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'''Researching''' is an important mechanic in [[Astroneer]], as the player is required to unlock new schematics in order to make progress. Repeated researches performed upon [[Research Item|research items]] or some [[resource|resources]]. conducting research results in the gaining of [[Byte|Bytes]] which are then spent on [[Schematic|schematics]].
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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.
   
 
== Tips for Researching ==
 
== Tips for Researching ==
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* 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.
# 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.
# Bytes are acquired through research on the [[Research Chamber]] or by activating [[Research Sample]]s
 
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* [[Research Items]] should be used in Research Chambers first, as they tend to give more bytes than samples.
# Most items in the game are research-able 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]].
# 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.
# Specific types of research items include: Artificial, Rock, Organic, etc. with each containing different range of byte(s)
 
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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.
# Small [[Resources]] can also be researched for a smaller amount of bytes (with an exception for [[Titanium]])
 
# Different items have different maximum research speeds
 
# Research speed (in Bytes/minute) increases with more power until it reaches the item's maximum research speed
 
# There is a total cost of over 100,000 Bytes to research every tech currently in-game
 
   
== Research Acquisition ==
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== Trivia ==
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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.
* The [[Backpack]] includes a research catalog that can be used to purchase [[Schematic|Schematics]]
 
* Different schematics cost different amount of bytes, ranging from 30 to 10,000 bytes
 
* Purchased schematics will be unlocked for all players within the server permanently
 
   
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==See Also==
{{Mechanics}}
 
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* [[Research Items]]
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* [[Research Sample]]
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* [[Research Chamber]]
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* [[Bytes]]
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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