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This article falls under the category Expert Mode.
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Overview[]
This article lists points of interest in this Out of Bounds, from South to North (Mountain).
Chapter Select (OOB) gives a rather spoiler free overview about this OOB. Featuring
- entrances
- exits
- dangers of the OOB
- short list of easy to find or highlight sights, without describing the location in detail
Add common or recommended routes/tours to combine certain sights. Share your own favorite routes!
Maps[]
List of sights[]
From South to North (the Mountain). Please refer to the accompanying level map for exact locations.
Starfields[]
Those are found on almost every map. In Chapter Select OOB, Starfields can be seen on the East and West sides as well[clarification needed].
On PS4 Starfields can only be observed on the South side; North edge of the level is in Blackness, and there are no Starfields on either East or West sides (there are floating particles there but they all have the same color); whether there are multi-color star fields on PS4 in this level is currently under investigation.
Unfinished portal[]
An unfinished portal hidden below the sand.
Unfinished portal close-up.
On the very far South-East end, below the surface and almost at the edge of Blackness, an incomplete copy of the Chapter Select portal can be found (was probably used by the developers as a template).
To find it:
- go East until you reach the end of the sand
- then all the way South to the corner of the map
- then walk off the sand and onto the invisible surface, take a few steps and turn around.
The portal will be right below the edge of the map. The screenshot should help with orientation.
Hidden chirp symbol[]
Hidden chirp in CS
In the same South-East corner as the unfinished portal, slightly below it, a hidden glowing chirp symbol can be seen sometimes. See Hidden chirp symbol article for details.
Journey title card[]
Journey title sequence activated from OOB
It's possible to activate the same title sequence that you see at the very start of the game.
The word Journey will appear at the top of the screen, music will change, and camera will pan back a bit. It only works once though. To do it again you'll have to restart from Chapter Select.
This is not specifically an OOB sight (the same can be done in-bounds by simply walking back to the start area) but when triggered from OOB the Wayfarer's position and therefore the sight is different to the "normal" version.
Space Odyssey area[]
Space Odyssey area, black cube.
Also known as "2001: A Space Odyssey" area. This is a strange area which looks like a valley to the East of the main corridor with a little grey cloud in the air.
If you descend into this valley the surroundings turn black and you can see that the cloud is actually inside a black cube suspended in the air. The purpose of this cube is unknown, though it's probably used in one of the cinematic sequences. Similar black cubes can be found in some other levels such as Pink Desert.
Nick in a dusty robe
Nick[]
The Wayfarer in the corridor that runs away when you go to the Broken Bridge level.
His default location is behind a column at the end of the corridor (as show on the screenshot below) but it can also move past the white light boxes and stand at the very end of the corridor if a specific trigger has been activated.
HL Banner[]
Barely visible HL banner
The banner can be seen when crossing the BB level resemblance ("fake BB").
It can not be reached by walking or normal flying.
Tough you can use the Super Boost point in this OOB to fly close to it.
Liquid Sand[]
CS OOB Quicksands
On the West side, not far from the History Lesson banner, starts a weird area which looks like regular sand from far away, but as you get closer you'll see individual square "tiles" of sand moving around as if to form a circle around the Wayfarer. Those close to you will look like tiles moving individually, those further away look like bands of sand with clearly visible separation lines (lines go North-South).
In Chapter Select they create an interesting visual effect resembling quicksands.
This effect can also be observed in other OOB levels. It is one of many examples of unstable terrain ("fake terrain" that spans outside the edges of the base terrain area). Its appearance depends on platform and on PC also on graphics settings.
Super Boost Ravine[]
Super Boost Ravine. Looking North-West.
Found on the far North side slightly East, a sudden drop in otherwise level sands creates a channel (more like a canyon) which gives you super boost powers because when flying inside you're always close to the "ground" even though it looks like walls from the inside.
The "Sand Trap"[]
The Sand Trap (center) as seen from the nearby peak.
Between the Super Boost Ravine and the Small Useless Ravine on the North side, a little round pit in the sand can be found (can be spotted from the nearby peak).
In the image you can see the Small Useless Ravine on the left side. Super Boost Ravine is to the East of this (not visible).
It's tempting to explore it but it's located right at the edge of blackness, so the moment you step into it the screen turns black.
Small Useless Ravine[]
Small Useless Ravine
Looking North-East.
A smaller (and flatter) patch similar to the Super Boost Ravine can be found on the Northern end of the map.
Towards the middle, West of both the Super Boost Ravine and the Sand Trap.
It was said its useful, maybe for Boosting. This could not be verified.[1] Find a use for the useless ravine to rename it again :)
Routes (empty)[]
The Wiki needs you! Tell us about your favorite routes. Tips on structrue and what to mention are below. General editing information - here.
"Easy routes": are recommendations for newcomers or people who like to show OOB to newcomers.
- avoid places to get stuck
- easy to lead / little to no Fancy Flying
- no tricky triggers. Example: a place where its easy to hit a trigger and wind starts, getting frosty, camera can get stuck etc. Falls under "avoid danger zones".
Leading Companions into OOB, can lead to problems: If a Companion flies off (curious), it is better to follow them. They could get lost quickly and a disconnect may happen, leaving them alone in the new terrain. Be flexible and on-the-fly change the route.
Route 1 template for routes[]
Short overview, specials on this route, warnings.
The route[]
- Enter OOB at [link to entrances at oob article]
Pictures will help to hint to certain place (like: here up, navigate around here etc.).
Trivia[]
Quotes[]
See also[]
Browse Categories (bottom of articles) to find more related articles. Below you find the category-tree of Expert Mode.
- Category:Glitches - all about making the game behave differently :)
- Category:Out of Bounds - ever jumped through a wall? Levels are not big enough?
- Category:Fancy Flying - take advantage of game mechanics and reach the stratosphere!
- Category:Glitched_NPCs - Carpets, Wayfarers, Whales, WMs
- Category:Tricks - something rather easy
- Category:Challenges - thats real tough.
Robins Guide for Newcomers . 26 Minutes, full of tips, tricks, dos and don'ts.
Expert Mode introduction article to everything beyond the most basic gameplay. Expert Mode topics:
Browse Categories (bottom of articles) to find more related articles. Below you find the category-tree of Expert Mode.
- Category:Glitches - all about making the game behave differently :)
- Category:Out of Bounds - ever jumped through a wall? Levels are not big enough?
- Category:Fancy Flying - take advantage of game mechanics and reach the stratosphere!
- Category:Glitched_NPCs - Carpets, Wayfarers, Whales, WMs
- Category:Tricks - something rather easy
- Category:Challenges - thats real tough.
Robins Guide for Newcomers . 26 Minutes, full of tips, tricks, dos and don'ts.
Expert Mode introduction article to everything beyond the most basic gameplay. Expert Mode topics:
References[]
- ↑ === nathanj on the journey discord, 2023-05-23 === I went there to check and no it doesn't even affect the camera angle. you can't cb in it either. I suggest removing the info saying it's useful, and even change the misleading title unless proven useful by someone else.