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Getting started
You begin in The Outdoors biome with an empty camper van. The back hatch of the van opens to reveal a Crafting Table where you make your first items. There is no time pressure, no enemies, no combat. Take your time.
First steps
Gather basics Collect Lumber from trees, Fibre from plants, Rocks from the ground, and Berries from bushes. Pick up any Litter you see.
Fuel the van Open the front door, find the Bio Burner. Feed it Fibre or Lumber (+1 energy each) or Light Lumber (+2 energy) to charge the battery.
Craft at the table Use the Crafting Table at the back of the van to make your first tools and workstations.
Build a Recycler The Recycler converts Litter into Download Coupons. You need these for Signal Towers.
Visit a Signal Tower Spend Download Coupons to unlock blueprints for new recipes and building modules.
Cook food Build a Cooking Pot. Make Herbal Tea (1 Water + 2 Herbs) for healing or Mushroom Soup for both health and hunger.
Energy tips
The Bio Burner is your only power source at first. It works anywhere but needs constant refueling. Once you unlock solar panels, mount one on the roof for free daytime power. Tips:
Keep spare Fibre and Lumber in storage for emergency Bio Burner fuel
Add a wind turbine early to cover nighttime power, since solar stops after dark
Watch your battery meter. If it keeps draining, add more generation before installing more workstations
Building advice
Do not worry about the perfect layout right away. The building system lets you rearrange modules freely. Start functional: workstations first, decorations later. Everything folds into boxes when you drive, so experiment without fear.
Essential tips
Always return to the van to deposit resources before long hikes
The dog companion carries extra supplies during foot expeditions
Litter scattered everywhere is not garbage. It is your progression currency. Pick up every piece.
Different biomes have unique resources. Once you are established, drive to a new area.
There are no enemies. The world is safe. Explore at your own pace.
In co-op, one person can gather while another builds