The official loop is short: sweep moon dust, space junk, and meteor debris, sell the haul for cash, then upgrade. A public playthrough shows how that looks before any robot or base project.
What you see at the start
The developer text says to grab a broom. The same playthrough shows HAND BRUSH in the tool slot. Those names are not confirmed to be one item. Use the tool that is equipped and follow the on-screen sell prompt.
The backpack readout uses a current/maximum format. Examples on screen included 0/17 and 12/12, so the number changes. A Your tank is full warning means storage is full. It is not documented as a broken broom.
Sell the haul
- Sweep nearby debris with the equipped tool.
- Watch the backpack counter.
- When the tank warning appears, follow WALK ONTO THE SELL PAD.
- Use the building marked SELL and the yellow ground arrows.
- Open upgrades with TAB, then UPGRADES.
One early sale prompt displayed GET $0.50. Treat that as one observed prompt. No chart gives a cash value for a single piece of dust, junk, or meteor debris.
Spend the first cash on the delay you feel
| What is slowing you | Where to look | What a recording showed |
|---|---|---|
| The tank fills after a short sweep | BAG tab, Backpack | $1.00, described as more dust capacity, at 4:14 |
| You want a wider or harder stroke | TOOL tab on the equipped tool | Lunar Shovel width and power each listed 3 to 4 for $2.00 |
| You are still learning the pad | Do not buy a vehicle yet | Turbo Vac and the Cleaning Rover appear later in the same video |
Moon boots are named in the official upgrade list. The recording did not show a moon-boot price or a speed stat, so do not buy them from a guessed number.
Crater names and unlock fees are not documented. Stay on the loop you can already finish, then read the upgrade and robot guides before spending on a bay.
Official facts that stay true after the first sale
Progress on your moon saves. Servers are listed at 20 players. Cleaning robots and an expandable lunar base are part of progression, not the first button you need.
The three badges on the official page are First Sale, First Upgrade, and Dust Buster. Selling and upgrading are the actions those names suggest, but the page does not state the exact trigger or a cash bonus for earning them.