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Outbound Best Base Locations
Ten spots that balance safety, solar exposure, water access and resource density — ranked for early, mid and late game.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| # | Spot | Biome | Strengths | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbend Clearing | Forest Valley | Water + Wood + Iron within 100m | Night temps low |
| 2 | Dust Flats Crossroads | Dust Flats | Copper + Sand + flat parking | Long water trips |
| 3 | North Cove | Coastline | Clay + Sand + fishing | Storms at day 12+ |
| 4 | Ember Ridge | Caldera | Coal surplus, warm nights | Sparse water |
| 5 | Frost Ledge | Frostline | Silicates, ice for water | Thermal suit required |
| 6 | Crystal Basin | Crystal Fields | Exotic Ore × 3 nodes | Hover access needed |
| 7 | Ancient Causeway | Ruined Spire | Ancient Data + hazards | Phase Shield required |
| 8 | Mid-Valley Bluff | Forest Valley | Best all-round early base | Crowded with fauna |
| 9 | Shale Canyon | Dust Flats | Sheltered from wind | Cramped parking |
| 10 | Twin Lakes | Coastline | Two water sources | Biofuel scarce |