The answer first
Current replies say the Vacuum Pump is craftable in the Craftbot. Check the interactables tab, near the tube-related items, or use the Craftbot search field. The required Craftbot level and recipe costs were not verified.
Last updated: 2026-07-31 · Current player reports checked on July 31, 2026. Community findings are labeled and uncertain details stay on hold.
What should the player do first?
Get a Vacuum Pump so crops can be packaged for current progression.
Vacuum Pump action checklist
- Open the Craftbot rather than searching for a quest reward first.
- Use the search field and enter “vacuum pump”.
- Check the interactables tab near the tube items.
- If it is absent, record your Craftbot level before assuming a bug.
Structured guide data
| Player question | Current answer | Evidence state |
|---|---|---|
| Primary route | Craftbot | Community-confirmed |
| Menu location | Interactables tab, near tube items | Community-reported |
| Required Craftbot level | Not verified | HOLD |
What is verified
- Several independent current replies point to the Craftbot.
- One reply identifies the interactables tab and placement near tube items.
What needs more evidence
- The required Craftbot upgrade level is unknown.
- Recipe ingredients, alternative chest rates and other acquisition details remain on HOLD.
Player decision help
Recipe appears
Best for: Players who simply missed the menu item.
Evidence: Craft it from the current recipe shown in-game.
Recipe does not appear
Best for: Players with a possible level/version difference.
Evidence: Do not rely on unverified upgrade requirements; note your build and Craftbot level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Vacuum Pump a quest reward?
The current replies point to crafting it in the Craftbot instead.
Which Craftbot tab contains it?
A current reply points to the interactables tab near the tube items.
Does the Craftbot need an upgrade?
That detail is not confirmed; one commenter explicitly remained unsure.
Can it appear in crates?
A commenter reports finding one in a crate, but drop availability and rates are not verified.
Source scope and verification
Current player reports checked on July 31, 2026. Community findings are labeled and uncertain details stay on hold.
Source IDs: TSO-003