The Complete Solarpunk Guide Wiki
Walkthroughs, base layouts, power & wiring, farming, airship routes, and co-op tips — for the open-world survival-craft game Solarpunk by Cyberwave. Built by players, updated for the 1.0 release. Free, mobile-friendly, no login.
Core Guides
See all 24 →Solarpunk Beginner's Guide: First 5 Hours
The complete walkthrough for your first hours on the floating islands — resources, base, mistakes to avoid.
BaseSolarpunk Base Building: Best Locations & Layouts
Top island picks, optimal layouts, decoration tips, and how to expand your base for late-game.
PowerSolarpunk Power Grid & Wiring Guide
Cables, connectors, power sources, and how to design a redudant grid that never blacks out.
FarmingSolarpunk Farming & Irrigation Guide
Crops, growth times, automated irrigation, and how to feed a 4-player co-op base forever.
ExplorationSolarpunk Airship: How to Build & Fly Between Islands
Step-by-step airship construction, fuel tips, and the best island routes for resource runs.
MultiplayerSolarpunk Co-op & Multiplayer Guide
Hosting, joining, shared bases, role specialization, and the best co-op workflows.
Watch & Learn
Every guide is paired with a short gameplay clip so you can follow along on your phone or tablet. Videos are loaded on demand to keep pages fast on mobile data.
In-Game Shots
Real screenshots from the launch build to give you a feel for the art style, UI, and the floating-island world.
Quick Answers
Short, focused articles that answer one specific question at a time — these are the fastest pages to rank on Google for very specific searches.
How to Get Infinite Iron Ores in Solarpunk
The best iron farm setups, including the floating-island reset trick.
How to Get Cloth in Solarpunk (Fastest Methods)
Fiber, cotton, and the most efficient cloth farms in 2026.
Solarpunk Wiring System Guide (Step by Step)
A no-stuck tutorial for first-time builders — covers poles, splitters, and bridges.
Solarpunk Power Grid Setup for Late Game
A redudant, expandable grid that scales to a 12-machine factory.
How to Automate Irrigation in Solarpunk
Sprinkler + drone patterns for hands-off farming.
Solarpunk Drone Efficiency: Max Throughput
Charge cycles, queue size, and the trick to keep drones busy 100% of the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Solarpunk multiplayer cross-platform?+
Yes. Solarpunk supports cross-play between PC (Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch since the 1.0 launch on June 8, 2026.
Does Solarpunk have PvP?+
No. Solarpunk is co-op only — no PvP, no raids, no forced narrative. The entire design is built around relaxed co-op survival and building.
How long is the Solarpunk main story?+
Roughly 20 hours of structured content, after which the save transitions to a pure sandbox mode with no upper limit.
Can I play Solarpunk solo?+
Yes. All content is fully playable solo, including the airship exploration and tech tree. Co-op is optional.
Does Solarpunk support mods?+
Mod support is on the public roadmap. Until then, the Steam Workshop integration is being scoped and will be available in a post-launch update.
What is the Solarpunk file size?+
The base install is approximately 8 GB. Additional high-resolution texture packs may push this to 12 GB on PC.
New to Solarpunk?
Start with our beginner walkthrough — your first 5 hours, the mistakes to avoid, and the first base you should build. No fluff, all the essentials.
Read the Beginner's Guide