Tech Tree
The ZED ZONE technology tree has 17 nodes. Simple workbench is unlocked from the start; every other node costs 20 to 100 research points.
Simple workbench
Unlocked from the start.
Furnace
Costs 20 research points. Requires Simple workbench.
Glass
Costs 20 research points. Requires Furnace. It unlocks no recipe or building.
Iron tools
Costs 20 research points. Requires Advanced workbench.
Iron components
Costs 20 research points. Requires Advanced workbench.
Ammunition Loader
Costs 20 research points. Requires Iron components.
Scooter lathe
Costs 30 research points. Requires Iron components.
Alloy tools
Costs 20 research points. Requires Alloy components.
Electronic component
Costs 40 research points. Requires Mechanical components. It unlocks no recipe or building.
Simple battery
Costs 30 research points. Requires Electronic component. It unlocks no recipe or building.
Optical element
Costs 20 research points. Requires CNC machining. It unlocks no recipe or building.
Laser transmitter
Costs 50 research points. Requires Optical element. It unlocks no recipe or building.
3D printing
Costs 100 research points. Requires Laser transmitter. It unlocks no recipe or building.
Values from the ZED ZONE update of 7 November 2026.