How to Unlock the Labs in A Universal Time (AUT) 5.0 Update

The 5.0 update in A Universal Time introduces a massive content expansion, and one of its main highlights is the Lab system. This new area is essential if you want to craft advanced items, unlock powerful specs, and explore the new space dimension. However, the Labs are locked when you first start, and you’ll need to follow a specific process to gain access. Here’s a complete guide on how to unlock the Labs in AUT.

1. Locate the Desert and Find Meteorites

To start, head to the Desert area on the map. This is where meteorites randomly spawn. These meteorites are your key to unlocking the Labs because they drop Camelite Fragments when you salvage them. You’ll need several fragments to progress.

2. Salvage Meteorites for a Key Card

After collecting enough Camelite Fragments from meteorites, you can get your Lab Key Card. This key card grants you entry to the first sector of the Labs. The fragments are also used later for crafting and upgrading, so gather more than the bare minimum.

3. Enter the Labs and Talk to the Cafeteria NPC

With your key card ready, head to the Lab entrance in the desert. Once inside, talk to the Cafeteria NPC. This character explains the Lab system and gives you your first tasks. Completing these will help you progress deeper into the facility.

4. Gain Reputation to Unlock More Sectors

The Lab has three main sectors:

• Green Sector (Analytics) – Unlock recipes, trade materials for Reputation, and start crafting quests.
• Yellow Sector (Refinery) – Craft materials and items you’ve unlocked.
• Red Sector (Gateway) – Access the space dimension via the Wormhole.

You start with the Green Sector unlocked. To enter other sectors, you must upgrade your key card by gaining Reputation.

5. How to Gain Reputation

Reputation can be earned by:

• Trading valuable resources like Camelite Fragments, Cosmic Remnants, and Crystalline Cores in the Analytics sector.
• Returning Lost Equipment Crates found in the desert to the Storage NPC.

The more Reputation you earn, the higher you can upgrade your key card, granting access to the Refinery and finally the Gateway.

6. Progress to Space Exploration

Once you’ve unlocked the Gateway sector, you can travel to the Space Dimension using the Wormhole. This area contains the rare resources you’ll need for late-game crafting, including Nuclear Star and other advanced specs.

So, Always keep farming meteorites even after unlocking the Labs—Camelite Fragments remain valuable. Upgrade your key card as soon as possible to reach the space dimension early. Keep an eye out for Lost Equipment Crates, as they give easy Reputation boosts. Unlocking the Labs is just the beginning in AUT’s 5.0 update. Once inside, you’ll open the door to powerful crafting, unique fights, and exclusive stands.