Hoverboard

Hoverboard
General Details
Tier	1
Group	Device
Type	Personal Mobility
Description	Personal, low friction mobility device. Equipped through the backpack.
Scrap Value	3 Scrap
Crafting
Recipe	EXO Chip
Crafted At	Backpack
Research Details
Unlock Cost	Unlocked via Missions
Power Details
Power Drain	1 U/s

The Hoverboard is a personal mobility device in Astroneer that allows the player to ride for faster travel than running.

Source

Output	Input	Module
Hoverboard	EXO Chip	Backpack

Players will obtain a free Hoverboard and its Schematic from completing a chain of Missions:

• By completing To Parts Unknown, players will unlock Prototype Recovery.
• Finding and blowing up the Vehicle Data Recorder on Desolo and retrieving its EXO Chip will unlock the mission Tracing the Transmission and reveal the location of the MAT.
• Finding the MAT and slotting an EXO Chip will unlock two missions to bring two each of Copper, Zinc, Plastic, and Aluminum Alloy.
• Once all eight resources have been provided, the last mission, Onboarding unlocks.
• The player just needs to activate the MAT, in order to be able to collect the rewards: The Hoverboard, its Schematic, as well as a QT-RTG.

Uses

• Power Consumption Rate: 1 U/s

The Hoverboard requires being placed in the backpack, and can be activated by simply double-tapping the jump button (default PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: ). It will activate from any slot, including those on the Terrain Tool, and can be activated with context keys when placed on the Widget slots.

While active, the Hoverboard will drain 1 Power per second, requiring the player to have a constant source of power, such as a QT-RTG.

Notes

• Players will still take fall damage while on a Hoverboard, however using a Hydrazine Jet Pack or a Solid-Fuel Jump Jet can prevent the player from taking damage.
• Using a Hoverboard with a Hydrazine Jet Pack or a Solid-Fuel Jump Jet is currently the fastest and safest way of traveling on foot.
• The Hoverboard can be used while holding any object, and allows for movement at full speed regardless of the size of the object. This allows for rapid transport of even Tier 4 objects which normally prevent movement, without packaging and attaching to a rover. However, when an item is picked up into the backpack, the hoverboard disengages and must be opened again.
  • Holding an Extra Large Platform C maximizes the Hoverboard's cargo capacity, and can even supply Oxygen if an Oxygenator is slotted to the platform.
• Using the hoverboard for 10 seconds straight will complete the "Hang Ten-Squared" achievement, which requires the player to slide for 10 seconds.

Media

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