Explore and find other things to kill and be killed by.
Gather resources to sell or use in crafting.
Use ^ to gain better gear to better survive.
Experiment with the different professions like cooking, alchemy, extracting, taming, weapon and armor crafting, ect...
Get a feel for the market to learn at what prices different items are good to buy and sell at.
Acquire money.
Find a good location to set up your home.
Build a home.
Find other like minded players.
Build a community.
Take over the world.