The Cycle: Frontier had been in beta for quite some time, but the game has finally launched. For players who are just starting out, the game can be confusing at times with the Faction missions, crafting, finding resources, upgrading generators, and a bunch of other stuff. But, these are things you will get accustomed to as you play the game and probably in the first few hours. However, it’s the world and how it works that’s going to cause the most frustrations. Keep reading and we will share the best 7 beginner tips for the Cycle: Frontier.
1. Be Careful When Evacuating
Gathering resources and completing objectives is not a difficult task in The Cycle: Frontier, it getting off the planet that leads to the most fatalities. There are more campers in the Cycle: Frontier than in any other game. In fact, the game mechanic revolves around it. There are players who do not farm the resources and instead wait at the evacuation point for unsuspecting players. So, when approaching an Evacuation point, be patient. Call the ship multiple times before you come out to get aboard.
Earlier today, I had a fun time calling the ship. I called the ship from a far distance and the landing zone was clearly visible from where I was. I guy ran up to the platform as soon I called the ship. When the ship left, I saw him searching for me. I did this a few times and after a while, he got frustrated and was leaving. I caught him off guard on the way and killed him. He had no resources or items on him just the gear. So, this fella did not want to gather the resources himself instead he will loot them from players. So, that’s tip no 1.
2. Don’t Forget to Gear Up
This has happened to me once when I was starting. I put everything in the backpack, but forgot the ammo and spawned into the world. I kept running throughout the game hoping I don’t come face to face with any other players or animals. Since then, I have discovered that some evacuation areas have crates that have ammo in them. Either way, do not forget to place ammo for your weapon in the backpack.
3. Manage the Stamina
Stamina in The Cycle: Frontier is as important as health. It functions as in any other game. Low or no stamina will limit your mobility and attack. The two main downsides to no stamina is you cannot run and hence are a sitting duck. The other, you cannot use melee attack, which may be fine for most players. But, the main disadvantage is you start to breathe heavily when your stamina runs out and it can alert other players of your location.
The good news is the stamina regenerates pretty quickly on its own. There are also stamina boost consumables in the game. Running and jumping consume a lot of stamina, jumping even more. So, you want to avoid that unless necessary. So, that’s tip no 3 to play the Cycle Frontier.
4. How to Run Faster in The Cycle: Frontier
I don’t know if you know this or not, but equipping any of the tools or melee weapons allows you to run faster than having a weapon equipped. I am not sure, but the pistol also allows you to travel faster than the bigger weapons. If you find yourself where running may be the best option, equip a tool and then start running.
5. Visit the Quarters & Use Gear Insurance
Your quarters are a great place to upgrade Generators, Inventory, and Workbench. It’s located straight on the opposite end of the Launch Terminal and is called Eden Residence. There are two important intractable objects – the Quarter Upgrades (which upgrades Income Generators, Inventory, and Workbench) and the Income Generator that can be used to generate various types of income and collect the insurance sum for insured items. Once you make your first upgrade of the Generators, you will be able to make Aurum over time.
Aurum is required to insure gear before you go out on your trip to the planet. The insurance is important as you get the money for the insured items in case you die on the planet.
6. Use the Gear Station or the Gear Printer
Some of the resources you collect from your expedition in the game is to complete missions while there are a lot more that can be used to craft all kinds of things in the game such as weapons, armor, consumables, and more. Make sure that you regularly visit the Gear Printer to get better equipment. You can also use this place to repair existing armor and weapons. If you were in a fight on the planet and managed to evacuate, don’t jump back in right away. Repair the damage that your armor took. Interact with the Gear printer Menu and go to the Repair tab to do this.
7. How to Find Items in The Cycle: Frontier
Once you have visited the Gear printer or the Quarter Upgrades, you will see there are all kinds of items required for the upgrades or to print new gear. The question that may arise is how to find these gears in the world. Well, it’s really simple, just hover over the item, and its location or places where you can get them will be revealed.
These are the 7 beginner tips to play The Cycle: Frontier that we want to share at the moment, but we will grow this post to cover more areas in the coming day or two. So, do return back to check the update.