GRAVHOUNDS Guides
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20 articles · Information checked October 30, 2026Guides
GuidesGRAVHOUNDS Tutorial: Every Step of Your First ShiftThe GRAVHOUNDS tutorial step by step: lay pipeline, build a Fabricator, mine, place turrets, pick your weapon from a reward pod and survive launch prep.Read guideGuidesCan You Pet the Dog in GRAVHOUNDS?Can you pet the dog in GRAVHOUNDS? No petting action is confirmed yet. Here are the dog interactions that are real: howl emotes, Bark, Fetch and Play Dead.Read guideGuidesGRAVHOUNDS Last Mission: What the Demo's Endgame Asks of YouThe GRAVHOUNDS last mission explained: what the demo's second star system asks of you, the Kilnfield refinery puzzle solution and how every final wave ends.Read guideGuidesDoes GRAVHOUNDS Have a Story Mode?GRAVHOUNDS storymode explained: there is no separate story menu, but a job-based campaign home with COSMO, playable solo offline or with up to four players.Read guideGuidesGRAVHOUNDS Pipeline Guide: Power, Build Nodes, Hauling and GrindingA GRAVHOUNDS pipeline guide: how pipeline powers your base, creates build nodes, carries resources to the Collector and lets you grind with unlimited boost.Read guide
Builds & Weapons
Builds & WeaponsGRAVHOUNDS Build Node: What It Is and How to Place StructuresWhat a GRAVHOUNDS build node is, why the game says "Position over a build node", and how to lay pipeline and place Fabricators and turrets on the first try.Read guideBuilds & WeaponsGRAVHOUNDS Best Builds: How Builds Work Right NowGRAVHOUNDS best builds explained: how character, starting weapon, Mod Deck, turret research and Training combine, plus synergies players have shown in the demo.Read guideBuilds & WeaponsGRAVHOUNDS Mod Deck: How the Mod Deck Builder WorksThe GRAVHOUNDS Mod Deck explained: unlock it, pick 10 common Mods and up to 2 Showstoppers, control what reward pods drop and swap decks between expeditions.Read guideBuilds & WeaponsGRAVHOUNDS Weapons: Every Gun Seen So FarGRAVHOUNDS weapons explained: the pulse rifle, shotgun, sniper rifle and grenade launcher seen in the demo, how reward pods and research unlock them, and tools.Read guide
Resources
ResourcesGRAVHOUNDS Research Points: How to Earn RP and What to Spend It OnGRAVHOUNDS research points explained: earn RP from milestones, expedition completion and time played, then spend it on turrets, weapons, Mods and Training.Read guideResourcesGRAVHOUNDS Biomass: Where to Find It and What It's Used ForGRAVHOUNDS biomass explained: harvest biomass growths on planets, use Biomass for Mod upgrades with Research Points, and heal 10 HP when a growth is harvested.Read guideResourcesGRAVHOUNDS Electrium: How to Mine It Safely and FastGRAVHOUNDS electrium guide: break the core so crystals fall onto a pipeline, avoid shooting volatile crystals, and use Electrium to research the sniper rifle.Read guide
Characters
CharactersGRAVHOUNDS Characters: Selene, Zane, Dozer and Finn ExplainedAll GRAVHOUNDS characters in the demo: Selene, Zane, Dozer and Finn, with each Gravhound's role, stats and unique ability, from Bark to Play Dead and mines.Read guideCharactersGRAVHOUNDS Best Character: Which Gravhound Should You Pick?The GRAVHOUNDS best character depends on your role: Finn or Zane for solo, Dozer for mining, Selene for mobility. Zane was the most popular playtest pick.Read guideCharactersGRAVHOUNDS Character Unlocks: How to Get New GravhoundsGRAVHOUNDS character unlocks: all four demo Gravhounds start unlocked, new ones come through progression, and the full Early Access roster is still unannounced.Read guide
Game Info
Game InfoGRAVHOUNDS Release Date: Early Access on November 2, 2026The GRAVHOUNDS release date is November 2, 2026: Early Access on Steam and Game Preview on Xbox with Game Pass day one. Price, crossplay and platforms.Read guideGame InfoGRAVHOUNDS Playtest: Dates, the Demo and What ChangedThe GRAVHOUNDS playtest timeline: closed waves from Sept 11, the open playtest Sept 23–28, the October demo, and what changed for Early Access.Read guideGame InfoDoes GRAVHOUNDS Have Local Co-op or Split-Screen?GRAVHOUNDS local coop explained: Steam lists online co-op only, the Xbox store lists split screen, and the developer FAQ says multiplayer requires being online.Read guideGame InfoGRAVHOUNDS Can't Start Tutorial? Fixes for Menu, Build Node and Launch IssuesGRAVHOUNDS can't start tutorial? Find the menu option, fix the build node step, update Windows and drivers, and handle launch crashes and frozen menus.Read guideGame InfoGRAVHOUNDS Runs Badly? Specs, Settings and Known FixesGRAVHOUNDS runs so badly on your PC? Compare the official specs, update Windows and drivers, use the latest build, lower settings and check Steam Deck status.Read guide