Can't install freighter technology in freighter inventory slots

[Willem]

With the Synthesis update - it wants me to install the new freighter technology I just learned in my freighter inventory slot, but I can't. All of my freighter's technology slots are currently taken up (4 total).

Is anyone else experiencing this?

[Syxx_Killer]

Yes, and it's bloody annoying. The patch notes said they increased the freighter tech inventory, but it sure isn't working. I just grinded to get enough modules to unlock the new warp drives. I have an S class star destroyer that can warp 2155 ly. It took me a long time to find my perfect one. Before Synthesis it could go anywhere, like a huge capital ship should. Now it's been neutered in favor of these stupid new warp drive things, and I can't even use them! I am not sacrificing my range, and I'm sure not going to grind for another S class if these new tech slots only apply to new freighters. It took me hours to build up my freighter base the way I want it.

[Willem]

Originally posted by Syxx_Killer:

Yes, and it's bloody annoying. The patch notes said they increased the freighter tech inventory, but it sure isn't working. I just grinded to get enough modules to unlock the new warp drives. I have an S class star destroyer that can warp 2155 ly. It took me a long time to find my perfect one. Before Synthesis it could go anywhere, like a huge capital ship should. Now it's been neutered in favor of these stupid new warp drive things, and I can't even use them! I am not sacrificing my range, and I'm sure not going to grind for another S class if these new tech slots only apply to new freighters. It took me hours to build up my freighter base the way I want it.

Same here!!! Got all the new tech for my S-Class and now I'm also neutered. I also spent loads of time working on my freighter base and I'm not about to ditch it for one with more tech slots. I'm pretty confident that they'll fix this in an upcoming patch for the Synthesis update. I submitted a ticket on their website. Fingers crossed and thanks for letting me know that I'm not the only one :)

[jjh76]

You can use the save editor to increase the freighter tech inventory up to a full 8x6 grid

[Syxx_Killer]

Originally posted by Willem:

Same here!!! Got all the new tech for my S-Class and now I'm also neutered. I also spent loads of time working on my freighter base and I'm not about to ditch it for one with more tech slots. I'm pretty confident that they'll fix this in an upcoming patch for the Synthesis update. I submitted a ticket on their website. Fingers crossed and thanks for letting me know that I'm not the only one :)

I had submitted a ticket, too. I hope our two tickets will get their attention. lol

[Syxx_Killer]

I was curious, so I went and checked out a buyable freighter that warps into the system you're in. It was an A class. Sure enough, it had six tech slots, with one being taken up by the hyperdrive. I REALLY hope it's just a bug right now and not intentional.

[Jorak]

Same problem here, S class freighter only 4 tech slots.. really gonna be pissed if this is not retro active.

and +1 to the ticket count on this matter.

Hopefully they make it retroactive or they give us a "free" freighter to make up for it

[Meteorus VI]

I also realized this while I was checking if there are new technologies for freighters. Then I had a question of that there should be a freighter modifier to implement the technologies by adding slots. However I could not find it. It seems like I am not alone about it.

[Willem]

Originally posted by Meteorus VI:

I also realized this while I was checking if there are new technologies for freighters. Then I had a question of that there should be a freighter modifier to implement the technologies by adding slots. However I could not find it. It seems like I am not alone about it.

The ability to modify freighters would certainly be a nice addition!!

[Silvercams]

I have an S Class freighter and just checked. I have seven technology slots but four are taken up with the original warp drives (A-C) and the other three I have no access to. I have not found a way to activate these three slots nor have I found any way to construct the warp shields, even though I have the blueprints. They do not show up in the construction menu.

[✿ Blinky ☻]

This still appears to be an issue. For context, I also earned myself an S-Class Freighter after a LOT of grinding, but this was before the Beyond update.

Now the new technology upgrades are needed. I just earned the blueprint for the long-range "Matter Beam" upgrade, and I have all the ingredients / components, but it can't be installed anywhere.

My freighter has the default four technology slots. One is already taken up by the hyperdrive itself, and the other three are occupied by the warp range upgrades. There aren't any tech slots left to install new upgrades to, and the slots in the regular freighter inventory don't allow you to install technology to them.

I suspect that this is an oversight on the developers' part for the time being? Right now it's impossible to install more than three freighter technology upgrades. I'm sincerely hoping for a freighter editing station, as suggested above, much like the one already available for starships.

[Willem]

Yeap - I'm still experiencing the same inability to install the new tech in my freighter. I've reported it directly to them twice and I know others have done the same. Let's hope the next patch resolves this issue.

A freighter editing station would be outstanding and is certainly overdue. I'd also like to be able to mess with the color scheme of my freighter as well - same with our starships now that I think about it!

[Silvercams]

Basically you need to buy an updated freighter. I had the same situation with only 4 slots usable in the tech section of my s class freighter after the new patch. I went and got an updated s class freighter and it is a 34/9 (9 usable tech slots). Only can use eight! Wondering what the 9th one will be for.

[Asmosis]

Originally posted by Syxx_Killer:

Yes, and it's bloody annoying. The patch notes said they increased the freighter tech inventory, but it sure isn't working. I just grinded to get enough modules to unlock the new warp drives. I have an S class star destroyer that can warp 2155 ly. It took me a long time to find my perfect one. Before Synthesis it could go anywhere, like a huge capital ship should. Now it's been neutered in favor of these stupid new warp drive things, and I can't even use them! I am not sacrificing my range, and I'm sure not going to grind for another S class if these new tech slots only apply to new freighters. It took me hours to build up my freighter base the way I want it.

To be fair, it was kinda silly that you could get a freighter in orbit around the starter planet, then go visit any green/blue/red etc star systems completely bypassing either a large chunk of quests and/or tech upgrades.

the 4 slot thing is a bug. Can either wait for it to be fixed, or you can use the save editor to manually expand your freighter tech slots.

[969rob]

just looked to upgrade my 34-4 s class freighter .. bit the bullet and stripped it down, then started the search for a replacement.. found an s class 34-9 on 2nd save game reload.. wasn't the sentinal design i wanted, but 9 tech slots made up for it.. traded old ship it only cost 79 million, added researched tech got to improve on base design..stoked it was that easy, no save game editor needed.. was planning to spend hours on the grind... oh well

[SpaceBallsJim]

i read on some thread, cant recall where, that in experimental that is fixed we just need to wait for patch to be released, old bought freighters now have more tech slots (i think msg was they now start with 7 minimum) but 8 is needed if you wanna install all modules game offers at the moment, devs just need to enable module placement in freighter inv slots too, or freighter slot upgrade like they did for starships, that would be amazing, even if would cost 10 times the price of starship slot upgrade