Welcome to Summer Forest, the first homeworld in Avalar. Here you'll meet Elora, Hunter, and the Professor, who will explain the situation with Ripto. Your goal in this homeworld is to collect enough Orbs to open the portal to the first boss, Crush. You'll also need to gather plenty of gems to pay Moneybags for essential abilities.
Explore the central area to find portals to various levels. talk to all the characters you encounter, as they often provide hints or initiate challenges. The first few levels are designed to introduce you to the game's mechanics and new abilities. collect all gems in each level before moving on, as they are crucial for progression.