Needle Detection
Detector searching, documented demo counts, scanners and missed-needle recovery.
Find The Needle how many needles are in the demo? The Documented Count
The September demo evidence describes six needles. See why that count differs from the 24 needles announced for Early Access.
Read guideFind The Needle how to find needles: Detector Signals and Belt Scanners
Locate needles with the metal detector, dig them out, and build a powered scanner line without confusing demo progress with Early Access plans.
Read guideFind The Needle needle scanner guide: Unlocks, Belt Setup, and Throughput Fixes
Unlock scanner plans, install a powered belt scanner, and solve production backups with upgrades or parallel scanning lanes.
Read guideFind The Needle what happens if you sell a needle: Recovery and Prevention
Recorded player experience shows a missed needle returning to the haystack after sale. Learn what that means and how scanners prevent repeat mistakes.
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