New to Deep Rock Galactic? Learn essential beginner tips for survival, including understanding your role, using equipment effectively, and navigating missions to become a seasoned space dwarf.
Walkthrough
- 1Start the game and complete the optional tutorial, which teaches the basics and the Gunner class.
- 2After the tutorial, you'll be on the Space Rig. Here you can relax, upgrade equipment, buy cosmetics, start assignments, and drink at the Abyss Bar.
- 3As a new player, you must complete the 10-mission assignment "Conquer Hoxxes IV" to unlock access to different planetary regions on Hoxxes IV.
- 4Assignment missions are marked with a white diamond icon. Completing them rewards Crafting Resources and Credits.
- 5Once "Conquer Hoxxes IV" is done, you can explore various Planetary Regions, mine resources, complete more assignments to unlock new gear, or tackle challenging mutators for XP and Credit rewards.
Tips
- Use your grenades and traversal tools frequently and to their full potential.
- Consider the Engineer-Scout synergy: Engineer places a platform under minerals, allowing the Scout to reach them.
- Read the in-game Miner's Manual for more help and tips.
- Visit the official Deep Rock Galactic Discord server for community advice.
- Refer to the Tips, tricks and strategies page for advanced tactics.
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