Intergalactic Herald has created a guide on how to play Star Atlas. This “how to play Star Atlas guide” is a step-by-step outline of everything you need to get started with Star Atlas. The guide explains cryptocurrency, Marketplace, Faction Fleet and getting into the Showroom.
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Table of Contents
Here is some general Star Atlas information:
- What is Star Atlas? – Watch the Star Atlas trailer video.
- Join Star Atlas Discord? – Join the Star Atlas Discord server to become part of the community.
- Star Atlas Roadmap
- Beginner Guide to Lore of Star Atlas – interview with José Siqueira from Star Atas. José is the Lore Smith of Star Atlas.
- Star Atlas Gameplay Walkthrough with CEO Michael Wagner – Walkthrough of Star Atlas Showroom and SAGE.
Cryptocurrency
Star Atlas is a game based on web3 technology like cryptocurrency. Assets in the game are NFTs (non-fungible token) like ships. Star Atlas has an economy and governance that uses crypto coins of ATLAS and POLIS. So, to get involved in the game, you need to purchase cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain. Below are the steps to get started in cryptocurrency.
- How to buy cryptocurrency? – Create account on Coinbase
- How to buy SOL on Coinbase? – Purchase cryptocurrency in the form of SOL (Solana coin)
- How to create a Phantom wallet? – Create a software cryptocurrency wallet to interact with Star Atlas
- How to send cryptocurrency from Coinbase to wallet? – Learn to send SOL to your crypto wallet
- How to swap between between SOL and USDC? – Learn to swap between different cryptocurrency
- How to buy Star Atlas ATLAS? – Purchase ATLAS coin which is used in Star Atlas as an utility token
- How to buy Star Atlas POLIS? – Purchase POLIS coin which is used in Star Atlas for governance
- How to setup Ledger using Phantom for Star Atlas? (optional) – Learn how to setup a hardware wallet to be used through a software wallet
ATLAS and POLIS Buying Guide by Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon 2620 has created a couple of videos on how to purchase the Star Atlas coins: ATLAS and POLIS
- How To Buy ATLAS: The Star Atlas In-Game Currency
- How To Buy POLIS: The Star Atlas Governance Token
Star Atlas Marketplace
The Star Atlas Marketplace is a place to purchase Star Atlas items. But, you can also sell them to other buyers. The main item to buy and sell are Star Atlas ships. But you can find other Star Atlas items like posters, badges and land.
- How to connect your wallet to the Star Atlas website? – Connect your Phantom wallet to the Star Atlas website to authorize Star Atlas transactions
- How to pick a faction in Star Atlas? – Pick from one of the three Star Atlas factions
- How to buy a Star Atlas ship? – Purchase a Star Atlas ship in the MarketPlace
- How to sell a Star Atlas ship? (optional) – Sell a Star Atlas ship in the MarketPlace
Faction Fleet/SCORE
The Faction Fleet or SCORE (Ship Commissions on Remote Expeditions) is an aspect of Star Atlas where you can enroll your Star Atlas ships. By keeping your ships supplied with the necessary resources, you will earn rewards in the form of the ATLAS token.
- How to enlist your Star Atlas ship in Faction Fleet/SCORE? – Enlist your Star Atlas ships to earn rewards of ATLAS
- How to buy resources in the Star Atlas Marketplace? Buy resources to supply your Star Atlas ship
- How to resupply your ships in Faction Fleet/SCORE? Add resources to your Star Atlas ship
- How to claim Star Atlas ship rewards in Faction Fleet/SCORE? Claim ATLAS rewards
- How to remove ship from Faction Fleet/SCORE? (optional) Remove Star Atlas ship
Star Atlas 101 — I have $20, what can I do?
Galia Crafters has created a great guide about how to get started in Star Atlas with $20.
Fleet Viewer
The Fleet Viewer is where you can explore your fleet of Star Atlas ships in a space hanger. The hanger is built with the same technology that is powering SAGE.
Showroom
The Showroom is the first chance to interact in the Star Atlas metaverse using the Unreal Engine 5 environment. The Showroom is software to install on your Windows computer to then enter a 3D world where you can create a character and interact with your Star Atlas ships and explore an expanding environment.
- How to install Star Atlas Showroom?
- How to get game code for Star Atlas Showroom?
- How to login to Star Atlas Showroom?
- How to use Ledger with the Star Atlas Showroom? (optional)
Additional guides
- Tips and tricks for racing in Star Atlas Showroom by MetaVerse Explorer
SAGE – Star Atlas: Golden Era
SAGE is an upcoming in-browser game module of Star Atlas.
- SAGE Game Manual – December 2022 Draft
SAGE Labs
- SAGE LABS – A GUIDE by Aephia
- SAGE LABS – THE MISSING MANUAL – PART 1 by Aephia
SAGE Labs Guide by Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon 2620 has created a video guide about how to play SAGE Labs.
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 1: Intro To Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 2: Create A Solana Native Wallet
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 3: Choosing A Faction
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 4: Navigating The Marketplace
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 5: Ship classes and Specs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 6: How To Buy A Ship
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 7: Navigate Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 8: How To Import A Ship Into Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 9: How To Mine In Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 10: How To Craft In Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 11: How To Scan For SDUs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 12: Lets Build Some Fleets For Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 13: Set Up A Supply Chain In Sage Labs
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 14: Play Sage Labs On Mobile Devices
- How To Play Star Atlas Part 15: How to Access The Showroom
SAGE Tools
Lab Assistant by Shadow Local [SLY] – This is a SAGE Labs tool to help track status and automate actions. A video explaining the tool was created by Beyond the Horizon and SatoshiMama.
EVEEYE – EVEEYE is a tool to access more information in SAGE. Beyond the Horizon created an overview video.
SAGE vs SCORE
Beyond the Horizon has created a video series comparing SAGE and SCORE.
Crew
Crew are another aspect of Star Atlas. Crew can be in ships or perform crafting tasks
Beyond the Horizon has created an introduction to Crew Packs.