Research

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Overview

Research is the method by which players can unlock new Buildings and Tools. This is done by spending Gold or Aura in the Research tab.

Research
Tier 1
Shaker
Unlocks the Shaker, which can separate Gold and Residue from Wet Sand.
Cost: 20 Gold


Logistics
Unlocks the Conveyor Belt and Launcher
Cost: 30 Gold
Hover
Unlocks hover mode. Toggle with Space Bar to float in place and phase through structures.
Cost: 50 Gold
Map
Unlocks the map and minimap.
Cost: 100 Gold
Flare Gun
unlocks the Flare Gun to light up dark areas.
Cost: 150 Gold
Filter
Unlocks the Filter, Which works like a conveyor Belt but can allow certain elements to pass through
Cost: 250 Gold
Sprint Boost
Unlocks Sprint Boost to gain a temporary speed boost when holding Shift.
Cost: 200 Gold
Wall Light
Unlocks the wall-mounted Wall Light
Cost: Gold