Beginner's Survival Guide
Your First 30 Minutes
New to My Winter Car? This guide will help you survive your first day in the harsh Finnish winter.
Survival Stats
PSK food, Pub Nappo, Moose meat
Beer, Vodka, Spirits
Clothing, Heaters, Fires, Vehicle heating
Beds, Couches
1Get Dressed
You start in your apartment. The first thing to do is find winter clothes on the floor near the exit door and put them on. Going outside without winter clothes will quickly freeze you to death.
Clothing Types
- • Indoor Clothing: Only for indoor activities
- • Outdoor Winter Clothing: Normal outdoor activities
- • Heavy Winter Clothing: Extreme cold and ice fishing
Press F to equip/remove clothes
2Manage Problem Bar
Your character is an alcoholic. The Problem Bar increases over time and causes negative effects when full. You need to drink alcohol to lower it.
Learn more about Problem Bar→3Find Food
Head to PSK fuel station to buy food. It's west of your apartment. You can buy various food and drinks there.
PSK Fuel Station
4Stay Warm
Finnish winter is extremely cold. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing, use heaters indoors, and enable heating in vehicles.
Ways to Stay Warm
- • Wear winter clothing
- • Use indoor heaters
- • Light fires for warmth
- • Vehicle heating system
- • Sauna
5Get Transportation
You'll need a car to explore the vast game world. Use the phone in your apartment to call 08609553 and buy the Corris Rivett (500 mk).
View the complete Rivett buying guide→Beginner Checklist
- Found and equipped winter clothes
- Drank beer to lower Problem Bar
- Visited PSK fuel station
- Bought food
- Know how to use the phone
- Called to buy the Rivett