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[p]It took us a bit to switch gears back into normalcy after our showing at PAX West, but we were just warming up![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]In Recent News[/h2][p]Since our previous Community Update, we had an exciting announcement for ASTRONEER with our upcoming Megatech DLC, the second major expansion for the game! This will also be accompanied by a FREE Major Update, both of which will add new large-scale tech that puts the MEGA in Megatech. Read up on the full announcement here if you haven’t already, and don’t forget to Wishlist![/p][p]But that’s not all we announced, we also shared that we’d soon be running a special STARSEEKER Direct livestream to finally give everyone a proper look at the game. We may have been a bit murky about the details of exactly when this would happen, but yesterday we finally revealed the date![/p][p] [/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀STARSEEKER DIRECT[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Streaming October 7th, at 10AM PT[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀YouTube - Twitch[/p][p][/p][p]That’s right, next Tuesday! We originally communicated that this would be falling within September, but we needed a little more runway in order to give STARSEEKER its fair share of the spotlight.[/p][p]We hope to see you there; we have much to share and even have a few surprises lined up. Also, if you haven’t already, remember to wishlist STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]EXO F.A.R.M. is Back! [/h2][p]A couple weeks ago marked the start of the EXO F.A.R.M. event in ASTRONEER, bringing back everyone’s favorite space gourds treasure hunt and Biofuel production extravaganza. The event is back with a new set of rewards to unlock, giving players a chance to earn the Poison Apple set of cosmetics in addition to the PUM-KN Shelter for those who haven’t managed to unlock it in prior events. Check out our blog for all the details.  [/p][p][/p][h2]Community Roundup[/h2][p]We have a new roundup of community content to feature today, and we’re already trying something a bit different with it!  [/p][p]You’ll notice below the following entries that we’ve shared some emotes and comments, all of which correspond to reactions from the development team when we shared them internally in the mysterious space of the System Era Slack channels. We always love sharing inspiring moments and creations from our community, so this way we’ll be sharing some of that appreciation with you all. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]When I stumbled across Richard’s awesome rap song there was no doubt in my mind that this should be the feature of our next Community Roundup! Not only is the song catchy and the lyrics clever, but the editing of this video is also impressive and really makes our beloved little space game look amazing. Check out their YouTube channel.[/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]“Man, inspiring incredible fanart is one of the most rewarding things about being a dev.” [/p][p] [/p][p]“We need this synced to the 'Chill Beats to Terraform' video. Also, these are pretty impressive lyrics.” [/p][p][/p][h3]Little Victories [/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]There have certainly been some impressive creations made in Astroneer, but jannko2’s functional 8-bit adder stands out for this visually pleasing cable management. I don’t even want to think about how long this must have taken to set up! [/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]“Using floodlights as bit toggle indicators viewable from a longer distance is really clever. You should be really proud for getting this working! It's a lot of effort!”[/p][p][/p][p]“Be proud... we did not make this easy on you. I'm impressed with the organization.”[/p][p][/p][p]“That genuinely might be some of the cleanest cable management I've ever seen in such a large project LMAO.”[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Peaco decided to share this proud moment of gathering all galastropods for the first time and being treated to their beautiful song. There’s always something pleasing about gathering a complete set, especially when you can plug them all into a nice display next to each other. [/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]“The colors, Duke! The colors! If you get that reference, how are your knees?” [/p][p] [/p][p]“Everybody loves a good choir.” [/p][p][/p][h2]Sneak Leek[/h2][p]As a little warm-up to the STARSEEKER Direct, we figured we might share a cool bit of tech from the game that players at the PAX West demo got to see up close, our new dropships! Don’t you just want to attach one to a keychain or carry it around like a boombox? [/p][p]The ESS Starseeker has more than just a few of these sleek dropships, built for the crew to drop down planetside on their expeditions. They’re more streamlined than the rockets you might be used to in ASTRONEER, but they’re perfect for short trips between the ESS Starseeker and any planet it might be in orbit of. Oh, and do try to remember where you landed, otherwise it will be a one-way trip.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Hopefully that’s whetted your appetite enough to come back on October 7th and join us for the STARSEEKER Direct, we’ll have much more to share then. Stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]- Honourael. [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Are those green thumbs itching for the EXO F.A.R.M. Limited Time Event? This event has a bit for everyone, newer Astroneers and veterans alike, so keep reading to get the lowdown on how it works and even a few tips for maxing out your rewards.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]THE EXO F.A.R.M. EVENT[/h2][p]EXO Dynamics is in need of more precious precious biofuel, and Astroneers are encouraged to contribute. Make sure you have at least one EXO Request Platform set up in your base where you can supply the requested items in order to get valuable trade goods in return (which can be quite valuable, but subject to luck).[/p][p] [/p][p]Check out the platform’s control panel to identify what items are being requested, or simply mouse over the holograms on the rocket to see what is needed. Each requested item has a different value, so you can min/max your rewards with higher value items to get to the required thresholds faster.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]GATHERING CAULDRANGEAS[/h2][p]In order to be able to produce Biofuel, you will first need to go exploring either Sylva, Calidor, or Atrox to find the exotic Cauldrangeas, which spawn only during the EXO F.A.R.M. event. Your handy compass will help you find them, just look for the orange seed icon. But Cauldrangeas aren’t just any old flower you can pick in a field, they’re defended by dangerous flora native to their respective worlds, so be careful.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]BIOFUEL RECIPES[/h2][p]Once you have at least one Cauldrangea you’ll be able to start producing Biofuel, but it doesn’t hurt to have at least a few of them. Use a Packager to bring them back to your base. And it’s worth noting that not all Cauldrangeas are equal! From slowest to fastest, you can find the Leisurely variety in Sylva, Brisk on Calidor, and Swift on Atrox.[/p][p]There are a few recipes you can plug into these plants to produce Biofuel of varying quality. Just mouse over the Cauldrangea and hit “F” to cycle through them. The more valuable the resources you use, the more valuable the Biofuel will be.[/p]

• [p]Squasholine: 15 Points – 2 Sturdysquash Samples  [/p]

• [p]Attapetrol: 28 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Mutant Spiny Attactus Seed  [/p]

• [p]Noxothane: 40 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Mutant Elegant Spewflower Seed [/p]

• [p]Unknown Biofuel: 55 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Resipound  [/p]

• [p]S.O.U.P.: 70 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Leek [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]FARMING INGREDIENTS[/h2][p]Some of these ingredients might not sound familiar, and it’s because most of them will only spawn during the EXO F.A.R.M. event. This is where you can find them:[/p]

• [p]Sturdysquash: Found on the same planets as Cauldrangeas. Try sticking to the mountains to find them on Sylva and Calidor, or canyons in the case of Atrox, where they might be a bit easier to find.[/p]
• [p]Resipound: Tapped from the Amaze plant, found underground on Sylva and trackable on the compass with a yellow icon.[/p]
• [p]Leeks: Tapped from the Tuberyl plant, found on the valleys of Vesania and trackable on the compass with a green icon.[/p]
• [p]Mutant Seeds: You’re likely to find these just by clearing out the grounds around the Cauldrangeas you gather. They’ll help your Sturdysquashes give out more points, but S.O.U.P. is really where it’s at. Setting up a Leek farm in your base will be a great help.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h2]REWARDS[/h2][p]Outside of the more common rewards like resources, mods, or modules, you can also earn the following cosmetics:[/p]

• [p]Poison Apple – Visor (Pick Your Poison) + PUM-KN Shelter – 800 points[/p]

• [p]Poison Apple – Hat (Stem the Tide) – 2400 points[/p]

• [p]Poison Apple – Palette (Bad Apple) – 8000 points[/p]

[p]You’re now ready to head out and get dirty! This event will end no sooner than November 30th, 2025, so no time like the present.[/p]

pproaching its tenth year out, exploration and crafting hit Astroneer shows no signs of slowing down as developer System Era Softworks has announced a new full, paid expansion called Astroneer: Megatech. It's due out this November, with an accompanying free update, and will bring a new scale of construction to your exploratory infrastructure...
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[p]Big things are coming for ASTRONEER. Huge, in fact! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]ASTRONEER: Megatech [/h2][p]Our second major DLC update for ASTRONEER is scheduled to be released in November of this year, and it brings big changes to the game! Unlock the ability to build massive Megastructure projects that will test your base building skills through the use of both new and existing technology. Harness the power of Megatech to take base building and automation to a whole new level!  [/p][p]This DLC will be completely compatible with existing saves and builds off of any progress you’ve already made in-game, so feel free to start fresh or load up your existing saves and start building! [/p][p]In addition, this DLC will be released alongside a free update for all players. The free update will include new items and the ability to create a Megastructure that will allow automated interplanetary transportation (kudos to those who guessed correctly!). That means moving resources and technology between planets while you sit pretty and play with your favorite galastropod. [/p][p]We’ll share more details in the future, but in the meantime you can already wishlist it! [/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀   Wishlist ASTRONEER: Megatech Now![/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀    Download the ASTRONEER: Megatech wallpaper:[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Landscape (1920x1080) - Landscape 4K (3820x2160) - Portrait (1080x1920)
[/p][h2]A New Development Partner [/h2][p]Continuing to develop ASTRONEER in parallel to a brand-new game? Releasing a new DLC expansion while development for STARSEEKER is still ongoing? You might be asking yourself how we’re able to manage it all. We’re still a smallish scrappy team, after all. Well, this is because we’re getting some help. [/p][p]Our co-development partners are called Red Kite Games, and they’re good people who are good at what they do. You might already be familiar with at least one of the many other games they’ve helped co-develop, such as Fall Guys and Two Point Hospital, but they’ve also been hugely influential in allowing us to develop Megatech and more. [/p][p]We call this out for the sake of transparency and crediting their work accordingly, so please show them some love too once you get to try out some of this new content. [/p][p][/p][h2]FAQ [/h2][p]What’s the release date for ASTRONEER: Megatech? [/p]

• [p]November 2025. We’ll narrow this down once we’re closer to release. [/p]

[p]Will existing game save files be compatible with the Megatech DLC? [/p]

• [p]Yes.  [/p]

[p]Will any free content be released with the Megatech DLC? [/p]

• [p]Yes. A free content update will be released alongside the paid DLC. We’ll break this down in detail at a later date. [/p]

[p]How far into the game should I progress before starting the Megatech DLC? [/p]

• [p]You can access the Megatech DLC as soon as you start a new game. That said, the majority of this new content will be most relevant to players who have already advanced a fair bit into the tech tree. [/p]

[p]Gather ‘round, Astroneers! We know we’ve been a bit quiet as of late, but it’s because we’ve been hard at work on both STARSEEKER and new updates for ASTRONEER. We’re excited to share more on both games real soon, but we also have a plan to keep you better up to date on the happenings here at System Era. So, let’s start with the most exciting news! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Earlier this week we shared this teaser on our social channels. For all of you that won't be at PAX WEST, we will be doing a STARSEEKER Direct in September! More details to come, but expect to get a deep dive on STARSEEKER gameplay then! We earlier announced that we would be doing this direct on September 4th, but a certain other big game launches that day so we decided to delay it slightly. We will update you all with a date ASAP.[/p][p][/p][p]We have exciting details to share with you about our next big game, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions. Join us for a packed livestream to reveal more details on gameplay and other specifics about the game we’ve been dying to share. We might even have some ASTRONEER sneak peeks to share as well.[/p][p][/p][p]We love sharing cool ASTRONEER merch, it was a hit in our last PAX show, but this year for the first time we’re also bringing brand-new STARSEEKER goodies![/p][p][/p][h2]PAX West 2025[/h2][p]That’s right! We’ll be heading to our favorite convention that’s also just around the corner from our headquarters, PAX West. We’ll have a real nice space-y booth to welcome fans and new friends alike, and many of our System Era folks will be there too in order to help out and get a chance to meet you. But what will we be doing there? [/p][p][/p][p]STARSEEKER Demos: You read that right! This will be the first opportunity where players get the chance to try out a snapshot of our brand-new game set in the Astroneer universe, STARSEEKER. We haven’t shared much on the game yet because it’s been in active development since we unveiled it earlier this year, but we think we have a snippet of the game that’s really fun and we look forward to sharing at PAX. [/p][p]Merch & Swag: What’s a convention without goodies of your favorite games? We’ll be sharing free custom badges for anyone who has a go at the STARSEEKER demo, but we’ll also have some cool merch available for sale for anyone looking to proudly show their love of our games. We have a few new items you might not have seen before, so make sure to have a look. Some things to note: [/p]

• [p]Every purchase at the merch store will come with a free Foam Carrotling Mitt.[/p]
• [p]Anyone who visits our booth can get one of the many cards we’ll be giving away with redemption codes for the Safety First palette so you can match Frank’s unique fashion sense.[/p]
• [p]These promotions are available while supplies last. [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Of course, we also look forward to just getting to meet up with our fans and answer any questions we can about both ASTRONEER and STARSEEKER. If you do get the chance to attend PAX, make sure you drop by to say hello: [/p]

• [p]Booth: 1613, Level 4 of the southern side of the Seattle Convention Center’s Arch Building, at 705 Pike Street.[/p]
• [p]Days: Friday, August 29th to Monday, September 1st.[/p]
• [p]Demos: Running all throughout the day while the event is open![/p]

[p][/p][p]No, this doesn't mean we’re adding dragons (Yet???).[/p][p][/p][h2]A New CM Enters the Chat[/h2][p]It’s always tricky to jump into a new community that’s been around for a few years already and try to sit on the big chair as Community Manager. The good folks at System Era have helped bring forth an endearing community of space nerds, whether it be for the love of exploration, mass production assembly lines, or just having a cozy little base in space to call your own where you can find some peace mining for resin. [/p][p]I usually go by the monicker of Honourael online (pronounced like monorail), but you can also just call me Chris. I’ve been working as a CM for a variety of games for the past decade, but most importantly, I’m a fan of all things nerdy. I also love me a good strategy or 6X game like Civ, or a fun survival sandbox game like Subnautica or Grounded, so I always had ASTRONEER on my radar, but I admit I’m a bit of a novice compared to everyone.  [/p][p]I know I have some big shoes to fill, so I'll do my best to help Joe and SES out in making sure we maintain good communications with our community, as well as ensure it’s a fun and welcoming space for all Astroneers. In fact, I’ve been in lurker mode for some time now to try and work on some changes that will help with these goals, and this new blog series is one such addition.[/p][p][/p][h2]SES Community Updates[/h2][p]One thing that’s clear to us at System Era is that we haven’t been sharing as much as we’d like. We started as a small scrappy team and have grown over the years to support ASTRONEER and its wonderful community, but the more we grow the harder it’s been to keep up on our messaging. With this new monthly blog series, our hope is to change that and keep you better informed of both the happenings at SES and our community. [/p][p]It’s not every month that we’ll have big news to share, but even during slower months we’ll be aiming to share an update. This might mean giving you a sneak peek at something we’re working on, learning more about how a member of the SES team does their work, or giving a deep dive into a specific topic. These blogs will often coincide with important milestones in the month, so they might not always come out the same day, but they’ll still be monthly. [/p][p][/p][h2]Community Roundup[/h2][p]As part of our push to maintain communications, we’re also bringing back the Community Roundup, but it will look and work a little differently. Instead of just gathering all of the cool community content we’ve seen since the last roundup in a single place, we’ll be featuring three members of the community.  [/p][p]The plan is not just to feature fanart, or even new fanart, we might do some digging for cool community content we didn't feature before, but we’ll also try to feature contributors from the community who have shared useful resources like their own crafting chart or a helpful guide. We’ll reach out for permission to feature you via Discord, and everyone who gets featured will also receive a code for a mysterious Secret Stalk Hat to wear in-game. [/p]

• [p]Note: Only an official SES team member will ever reach out, you can recognize them by their server tags. We’ll never ask for any personal information, only your approval to share your work via our channels and links to credit you accordingly. [/p]

[p]So, let’s kick things off with an especially cool community creation that caught my eyes in scanning our community channels! I’m a big fan of LEGO, and ASTRONEER’s clicky-ness always makes me think of playing with a LEGO set (the Dev team will be the first to tell you that’s no coincidence).[/p][p][/p][p]These amazing LEGO creations are the handiwork of ITeter and they truly encapsulate (pun intended) the look and feel of EXO technology! You can find more of ITeter’s work on Instagram and even show your support by buying the build instructions here so you can make some of these at home![/p][p][/p][h3]Little Victories [/h3][p]It’s not just fan artists and contributors that will get a chance at getting featured and earning a Secret Stalk Hat, we also have this Little Victories section where we feature two players, one who shared something really cool they made in-game and another who might just be starting at the game but still shared a proud moment or milestone, like finally getting around to tidying up their base or crafting their first rare material.  [/p][p]If you share either a cool creation or a proud moment with a good enough quality screenshot or video (sorry, no pictures of screens), then you’ll be eligible. For the sake of fairness, there will be an element of randomness and we’ll avoid repeats, so keep sharing those screenshots and videos in our official Discord’s media channel as you normally would and keep an eye out for a DM from our team![/p][p][/p][p]When faced with the question of how much research is enough research, T0astii’s answer is “Yes.”  Maybe we should be thinking bigger too. Hmm... [/p][p][/p][p]A common recommendation we see players give each other is to wait until you’ve completed the base game before diving into the Glitchwalkers DLC. Before taking this big leap, meen decided to immortalize the moment with this nostalgic interplanetary tour.[/p][p][/p][h2]Sneak Leek[/h2][p]Lastly, every entry of the SES Community Update series should have a teaser of what we're working on like this one, or “leeks”, as we affectionately call them in our Discord. Some months might have riper leeks than others, but we’ll try to always feature at least a small peek behind the curtain. [/p][p]On this occasion, signs indicate that this leek might be of interest to you.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Keep your ears to the ground because we have much more to share! Especially right after PAX. ;) [/p][p] [/p][p]- Honourael. [/p]