Is outpost progress persistent?

The official feature list describes persistent outpost rebuilding and progression. The exact upgrade path should be checked against the current build before publishing a numeric tier list.

Should I risk a deeper run for more resources?

Only when the team still has a reliable return route. A safe return teaches the loop and preserves value; an overextended run can lose what was not extracted.

GRAIN ROT Outpost Guide

The outpost is the persistent side of the GRAIN ROT loop. A successful dive is not only a score—it is the material that lets you rebuild, upgrade and prepare for the next descent. That is why a safe extraction can be more valuable than one extra room of unbanked loot.

What the outpost layer is for

Launch descriptions highlight persistent outpost rebuilding and progression, interactive furniture, rescued survivors and upgrades. In practical terms, the outpost gives the team a reason to bring useful resources home instead of treating every dive as a disposable attempt.

A safe progression order

First, learn the route that gets the team back to the elevator.
Second, bring home enough resources to understand what the outpost accepts and changes.
Third, prioritise the upgrade or furniture that helps the next actual problem instead of buying randomly.
Finally, go deeper once your group can repeat a clean extraction.

Why extraction beats greed

Unextracted loot is exposed to the risk of a full team wipe. Earlier successful returns remain the foundation for future attempts, while a dramatic final-room failure can leave the outpost with nothing from that run. Use the beginner guide to learn the first safe loop before optimising the deeper layers.

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The official feature language supports the existence of a persistent outpost and progression, but it does not justify a complete upgrade-cost table here. Add exact costs only after versioned testing and a primary source.