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Loftia main quest guide

Short answer

The core story runs through 19 quests in four arcs: Loftia City, the Hanging Gardens, the Gridfall and the Underground Spores. Field Research opens the first Research Stations, and Keeping the Lights On gives you the Wrench.

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

Arc 1: Loftia City

Main contact: Pebble.

Loftia main quests, arc 1: Loftia City
QuestWhat happens
A Fresh StartMeet your neighbors and set up your floating home.
The First SproutLearn crops with the local farmer and earn permits.
Permission to GlideSee Milo for the machinery a neighboring district needs.
Adventure Awaits!Ryder links the instability to the Research Islands.
Certified Flying LoftianCraft a Glider and ride to the Hanging Gardens.

Arc 2: The Hanging Gardens

Main contact: Kassim.

Loftia main quests, arc 2: The Hanging Gardens
QuestWhat happens
A Call From the GardensCheck on the district after the quakes.
Fish Are FriendsLearn the Collector Rod recipe from Kassim.
Field ResearchOpens the Research Stations.
Everything Is ConnectedKassim shows what the research achieved. Hand in Bounce Shoes.

Arc 3: The Gridfall

Main contact: Mita and Atlas.

Loftia main quests, arc 3: The Gridfall
QuestWhat happens
Keeping the Lights OnClear trash piles to find Milo's spare wrench.
The Case of the Missing CuratorCheck underground damage and find the curator.
Field Notes and Loose BoltsFeed materials to the Research Station.
Beneath the SurfaceGet a key, open the underground, repair pillars.
The Art of Letting GoBuild the Locator with Kassim and track down relics.
A Second LifeGive Milo's Recycler a second chance.
Mending What's BrokenFix the crack in Loftia City.

Arc 4: The Underground Spores

Main contact: Pebble and Dr. Marie.

Loftia main quests, arc 4: The Underground Spores
QuestWhat happens
Following The CrumbsPebble spots someone sneaking around underground.
The Shroom Next DoorFind rare mushroom specimens for a secret door.
Too Many Spores Spoil the SoupTest ideas to fix conditions underground.

Quests that gate progress

  • Certified Flying Loftian gives you the Glider, which reaches the Hanging Gardens.
  • Field Research opens the Central Lake, Overgrowth and Community Farms stations. See the bundles.
  • Field Notes and Loose Bolts opens the Museum Research Station.
  • Beneath the Surface opens the underground and rewards 3 Power Cable.
  • The Art of Letting Go teaches the Locator and rewards 3 Carbon Fiber. You need 2 Carbon Fiber to craft the Locator.

If a quest gets stuck

The demo had quest bugs after disconnects. For example, Pebble's City Tour could stall until you spoke to Pebble again. Try talking to the quest NPC, then use the official bug report form.

Quest questions

How do you get the Wrench in Loftia?

You find it during Keeping the Lights On, a Gridfall main quest from Mita. Clear the trash piles until you find Milo's spare wrench.

How many main quests does Loftia have?

Community guides list 19 core story quests across four arcs: Loftia City, the Hanging Gardens, the Gridfall and the Underground Spores. Some databases count extra main quests, such as Notes From the Fauna.

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