How To Upgrade And Increase Base Size In The Alters
Increasing the size of the base, and thus allowing more space for modules, is vital if Jan and the Alters hope to survive the challenges of the harsh planet. In this guide, we explain how you can make your base bigger, using research and upgrades, to add more space to build.
There are several sections to this process, so we’ll break them down step-by-step below.
Step 1: Research
In order to begin this process, you will need the ability to use the Research menu. This requires two things. Firstly, you need to build a Research Lab module on the base. Once this is done, you need to wake up Jan Scientist, as he is the only character who can use the Research Lab to research new technologies.
Step 2: Find A Damaged Chip
You then need to locate a Damaged Chip. These are hidden in each of the regions you explore in the game. For example, there is a Damaged Chip right behind the ship at the start of Act 2. Alternatively, you can find one here on the map during Act 1.
Once you have a Damaged Chip you will need to repair it at a Workstation
Step 3: Installing The Qubit Chip
Take the Qubit Chip to the Quantum Computer and select to install it. This will unlock an additional Alter slot and a new tier of Research options.
Step 4: Research
Head to the Research menu and check out the Base section. There will now be a Base Expansion II module you can research to increase the size of your base.
