Heading Out is a debut title from Crunching Koalas and Serious Sim, blending racing and narrative into a road trip adventure. Players control the "Interstate Jackalope," an outlaw on a quest across a stylized, timeless America. Decisions made throughout the game influence encounters, challenges, and the protagonist's reputation.The game incorporates resource management for fuel, car condition, and focus, alongside dynamic encounters with various characters. Its visual presentation is a black-and-white comic book style accented with color, accompanied by an Americana soundtrack. Choices directly impact the unfolding narrative, leading to different outcomes and endings.