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InSatisfactory, Modular Frames are among the first batch of unlocks players obtain as a reward for completing Phase 1 of the operation. While most other FICSIT rewards seem to be useful, players are left scratching their heads about what to do with their ability to now craft Modular Frames.
Modular Frames do not come into play until after players unlock Tier 3 upgrades by building the Space Elevator and successfully completing the very first delivery. Here is how to use them.
How To Unlock Modular Frames
Modular Frames can be unlocked by completing the Part Assembly MilestoneinTier 2 of the HUB terminalinSatisfactory. The following materials are needed to finish this milestone:
200x Cable
500x Screws
Iron Ore > Iron Ingot > Iron Plate
How to Use Modular Frames
Despite their name, Modular Frames arenot actually items that you can use for base buildingor structure placement inSatisfactory. They are resource materials required to complete milestones in progressive tiers, serve as building materials for complex structures, and used to create vehicles. Following is a complete list of items that require a Modular Frame to craft:
Most buildable structures that require Modular Frames are locked by Tier upgrades in the HUB terminal.
LikeConveyor Belts, Modular Frames become increasingly sophisticated as you go farther down the technology tree. They go from Modular Frames to Heavy Modular Frames, then to Fused Modular Frames, and then finally to the Pressure Conversion Cube.
