Research Items

Research Items are a collection of Medium objects. They come in a wide variety, differing in shape, color, and locations where they can be found. They are used in a Research Chamber to gain bytes, which are used to unlock better and more useful items. Learn more about the Research Mechanic.

Technology Research Items
Technology research items are found inside of EXO Dynamics Research Aids and around satellite wrecks. They share the same aesthetic as items crafted by players, implying they come from EXO Dynamics as well.

Mineral Research Items
Mineral research items are found on or around rock formations on the various planets and are the most abundant of the research item types. Mineral research items typically resemble rocks, sometimes with different colored rocks or crystals sticking out of them, or some being clusters of rocks or crystals.

Organic Research Items
Organic research items are found on top of or under plants on every planet. They appear with less rigid edges than mineral items have, being rounded, with most having plant-like protrusions on their surfaces that react to the wind like Flora.

Unknown Research Items
Unknown Research Items tend to be found underneath some hazardous flora. They share a similar appearance with Organic research items, with some color variations.