The Importance of Trading

To become a successful galaxy explorer, you’ll need top-notch equipment. Of course, you're free to craft almost everything yourself, but some items can only be purchase from NPCs.

To trade, you’ll need money called qbits, which you earn by completing main and side quests or selling anything you no longer need. For example, some NPCs will gladly pay you for getting rid of pesky pirates lurking nearby.

Head to the nearest town — there you’ll find a trade terminal or characters willing to sell you goods. They offer everything from water and ore to weapons, vehicles, or even spare parts to fix your spaceship, so you can continue exploring the galaxy sooner.

If you're cruising through space and eager to trade, there's no need to land on the nearest planet. Simply visit any space station, where you'll find traders, shops, and workbenches. These stations are usually located near warp gates, which are marked on every star system map.

The more you trade, the higher your trade level becomes. This affects prices and may also unlock previously unavailable items in stores. So don’t forget to visit traders regularly — you don’t want to fall behind.

You can already try out the trading system in the free demo available on Steam, which includes the first couple of hours of the game. Discover even more when Cubic Odyssey launches on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.