Which Wasp should you choose?
Choose by the job you need to do, then check what your save has unlocked. The developer’s October 27 launch overview distinguishes these roles:
| Class | Announced role | Planning question |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | Flexible short expeditions with a deployable camp | Do you need camp facilities on this trip? |
| Hauler | Salvage transport using a magnet and item slots | Are you returning with bulky salvage? |
| Striker | Agile craft with projectile weapons | Does the task require this craft’s combat equipment? |
| Scout | Fast reconnaissance craft, planned for The Rime update | Are you reading about future content? |
The Steam Early Access description lists three Wasps at launch. The Scout is planned for a later update; its appearance in older promotional material does not establish day-one availability.
Before changing craft
- Read the active objective and check whether the required craft or module is actually available.
- Check that craft’s controls and visible equipment; do not transfer assumptions from another Wasp.
- Decide where you will land, work and return before taking cargo away from your base.
- If you cannot find an advertised feature, compare its announcement date with the update installed in your game.
These are preparation steps, not verified unlock instructions. No exact speed, cargo capacity or fuel efficiency is supplied without build evidence.
Continue planning
Read the beginner guide for a first trip or the Cloud Cruiser guide when organizing a mobile base.
Sources
Developer launch overview, October 27 and Steam Early Access content, checked October 28, 2026. Class names follow the current developer overview; older site pages may use Cargo for the salvage role.