In Permafrost, you’ll face the challenge of surviving in a frozen wasteland after a catastrophic lunar event has plunged Earth into endless winter. As Rex, your journey kicks off when the bridge collapses, leaving you stranded with only a few supplies. The mechanics can trip you up if you don’t prepare correctly, especially when starting to gather resources needed for survival.
This game requires you to not only keep warm but also to carefully manage your stats like health and stamina, which can drop quickly if you’re unprepared. Start by collecting essential resources like wood and stones right away to set up a camp and find your footing.
Before diving into the main tasks, make sure to explore your immediate surroundings. Look for a flashlight and gather enough materials to craft a campfire for warmth—an early asset that’s critical for survival. Trust me, it makes a world of difference in the cold!
Stranded All Alone sets the stage for your survival journey in this merciless setting. After the bridge collapses, begin searching for materials to build your essentials.
Rex finds himself abandoned, with only the biting cold surrounding him. Initially, make your way out from the bridge’s wreckage and look for a cave to your right. Inside, pick up a flashlight and gather wood and stones, as they are key to crafting vital equipment.
Once you have some initial materials, use the building tool (press B) to select and craft a Campfire. Then, ensure you have wood to keep the fire burning, as staying warm significantly boosts your exploration potential.
Your essential stats are displayed in the bottom left corner:
- Body Warmth
- Health
- Hunger
- Energy
- Stamina
Next, you’ll need to craft a Stone Pickaxe and Stone Axe, which are indispensable for gathering more resources. To craft these, access the survival kit by pressing Tab. You’ll need 2 stones and 4 wood for each tool.
Once those tools are ready, use them to gather more materials, including logs and rocks. Finding a Stone Shiv will also be key as it allows you to break into locked doors and crates, revealing more resources like cloth for crafting a bow.
Once you’ve crafted a bow, pick up arrows from the targets outside the cabin. Use your new weapon to hunt deer for meat, bone, and skin—essential supplies to keep you going as you prepare for the challenges ahead.
Entering Horizon marks your next significant quest. After hunting, make your way to the Horizon safe zone. Interact with the characters to learn where to go next and how to prepare more food.
At Horizon, meet Robyn in her office. Here, you’ll find out more about fixing the safe zone’s main antenna—not just for yourself but for the community of survivors.
Head into the kitchen to prepare your hunted meat. Proper nutrition keeps your health and stamina balanced, vital in this harsh world.
Once the food is ready, give it to Robyn to complete your deal with her. Now that you’re well-fed, prepare for the journey to repair the antenna back in the wasteland.
After leaving Horizon, make your way to the Bone Cave. There, care for the wounded dog you find, as he’ll become your companion throughout your trials.
A New Home is your next objective, and it’s time to establish a safe base in this unforgiving landscape. To do this, focus on cutting down trees and gathering wood. You’ll need foundations and walls to get started on your shelter. Start with two wooden foundations for stability.
As you build your home, ensure you have enough resources for a bed and wooden storage to keep your supplies organized and safe. Remember to craft a workbench for upgrading your tools, allowing you to craft stronger equipment and keep pace with the game’s growing challenges.
To create your home, you will need a lot of wood. Use your axe and start cutting down trees and logs to get enough material. First, place down two wooden foundations (10 wood in total), then place wooden walls across five of its ends. For the sixth end, place a wooden doorway. Now, add a wooden door to the doorway, then place the wooden roof to complete your home.
At this point, you’ll want to start mining for flint and copper ore to create more advanced equipment. Head back to the Bone Cave with your tools and keep gathering resources.
With sufficient materials, craft a workbench to make a Flint Axe and other essential tools. Don’t forget to learn the Stone Furnace blueprint early on to progress your crafting options.
Tip: To get Blueprint Points faster? Craft more of the available items.
Collect all the copper ore needed and smelt them down to ingots, a crucial step for crafting advanced blueprints. Pay attention to where you gather resources; some spots yield better ore than others.
Once you’ve crafted wires and built a Radio Station Bench, listen for transmissions that will guide you through the next steps and your quest through this icebound world.
Finally, make sure to gather scraps to repair crucial structures like the tower, with guidance from Icarus on how to make it safe for you and the dog.
Once everything’s repaired, pay attention to the voice over the radio. It often holds vital information about survival and new areas to explore.
With all these tips in mind, you’re well on your way to surviving the icy wilderness of Permafrost. As you craft, explore, and gather, you’ll find yourself adapting and thriving in this treacherous new reality.
For deeper insights or strategies as you continue, look around the community for tips from other players!
In this game, the environment constantly tests your survival skills; stay sharp and resourceful!
