What do you donate to Research Stations?

Bundles ask for fish, crops, foraged resources, and crafted goods depending on the station. Each bundle lists four item types with quantities — verify live requirements at EA launch.

Do Research Station unlocks carry to Early Access?

Beta progress may reset between waves. Treat unlocks as planning reference until Qloud Games confirms account persistence rules for EA.

🔬 Research Stations

Loftia Research Stations — All 4 Stations

Donate items to unlock recipes, tools, and upgrades. Browse bundle trees by district — donation quantities use beta estimates marked * until Early Access.

Beta notice: All bundle data from loftiacodex.com/research (Closed Beta, scraped 2026-06-09). Donation quantities and unlocks may change at Early Access — verify in-game.

✓Last verified: June 2026

Quick Answer

For fast progression: pick one station and finish codex pages sequentially — page rewards often unlock stations before stray bundles do. For targeted unlocks: filter by goal (rod upgrades → Central Lake fish bundles; tailoring → resource bundles) and cross-check equipment pages before donating duplicates.

Stations

2 districts

Bundles

Donation sets

Unlocks

Tools & recipes

Codex Pages

Completion rewards

Official Fact Check

Steam and BackerKit materials confirm Research Stations as a core progression loop. Bundle names and donation lists below come from loftiacodex.com — a fan-made beta database, not an official Qloud Games spreadsheet. Numeric quantities and unlock IDs may change at EA.

Research Route Snapshot

If you want…	Best route	Why
Unlock a crafting station	Finish one station page at a time	Page completion rewards often grant station recipes — bundle order matters less than finishing a page.
Tool upgrades (hammer, pruner, rod)	Central Lake + Hanging Gardens fish/resource bundles	Fish donations unlock rod tiers; resource bundles unlock carpentry and tailoring stations.
Crop or seed unlocks	Hanging Gardens + Gridfall crop bundles	Donate harvested crops and foraged items tied to each district's research tree.
Bundle cleanup without waste	Cross-check /equipments and /fish before donating	Keep one copy for quests or crafting — quantities are beta est.* until EA.

Jump Points

Need fish donations?

16 species grouped by Central Lake bundles.

Need crop inputs?

28 crops across four farming methods.

Need unlock previews?

40 tools, seeds, and toys with research links.

Need lore context?

30 datapads explain district backstory.

Central Lake Research Station

Hanging Gardens

The Central Lake area contains a vibrant ecosystem with local fauna and flora. Research here will identify new ways to interact with and benefit from nature harmoniously.

Pages 2 · Bundles 6 · Unlocks 10

Community Farms Research Station

Hanging Gardens

The Community Farms is the primary source of Loftia's food supply. This station will conduct research on all garden-based crops, aiming to discover new sustainable planting methods and tools to ensure a lasting and balanced food source for the community.

Pages 1 · Bundles 4 · Unlocks 6

Overgrowth Research Station

Hanging Gardens

The Overgrowth is a preserved area, home to hidden wonders, some originating from unexpected sources. Research might discover eco-friendly energy storing methods, as well as enhance farming and culinary processes.

Pages 1 · Bundles 3 · Unlocks 4

Museum Research Station

Gridfall

The Museum is a living reminder of the way people lived in the past. Research is conducted on how people lived, and what trends and technologies they used.

Pages 3 · Bundles 10 · Unlocks 13

Research Stations FAQ

Closed Beta records document 4 named stations across Hanging Gardens and The Gridfall — 23 donation bundles and 33 tracked unlocks. Scope may expand at Early Access.