Planet-X Beginner's Guide: How to Start, Survive, and Extract

By Murtagh9050 • Updated September 2026

Planet-X is a mobile extraction game. You drop into a hunt, scan for crates that contain prizes, and then get out through an extraction rocket before other players or the clock stop you. If you don't extract, you don't keep what you found.

This guide takes you from installing the game to finishing your first hunts. It's written for people who haven't played yet, or have played once or twice and want to stop losing their loot.

Already comfortable with the basics? Jump to the Ultimate Guide.

The Basics in 60 Seconds

The goal: find a prize and extract with it. Kills don't matter if you don't get out.
Crates: where prizes are. You find them with your scanner.
Extraction rocket: you go to one, enter a code, and claim your prize.
Elixir: the energy that powers scanning, shooting, gadgets, your hoverboard, and your shield. Your bar holds 100.
Your day-one aim: survive and extract once. Don't try to win fights.

Install and Set Up the Game

Pre-register: If Planet-X isn't available in your region, you can pre-register now!
Download the game: Available on Google Play and Apple Store.

Check System Requirements: Make sure your phone meets the minimum specs.
Create your account: Set up your account with the required information

Learn the Controls

Complete the in-game tutorial/training.
Learn basic controls:
- Movement: Walk and crouch carefully.
- Aiming: Practice slow, steady shots.
- Interaction: Scanning crates and using ziplines.
Adjust your settings as needed using our Planet-X Pre-Hunt Guide and our Sensitivity Analyzer.

How a Hunt Works

Every hunt follows the same loop:

Deploy onto the map.
Scan for crates.
Move and manage elixir while avoiding threats.
Find a prize.
Go to an extraction rocket, enter the code, and claim it.
Leave. Repeat next hunt.

The part that trips up beginners is step 5. Extraction rockets attract fights, because everyone with a prize is heading to one. Don't assume you're safe just because you can see the rocket. See What Happens If You Don't Extract and the Extraction guide.

Your First Match

Pick a Beginner-Friendly Area: Stick to less crowded zones to avoid early deaths. Typically the edges of the map or away from extraction rockets can be safer.
Equip Basic Gear: Start with what the game gives you; don’t overthink it.
Focus on Survival: Move slowly, check surroundings, and avoid unnecessary fights. Watch out at extraction, there is a lot of fighting there!
Find Extraction Rocket: Always know where you’re heading — getting lost is the #1 newbie mistake.

Tip: Treat your first match as a practice run. Every death teaches you something.

Quick Beginner Tips

Stay Calm: Panicking leads to mistakes.
Listen to Sounds: Gunfire and environmental cues are key.
Use Cover: Always find cover when enemies are nearby.

Tip: Keep an eye on the scanner — it alerts you when crates are nearby.

Next Steps

After your first match, check out these guides to improve quickly:

Top 5 Mistakes New Players Make → Avoid common rookie errors and survive longer.
Elixir Management for Beginners → Learning the ins and outs of Elixir
Sensitivity Analyzer → Learn the best settings for your playstyle

Conclusion:

Getting started in Planet-X can feel intimidating, but with these basics, you’re ready to jump in, survive your first match, and start enjoying the game. Remember, every pro was once a beginner — and your journey starts here.

Ready to play seriously? Read the Ultimate Guide.