The Ancient Forests — The Alters Walkthrough

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for The Alters' 'The Ancient Forests' section. Learn how to gather resources, build your base, and survive the prologue.

Walkthrough:

1. Day 1: Make It To The Base - Follow the linear path, find your Captain's pod, and reach the main base. Interact with the elevator to enter. Head to the Communication Room to contact Earth, then visit the Captain's Cabin to learn basic mechanics. End the day by interacting with the bed.
2. Day 2: Collecting Resources to Survive - Exit the base via the Airlock. Gather Metals from glowing orange rocks and Organics from glowing blue rocks (indicated by blue smoke). Build a Workshop using the Base Building Console in the Command Center. Craft a Scanner in the Workshop. Locate a cargo pod near a parachute for items and a Multitool. Find the Rapidium spire and then the Organics deposit. Use Scanners to find the best mining spot and place a Mining Outpost, connecting it to the base with Pylons. Return to the Communication Room, build a