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Loftia pets guide

Short answer

You can get pets for free by playing. Finish Notes From the Fauna for Joanna in the Hanging Gardens to learn the Basic Habitat recipe, then craft one at Project Station Lv.2. You can own several pets, but only one follows you.

Applies to Early Access launch version (Nov 3, 2026) Sources checked

How to get your first pet

  1. Reach the Hanging Gardens and complete Field Research.
  2. Start Notes From the Fauna with Joanna.
  3. Find 5 clues to the dog's whereabouts, then make sure the dog is well-fed Game data.
  4. Report back to Joanna for the Basic Habitat recipe.
  5. Craft the Basic Habitat at Project Station Lv.2 with 2 Flexible Lumber, 2 Resin and 2 Jute Fabric. It costs 10 energy.

More animals to rescue

More Loftia animals to rescue, by quest
QuestAnimalTask
Notes From the FaunaDogFind 5 clues
Fur Real?CatFind 10 clues in Loftia City
Fur-ther InvestigationCapybaraFind 30 clues across districts

The store page also mentions turtles and other species Official.

  • Free: pets you unlock by playing Steam staff.
  • Kickstarter: Wheelie and Waddle came from the campaign Steam staff.
  • Paid: Greeny, a robot pet, comes with the Supporter Pack and the Growing Together Bundle Official.

Pet Habitat limits

You start with room for one habitat. More need a permit: 500 Dew for 2, 2,500 Dew and 10 Bloom for 3, then 5,000 Dew and 25 Bloom for 4 Game data. See all permits.

Pet questions

How do you get a pet in Loftia?

Progress to the Hanging Gardens and finish Notes From the Fauna for Joanna, which teaches the Basic Habitat recipe. Pets can be unlocked in-game for free.

Are Loftia pets only sold in the store?

No. Steam forum staff say you can unlock pets for free by playing. Wheelie and Waddle came from the Kickstarter, and Greeny comes with the Supporter Pack.

Can you have more than one pet in Loftia?

Yes. You can own multiple pets, but only the one you equip follows you around the world.

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