Lava Lakes

General Information

Classification	Planet
Hours	7am - 2am while docked
Map

Lava Lakes is the fifth planet in the player's journey, following Iceladus and before Viridis. The planet is a harsh, volcanic landscape with rivers of molten lava flowing between rocky outcrops. The intense heat and fiery environment create a treacherous yet exhilarating atmosphere. The main plot centers around the pirate hideout led by Captain Bonny Red. The pirates believe they are under attack and require the player's help to decode a mysterious message. By earning the pirates' trust, the player can gain access to vital information and eventually recruit Daxton to join their ship's crew.

The planet is characterized by its stark, molten landscape, with fiery rivers and rocky landmasses. Vegetation is sparse, with only a few hardy plants that have adapted to the extreme conditions. The rugged terrain and perilous lava flows make exploration a challenging endeavor, but the rewards are substantial for those who can brave the dangers.

Resources

Each planet has a set of semi-unique resources that are available for the player to gather. Some planets common resources like the ore available to mine, while other resources are completely unique to that planet. Planets generally have one to two ores they can mine from rocks, an edible resource to help regain energy while exploring, a flower, and a unique gatherable item.

Ore	Flower	Resource	Edible
Gold ore Titanium ore	Lava flower	Pirate hook	Lava mushroom

Seeds

The seeds at the General Store will change based on which planet the player is currently orbiting. The following can be purchased while orbiting this planet:

While exploring on Lava Lakes, the player may find Lava mixed seeds. Most planets have mixed seeds that can be found and cannot be purchased. These seeds can be planted in a small planter and has a chance to sprout into any of the non-tree seeds of this planet.

The Pirate Hideaway

The Pirate Hideout on Lava Lakes is a fortified area where Captain Bonny Red and her crew reside. The hideout is built amidst the fiery landscape, with bridges and platforms connecting various sections over the lava flows. The pirates' ship, a large vessel with purple sails, dominates the area, serving as both a home and command center. The hideout is adorned with pirate flags and makeshift defenses, giving it a formidable appearance. The player must navigate through this hostile environment, interacting with the pirates and assisting them with their tasks to gain their trust and uncover crucial information.

Exploration

Exploration is a planetary progression system where players embark on an adventure, landing and engaging in activities like digging in dirt or zapping rocks to reveal teleporters for advancing them to the next level, all while dodging (or eliminating) local creeps.

Every five levels, a checkpoint unlocks for convenient teleportation, which the player can access by interacting with their shuttle. At levels fifteen and thirty, unique rewards await players. Initially, players can only progress to level fifteen on their first visit to a planet. To unlock levels sixteen through thirty, players must find the appropriate relic piece from that planet, leave, and then return to continue their exploration and advancement.

Level Rewards

Level 15 rewards:

Pirate decoration data, and

Credits × 500

Level 30 rewards:

Pirate captain's hat,

Lava Lakes exploration trophy, and

Credits × 1,500

Digging Drops

Players utilize a shovel to dig in the dirt, enhancing their digging capabilities through upgrades. By holding down the left mouse button (or primary key), the player can charge the shovel to dig additional spots in a line. Each upgrade increases the number of extra spaces they can dig during this charged action.

Digging yields planet-specific drops such as gems, artifacts, and meteors, each offering unique loot opportunities based on the planet being explored.