The shovel function opens access to shovel-gated targets, including grass seeds needed for later tool progression.
PC / Global, Early Access/Game Preview as of 2026-10-24
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Ranger Outpost terminal in the Snackbar region.
The Omni-Shovel is purchased through Ranger Outpost progression rather than found as a field drop. Follow the early mission chain to the Snackbar outpost, gather the Science and materials shown by its terminal, and buy the function when affordable. The terminal is the authoritative check for current costs in this Early Access build; do not confuse the shovel with the hammer function used on acorns.
Opening missions completed far enough to expose the Omni-Tool upgrade.
Raw Science and any materials listed at the current terminal.
Follow the opening missions until you can use the Snackbar Ranger Outpost.
Check available missions and complete ones that can earn the Science needed for progression.
Analyze newly found materials at the outpost to unlock relevant crafting information.
Open the upgrade terminal and inspect the current Omni-Shovel requirements.
Gather any listed materials through the appropriate resource loops.
Return to the terminal and purchase the shovel function once the displayed cost is met.
Equip or select the shovel function when approaching shovel-gated targets.
Farming tips
Use the terminal’s displayed cost because Early Access balance can change.
Acorns require the hammer function; the shovel serves a different collection role.
Repeat, collect and use
The upgrade purchase is one-time per character or save progression. Repeat the mission and resource gathering loop only until the listed cost is met; the upgrade itself is not a renewable farm.
Common mistakes
Searching the park for a dropped shovel upgrade; buy it through the outpost terminal.
Assuming analysis itself awards Raw Science; missions and orbs supply Science, while analysis unlocks recipes.
Using the hammer on a shovel-gated target; select the correct Omni-Tool function.
When to stop or switch
Stop gathering once the terminal allows the purchase, then spend effort on targets the new shovel function unlocks.
