Undawn's Homestead Feature

Here in Undawn, there's a neglected parcel of land just waiting for you to give it some care and attention. That land, and everything you build on it, will be your homestead. But the homestead is not just somewhere to pile up resources. The development of your homestead will influence how you progress in the game.

**Features**

Your homestead is a crucial part of the game, and its construction affects the development of your character. These are the main features to be aware of:

1. Level Limits. Your homestead has a level, which in turn determines the level your character can reach. Newcomers with a Lv. 1 homestead won't be able to get their character past Lv. 15. Upgrade your homestead to Lv. 2 to unlock character progression to Lv. 25.

2. Equipment Crafting. Almost all the crafting your character will do happens at the homestead. That includes equipment and drones, as well as any necessary repairs.

3. Storage. During the game, you'll need to collect plenty of resources to develop your character. But there's only so much space in your backpack. So when you want to store more resources than you can carry, you'll need the various types of cabinet found in your homestead.

As you can see, a well-managed homestead is essential to making progress in the game. Without it, you'll find yourself stuck in first gear.

**Basic Controls**

**Building**

This is very straightforward. When within the boundaries of your homestead, you'll see a Build icon just below the center of your screen. Tap that to enter Build Mode.

Once in Build Mode, homestead stats will appear in the top left. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see available construction materials and furniture. Tap the Furniture icon to place furniture at a target location, or use the buttons in the top right to rotate or recycle it. It's all quite simple.

You should also be aware that construction materials and furniture can be made at your homestead's construction material workbench, with the help of blueprints. These blueprints can be acquired in a number of different ways. The most common is to get them from NPCs, but they can also turn up as rewards for gathering. And of course, you'll automatically receive some basic necessities to get started with.

**Homestead Upgrades**

Unlike the building features, upgrade options are accessed from the Homestead Sign, just outside the homestead. (See the image below.) Open the Homestead Management screen and you'll see some basic stats. Tap the up arrow next to your homestead's level and you'll move to a new screen. This is the Homestead Upgrade screen, where you can see unlock conditions for different levels and what materials and conditions are needed to reach the next level.

**Other**

You'll be able to acquire homesteads in a variety of locations throughout the game—in the wilds, in camp, and elsewhere. But you can only use homestead facilities in one place. The Homestead Management screen allows you to select one homestead as your main base. You can still visit the other homesteads, but you can only interact with the main one.

As you level up your homestead, you'll be able to build more floors and plant new crops. At Lv. 7 the Roommate feature unlocks, allowing you and your friends to start building a home together.

**Conclusion**

In a way, the homestead is a second character that the player has to help progress. And remember, you can fit your homestead with conveniences such as a washing machine and toilet. This makes life easier for your character while out in the wilderness. You could also opt to use different building materials to change the appearance or durability of your homestead. So if you find life out in the world is getting you down, head back and spend some time making a home for yourself.