Getting started in Epic Seven is simple. After a short tutorial, players are taken to the Sanctuary, which serves as a central hub. From here, there are Story and Side Story campaigns to play through, a Summon system to obtain new Heroes, and Battle stages to take on.
The main Story and Side Stories are where players will spend most of their initial time. These present various battles interspersed with lengthy visual novel-style cutscenes. Paying attention to the stories is recommended to understand the world and characters. Most stages also have certain element-based Heroes recommended, so building a diverse roster early on is advised.
The Summon system allows obtaining new Heroes to use in battles, either through the currency Skystones or Bookmarks. Summons have random rates for specific Heroes, with powerful 5★ Heroes having low draw chances. Saving Skystones for Limited Hero rate-up events is the best approach.
Once players have a full team of Heroes, they can challenge the Battle stages. These consist of six levels - Unrecorded History, Abyss, Labyrinth, Altar of Ascension, Hall of Trials, and Automaton Tower - each with certain gameplay gimmicks. By completing Battles, players earn gear, currency, experience, and other rewards to further improve their Hero teams.