Surplus Workbench Upgrade

Workbench upgrade

Fits any workbench a player places. Each bench holds 10 upgrades. Not craftable and not in the tech tree.

The game files give it no effect values, only its description.

The game files do not explain 1 of these values.

Per item at full condition. Green’s 60% boost needs 4 heavy fuses at the Power Plant; red requires maximum power (18 fuses).

Returns	50% efficiency · 5s per cycle	60% efficiency · 5s per cycle 4.5s at maximum power	40% efficiency · 8s per cycle	75% efficiency · 4s per cycle
	2 to 3	3	2	3 to 4
	1 to 2	1 to 2	1 to 2	2 to 3

How returns work

Component fractions are random rolls; Scrap fractions carry over between cycles. Worn items return less.

Technical details

In-game description

20% chance to produce a random surplus part (1-8) when crafting. Surplus parts are used in special alternate recipes.

Game data: build 25083359, captured 4 Sept 2026. Sources and dates.