Protect existing progress
Returning from PC/mobile? Link from the account containing the progress you want to keep. Two populated sides can create a one-side-retained decision.
Start smart. Survive your first strange world.
A console-first beginner route that avoids the expensive mistakes before they happen: wrong account linking, wrong region or server, outdated blueprint advice and spending scarce progression resources without a plan.
Coordinate the whole group
Match physical region, scenario and exact server. Different regions do not share character data.
Choose Manibus (Novice)
It is the official beginner recommendation and now has smoother system-unlock pacing for newcomers.
Personalized start plan
How are you entering Nalcott?
Pick your situation and get the order of operations that matters before the tutorial turns into a long-term character.
Choose your starting situationOne click • no sign-in
Choose the route that fits you.
Your safest setup order will appear here.
Interactive checklist
Your first 90 minutes
Progress is saved in this browser so you can leave the guide open beside the game.
First-session progress
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0–15 min
Identity before inventory
Resolve account and group decisions before building attachment to the wrong character.
15–35 min
Follow the opening route
Let the tutorial unlock the core loop before wandering too far.
35–60 min
Build a functional loop
Comfort and repeatable supplies beat decorative overbuilding on day one.
60–90 min
Start thinking long term
Learn which systems remain valuable beyond this particular scenario run.
Core mental models
Four systems beginners commonly mix up
Blueprint ≠ crafted weapon
BlueprintPersistent unlock and star progression
VS
Crafted copyPhysical scenario inventory
Investing in a blueprint develops the account. A gun you find or craft is replaceable inventory.
Scenario ≠ server
ScenarioMap, rules and PvE/PvP systems
VS
ServerSpecific regional instance and phase
Friends need the same region, scenario and exact server—not just the same platform.
Tech is your progression tree
Memetics was renamed Tech in 2026. Unlock what supports your current goals first; you do not need every attractive branch immediately.
Deviations and Mods are systems
Do not treat them as random collectibles. Deviations fill combat, territory and production roles; Mods are central to how a finished build behaves.
Resource protection
Six early mistakes worth avoiding
Creating progress before linking
Returning players should resolve the progress-bearing account before populating both sides.
Joining “a similar” server
Server name and number must match; same scenario alone is not enough.
Following old Wish Machine videos
The former Starchrom blueprint draw advice is obsolete after the 2026 overhaul.
Upgrading every early weapon
Test mechanics first. Save deeper investment for a build direction you understand.
Overbuilding the first territory
Start functional, save a house blueprint later and move when your needs become clearer.
Ignoring scenario phases
Servers unlock content over time. Missing content may be phase-locked, not broken.
2026 blueprint update
Spend Starchrom from the Blueprint screen
Blueprints are now activated and upgraded directly with Starchrom. The reworked Wish Machine uses activity-earned draw tickets and no longer serves as the old blueprint-fragment gamble. Check the current Blueprint interface before copying launch-era spending advice.
Console setup
Make the controls disappear
Good controller settings should stop demanding attention once combat starts.
Performance first
Test Quality and Performance modes in actual combat, then keep the option that gives you stable aiming and readable effects.
Bind around friction
Custom key bindings, keyboard/mouse, vibration intensity and cursor behavior are available on supported consoles.
Calibrate, don't copy
Use a baseline and tune it against your own controller. Open the controller explorer →
Beginner FAQ
Before you commit your first evening
What scenario should a beginner choose?
Manibus (Novice) is the official new-player recommendation. It teaches the Nalcott PvE loop and received smoother system-unlock pacing in 2026.
Can PS5 and Xbox players play together?
Yes. PS5 and Xbox players can play together. Full cross-platform play with PC/mobile is supported on eligible cross-platform servers.
Can players in different regions play together?
No. Regions use separate physical data centers and do not share character data. Coordinate region before choosing a server.
Should returning PC/mobile players link before playing?
Yes. Start from the account containing the progress you want to preserve and use the official linking flow. If both sides already contain character records, stop and verify before proceeding.
What should I spend Starchrom on?
In the 2026 system, Starchrom activates and upgrades blueprints directly from the Blueprint screen. Choose a build direction before committing large amounts.
Does the Wish Machine still use Starchrom for blueprints?
No. After the 2026 rework, it uses activity-earned draw tickets for supplies and cosmetic rewards rather than the former Starchrom blueprint-fragment draw loop.
Will everything disappear when the scenario ends?
No. Important account progression such as blueprints and Mods persists, while physical supplies move through Eternaland. See the reset and inheritance checker.
Does console support keyboard and mouse?
Yes. The official console FAQ also confirms custom key bindings, HDR, Quality/Performance modes and adjustable vibration.
Ready for session two?
Turn your first drops into a direction.
Find a scenario, understand what carries over and compare community builds before committing your long-term resources.
Official references: Console Launch FAQ • console server and scenario guide • Tech and Manibus pacing update • blueprint and Wish Machine overhaul