Sadly over the past several years it has kinda getting away from the survival aspects. In comparison to Ark, this is way easier. You just need to learn to take it slow, and play smart.
First thing is focus on the basics. Water, food, and basic resources are your priority. Lean on the ease of use the bow provides and don't worry about using loud guns yet. You can survive the wasteland during the day at level 1 if you just take your time and lean on stealth tatctics.
Keep to the forest, and stay near a town. Make a shelter to use as refuge. For the first horde night, you will probably want to use a T1 POI because it is easy to clear, and won't boost the difficulty much. Also note that if you aren't focusing on leveling, leveling, leveling your first horde isn't going to be that bad. It is when you power level that you really kick yourself in the ass because your hordes will ... Read more