Acquiring iron in Astroneer is crucial for crafting advanced items and structures. Here are some quick tips to get you started:
- Explore for Laterite: Iron is refined from Laterite, which can be found in the deeper layers of planets.
- Refine with Smelting Furnace: Collect Laterite and use the Smelting Furnace to convert it into Aluminum, then trade or explore further to find Hematite.
- Trade Platform: Utilize the Trade Platform to exchange Scrap for Hematite, which smelts into iron.
- Visit Exotic Planets: Hematite is abundant on Glacio and Novus; plan a trip to gather it efficiently.