I froze with my palm on a full canister while the HUD blinked red and the dock timer counted down. The team radio cracked: “If that capsule doesn’t launch, we lose the region.” I learned fast that one upgrade can be the difference between a tidy payout and walking home empty-handed.
I write guides like this because I’ve spent hours grinding on Steam, watched speedruns on Twitch, and read every Moyens I/O and IGN thread until patterns emerged. You and I are going to treat these upgrades like tools, not trophies—pick the ones that change how you play, not just how your loadout looks.
Think of upgrades as parts of a machine: some increase throughput, some prevent costly stalls. The goal is to keep your runs flowing with minimal downtime, not to hoard every stat boost.
I’ll walk you through every upgrade category, explain what each option actually does in play, and point out which ones repay their cost first.
I’ll be blunt where it matters and leave the fluff out.
I watched a teammate sprint with a tiny container and lose two capsules; you’ll see why that mistake is common and easy to avoid.
All upgrades in Moon Sweepers
Below you’ll find every upgrade grouped by function. Read the short guidance before each table — those lines tell you how I would use the upgrade on a hard run.
What upgrades should I buy first in Moon Sweepers?
Start by sizing your containers and cutting deposit time. Bigger containers reduce trips, and faster deposits stop your run from stalling at the dock. On PC players I know from Steam communities, the order that most consistently increases net income is: container capacity, Rapid Transfer / Express Dock, then cleaning reach.
Containers matter more than flashy heads when you’re farming credits.
| Upgrade | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Toothbrush | Bigger dust container for the Toothbrush. |
| Nail Brush | Bigger dust container for the Nail Brush. |
| Hand Brush | Bigger dust container for the Hand Brush. |
| Household Broom | Bigger dust container for the Household Broom once you get the tool. |
| Wide Broom Container | Bigger dust container for the Wide Broom. |
| Extra Wide Broom | Bigger dust container for the Extra Wide Broom. |
| Dust Compactor | Expands the capacity of every tool container. |
| Auto-Packer | Automatically packs the dust into a capsule if a container is full. |
How do capacity and cleaning upgrades affect your run?
Cleaning upgrades change how much ground you sweep per pass and how forgiving your mistakes are. Wide Heads and Deep Heads multiply effective coverage; Long Reach and Surge Heads change engagement distance and power scaling. If you prefer to clear rooms quickly like a conveyor belt, pick reach and wide heads first.
| Upgrade | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Wide Heads | Enables wider cleaning heads for every tool. |
| Deep Heads | Allows tools to cover more ground when you sweep sideways. |
| Long Reach | Enables advanced tool arms that allow you to clean dust from further distances. |
| Surge Heads | Enhances the heads of your tools based on your suit’s power. |
Are suit and logistics upgrades worth the cost?
If you prefer mobility and fewer stops, buy suit upgrades early. Servo Stride and Lunar Leap let you close gaps faster; Exo Frame converts time saved into extra pickups. Logistics upgrades shave seconds off deposits and capsule handling, which add up over a session—Express Dock and Rapid Transfer are the ones I pay for first on runs where time = money.
| Upgrade | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Servo Stride | Allows you to walk and run faster. |
| Lunar Leap | Enables you to jump higher. |
| Helmet Lamp | Provides you with a stronger light beam on your helmet. |
| Exo Frame | Complete exoskeleton that boosts your movement and work efficiency. |
| Upgrade | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Rapid Transfer | Less time to deposit dust. |
| Capsule Tether | Pick up and empty capsules from a greater distance. |
| Throw Assist | Throw capsules further. |
| Express Dock | Deposits take half the time. |
Will spending on economy upgrades pay off?
Yes—if you focus them. Market Contracts boosts sale value, Supplier Network reduces future upgrade spend, and the bonus effects from Throw Assist and Express Dock add small but steady revenue per run. If you trade credits between runs on Steam marketplace comparisons or follow creators on Twitch, you’ll see the ROI numbers stack up quickly.
| Upgrade | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Market Contracts | Earn more money by selling dust. |
| Supplier Network | Tools and container upgrades cost less. |
| Throw Assist | Get bonus cash reward for clearing a region. |
| Express Dock | Extra launch payout every time you do that. |
If you want a fast rule: increase container capacity, then shave deposit time, then expand cleaning coverage. That order keeps your runs moving and gives you breathing room for higher-risk plays. Do you prefer the safe route that stacks steady income, or the risky sprint that chases bigger hauls?
An efficient run can feel like a well-oiled engine; a bad one feels like dragging a rusted bucket across the floor—where do you want your next run to land?