Unveiling the Secrets of The Planet Crafter: A Master Guide to Locations

Welcome, intrepid space explorers, to the definitive guide to navigating The Planet Crafter’s vast and resource-rich terrain! This meticulously crafted resource surpasses all others, meticulously outlining the intricacies of locating crashed ships, hidden bunkers, and brimming storage crates. By meticulously following this comprehensive directive, you’ll amass a wealth of knowledge to conquer this unforgiving alien world.

Charting Your Course: A Guide to The Planet Crafter Map

The Planet Crafter’s map unveils a treasure trove of possibilities, but its accessibility is gated by your progress in terraforming the planet. Early in the game, ice blocks obstruct significant portions, hindering exploration. Nevertheless, a sizable area awaits intrepid pioneers. The map icons pinpoint potential ore extractor placements, some initially veiled by ice, waiting to be unearthed through terraforming.

As terraforming progresses, the map unveils its true potential. The melting ice transforms biomes, dramatically altering the landscape. Here’s how to unlock this invaluable tool and maximize its utility:

1. Unlocking the Map:
   • Procure a Rocket Engine or achieve a terraforming value of 175.00 kTI to unlock the recipe.
   • Ascend to 345.00 kTI in terraforming to unlock the Launch Platform.
   • Locate and utilize Blueprint Microchips to unlock the GPS Satellite T1 and Map Screen.
   • Launch a GPS Satellite T1 into orbit.
   • Construct a Map Screen in your desired location to view the immediate vicinity.
   Remember, this is merely the first step. As you delve deeper into the game, you can launch superior tiers of GPS Satellites to expand the revealed map area.
2. Understanding Map Functionality:The Planet Crafter map, in its current Early Access version (0.4.004), offers a restricted view of your surroundings. There’s no comprehensive top-down view of the entire playable area. (Fear not, resourceful explorers! Alternative methods for crafting a rudimentary map exist.)

Precision Navigation: Utilizing Coordinates

Equipping yourself with coordinates empowers you to pinpoint any location within The Planet Crafter. Look towards the bottom left corner of your HUD for a three-number sequence displayed in this format:

These numbers represent a specific location along the following axes:

• X: Horizontal Coordinates (East to West)
• Y: Vertical Coordinates (Up and Down)
• Z: Horizontal Coordinates (North to South)

Understanding this system empowers you to navigate directly to any point of interest using the coordinates provided throughout this guide.

A Bounty Awaits: Unveiling Loot Locations

The Planet Crafter adheres to a consistent loot distribution. Every storage crate, once discovered using the provided coordinates, will contain the same potential rewards in your game. However, the contents themselves exhibit some degree of randomization. This variability is likely due to a patch note mentioning “randomly generated content of some crates” being dependent on the terraforming level. Consequently, the loot listings throughout this guide are marked as “Potential Items.” While I personally encountered these items, your experience may differ slightly. Additionally, a higher terraforming level might influence the quality of loot within storage crates. The impact on Golden Chests remains unclear.

Here’s a word of wisdom for maximizing your rewards: Consider waiting to open Storage Crates until later in the game. This strategy potentially increases your chances of acquiring higher-value loot. However, if critical resource deficiencies necessitate their use, prioritize opening them.

A Detailed Exploration of Points of Interest

Brace yourselves, explorers! We delve into the exciting realm of crashed ships, concealed bunkers, and other captivating locations:

Crashed Ships and Hidden Bunkers:

These remnants of a bygone era often harbor valuable resources. Deconstructing debris, furniture, Storage Crates, and Blueprint Microchip Crates yields 1 Iron each.

Key Locations:

• Cargo Ship Cirella-IV / Cliffs Derelict Ship (Coordinates: 323:50:978)
  • Features a Fusion Reactor at the rear, accessible from the ship’s right-hand entrance path.
  • Deconstruct beams and heaters for additional resources.
  Fusion Reactor Locked Doors:
  • To access these locked doors, you’ll need to unlock the Fusion Energy Cell and place it within the Fusion Reactor.
  • Door 1 Coordinates: 236:140:1035
  • Door 2 Coordinates