Item codex
Softwood
Bag Expansion I, Storage Box I and many early recipes.
rawEarly-game relevance
What to do with it
Softwood supports Bag Expansion I, Storage Box I and the first plank chain. Keep enough raw wood for both storage and processing before selling it.
At a glance
Get itGathered on early routes and around the home area.
Process / recipeCutter → Softwood Plank
Main usesBag Expansion I, Storage Box I and many early recipes.
Keep or sell?Keep at least 13 before selling: 5 for Bag Expansion I and 8 for Storage Box I.
Bag reserveKeep 5 raw Softwood for Expansion I.
Storage reserveKeep 8 raw Softwood for Storage Box I.
ProcessingSend additional wood through Cutter I for planks.
Common mistake
Turning every log into a plank, then discovering the next recipe needs raw Softwood.
In-game reference
Last checked against the Early Access build: July 8, 2026
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WalkthroughHow to Make Softwood PlanksGather Softwood, unlock Cutter I, process Planks and reserve the first three for the skateboard.Open page →WalkthroughStorage Box I Guide and Early OrganisationUnlock Storage Box I, gather Softwood, place it beside processors and use a raw/processed/request layout that prevents accidental selling.Open page →ItemSoftwood PlankProcess Softwood in Cutter I and reserve the first three Softwood Planks for the skateboard.Open page →