Press release

Heading Out - the gritty, narrative-driven racing roguelike is hitting the road on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

Warsaw, Poland - August 29th, 2025 – The acclaimed narrative-driving adventure Heading Out is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Originally developed for PC by Serious Sim, the console versions are developed and published by Crunching Koalas.


To mark the occasion, a brand-new Launch Trailer premieres, highlighting all that the game has to offer on next-gen platforms.
https://youtu.be/hGpX8KICq28


About the game


Heading Out is a narrative-focused driving game that blends high-octane chases with introspective storytelling, inspired by classic American road movies. Set in a mythologized version of the United States, players step into the shoes of a mysterious fugitive on the run—part outlaw, part folk hero—racing against fear itself across a stylized, black-and-white landscape.


Every playthrough unfolds as a unique journey, shaped by player choices, procedurally generated encounters, and a dynamic radio system that delivers commentary, news, and music tailored to the player’s actions. With branching narratives, resource management, and high-speed pursuits, Heading Out invites players to write their own legend on the open road.


Developed by Serious Sim, the game launched on Steam in May 2024 to critical acclaim for its distinctive visual style and emotionally resonant themes.


Additional information:

- PlayStation Store Page: bit.ly/HeadingOut_PlayStationStore
- Xbox Store Page: bit.ly/HeadingOut_XboxStore
- Steam Store Page: bit.ly/HeadingOut_Steam
- Console Announcement Trailer:
- YouTube: youtu.be/hGpX8KICq28
- MP4: Google Drive
- Press Pack: Google Drive
- Developer: Serious Sim
- Publisher: Crunching Koalas
- Press contact: pr@crunchingkoalas.com


About Serious Sim

Serious Sim is a Warsaw-based indie studio known for creating thought-provoking games with unique narrative mechanics. Best known for their previous title Radio Commander, the team specializes in blending strategy, storytelling, and immersive systems into cohesive, emotionally impactful experiences. 


About Crunching Koalas

Crunching Koalas is a Warsaw-based boutique publisher and porting studio that focuses on bringing exceptional games to players across all platforms. They have worked on many recognisable and critically acclaimed games (Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, Darkwood and This War of Mine are just a few). Their ever-expanding portfolio is full of great, indie titles and with new projects coming in every year, it is only expected to grow.