Climate zones
Four climate zones shape terrain, atmosphere and available resources.

What we know
Operations schematicConceptual
Survey before building
TemperateCheck terrain
SubarcticCheck source options
AridCheck available inputs
TropicalCheck crossings
How to approach the decision
Editorial planning advice based on the confirmed systems above.
- Check available raw materials before choosing a complex chain.
- Plan water crossings, slopes and access around the generated map.
A mistake to avoid
A recipe option available in one climate may lack a local source in another.
See the official system
What still needs live data
Full climate resource tables and map-generation parameters.
We will update this guide before opening individual database records. Unverified shells are excluded from search and the sitemap.
Put it to work
Open toolcargo chain planner
Use your own scenario values. No guessed TF3 presets.
Official sources
Steam storeIndustries & Cargo dev blogLast editorial review: September 8, 2026. Evidence policy and source ledger.