General Tips
- Explore new locations as this is the only way you will find supplies early in the game and new items whenever. You will also find new structures to build but remember that exploring will cost you!
- There is safety in numbers so remember that when you start planning for an expedition and send out groups, not individuals.
- If you're not in a position to win the fight - just run, as the animals will be there waiting for you.
- Don't overlook previously explored areas as you might find valuable resources while revisiting them.
- Gems are the game's currency and as in most gams like this watch where you spend them. complete the in-game achievements and you'll earn them. Or buy them at the store. To earn them for FREE by watching video ads. You can watch 10 video ads per day for some gem.
- Use gems for picking up survivors before anything else. The more you have them faster you'll build your island.
- Each of the buildings that you make has it's own purpose. Thew main you will be needing from the very beginning are: bonfire, which lets you gain access to other building types, water cisterns, they improve skill bonuses and tents and shelter to store the various supplies.
- Add foragers near your fishing spot to generate food quicker than usual.
- The survivors you control have skills in four different areas: exploration, foraging, building, and fighting. The tasks you'll assign them to should related to those same areas so you don't waste time.