlines, so noteworthy. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Driver gets spiritual successor in this slick new Steam racer
- Heading Out is OUT NOW - 7 May 2024
The time is finally here, and we are thrilled for Heading Out to release today! This has been a long time coming; we have been working on Heading Out for more than 4 years, surviving the pandemic, and switching publishers in the process. There were times when we had to borrow money to carry on with this project, but we always believed that Heading Out was worth the risk. In the end, we are here, at the finish line, showing you the game that means the world to us and wishing it will mean something special for you too. We truly can’t wait to hear from each of you about your own journeys through America’s cities and down the highways and backroads. So don't be afraid to leave a comment or contact us directly - especially if you find a bug, we will fix it ASAP. If you’re new here - welcome! - Heading Out is a part narrative adventure, part roguelite, and part racing game greatly inspired by…
- Listen to the Heading Out Soundtrack EP - 25 April 2024
https://i.imgur.com/27pOeE0.jpg Listen to the Heading Out Soundtrack EP on major streaming platforms NOW! It features six original tracks from the upcoming narrative-adventure driving game. The complete 19-song OST will be available as part of Heading Out’s Deluxe Edition, launching May 7 on Steam. Listen Here: bit.ly/49UYNkm
- Heading Out is a stylish, narrative-focused driving game inspired by classic road flicks of the '70s and '80s - 12 April 2024
If you've ever seen the 1971 cult-classic film Vanishing Point, Heading Out will be almost immediately familiar: It's a stylish "narrative-adventure driving game" inspired by great road flicks of the past that puts players behind the wheel of a mighty muscle car and on the run from the police and the ever-present fear that's never far behind... Read more.
- Heading Out - Gameplay Overview Trailer - 11 April 2024
Are you interested in popping the hood and seeing what Heading Out has to offer? This presentation covers some finer points of navigating the open road, resource management, and, ultimately, yourself. Heading Out is rolling in fast on May 7th! Wishlist Heading Out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640630/Heading_Out__A_Narrative_Road_Movie_Racing_Game/
- Driver gets spiritual successor in this slick new Steam racer - 27 February 2024
While my primary focus is obliterating fools in every online game imaginable, I do have a soft spot for racing games. I taught my mom how to play Forza Horizon 5 (it went as well as you can imagine), and remember the good ol' days of Driver on my now very dusty PS1. So, when I saw Heading Out , which blends the slickness of Forza with the OG narrative racing of Driver, I uninstalled League of Legends and got ready for a new adventure (don't worry, I'll reinstall it in ten minutes time). Read the rest of the story...
- Heading Out - Release Date Announcement Trailer - 27 February 2024
We're finally able to share this with you: Heading Out has a release date! Thanks for sticking with us over the years. If you aren't familiar with Heading Out, it's about the journey, rather than the destination. Heading Out is an immersive driving game passionately inspired by cult classic road movies. Escape your fears by taking off down American highways on an emotional trip of discovery. Coming to Steam on May 7, 2024! Wishlist Heading Out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640630/Heading_Out__A_Narrative_Road_Movie_Racing_Game/
- Same Old Road Music Video | Heading Out - A Narrative Road Movie Racing Game - 14 July 2021
Hey! You! Stop! We have something special today! A music video that will introduce you to the mood we want to achieve in Heading Out. The song you're hearing is from the game's soundtrack. All shots are from existing alpha build. Hope you'll like it! Heading Out will feature an original double album inspired by many great driving songs of the 70's and 90's, with roots in genres such as Classic Rock and Americana. Wishlist Heading Out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640630/Heading_Out__A_Narrative_Road_Movie_Racing_Game/
- Heading Out is a vigilante driving adventure inspired by Vanishing Point - 21 June 2021
The next game from the folks behind tactical war sim Radio Commander looks like a wild ride. Whereas Serious Sim's last game pointedly kept you out of the action, coordinating from the tactical tent, Heading Out will put you in the driver's seat. Their upcoming cross-country adventure is about driving a muscle car through the American west like the anti-hero of an old movie. Serious Sim have just announced this one to hit the road sometime next year but its announcement trailer makes it look worth watching for. Read more
