Acquiring EXO Chips is one of the main ways to progress in Astroneer. Since it is one of the few rare resources that allows you to unlock key buildings, it is an extremely desirable resource to have not only in the early game but also throughout your whole playthrough. There are several ways to get EXO Chips, and we’ll talk about every method to get them in Astroneer.
How to Farm EXO Chips in Astroneer
There are two main ways to get EXO Chips in Astroneer: opening EXO Caches and trading for them using the Trade Platform. In the early to mid-game, you only have the first option or method since you’ll need an EXO Chip to actually craft the Trade Platform.