Join Discord
Read announcements, rules, server notes, known issues, and mod updates before joining.
New Player Guide
Start Here
Welcome to the Republic. This guide gives new players the basic path from Discord to deployment without needing a compass, a priest, or a support ticket.
Quick Start
First 15 Minutes
Pick a Server
Choose the map and playstyle that fits you: PVE, PVP, events, progression, or whatever flavor of chaos is calling your name.
Load Mods
Use the launcher to subscribe and verify required mods. If in doubt, repair the mod list before connecting.
Read Rules
Rules may differ between servers. Trader, raiding, safe-zone, and event rules matter.
Start Small
Secure food, water, a blade, medical basics, and a stash. Then start chasing bigger objectives.
Survival Priorities
Don’t Die Immediately
Medical
Bandages, tetra, charcoal, saline, and blood bags are worth more than bragging rights when the screen turns gray.
Food & Water
Find clean water, avoid sickness, and keep emergency food. Hunger is undefeated.
Navigation
Learn landmarks, roads, coastlines, and high-value zones. Wandering confidently in the wrong direction still counts as wandering.
Noise Discipline
Gunfire, vehicles, doors, infected, and global chat all tell stories. Try not to make yours too short.