The recent Glitchwalkers DLC for Astroneer has sparked mixed reactions among players. Despite this, the DLC offers a wealth of new content for players to explore, including a new system, a unique questline, the return of storms, and a mysterious rival. While the reception may vary, there’s no denying that there’s a lot to discover in Astroneer: Glitchwalkers.
So, when can players start diving into the Glitchwalkers DLC? The earliest opportunity to begin the DLC is after activating the core of any planet, which completes the “A Core Concept” mission. For new game starts, a quest titled “Is This Thing On?” will appear, seamlessly leading into the DLC questline. Players can also access the DLC on existing saves if they’ve completed the “A Core Concept” mission.
To reach the Aeoluz System in Astroneer and begin the Glitchwalkers DLC, players must first complete the “A Core Concept” mission, which involves unlocking the core of any of the seven planets. The starting planet, Sylva, is the easiest to unlock. Once this mission is completed, the quest “Is This Thing On?” will appear in the player’s mission log.
Subsequent missions in the DLC questline include “Heya,” “Maintenance Issue,” and “Storm’s a Brewing.” Players can complete these missions by following the instructions in their mission log. “Storm’s a Brewing” rewards players with a RUBY and the schematic to craft another one if needed. Players must then navigate storms, using the RUBY to locate hotspots and gather Encrypted Data.
Standing near hotspots for too long can corrupt players, preventing them from breathing oxygen. To avoid this, players should leave the storm when necessary. After collecting Encrypted Data, players should analyze it in the research chamber and proceed with the next quest, “No Place Like Home.” Subsequent quests will provide players with the Glitch Portal Anchor to begin their journey in the Aeoluz System.
It’s important to note that items in the player’s inventory will not carry over to the DLC, and many unlocks will be “hacked,” rendering them unavailable. Despite this, the Glitchwalkers DLC offers an exciting new dimension for players to explore in Astroneer.
In summary, the Glitchwalkers DLC in Astroneer introduces a wealth of new content and challenges for players to enjoy. By following the questline and navigating storms to uncover hotspots, players can embark on an exciting journey in the Aeoluz System. Though some items may not carry over, the fresh gameplay experience offered by the DLC is sure to captivate Astroneer fans.