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Team17 describes the Mimic system as a way to tame/train monkeys to help with tasks. Start with one repetitive, low-risk job, demonstrate or teach it using the current on-screen prompt, and check the monkey's displayed task before assigning another responsibility. This avoids confusing a missing skill, tool or item with a broken helper. The guide does not claim exact training duration, monkey capacity or optimal crew size.

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Team17 describes the Mimic system as a way to tame/train monkeys to help with tasks. Start with one repetitive, low-risk job, demonstrate or teach it using the current on-screen prompt, and check the monkey's displayed task before assigning another responsibility. This avoids confusing a missing skill, tool or item with a broken helper. The guide does not claim exact training duration, monkey capacity or optimal crew size.

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The Survivalists Monkey Training: Teach One Repeated Task at a Time

Organize monkey training as a small task queue so you can verify what each helper has learned before assigning more jobs.

Read the relevant guide The Survivalists Co-op: Give Each Player One Expedition Job and a Return Trigger

A four-player planning card for dividing gathering, navigation, camp support and exploration without assuming platform-specific controls or save behavior.

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The Survivalists Monkey Training: Teach One Repeated Task at a Time

Organize monkey training as a small task queue so you can verify what each helper has learned before assigning more jobs.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 3 min read

The Survivalists Co-op: Give Each Player One Expedition Job and a Return Trigger

A four-player planning card for dividing gathering, navigation, camp support and exploration without assuming platform-specific controls or save behavior.

Updated November 7, 2026 · 3 min read

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