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| − | + | Research is the main mechanic in [[Astroneer]] to obtain [[Bytes]], which are used to unlock the schematics for most [[Items]] in the game. To obtain bytes, players must find either [[Research Sample]]s or [[Research Items]], consuming the former on the spot, or placing either into a [[Research Chamber]]. The Research Chamber will then produce bytes, with each sample and item giving different amounts determined by appearance and location found. |
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| − | == |
+ | == Tips for Researching == |
| + | * Players can gain an initial amount of bytes at the start of the game by consuming [[Research Sample]]s found on various plants and rocks on all the planets, at every layer. |
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| − | # Schematics are unlocked by spending Bytes |
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| − | + | * At the start of the game, the [[Research Chamber]] is already unlocked, allowing players to quickly set up a small research station to begin gathering more bytes. |
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| + | * [[Research Items]] should be used in Research Chambers first, as they tend to give more bytes than samples. |
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| − | # Most items in the game are researchable including refined metals, ores, organic, etc. |
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| + | * [[Research Samples]] give significantly more bytes when researched in a [[Research Chamber]], rather than just by scanning them. This is most useful early in the game, or later in the game when paired with [[Automation]]. |
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| − | # Specific research items can be found throughout the world |
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| + | * Once the player has a steady stream of bytes from Research Items, consuming samples will save time and space, as items from more difficult planets give more bytes than samples. |
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| − | # Specific types of research items include: Artificial, Rock, Organic, etc. |
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| + | * The [[Research Catalog]] is where players go to spend their bytes on schematics, opened with {{Key|Tab}} on PC/{{Key|XBONE_VIEW}}View on XBox/ {{Key|PS4_Touch_Pad}} Touch Pad on PS4. |
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| − | # Different items have different maximum research speeds |
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| − | # Research speed (in Bytes/minute) increases with more power until it reaches the item's maximum research speed |
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| − | # Bytes are then spent on specific schematics which are then available for the player to build |
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| − | # Only one research station can be active on each planet. Trying to activate a second voids the primary research object (verification needed) |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| − | ==Researchable Tech (By Size)== |
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| + | Research has gone through many changes over the many patches the game has had. In the pre-alpha initial release, research items were pods that, when placed into a chamber, would open and automatically unlock a schematic. It has changed a few times since then, with [[Patch 0.5.0]] being a major overhaul of the system, introducing [[bytes]] and the [[Research Catalog|research catalog]], with [[Research Sample|research samples]] being added in [[Patch 0.9.0]], then called harvestables. |
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| − | !Name!!Type!!Description |
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Small Tier |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Wind Vane]] |
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| − | |Power |
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| − | |Generates small amount of power using wind |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Small Battery]] |
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| − | |Storage |
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| − | |Stores small amount of [[Power]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Oxygen Tank]] |
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| − | |Storage |
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| − | |Stores [[Oxygen]] for travel |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Power Cells]] |
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| − | |Power |
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| − | |Contains 4 Bars of [[Power]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Filters]] |
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| − | |Consumable |
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| − | |Contains 4 Charges of [[Oxygen]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Dynamite]] |
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| − | |Misc |
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| − | |Used to destroy unwanted [[Modules]], [[Vehicles]], etc. |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Wide Mod]] |
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| − | |Augments |
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| − | |Increases the radius of the [[Terrain Tool|terrain tool's]] brush |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Narrow Mod]] |
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| − | |Augments |
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| − | |Decreases the radius of the [[Terrain Tool|terrain tool's]] brush |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Alignment Mod]] |
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| − | |Augments |
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| − | |Create flat planes parallel or perpendicular to the horizon, depending on the camera's angle |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Inhibitor]] |
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| − | |Augments |
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| − | |Disables an object's primary function |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Terrain Analyzer]] |
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| − | |Augments |
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| − | |Stores color of excavated terrain; used for coloring [[sediment]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Medium Tier |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Habitat]] |
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| − | |Basic |
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| − | |Can be used to start a new base |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Solar Panel]] |
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| − | |Basic |
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| − | |Generates a fair amount of power using sunlight |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Wind Turbine]] |
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| − | |Power |
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| − | |Generates a fair amount of power using wind |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Generator]] |
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| − | |Power |
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| − | |Generates a fair amount of power using [[Coal]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Winch]] |
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| − | |Tools |
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| − | |Can be attached to an object to drag it around |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Storage]] |
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| − | |Storage |
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| − | |Stores up to 8 small [[Items]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Battery]] |
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| − | |Storage |
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| − | |Stores 16 bars of [[Power]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Drill Head]] |
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| − | |Vehicle Mod |
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| − | |A [[Terrain Tool]] for [[Vehicles]] that can drill through the hard sediment around rare [[resources]]; can be mounted on a [[Crane]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Large Tier |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Fuel Condenser]] |
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| − | |Collector |
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| − | |Uses a lot of [[power]] and one [[canister]] to produce a canister of [[Hydrazine]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Trade Platform]] |
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| − | |Economy |
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| − | |Trades [[resources]] |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Crane]] |
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| − | |Vehicle Mod |
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| − | |Built on Vehicles; can be used to mine resource if paired with the drill head |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Large Storage]] |
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| − | |Storage |
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| − | |Expands two 2-slot connectors into four 2-slot connectors |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[3-Seat]] |
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| − | |Vehicle Mod |
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| − | |Supports up to 3 players riding on a vehicle |
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| − | |- |
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Vehicles |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Large Rover]] |
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| − | |Land |
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| − | |A large land vehicle, with four 2-slot connections |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Shuttle]] |
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| − | |Spacecraft |
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| − | |A spacecraft capable of interplanetary travel |
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| − | |- |
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| − | |[[Spaceship]] |
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| − | |Spacecraft |
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| − | |A larger spacecraft capable of interplanetary travel |
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| − | |} |
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| + | ==See Also== |
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| − | == Obtainable Resources (outdated) == |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Research Items]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Research Sample]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Research Chamber]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Bytes]] |
| − | *[[Coal]] |
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| − | *[[Lithium]] |
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| − | *[[Titanium]] |
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| − | *[[Power Cells]] |
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| − | *[[Filter]] |
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| − | *[[Ammonium]] |
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| − | {{Mechanics}} |
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| + | {{Astroneer}} |
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[[Category:Research]] |
[[Category:Research]] |
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[[fr:Recherche (Mécanisme)]] |
[[fr:Recherche (Mécanisme)]] |
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| − | [[es:Investigación(Mecánica)]] |
+ | [[es:Investigación (Mecánica)]] |
| + | [[zh:研究]] |
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Revision as of 19:22, 3 November 2020
Research is the main mechanic in Astroneer to obtain Bytes, which are used to unlock the schematics for most Items in the game. To obtain bytes, players must find either Research Samples or Research Items, consuming the former on the spot, or placing either into a Research Chamber. The Research Chamber will then produce bytes, with each sample and item giving different amounts determined by appearance and location found.
Tips for Researching
- Players can gain an initial amount of bytes at the start of the game by consuming Research Samples found on various plants and rocks on all the planets, at every layer.
- At the start of the game, the Research Chamber is already unlocked, allowing players to quickly set up a small research station to begin gathering more bytes.
- Research Items should be used in Research Chambers first, as they tend to give more bytes than samples.
- Research Samples give significantly more bytes when researched in a Research Chamber, rather than just by scanning them. This is most useful early in the game, or later in the game when paired with Automation.
- Once the player has a steady stream of bytes from Research Items, consuming samples will save time and space, as items from more difficult planets give more bytes than samples.
- The Research Catalog is where players go to spend their bytes on schematics, opened with Tab on PC/XBONE_VIEWView on XBox/ PS4_Touch_Pad Touch Pad on PS4.
Trivia
Research has gone through many changes over the many patches the game has had. In the pre-alpha initial release, research items were pods that, when placed into a chamber, would open and automatically unlock a schematic. It has changed a few times since then, with Patch 0.5.0 being a major overhaul of the system, introducing bytes and the research catalog, with research samples being added in Patch 0.9.0, then called harvestables.
See Also
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