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Europa guide

Released: main route and all 159 collection records organized · Updated 2026-10-13

Where you cannot fly, check for restrictions from purple crystals as well as missing upgrades. Collect nearby journal pages and stars before flying straight toward a beam of light.

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Official Europa screen showing Zee on a high ruin overlooking Jupiter
Screenshot from the official press material (2024) · © Novadust Entertainment / Future Friends Games

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Game information

Developer / publisher
Helder Pinto / Chozabu / Novadust Entertainment / Future Friends Games
Release / Early Access start
2024-10-11
Platforms
PC / Nintendo Switch
Genres
Indie / Adventure / Puzzle

Starting points for the main route

Check landmarks and required actions separately. Table directions refer to looking forward from that area's entrance.

Location/landmarkNext actionProgression/collection check
Departure to the first islandLeaving homeUsing lanterns and orbs.
BattlefieldThe battlefield gateInteriors without Zephyr and switching platforms.
Amber horizon and isolated islandCannons and isolated islandRotating platforms and multiple switches.
Deep ruins and hollowThe sphere ruinsDistinguish spheres placed on floors from carried orbs.
Depths to the mountainDepths and strong windsJellyfish, wind and shelter.
Sky island to the returnFinal routeFour green blocks and the final three orbs.

Different roles of similar lights

Check landmarks and required actions separately. Table directions refer to looking forward from that area's entrance.

Location/landmarkNext actionProgression/collection check
Star-shaped crystalsCollect them.28 upgrades increasing Zephyr capacity.
EmeraldsCheck inside buildings and on tower tops too.40 total. Complete location table.
OrbsCarry the required number back to the switch.Advance gate and flight mechanisms. Separate from collection objectives.
Journal pagesTouch the floating paper.37 story records.
CreaturesUse the sketch action.39 records including the sketchbook itself.

Boundary between additional content and the main game

Check landmarks and required actions separately. Table directions refer to looking forward from that area's entrance.

Location/landmarkNext actionProgression/collection check
Europa SoundtrackMusic extra.Not a new chapter or collection area.
Europa: Ambient MoodsA separate music extra.Not an additional set of 40 gems.
The Making Of Digital BookA digital book about development.An external extra, separate from the 37 in-game journal pages.
Scope checkedClassifies three Steam related products as of 2026-10-13.Does not guarantee the absence of other-store/platform exclusives or future additions.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 Do I need to fight enemies? ▼
A

Instead of chasing cannons or gardeners as enemies to defeat with normal attacks, proceed by shutting them down with switches, dodging and operating gates.

Q2 Can I return for missed collectibles? ▼
A

After finishing once, you can select chapters from the main menu. The collection tables cover all 40 gems, 37 pages, 39 sketchbook records, 28 upgrades and 15 stone chests. Chapters 11, 14 and 15 contain no additional collectibles in these five categories.

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