Hello, Wonderers!
At the beginning scanning anomalies was supposed to feel like a full-blown scientific expedition. You were supposed to use real life probing devices to 'measure' anomaly and reveal something about it.
The need to use multiple devices were supposed to promote team play and make scanning anomalies actual conscious decision - you were required to fill your inventory with multiple items (or spread items amongst team members) explicitly to go and scan anomaly. Done - return back.
Turns out, “strategic” quickly turned into “clunky, annoying, and way too intrusive.” Not exactly the vibe we were going for. Thus we replaced multiple devices, that revealed 1\\3 of information about object with one singular 'DIY-punk' device that reveals 3\\3 part about object (but slower).
Besides scanner you also may see in a video anomalies rework. Specifically, a brand new tutorial anomaly that actually resists being researched and eliminated. We aim to make unique mechanics for every anomaly, so researching would be more of a mini-game with a rewards and not a mere check mark in quests window.
Stay curious. Stay cautious. Stay Grunglered 🌚