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Beginner Tips for Survival and Exploration — Astroneer Guide
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Beginner Tips for Survival and Exploration — Astroneer Guide

New to Astroneer? Get essential beginner tips for survival and exploration, covering mechanics, crafting, and traveling to help you thrive on alien worlds.

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Beginner Tips for Survival and Exploration — Astroneer Guide

New to Astroneer? Get essential beginner tips for survival and exploration, covering mechanics, crafting, and traveling to help you thrive on alien worlds.

Hey there, future space explorer! So you've just landed on an alien planet in Astroneer and the vastness is a little overwhelming? Don't sweat it! This guide is here to give you the lowdown on how to survive and start exploring like a pro. We'll cover the basics you need to get your bearings, start crafting, and eventually, venture out to see what wonders (and dangers!) these worlds hold.

Think of this as your friendly nudge in the right direction. We're going to break down the core mechanics, give you a head start on what to build first, and touch on how to get around. Ready to make your mark on the galaxy?

General Guides

  • Categorizing Guides: Understanding how guides are organized on the wiki.

  • Controls: Get familiar with the button prompts and movement.

  • Experimental Build: Information on testing new features.

  • How To Play Guide For Astroneer: A comprehensive walkthrough for newcomers.

  • Multiplayer: Tips for playing with friends.

  • Tips & Tricks: General advice to improve your gameplay.

Mechanics

  • Attachment Slot: Learn how modules connect to your tools and vehicles.

  • Game Mechanics: A deep dive into how Astroneer works.

  • Research (Mechanic): Discover how to unlock new technologies.

  • Oxygen: Crucial for survival; understand your oxygen limits and how to extend them.

  • Power: Everything you need to know about generating and using power.

  • Tiers: Understand the progression system for crafting and modules.

Crafting

  • Guide:Nanocarbon Alloy Automation: Learn advanced crafting strategies.

Traveling

  • Single Flight Homesteading: Tips for establishing a base on a new planet in one go.

Wiki Guides

  • Astroneer Wiki:Style guide: How content is presented on the wiki.

Here's a quick rundown of what you'll find as you explore:

Astroneer
MechanicsCrafting • Research • Power • Tiers • Attachment Slot • Hazards • Creative Mode • Automation • Compass
ItemsResources • Modules • Widgets • Augments • Tools • Platforms • Vehicles • Collectibles • Discoveries • Consumables
PlayerBackpack • Terrain Tool • Customization • Oxygen • Death
Limited Time EventsProject CHEER Recovery Mission • EXO Salvage Initiative (2020, 2022) • EXO Automated Mass Production Protocol (2020, 2021, 2022) • EXO Biofuel Obtainment Operation • Project CHEER Delivery Event • EXO Cares Initiative • EXO F.A.R.M. (2021, 2022)
OtherPlanets • Controls • Multiplayer • Guides • Patch Notes • Achievements • Upcoming Features • Removed Features

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