Farming and processing
Scan Research Samples
Research samples and items can be processed into Bytes, the resource used for research progression.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Scan Research Samples
Research locations such as surface wrecks, caves, and points of interest, followed by a powered Research Chamber at base.
Before you go
- Research Chamber at a safe base.
- Power for chamber processing.
- Transport capacity for the finds you intend to return with.
Farming steps
- Explore a reachable surface or cave area and watch for research samples or items.
- Check that your oxygen route and return path remain usable before moving farther from safety.
- Pick up the research find and carry it back rather than leaving it at an exposed location.
- Sort the find at your base so it does not get mixed with crafting materials.
- Place the sample or item in the Research Chamber and keep the chamber connected to power.
- Collect the generated Bytes when processing completes.
- Spend the Bytes on research unlocks that support your next progression goal.
- Bring home finds in manageable loads so your return route stays safe.
- Keep research items in a separate storage area until they are ready for the chamber.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat this exploration-and-processing loop whenever you find more research items. Individual samples and items are finite finds; new trips depend on locating additional research objects.
Common mistakes
- Treating research finds as ordinary ore: route them to the Research Chamber when Bytes are the goal.
- Leaving a find far from a safe return: collect it only when your oxygen plan supports bringing it home.
- Forgetting to collect chamber output: retrieve Bytes before loading the next item.
When to stop or switch
Stop exploring when your cargo is full or your oxygen route is no longer comfortable. Stop processing when the Bytes cover the unlock you currently need, then resume collecting when another research unlock becomes a priority.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.