How do you get the Glass Smelter in Outbound?

The Glass Smelter is unlocked via Satellite Download at signal towers in Canyons. It costs 5x Minerals 1, 5x Rocks 1 to build.

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Glass Smelter

Glass Smelter is a building piece in Outbound. Turns ordinary minerals into extraordinary glass. Build from 5× Minerals 1, 5× Rocks 1. Also a production station with 4 recipes.

Last updated Jun 22, 2026 (Build 902)

How to Unlock

Satellite DownloadGlass Smelter

Smelts raw minerals into clear, shiny glass.

Region:Canyons

Found in Pool 3 Units (pick 3)

Alongside: Bread Press, Efficient Mushroom Plot, Efficient Crop Plot, Cake Oven, Beehive 2, Stuffing Maker

Available at 7 signal towers in Canyons

Where to Find It

Discover signal towers in Canyons to collect download vouchers. 7 of 13 downloads offer the Pool 3 Units, which contains Glass Smelter. Markers show approximate locations.

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Crafting Costs

Minerals 1× 5
Rocks 1× 5

Production Recipes

10s per cycle4 recipes

Input

Minerals 1×3

Output

Glass×1

Input

Minerals 2×2

Output

Glass×1

Unlockable

Input

Minerals 3×1

Output

Glass×1

Unlockable

Input

Minerals 4×1

Output

Glass×3

Unlockable

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