THE EXPLORER’S FIELD GUIDE
A little help.
A lot more adventure.
No space-science degree needed. Pick a topic, follow a few small steps, and use the real game screens to find your way.
51 guides to help you get going
Start here
Your first five minutes
A tiny tour before you take the wheel.
Fly your ship and explore space
Drag to fly. Tap to fire. See what is out there.
Land, scan, and find life
A new planet is a place to explore, not just a pretty picture.
Find your way with Star Map
Revisit a favorite world without flying in circles.
Help, hazards, and puzzles in space
The trip can be an adventure of its own.
Why a planet picture has no animals yet
Finding life is part of the surprise.
Pets & catching
Catch a pet
First aim. Then tap like your new friend has other plans.
Choose nets and lures
A little preparation makes a big difference.
Find, favorite, and name your pets
Make the collection feel like yours.
Heal a pet or give it a snack
A healthy, well-fed pet is ready for another trip.
Feed one pet to another
Turn a pet you do not want into help for one you do.
Help a pet transform
Same friend. A much bigger moment.
Levels, XP, and level-up celebrations
Small wins add up to stronger pets.
Planet puzzles
Pick a planet puzzle
Thirteen ways to have a little aha moment.
Surface scan
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Wake the circuit
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Listen & remember
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Peekaboo specimens
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
One peculiar pet
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Follow the footprints
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Catch the heartbeat
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Picture this place
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Let it glow
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Cargo cascade
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Starwoven paths
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Nestmates
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Tanglewake
A small-step guide to this planet activity.
Battles & trading
Take a turn in battle
Pick a move. Watch the result. Make your next plan.
Moves, matchups, and battle items
Bring a plan, not just a full bag.
Battle a wild creature
Meet a local and test your team.
Start a training battle
A useful way to practice and earn pet XP.
Try Challenge training
Pick a tougher practice session when you are ready.
Battle someone nearby
Two devices. Two teams. One very good showdown.
Battle online with Game Center
Challenge another explorer over the internet.
Win a magical special pet
The toughest battles have the best introductions.
Trade pets and supplies nearby
Pick Local trading first. No battle team needed.
Discoveries & rewards
Follow an expedition
A few clear goals can lead to a lovely detour.
Why a favorite pet got expedition XP
Your favorites are your study crew.
Download a relay message and free supplies
A little story. A useful reason to stop.
Read the message archive like a story
Keep going without jumping back to the list.
Use your journal
Your own little book of things you found.
Make and share a picture card
Show someone your favorite little discovery.
Achievements and rankings
Little goals, big personal bests.
Supplies & settings
Buy supplies at a trade station
Turn your earned credits into your next plan.
Buy and equip a ship
Find your kind of little spaceship.
Change trails and sharing-card designs
See what you are buying before you spend.
Credits, free play, and optional purchases
You can play without buying a credit pack.
Connect Game Center
Use Apple for online battles, rankings, and achievements.
Sound, music, and motion settings
Make the ship feel right for you.
Help when something goes wrong
Still stuck out there?
Email your device model, iOS version, and what happened. A screenshot helps. Please do not send passwords or payment-card details.
Guides reflect the current development build. The game is coming to iPhone and iPad. Screens show isolated example play; your creatures and discoveries will vary.