Mechanic · Progression
Tier 1
Starter tier on the coast, held by Outlanders; finishing it unlocks the Industrial Furnace.
Facts
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Tier 1 is the starter zone, held by Outlanders; its edge is marked by a blue border on the map.
Tier 1 has only light strongholds themed to the Outlanders: one medium, otherwise small or tiny hideouts.
Video: The Legend of California Dev Livestream (July) at 3:36:37 (opens in a new tab)
Early goals: hit enemy strongholds for Tier 1 resources and graduate from Tier 1 quickly.
Video: The Legend of California Dev Livestream (June) at 16:02 (opens in a new tab)
Different servers can start in different regions, such as Mojave Desert, South Coast or Eastern Sierra Nevada.
Video: The Legend of California Dev Livestream (June) at 49:32 (opens in a new tab)
Tier 1 tasks: harvest off the beach, attack a stronghold or zone, then visit an outpost.
Video: The Legend of California Dev Livestream (May) at 1:50:26 (opens in a new tab)
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Sources
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Official posts, videos and game data this page is built from.
| Source | Date | Used |
|---|---|---|
| The Legend of California Dev Livestream (July) (opens in a new tab) Video | Jul 18, 2026 | 1 |
| The Legend of California Dev Livestream (June) (opens in a new tab) Video | Jun 6, 2026 | 3 |
| The Legend of California Dev Livestream (May) (opens in a new tab) Video | May 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Jeff Kaplan + Tim Ford Play 10 MORE HOURS of The Legend of California (opens in a new tab) Video | Mar 22, 2026 | 1 |