Sandustry Research Planner
Choose a Research, machine or progression unlock and see exactly what stands between you and the target.
Target
Steam Turbine
Target
Steam Turbine
- Status
- Research missing
- Missing
- 1 still required
- Target Research cost
- 3,000 Gold
- Used for
- Steam → Energy
Steam Turbine unlock path
Only required unlocks are included in this plan.
○ ◇ Research
Steam Turbine
3,000 Gold
↓
● ▣ Unlock
Steam Turbine
What's missing?
- Steam Turbine — Ready after Research
Steam Turbine requirements
Research
Remaining Gold3,000
Can you unlock this?
Track your current progression to compare it with this unlock path.
Track my progressResearch tree
The tree is for exploring related Research. The unlock path above is the plan.
Research not unlocking?
Common Research questions
How do I know what Research I need next?+−
Choose the machine, Research or unlock you want. The planner lists the required Research, Gold cost, progression gates and special milestones in the order that actually blocks that target.
Why is Research still locked when I have enough Gold?+−
Gold is only one requirement. Some unlocks also need a progression stage or an Aura Crystal threshold before the Research can be started.
Does every Research tree connection mean a required prerequisite?+−
Not every visible relationship in a Research tree should be treated as the same kind of requirement. The Planner focuses on the Research, progression and special milestones that actually block the selected unlock.
How do Aura Research unlocks work?+−
Aura unlocks such as Prismite Well depend on Crystal milestones, not Gold. Track Crystal progress on the Aura page, then return here to see what is still required.
Can the Planner check Blueprint Research requirements?+−
Yes. Open a Blueprint in the Inspector and plan missing Research. The planner merges shared requirements so Gold and Research are not counted twice.