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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Squasholine: 15 Points – 2 Sturdysquash Samples
Attapetrol: 28 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Mutant Spiny Attactus Seed
Noxothane: 40 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Mutant Elegant Spewflower Seed
Unknown Biofuel: 55 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Resipound
S.O.U.P.: 70 Points – 1 Sturdysquash Sample + 1 Leek
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:
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.
Resipound: Tapped from the Amaze plant, found underground on Sylva and trackable on the compass with a yellow icon.
Leeks: Tapped from the Tuberyl plant, found on the valleys of Vesania and trackable on the compass with a green icon.
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.
Outside of the more common rewards like resources, mods, or modules, you can also earn the following cosmetics:
Poison Apple – Visor (Pick Your Poison) + PUM-KN Shelter – 800 points
Poison Apple – Hat (Stem the Tide) – 2400 points
Poison Apple – Palette (Bad Apple) – 8000 points
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.