Why So Molecular?
Why So Molecular? is achievement 27 of 37 in We Were Here Tomorrow. You unlock it by this: “Restored power to the Theta Splice device.” 0.1 percent of players have Why So Molecular?, which is rank 34 of 37 from common to rare, in the late expedition.
Why So Molecular? happens at Theta Splice, and it does not ask for the Hook Gun, the Goop Gun, the prototype, or the access card. The icon is visible before you earn it, so you can read “Restored power to the Theta Splice device” before the popup. The Steam id is WhySoMolecular.

- Unlock text
- Restored power to the Theta Splice device
- Global unlock rate
- 0.1%
- Hidden
- No
- Place
- Theta Splice
- Tool
- None
- API name
- WhySoMolecular
Playing for Why So Molecular?
Bring two players and working microphones for Why So Molecular?. Once the facility splits you, the walkie-talkies carry what the other Explorer can see, and Why So Molecular? completes only when the pair actually does this: Restored power to the Theta Splice device.
Achievements that sit beside Why So Molecular? are Micromanagement and Farpoint. Use them as nearby tasks while you chase Why So Molecular?, not as a percent you are required to match.
Why So Molecular? is more common than rank 35. If you are stuck, read “Restored power to the Theta Splice device” exactly before you assume a later puzzle is required.
On a later session, say “Restored power to the Theta Splice device” when you expect Why So Molecular? to pop. 0.1 percent of players already have Why So Molecular?. That share is a familiarity clue, not a clock.
Brief your partner with the full line “Restored power to the Theta Splice device” for Why So Molecular?, punctuation included. A shorter paraphrase drops the condition that separates Why So Molecular? from the achievements beside it.
Why So Molecular? is tied to Theta Splice. It does not ask for a dedicated tool. If an overlay shortens the icon, the Steam id WhySoMolecular still means Why So Molecular?.
At rank 34 and 0.1 percent, Why So Molecular? sits in the late expedition. Use that share of players as a familiarity clue for Why So Molecular?, not as a timer and not as a required order.
Why So Molecular? is a different task from We Are Friends!. That other unlock is “Got acquainted with an alien lifeform” at 0.4 percent. Stay on “Restored power to the Theta Splice device” when you are chasing Why So Molecular?.
Restoring power to the Theta Splice device is a late action on that device, not a lobby and not a rift ending.

