Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv) Answer from Lemesplain on reddit.com
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r/Astroneer on Reddit: How does the Packager work?
February 7, 2019 -
I've been struggling to get the Packager to work. I got it to package up a Large Platform B by moving it around the periphery until it seemed that I hit some sort of "hot spot" and the button turned green. The Packager then fixed in location and I could press F to package.
I cannot get it to work on anything else. Is there some trick that I'm missing, or is it just not working properly? Is there only certain things it works with?
BTW, for anyone who is curious: When I packaged the Large Platform B, it had something on it (Soil Centrifuge), and it simply popped off. I assume the same thing would happen to all slots on anything you package up.
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Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv)
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Take things off the platform then place the packager over them and it should float above them. then just package it
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Astroneer: How To Use The Packager
January 23, 2022 - When you have graphite, you will be able to craft the packager.
How does the Packager work?
Make sure you're not putting the packager in a spot where you can normally store items. The game will interpret that as just storing the packager for later. Attaching the packager at a wonky angle worked best for me (only tried twice though, so ymmv) More on reddit.com
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February 7, 2019(Xbox) how do I use the packager?
Dont put it in an actual slot on something, when you let it go it should sort of hover against the object and a green light will come on meaning it is ready to use More on reddit.com
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February 25, 2019Any idea how to get the packager to work?
Place the item you want to package up away from anything else, drag the packager to the item if its a platform move the packager to the front cable outlet works best, if its not a platform move it to the front of the item. The packager should turn 90 degrees towards you and a green button will appear on it, you then press f to use the item. Note it is a consumable. More on reddit.com
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February 13, 2019I need a packager to package my packager
I like my astronauts with large packages.
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May 8, 2023Astroneer Wiki
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Packager - Official Astroneer Wiki
3 weeks ago - To use the packager, the player must place it on any part of the object they wish to package that is not an attachment slot. When the light on top turns green, press and hold the Use key (PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: ).
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Packager - Official Astroneer Wiki
May 6, 2026 - Packagers may be found nearby a MAT alongside some dynamite. To use the packager, the player must place it on any part of the object they wish to package that is not an attachment slot. When the light on top turns green, press and hold the Use key (PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: by default).
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How to Package Items in ASTRONEER - YouTube
Learn how to package items in ASTRONEER with this easy tutorial. Packaging items is crucial for efficient gameplay in ASTRONEER - find out how in this video!...
Published November 11, 2024
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Astroneer glitchwalker update Packager | How to build | Graphite - YouTube
Astroneers, get ready to streamline your adventures! 🌌 In this *Glitchwalker Update* guide, we’re showing you **how to build the PACKAGER** and where to fin...
Published February 2, 2025
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Astroneer Packager | How to Use and Pack Items
July 28, 2022 - That’s why in this guide we’ll not only show you how to make a Packager, but also how to use it to pack items.
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how the packager work? :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
November 28, 2023 - its single use item to attach to something you want to re pack to its cube form and then activate it, use it for moving items to other planets for base building
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Astroneer Basics - Packager - YouTube
A basic tutorial of what the Packager is and its properties
Published September 14, 2020
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Mastering Astroneer Missions: Resourceful Tips & Tricks
November 18, 2024 - To complete the relocation package mission, create and use a packager and then claim your reward of a medium shredder and its schematic. With this shredder and knowledge from Astron Academy 202 on scrap and the trade platform, you'll be better equipped for future tasks.
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How to package items to farm research points in Astroneer - YouTube
A quick tip about packaging research materials to make transporting them much more manageable.
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How to Use A Packager in Astroneer | TikTok
April 13, 2026 - Learn how to effectively use the packager in Astroneer for efficient resource management and crafting tips. Perfect your gameplay with our guide!See more videos about How to Useextractor Astroneer, How to Use Astrodienst, How to Use Astro Dienst, How to Use Crane Astroneer, How to Find Tungsten in Astroneer, How to Make ...
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Astroneer - 1.0 - THE REPACKAGER - A HELPFUL GUIDE - YouTube
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Published February 15, 2019
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Packager | Astroneer Wiki | Fandom
The Packager is a widget that allows you to repackage unpacked modules by placing the packager on them. This allows players to easily move their base or store modules that are no longer needed. This allows players to easily move their base or store modules that are no longer needed.
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How to package a storage? :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
January 30, 2020 - Originally posted by taliwar:No one knows what you mean so no one can reply. Bro add me as a friend to play astroneer ... When you place the shrinker on med storage make sure it's attacked to the edges because if it drops into a socket it will not work.
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how work "packing" :: ASTRONEER Help
February 12, 2019 - You have to "attach" the packager to a spot that is NOT an inventory slot. It can take some fiddling and playing with camera angles sometimes as the preference is for things to "snap" to those positions.
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So.. Packager.. How doth it worketh? :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
Can't figure it out, it seems to go on the deformer, but cant get it to package anything. Wait got it.. you drop it onto items on the ground and it packs em.
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Packager :: ASTRONEER General Discussions
You need to place the packager on a none snap point for it to work, So a platform for example dont put it on any of the snap points put it anywere else and your good.
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Crate - Official Astroneer Wiki
February 24, 2018 - Placing the packager on any non-attachment slot part of an item and pressing the Use key (PC: , Xbox: , PS4: , Switch: by default) will package the item into a crate. Crates allow the player to easily construct a base, either at their current location or for creating one at a different location ...