Are those green thumbs itching for the EXO F.A.R.M. Limited Time Event? This event has something for everyone, newer Astroneers and veterans alike. If you’re new to this Limited Time Event, or just want to freshen up, then keep reading this quick guide for a few helpful pointers.
EXO Dynamics is in need of more 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, 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 hold your cursor over the Cauldrangea and 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.
And with that, you're now ready to start working toward a bountiful harvest!
Outside of the more common rewards like resources or modules, you can also earn the following cosmetics:
800 Points – PUM-KN Shelter + Biofuel Throwback Bundle: Galastro Cap Hat, “Leaf Leap” Emote, and Pollen Count Visor
2400 Points – First Impact Hat
5000 Points – Baublegum Visor
8000 Points – Spooky Palette
Our regularly scheduled harvest training season is finally upon us, but there's a problem with the F.A.R.M. module. What could it be? Follow along in these conversations between Frank Capiano, Head of Maintenance in the Astroneer Training Program, and Lyn Carrington (a.k.a. "Bl!tZ"), former hacker of the ATP, currently in custody.