Badge Requirements
Phase 1: Resource Hoarding & Pre-Expansion Fortification
Days 1–8 (approx.)This strategy is completely counter-intuitive. Standard play tells you to fuel the generator immediately. The Soloist strategy does the exact opposite.
Pre-Expansion Build Order
Only after amassing a massive surplus do you begin construction. Before depositing a single drop of fuel:
Phase 2: Temporal Acceleration & NPC Recruitment
Days 8–40 (approx.)The mid-game involves a calculated rush to reduce real-world time exposure to algorithmic risk.
Repair 4 Power Plants
Push out to all four energy facilities. Repair them to accelerate the day multiplier from 1x to 5x. Each plant is marked by a yellow lightning bolt on your HUD.
Raid the Toxic Zone
Find a Gas Mask (drops from Radioactive Zombies at the toxic border). Enter the Quarantine Zone to rescue NPC survivors — your only source of additional defensive firepower as a solo player.
Phase 3: The Day 50 Blood Moon
Day 50 — The CrucibleThe absolute crucible of the entire run. Surviving this event proves your base design is viable.
Blood Moon Solo Survival Checklist
- ✅ All turrets operational and elevated (Tower Turreting)
- ✅ Three layers of electric fences powered and intact
- ✅ NPC survivors positioned at high-threat gates
- ✅ Full stock of bandages and healing items
- ✅ Repair hammer ready — you WILL need to repair mid-combat
- ✅ Kite the Titan Zombie through overlapping turret fire zones
- ✅ Keep repairing breached walls continuously
Phase 4: City Exfiltration — Day 100 Finale
Day 100 — The EscapeAs days tick past 50, continue repairing, upgrading, and rescuing survivors. Upon reaching Day 100, the endgame sequence initiates.