Most likely cause
Official material ties new buildings to research, while pre-release reports place research books in the expedition loop. The exact source and unlock order remain build-sensitive.
Primary lead: Official Steam description
Demo-era answerEA unverifiedNoindexP1 tasksettlement
Quick fix · Settlement work order
No research books, so farming will not unlock?
Symptom: The farming branch remains unavailable and waiting in the settlement does not produce research progress.
Short answerBooks are part of the expedition-to-research loop; do not assume settlement time alone unlocks farming.
Legacy test path—reconfirm every label and control in the EA build.
- Step 1Check the research screen for the farming node and note its displayed prerequisite.
- Step 2Run an expedition and inspect loot or rewards for research-book items rather than waiting at base.
- Step 3Return to the research screen before spending the item; capture the cost and unlocked building name.
Success feedback
The farming research node becomes selectable or its missing prerequisite changes. Do not treat finding a book alone as proof that farming is unlocked.
Why this answer is still partial
Sources you can open yourself
Official copy confirms research unlocks buildings and equipment.
Player/developer discussion provides a pre-release lead for research-book progression.
