POPUCOM is a co-op puzzle platformer from Hypergryph, the studio behind Arknights, published by GRYPHLINE and Fireshine Games on 1 June 2025 at 19.99 dollars. Two players carry a rainbow blaster that fires coloured gum, and nothing pops until three pellets of one colour land together. Each player only controls two of the four colours, so almost every puzzle is a communication problem before it is a platforming one.
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 combinations |
| 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
Anti-Pomu War HQ
Key resources: Blaster fundamentals, first Goodiebots, arcade unlock Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Windmill Meadow
Key resources: First boss clear, stickers, Goodiebots Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Ocean Rig
Key resources: Gadget mastery, stickers, Goodiebots Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Shield upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Pancake
Key resources: Cosmetics, base upgrades, minigame access Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Rainbow blaster max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Arcade Room
Key resources: Minigames, collaboration content, a break from hard rooms Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Rainbow blaster max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Anti-Pomu War HQ to Windmill Meadow)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Shield once accessible
Mid Game (Ocean Rig)
- Push Shield to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Rainbow blaster
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Pancake to Arcade Room)
- Max out Rainbow blaster. 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 Ocean Rig 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
- Neither player can finish most matches alone because each owns only two of the four colours. The efficient pattern is one player laying two pellets of a colour they control and calling the third, rather than both firing at once and wasting gum.
- Farm Ocean Rig 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 POPUCOM Guides
- POPUCOM POPUCOM Overview
- POPUCOM Best Builds
- POPUCOM Tier List
- POPUCOM Walkthrough
- POPUCOM Beginner's Guide
- POPUCOM Tips & Tricks
- POPUCOM Weapons Guide
- POPUCOM Combat Guide
- POPUCOM Boss Guide
- POPUCOM Maps & Locations
- POPUCOM Classes & Characters
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