Progression
Turn every successful extraction into progress.
Skill tree, Reward Pass and Cred
- The Skill Tree is being reworked, with new and improved skills. Since 1.47.0, skill points use hold-to-assign by default.
- The Reward Pass replaces Raider Decks. The Free pass pays out for Feats (200 Raider Tokens, 5 outfits, gameplay items and 20 cosmetics); the Premium pass adds outfit variants, stencils, hairstyles and 1,150 tokens; the free Legacy Pass keeps all existing Raider Deck progress.
- Cred is retired. Anything left on your account expires with the update, so spend it with Shani or on Raider Deck rewards before October 8.
- Trials are paused from September 22 until October 8. Expeditions pause after Expedition 5 departs on September 29 and return in early 2027.
Sources: Frozen Trail First Look · Update 1.45.0 · The 5th Expedition
WORKBENCH PROGRESSIONWorkbench Upgrades
This is the current Workshop upgrade checklist. Build requirements are separated from the Workshop page so you always have one place to check what comes next.
BASE STATIONWorkbench
Your basic crafting station. It is available after your first round and handles starter weapons, common ammo, basic grenades, Bandages, Shield Rechargers and other essentials.
Level 11 round playedStarter weapons, most ammo types, Bandage, Shield Recharger and basic utility
Scrappy
Scrappy trains separately from the crafting stations and reaches level 5. Higher levels improve the materials he brings back after Topside rounds.
Level 1Available in the WorkshopBegins passively collecting basic materials after eligible rounds.
Level 21 Dog CollarFirst training upgrade.
Level 33 Apricots · 3 LemonsNature-material training.
Level 46 Olives · 6 Prickly Pear · 1 Cat BedExpanded training tier.
Level 512 Apricots · 12 Mushrooms · 3 Very Comfortable PillowsCurrent maximum Scrappy training tier.
Find Scrappy materials →
WORKSHOP UPGRADEGunsmith
Weapons and weapon mods. Higher levels open stronger weapon crafting and higher-tier attachments.
Level 120 Metal Parts · 30 Rubber PartsBasic weapons and Mk. I weapon mods
Level 23 Rusted Tools · 5 Mechanical Components · 8 Wasp DriversMid-tier weapons and Mk. II weapon mods
Level 33 Rusted Gear · 5 Advanced Mechanical Components · 4 Sentinel Firing CoresAdvanced weapons and Mk. III weapon mods
Gear Bench
Augments and shields. This is where your carrying setup, armor choices and higher-tier Raider gear start opening up.
Level 125 Plastic Parts · 30 FabricMk. I augments, Light and Medium Shields
Level 23 Power Cables · 5 Electrical Components · 5 Hornet DriversMk. II augments and Heavy Shield
Level 33 Industrial Batteries · 5 Advanced Electrical Components · 6 Bastion CellsSpecialized Mk. III augments
Medical Lab
Healing and recovery. Upgrade it when you want better bandages, revive tools and stronger health/shield recovery.
Level 150 Fabric · 6 ARC AlloyHerbal Bandage, Bandage, Shield Recharger, Adrenaline Shot
Level 22 Cracked Bioscanners · 5 Durable Cloth · 8 Tick PodsDefibrillator, Sterilized Bandage, Surge Shield Recharger
Level 33 Rusted Shut Medical Kits · 8 Antiseptic · 5 Surveyor VaultsVita Spray and Vita Shot
Explosives Station
Grenades, mines and explosive tools. Higher levels open stronger anti-ARC and area-control options.
Level 150 Chemicals · 6 ARC AlloySeeker/Gas Grenades, Light Impact Grenade, basic mines
Level 23 Synthesized Fuel · 5 Crude Explosives · 5 Pop TriggersShrapnel, Snap Blast, Jolt Mine and Trigger 'Nade
Level 33 Laboratory Reagents · 5 Explosive Compound · 3 Rocketeer DriversWolfpack, Blaze Grenade, Deadline, Trailblazer and advanced explosives
Utility Station
Traversal, scouting and support tools. This is where Raider Hatch Keys, ziplines and higher-end mobility gadgets live.
Level 150 Plastic Parts · 6 ARC AlloyBinoculars, Crash Mat, lights, basic utility
Level 22 Damaged Heat Sinks · 5 Electrical Components · 6 Snitch ScannersSmoke/Lure Grenades, Raider Hatch Key and Zipline
Level 33 Fried Motherboards · 5 Advanced Electrical Components · 4 Leaper Pulse UnitsSnap Hook, Photoelectric Cloak, Powered Descender and Tagging Grenade
Refiner
Turns basic scavenged materials into the refined components used by the rest of the Workshop.
Level 160 Metal Parts · 5 ARC PowercellsCrude Explosives, Durable Cloth, Electrical and Mechanical Components
Level 23 Toasters · 5 ARC Motion Cores · 8 Fireball BurnersAdvanced components, ARC Circuitry, gun parts and Explosive Compound
Level 33 Motors · 10 ARC Circuitry · 6 Bombardier CellsComplex Gun Parts, Magnetic Accelerator and Power Rod
Skill Points
Build around how you actually raid. Mobility, survival and looting utility all matter; a balanced starter path is often more useful than rushing one flashy endpoint.
Workshop Growth
Your underground economy is progression. Better access to crafting and supplies makes failed runs easier to recover from.
Projects
Longer-term projects reward planning across multiple raids. Keep their requirements in mind so ordinary loot runs can advance more than one goal.
Do Not Hoard Everything
A full stash is not progression if you are afraid to use any of it. Keep reserves, but turn resources into better future runs.