Content Warning is a co-op horror comedy game where you and up to three friends descend into the Old World to film spooky content for SpookTube, a YouTube-like platform for horror videos. Your goal is to get as many views as possible by filming monsters up close, capturing audio with boom mics, and surviving long enough to extract with your footage. The game deliberately balances horror and humor — monsters are genuinely threatening, but the absurdity of your crew filming each other getting chased creates constant comedic moments. It briefly became the most-played game on Steam at launch due to its viral co-op appeal.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Old World
Key resources: Monster footage, SpookTube views, equipment from found items Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Flashlight upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Underground
Key resources: Rare monster footage, unique encounters, highest view potential Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Flashlight upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Monster Den
Key resources: Highest footage quality, most dangerous encounters Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Flashlight upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
SpookTube Studio
Key resources: Equipment purchases, footage upload, team management Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Camera max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Equipment Shop
Key resources: Camera upgrades, tactical equipment, cosmetic items Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Camera max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Old World — Underground)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Flashlight once accessible
Mid Game (Monster Den)
- Push Flashlight to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Camera
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (SpookTube Studio — Equipment Shop)
- Max out Camera — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Monster Den farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Film monsters up close for dramatically more views — a distant, blurry shot of a monster scores 10x less than a close-up with visible details. Risk equals reward in Content Warning.
- Farm Monster Den during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Content Warning Guides
- Content Warning Content Warning Overview
- Content Warning Best Builds
- Content Warning Tier List
- Content Warning Walkthrough
- Content Warning Beginner's Guide
- Content Warning Tips & Tricks
- Content Warning Weapons Guide
- Content Warning Combat Guide
- Content Warning Boss Guide
- Content Warning Maps & Locations
- Content Warning Classes & Characters
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- Lethal Company Crafting Guide — horror game with similar mechanics
- Dead by Daylight Crafting Guide — horror game with similar mechanics
