Astroneer: Rails System Guide

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The latest update to Astroneer gives players the chance to create their own rail system. With this update, players get a whole host of new items that they can research and build. From stations to individual rail pieces, the new rail system in Astroneer can be a challenging thing to get accustomed to.

The catalog of items in Astroneer now boasts over 7,000 of bytes worth of rail items for players to invest in their world. Getting all of these items, the materials they require, and the printers that create them can all be a lot for players to take in. For those looking to get accustomed to the new aspect of Astroneer, this guide is here to help.

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The list of new items starts off with a Rail Station which functions as it sounds and allows players to load and unload resources from their trains. Those trains can include Rail Engines, which function as personal transportation and increase the speed of cars they are attached to, and Rail Cars, which are used for carrying resources such as malachite, the material used for Copper in Astroneer. A specialized rail engine, known as C.O.L.E., functions as a quicker version of the Rail Engine.

The station and rail cars all function by connecting to Rail Posts, the foundation of railways that are capable of channeling power and oxygen between bases, and Tall Rail Posts. The last rail-related item are Rail Junctions which split rail lines down multiple paths.

With these items unlocked, players can begin to build their own rail lines. In general, these items are a rapid form of transportation, especially for moving resources across great distances. Resource gathering can be limited by a player's backpack and, considering the size of the planets in Astroneer,