Permafrost building tiers: Wood, Scrap and Quality Metal

The developer reports that players no longer get permanently stuck in crafting animations. This does not change the published Wood, Scrap or Quality Metal blueprint requirements below, or establish new material costs. Record the build and crafting action if the lock persists; Kingy has not tested recovery.

The December 2025 post gives broad areas, not map coordinates or guaranteed drops. Each tier is described as having basic and advanced versions. Do not interpret that as every piece being unlocked at the start.

This is a suggested verification workflow, not a measured recipe. If an upgrade is missing, separate a blueprint lock from a material shortage. Gathering more metal cannot prove that a locked blueprint will become available.

1. Select the intended structure in the blueprint/build menu.
2. Check that its tier and piece are unlocked.
3. Copy the displayed requirements, then subtract materials already held.
4. Gather the remaining amounts and confirm the completed piece in the world.

Higher tiers affect shelter durability and indoor warmth in the developer description. No numerical insulation values, heater radius or storm-safe layout has been supplied here. Before using an outpost as a return point, observe its actual warmth behavior in the build you play.

The October 3 playtest patch reports a fix for the Building Exclusion Zone blocking construction outside the player’s area of influence, plus a building-related crash fix. This is a developer report for the ended playtest; it does not prove a launch-build repair or change the listed tier costs.

The October 7 roadmap puts building and crafting quality-of-life improvements in planned Update 1. The announcement supplies no release date for that update or revised construction requirements.

The stone-furnace coal batch is now 3 wood for 2 coal in 10 seconds. The DisassemblyBench changes from Iron Ore to Iron Ingots; no complete revised bench or shelter cost table is supplied. Moon Rock boulders now give 5–7. Check the current blueprint before assigning these quantities to another station.