1. Factorio
  2. News

Factorio News

Factorio: Space Age and the 2.0 free update set for release in October

Factory building sim Factorio is getting a huge expansion with Factorio: Space Age set for release on October 21st along with a big free 2.0 update for everyone.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/factorio-space-age-and-the-20-free-update-set-for-release-in-october

Immersive automation sandbox game Factorio dates sequel-sized DLC

When it comes to sandbox automation games, Factorio has long been the go-to for that ultimate sense of intricate design, offering a wealth of tools to build out vast industrial complexes, suck up every natural resource in sight, and ultimately launch rockets into space. Now, after much waiting, developer Wube Software finally tells us when we'll be able to continue our journey, as the Factorio Space Age DLC lets us head out across multiple planets.


Read the rest of the story...


RELATED LINKS:

Beloved, 97% rated Steam management game getting big QoL upgrades

Factorio adds new feature that was considered "too hardcore" for years

Factorio meets Overcooked in this this beast-feeding Steam demo

Friday Facts #418 - Space Age release date

Hello,
Today we want to share some exciting news!

We plan to release Factorio: Space Age expansion on October 21st 2024.

Read the full post on our website.

Version 1.1.109 released as stable

Changes from 1.1.108 to 1.1.109

Changes


  • Updated the format of the machine-readable modding documentation to version 5.
Bugfixes


  • Fixed a crash when exiting the game while steam authentication is failing.
  • Fixed a crash when starting the game with fractional scaling on newer wlroots compositors.
  • Fixed a potential desync when calling LuaGui::is_valid_sprite_path() with a sprite path starting with "file.".
  • Fixed a potential crash when switching audio device fails. more
  • Fixed a crash when trying to hand-craft recipes that have fluid ingredients.

Friday Facts #417 - Space Age development

Hello,
we usually show finished stuff in Friday facts these days, but I personally always liked to have a peek behind the curtains and see the (temporary) mess there. This motivated me to do some kind of overview of how the overall expansion development felt from my perspective. If you are like me, you might appreciate it.

Read the full post on our website.