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[p]Welcome to your CRASH COURSE on The Reach.[/p][p][/p][p]This lightning-quick guide will take you on a drive-by dive into our delightfully dangerous region of space where the loot’s sweet, the storms are mean, and no two adventures are ever the same. [/p][p][/p][p]So, if you have fewer hyperjumps under your belt than Ion has arms, then listen up! These rookie-friendly tips will help you get into the Reach and ready to take on (most) of what it has to offer. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]COME TO THE REACH, WE'LL HAVE A FEW LAUGHS[/h2][p] [/p][p]Let’s get one thing straight: The Reach is not your friend.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]It’s a cosmic sandbox full of shiny things and sneaky ways to die. It's also your game map, where every match of Wildgate takes place. The most important thing to know about the Reach, though? This galactic soup of stardust and space crimes is procedurally-generated, which means its size, shape, layout, encounters, hazards, biomes, and more are randomized...and thus cannot be predicted when you first jump in.[/p][p][/p][p]The only viable solution in the face of all this uncertainty is simple: fly around and find out. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]PROBE IT, SCAN IT, LOOT IT (OPTIONAL: BOP IT)[/h2][p][/p][p]Your first job when you enter the Reach? Probes. Launch 'em.[/p][p][/p][p]Scan anything that looks even remotely interesting; you'll earn experience and whatever you find will be marked on your map for later! You’re sure to discover all kinds of weird stuff, including Points of Interest (a.k.a. "POIs")—an Astral Tree here, an Abandoned Ship or two there, Skull Rocks (totally fine to visit, honest) or even an Ancient Monolith if you’re lucky.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Each Point of Interest in the Reach brings its own mix of mysteries: hostile enemies, no-oxygen zones, special objectives, puzzles, and maybe, just maybe... treasure worth risking your hull for. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Any prospector worth their spice salt follows the rule of "ABC": Always Be Checking…around with probes. (Okay, we could have thought that acronym through better.) But seriously, when in doubt—i.e. whenever you're not sure what you should be doing—just hop on your nearest probe and scout. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]TALK A WALK BY THE WILDGATE[/h2][p][/p][p]Speaking of scanning, the Wildgate is also an important thing to find. Perhaps the most important![/p][p][/p][p]In the Reach, you either win by being the last ship flying, or by finding an ancient Artifact and escaping through your exit point: the eponymous “Wildgate.” (Feel free to acquire that Artifact through any means necessary, by the way—including from another crew. Whoever you sell it to won’t care.)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Wildgate doesn’t immediately open at the start of the match, however, nor will it appear in the same location in every match. Finding and scanning it early will give you and your crew options. Because when the ships hit the fan, it’s good to know where your opponents are running to—or where YOU may need to run to in order to abscond with your peacefully-acquired and absolutely-not-stolen prize. 🙃[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (A.K.A "NATURE'S PVP")[/h2][p][/p][p]If other crews don’t get you, the Reach just might![/p][p][/p][p]Not every match will have the same hazards, so you won’t face them all at once—but if you’re “lucky,” here a few different dangers that may be waiting for you right around the proverbial corner: [/p][p][/p]

• [p]Cosmic Storms – They zap. You cry.[/p]
• [p]Lava Asteroids – Spicy rocks. Stay back.[/p]
• [p]Reach Leeches – Clear them off your hull, or get a nasty surprise. Tick or Treat.[/p]
• [p]Explosive Debris Fields – Look both ways before crossing the road.
  
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]🧠 Pro Tip: Certain hardpoints for your ship will protect you against some of these threats! Cosmic Storm near the Wildgate? Get a Storm Barrier! Lava Asteroids in your way? Fire Barrier to the rescue! Leech on your hull? Mmm, maybe just shoot it off, that one’s easy.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]A SONG OF FUEL AND ICE[/h2][p][/p][p]The Reach is full of many dangers, but it's also full of GOODIES. Like fuel and ice asteroids. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Fuel asteroids = fuel for ship's afterburner = more space zoomies where needed to enter or exit combat. Ice asteroids = ice for your ship's reactor = less chance that it will explode and end you and your crew's crime spree. Your pilot and/or resident engineer will love you for getting these, trust us.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Luckily, the Reach is loaded with these resources. 🔥[/p][p][/p][p]You’ll need both to stay flying, especially once the Artifact enters the picture. Hunt these tasty space treats down with probes, mine them with your multitool, then pop the resulting hunks of rock into your ship's processor...and boom! Sal's your gal! (Or something. We're still workshopping that one.)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2][/h2][p][/p][p]The Reach is what makes every Wildgate match a glorious, one-of-a-kind story. Explore it. Loot it. Survive it. Or, don’t! That’s also a very valid story arc. (You’ll get ‘em next time, champ.)[/p][p]
---[/p][p][/p][p]Wildgate launches July 22: https://wildgate.gg/WishlistUs[/p][p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/playwildgate[/p][p]Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@playwildgate[/p]

[p]The Wildgate COSMIC CLASH is coming to GCX 2025![/p][p][/p][p]Fly around and find out at our first open tournament July 25 & 26 in Orlando, Florida. [/p][p][/p][h2]WHAT IS GCX?[/h2][p]From the showrunners themselves: "Gaming Community Expo is more than just a gaming convention — it’s a celebration of gaming culture, community, and a shared mission to make a positive impact. And you’re more than just an attendee; you’re part of a passionate network of gamers, creators, and industry insiders. Finally, the best part is by partnering with our friends at St. Jude Play Live, you can help support the kids and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital."[/p][p][/p][p]Visit the official GCX site to learn more and buy tickets![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]WHAT IS THE COSMIC CLASH?[/h2][p]The Wildgate Cosmic Clash is a free tournament hosted LIVE and ON-SITE at GCX. (It's also the first official open tournament for Wildgate...EVER!) If you're attending the convention in Orlando this summer, be sure to sign up for a chance to commit space crimes and have a good time with fellow GCX- and shenani-fans alike. Universal glory, some serious bragging rights, and a one-of-a-kind trophy are on the line, so what are you waiting for? Sign ups are open RIGHT NOW for solo, partial crew, and full crew queues.[/p][p][/p][p]Visit the official Cosmic Clash sign up page for more information![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Aren't attending GCX? No problem![/p][p][/p][p]You'll be able to watch the tournament live on Twitch July 25 and 26. [/p]

[p]Ship heists 🚨[/p][p]Rock wars 💎[/p][p]Forbidden love stories 💔[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for making the Wildgate Open Beta a little weird (and a whole lotta fun). [/p][p][/p][p]We got the receipts, too! Check out these brilliant community-submitted clips from our week-long space crime spree—and be sure to submit your own for a chance to be featured in future highlight reels.[/p][p][/p][p](PS - Don't forget to wishlist us to stay up-to-date on the latest news!)[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/playwildgate [/p][p]Submit your own highlights: https://wildgate.gg/submityourclips [/p][p]Subscribe to our YouTube channel: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Please press F to pay respects in chat... [/p][p][/p][h3]THE WILDGATE OPEN BETA HAS ENDED! [/h3][p][/p][p]From all of us at Moonshot to every single person who downloaded the game, logged in, crashed, encountered an error, played the tutorial, didn't play the tutorial, queued for a match, disconnected from one, submitted a bug report, made a post about AIM-E, never made it past your first POI, and/or managed to hit Level 100: ✨ THANK YOU ✨[/p][p][/p][p]You are a legend, and are now officially part of the game's legacy.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]SO...WHAT HAPPENS NOW?[/h3][p][/p][p]We're gonna let our Moonshot devs cook. (Seriously. 🍳)[/p][p][/p][p]Over the next few weeks, we'll spend time analyzing player data and using that information to improve the game as much as we can for our launch on JULY 22! Until then, every response, post, and report we receive helps us make Wildgate better. So, if you haven't already, please take a moment to:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Share your game feedback, positive or critical[/p]
• [p]Report any bugs you may have encountered while playing[/p]

[p][/p][p]You can join our official Discord server to access our feedback and bug report channels directly! (It's also a rad place to get the latest game updates, connect with fellow prospectors, chat with our devs, and more. Please hop on board if you can!)[/p][p][/p][p]It was both an honor and privilege to host you this week. 💖[/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoyed your time during the Open Beta, please also consider wishlisting us! (And be sure to tell your friends about Wildgate, if you haven't already). Every little bit helps our team an awful lot. [/p][p][/p][p]See you soon, space cowboys... [/p]

[p]Our latest livestream VOD is now available![/p][p][/p][p]Part fireside chat, part space crimes and chill—in this stream, our Moonshot devs dive into popular community topics from the Wildgate Open Beta, including some of our most reported technical issues as well as your most posted feedback. [/p][p][/p][p](They also successfully completed their very own Screenshot Scrapbook board in between matches! This just means you have to submit one, too. Can't let our devs show you up like that, can you? 😎)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3] [/h3][p][/p][p]Play the Open Beta: https://wildgate.gg/SteamOpenBeta [/p][p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/playwildgate [/p][p]Subscribe to our YouTube channel: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]