How to survive Eruptions in StarRupture

There are plenty of environmental hazards in StarRupture, and the eruptions caused by the explosion of Ruptura are arguably the most dangerous ones.

Ruptura is the moon of Arcadia-7, the planet where you have to fight hard to survive. Ruptura explodes routinely, and that causes massive eruptions that completely wipe out any life form caught in the open. Thankfully, you can survive the phenomenon—moreover, the firestorm even has certain benefits for you.

How to detect an Eruption in StarRupture

While ruptures or eruptions happen routinely, it’s impossible to keep a countdown. However, there are some obvious signs. First, the rupture will always create a tear in the sky, which you can detect by looking at the clouds. The tear will grow larger, and a massive fireball will appear above.

If you find the Wave Warning notification on your screen, your immediate response should be to find a shelter. The pop-up appears when a rupture has already begun. Hence, pay attention to your screen if you didn’t bother checking out the sky.

How to survive an Eruption in StarRupture

The only known way to survive an eruption is to find shelter and stay inside. When Ruptura explodes, the subsequent firewave will eliminate every kind of life form in Arcadia-7 that’s out in the open. To save yourself, find any closed shelter. The best choice is your habitat.

Once the event is over, don’t go outside immediately. The air temperature outside will be high, and it can kill you easily. The temperature will gradually subside, and you’ll be able to explore the world once again.

Benefits of Eruptions in StarRupture

Ruptures in StarRupture are the only source of rare items like Meteor Hearts and Ignitium left behind. Once the world of Arcadia-7 is restored, you won’t be able to find them.

Underground caves are also accessible after Ruptura explodes. The entrances usually remain sealed, so an eruption allows you to enter them (and loot different items). These firewaves can also wipe bugs from POIs like outposts, making it easy for you to raid and gain various loot.

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StarRupture becomes a different proposition when you’re aiming to survive Arcadia-7 together with your buddies.

The current system of the early access build allows you to play in co-op lobbies of up to four players (including yourself). The multiplayer relies on the classic ‘host-based‘ gameplay, but there’s a modern twist that Creepy Jar has put in place.

How to play Multiplayer in StarRupture

To play in co-op, one of your group members has to be the host. The host is the person who creates the main world and sets up the game. Being the host doesn’t have any in-game advantage, so you can relax on that part. Once they have created the save, the host has to choose between ‘Friends Only’ or ‘Invite Only’.

The first option requires the host to invite every player for a session manually. The second option takes that requirement away, but the other players will have to be present on the host’s Steam friend list. To invite a player, the host will have to open the menu. By pressing on the empty slots, they can invite other players via Steam.

Once the other players have accepted the invite, they will be able to play together with the host. Usually, the host leaving the game would have meant the server shutting down. That can be prevented with the use of SaveSync (this is a third-party application that currently supports StarRupture and plenty of other co-op games).

How to use SaveSync in StarRupture

To use the software, both the host and other members in the group will need to own the software. SaveSync can be purchased and installed directly from Steam. Once done, you’ll have to open the app and click New Save after selecting StarRupture. All the available saved sessions will appear. Pick one and click Create Save.

The process above has to be done by the host. Once the sync is complete, there will be a green tick. The host can now share the save with the rest of the group. To join, you’ll have to open the SaveSync app. The shared file will appear automatically in your list of saves when you pick StarRupture. Choose Activate after selecting the saved file to make it available. Once done, you’ll be able to play in the same co-op world irrespective of the host’s presence.

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