Welcome to the Floating Islands

Solarpunk is an open-world survival crafting game where you build a home on islands floating in the sky — solo or with friends. Grow crops, raise animals, power your base with renewable energy, and upgrade your airship to reach new islands. This guide takes you from zero to mastering every core system.

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GUIDE

Complete Beginner Survival Guide

From landing on your first floating island to building a self-sufficient base — a step-by-step walkthrough of your first 10 hours in Solarpunk

15 min read

TUTORIAL

Airship Building & Customization Tutorial

Deep dive into the airship building system: engine selection, deck layout, fuel management, and how to build a mobile base above the clouds

12 min read

Quick Start

Surviving on floating islands from scratch

Gather Basic Resources

After landing, prioritize collecting wood, stone, and fiber. Craft a Stone Axe and Stone Pickaxe to boost gathering efficiency. Keep an eye out for berry bushes and edible plants.

Build Your First Shelter

Construct a 3x3 wooden hut. Place a Workbench and Campfire inside. Craft a Bed to ensure good sleep quality, which directly affects your work efficiency.

Unlock the Tech Tree

After building a Research Table, prioritize researching Basic Farming and Basic Power. Unlock Solar Panels and Water Pumps to prepare for mid-game expansion.

Useful Tips

Survival

Build a Rain Collector early — water is scarcer than food in the early game

Building

Place fences along floating island edges to prevent accidental falls

Tech

Solar panels generate energy only during daytime — use batteries to store power for nighttime

Farming

Use Sprinklers to automate crop watering once you have a stable power supply

Core Systems at a Glance

System	Core Mechanics	Key Unlocks
Energy	Solar/Wind/Battery storage, day-night cycle management	Solar Panel, Windmill, Battery
Automation	Transport drones, sprinklers, foresters, logic sensors	Transport Drone, Sprinkler, Forester, Logic Block
Farming	Planting, irrigation, fertilization, automated harvesting	Farmland, Sprinkler, Fertilizer Station, Auto Harvester
Airship	Repair, upgrade, unlock higher-tier islands	Repair Kit, Airship Dock, Engine Upgrade
Building	Modular building, room system, aesthetics	Wood/Stone/Steel Wall, Floor, Roof

Common Questions

What should I do first in Solarpunk?

Immediately collect wood and stone to craft basic tools — a Stone Axe and Stone Pickaxe. Build a Crafting Table as soon as possible to unlock more recipes. Gather berries and edible plants to maintain your food supply while you establish your first base.

How do I get Copper Ore?

Copper is scarce on the starting island. Prioritize repairing your airship to reach new islands where copper deposits are more abundant. Use a Furnace to smelt Copper Ore into Copper Ingots.

How do Solar Panels work?

Solar Panels generate energy during daylight hours and stop at night. Use Batteries to store surplus daytime power for nighttime use. Pair Solar Panels with Windmills for more consistent all-day power coverage.