Hardcore Mod
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🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #130 of 137 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hardcore Mod removes all mission and research rewards, making progression fully manual. Byte costs are increased by 10× or 100×, creating a tough, grind-oriented challenge for players seeking true survival difficulty in Astroneer.
Challenge yourself like never before. This mod transforms Astroneer into a true survival and progression test by drastically limiting research and reward options.
Features
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[]All mission rewards and research item rewards are completely removed.
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]Byte costs for all researchable items are increased by 10× or 100×, depending on the configuration.[]Significantly slower progression designed for advanced and experienced players.
[]Encourages exploration, resource management, and efficiency.
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[]Players who want a more difficult, grind-based experience.
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]Those who enjoy earning every unlock through exploration and patience.
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[]Compatible with most gameplay and balance mods.
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]Choose the 10× or 100× version according to your desired difficulty level.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Astroneer Mods
- Author
- Emu
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Downloads
- 101
- Endorsements
- 1
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/19/2025
- Updated
- 3/23/2026
🔧 How to Install Astroneer Mods
Install via a mod manager (Vortex or Mod Organizer 2). Most mods drop into the game folder.
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