Space Engineers 2 Preview: The Fabricator & Survival Production Chain
Hello, Engineers!
This month, we’re giving you a first look at a brand new Space Engineers 2 block and future Survival production chain.
The new production system introduces a multi-stage process where every production block remains relevant as players advance. In the beginning, players can mine ore and start building immediately - when you weld with your Backpack, it automatically processes the ore into simple components in the background, so you can go straight from mining to construction.
For more efficient production, you can also use the Smelter to pre-process raw materials into simple components. These simple components are then combined in the Assembler to create complex components for building more advanced blocks.
As players progress and explore to find new raw materials, they will unlock the Refinery, which processes any raw material into refinery products. These refinery products can be combined with simple components in the Assembler to create complex components. The most advanced production happens in the Fabricator, which combines refinery products with complex components to create hi-tech components needed for the most advanced blocks in the game.
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The Gearforge is a specialized block designed for manufacturing character-related personal items. Depending on how advanced the personal items are, the Gearforge uses any type of component, from simple to hi-tech. Throughout this entire production chain, the Conveyors serve as the transport system, moving components from block to block automatically.
As we explained in the past - Space Engineers 2 is its own game, not just a "reskin" of Space Engineers 1. We're building new systems with the creative freedom to explore different approaches, including a fresh take on production. This new chain starts off simpler than in Space Engineers 1, but grows more complex and layered as you progress. It will be the foundation for the Space Engineers 2 survival experience – and of course, it will be fully moddable.
You'll be able to create your own production blocks and chains – whether you prefer something straightforward or highly intricate. We're working hard to make modding in Space Engineers 2 as easy and accessible as possible.
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