PC controls: WASD to move, mouse to look, LMB for an item’s primary action, RMB for its secondary action (e.g. aiming), E to interact, Tab for inventory, R to reload, V for push-to-talk voice chat, Enter to open text chat.
Mobile controls: virtual joystick to move, swipe to look around, on-screen buttons for attack, secondary action, interact, crouch and map marker; bottom icons toggle voice chat and open text chat.
1. Gather basic resources – wood and stone – by hitting trees and rocks with a tool.
2. Open the crafting menu (Tab) and craft your first tools and walls for shelter.
3. Build your base: use the snap-point system to place walls, floors, and roofs.
4. Upgrade building materials from wood to stone and metal for better protection.
5. Watch your health and gear, and fight off other players and island threats.
6. Team up with friends – form a squad of up to 3 players to defend together.