Mining is a key feature in Cubic Odyssey. You’ll spend a lot of time underground, digging for precious ores and rare materials. But you’re not going to dig with your bare hands, right? And using a shovel is too old school. That’s why you need the Extractor, a handy tool that will help you dig much faster.

One thing to keep in mind: you'll need plenty of batteries to keep your tools — including the Extractor — charged. So be sure to craft some and take them with you before heading underground. That way, you won’t have to go up every 20 minutes.

It probably won’t surprise you, but caves are dark. You’ll need something to help you avoid getting lost in the maze of stone and dirt. A few dozen torches should do the trick — they’re easy to craft and small enough, so it won’t take a lot of space in your backpack. 


There's no need to dig randomly in all directions looking for ore. Just ask QB-1 for help. He's excellent at scanning the terrain and will tell you exactly where to find the materials you’re after. Once you’ve discovered a type of rare ore, he can track it for you — or search for materials of a specific level you need.

Don’t get too greedy — remember to return home now and then to store everything you’ve mined. You can always come back later. Sort your resources into chests, and if there’s something you don’t need, you can recycle or sell it for a good price.

Get ready to begin your journey on May 14th, when Cubic Odyssey launches on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

To become a successful galaxy explorer, you’ll need top-notch equipment. Of course, you're free to craft almost everything yourself, but some items can only be purchase from NPCs.

To trade, you’ll need money called qbits, which you earn by completing main and side quests or selling anything you no longer need. For example, some NPCs will gladly pay you for getting rid of pesky pirates lurking nearby.

Head to the nearest town — there you’ll find a trade terminal or characters willing to sell you goods. They offer everything from water and ore to weapons, vehicles, or even spare parts to fix your spaceship, so you can continue exploring the galaxy sooner.

If you're cruising through space and eager to trade, there's no need to land on the nearest planet. Simply visit any space station, where you'll find traders, shops, and workbenches. These stations are usually located near warp gates, which are marked on every star system map.

The more you trade, the higher your trade level becomes. This affects prices and may also unlock previously unavailable items in stores. So don’t forget to visit traders regularly — you don’t want to fall behind.

You can already try out the trading system in the free demo available on Steam, which includes the first couple of hours of the game. Discover even more when Cubic Odyssey launches on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.