Outer Wilds

This section of the guide focuses on Giant's Deep, specifically its core and the Orbital Probe Cannon. While the provided text doesn't detail the core or cannon mechanics directly, it offers foundational knowledge for exploring Giant's Deep and using tools like the Signalscope, which are crucial for navigating the planet and its mysteries.

Key Takeaways for Giant's Deep Exploration:

• The Signalscope is your primary tool for locating points of interest and other travelers.
• Understanding ghost matter is vital for safe exploration, and the Scout Launcher can help detect it.
• Practicing ship piloting with Mica's model is recommended before venturing off-world.
• The Observatory contains a museum with exhibits that will become clearer as you learn more about the solar system.
• Launch Codes are obtained from Hornfels, which are necessary to access your ship.
• Your ship is equipped with a space suit, oxygen tank, and fuel for turbo boosters. Health can be recovered with a medical kit or by roasting marshmallows.
• Other explorers are off-world and can be located using the Signalscope by their unique instruments or by spotting smoke from their camps.

Traveler Locations:

• Gabbro: Giant's Deep (Flute)
• Esker: The Attlerock (Whistling)
• Riebeck: Brittle Hollow (Banjo)
• Chert: Ember Twin (Drum)
• Feldspar: Dark Bramble (Harmonica)

Remember to utilize the information gathered from the Observatory's museum and the interactions with locals to piece together the larger mysteries of the solar system as you prepare to explore Giant's Deep.

Alright, so you're about to blast off into the solar system, and before you do, it's a good idea to get a handle on how everything works. Think of this as your pre-flight checklist for the controls and user interface in Outer Wilds. It's not super complicated, but knowing these basics will make your journey much smoother and less confusing.

First up, you'll want to get familiar with your ship. It's small, but it's your lifeline! Inside, you'll find a space suit that gives you turbo boosters – super handy for zipping around. Just remember, those boosters eat fuel fast, so keep an eye on your fuel tank. You've also got an oxygen tank, which is crucial for exploring places where you can't breathe. Luckily, you can refill both your oxygen and fuel back on the ship, or by finding living trees and fuel tanks at traveler camps.

If you get hurt, don't sweat it. You can recover health using the medical kit on your ship, or by doing something quintessentially Outer Wilds: roasting and eating marshmallows over a campfire. It's the little things, right?

Getting Started: Your First Steps

Before you even think about leaving your home planet, Hearth, take some time to explore. It's basically your tutorial area. You'll chat with some locals who will introduce you to some key tools.

Chatting with the Locals

• Gneiss will show you how to use your Signalscope. This thing is awesome for picking up all sorts of sounds across the solar system. You'll be using it a lot to find things and people.
• Galena and Tephra will have you play a game of Hide-and-Seek using the Signalscope. It's a fun way to practice tracking them down.
• Arkose will teach you about the super dangerous ghost matter. It's invisible, but you can spot it using your Scout Launcher. Send out a scout, and it'll show you where the ghost matter is.
• Mica has a cool miniature spaceship model you can pilot. It's perfect practice for flying your real ship, letting you land on a few small pads.
• Gossan hangs out by the entrance to the