Research is obtained directly based on the amount of time spent in game.
| Path | V1.0 | V2.0 | V3.0 | V4.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwinians | Starting level | Adds laser | Adds grenade | |
| Squad | 3 members | 4 members | 5 members | 6 members |
| Laser | Starting level | Increases range | 3 times original range | |
| Grenade | Found in Garden | Increases range | ||
| TaskManager | Starting level: 3 tasks | 4 tasks | 5 tasks | |
| Officer | Found in Containment, Move order | Follow order | Absorb order | |
| Engineer | 10 spirits | 15 spirits | 25 spirits | 30 spirits |
| Rocket | Found, dangerously short range | Increases range, safe to use. | ||
| Armor | Available after Yard, 10 Darwinians | Increases range, 20 Darwinians | Increases range, 30 Darwinains | Increases range, 40 Darwinians |