Factorio
News, coverage and analysis tracking Factorio across the outlets.- Morning PatchesSeveral games have received official updates, including 007 First Light version 1.0.6, Aeterna Noctis - Ultimate Edition, and BREAK ARTS III version 2.0. Factorio also released its Friday Facts #444 detailing the 2.1 Experimental branch.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several members of the publication share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Burn With Me, Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33, Red Dead Redemption, and Jet Lancer being mentioned. Some are taking a break from gaming to focus on other activities or prepare for upcoming events like Next Fest.
Factorio getting final content update as team moves onto new projectsWube Software has announced that Factorio will receive its final major content update, version 2.1, which will focus on quality of life improvements, fixes, and modding support. The developer is now shifting its focus to prototyping new game projects, with some team members moving away from Factorio development to work on these new prototypes. Factorio has been available since 2012 and has achieved significant success with over a hundred thousand positive reviews on Steam.- Roadmaps and PlansDeveloper Wube Software has outlined their plans for Factorio update 2.1, indicating it will be the final major update for the game. The company will then shift its focus to long-term support for Factorio.
Factorio's next major update will be a swansong, as Wube Software "shift the focus onto long term support" and new projectsWube Software announced that Factorio's upcoming update 2.1 will be the final major content update, shifting focus to long-term support, bug fixes, and new projects. The update, expected in experimental form by the end of June, will include quality-of-life improvements and modding enhancements, while the studio begins work on new game prototypes.
10 years after launch, Steam icon Factorio gets its "last major update" as devs reveal plan to "conclude…Indie developer Wube Software has announced that version 2.1 will be the last major gameplay update for their acclaimed management sim, Factorio. While active development on new features is concluding, the studio will continue to provide long-term support including bug fixes and platform compatibility. Wube Software will now shift focus to new game projects.
Palworld lead calls Factorio "one of the most influential games" on Steam, and "can't imagine" how different the gaming landscape would be without itPalworld lead John 'Bucky' Buckley praised Factorio as one of Steam's most influential games as Wube Software LTD. announced its final major update. Buckley expressed that the gaming landscape would be significantly different without Factorio's impact. The construction management sim will shift focus to long-term support after 13 years of active gameplay development.- Factorio Set for Its Last Major Update, a Decade After LaunchWube Software has announced that Factorio will receive its last major update soon, approximately a decade after its initial launch. The developer has indicated that version 2.1 will be the final significant content release for the game.
- Nästa stora Factorio-uppdatering blir spelets sistaFactorio's upcoming update 2.1 will be the final major content update, shifting focus to bug fixes, modding features, and general improvements rather than new planets, enemies, or research trees. The developers are also working on new projects but will not reveal them yet. The game has had a long development cycle, starting in 2013 and reaching full release in 2020, with a Nintendo Switch version and the Space Age expansion released in 2024.
Factorio's next major update will also be its last, as its developer announces it has 'reached a good place to…Wube Software has announced that the upcoming 2.1 update will be the final major content release for Factorio, concluding over 13 years of active development. The studio will shift to providing ongoing minor quality of life patches and bug fixes, while also exploring ideas for new game prototypes. The Factorio: Space Age expansion significantly broadened the game's scope, adding interplanetary exploration and new factory-building challenges.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, including progress in Cyberpunk 2077 and Dyson Sphere Program. Others are considering playing Penumbra: Overture or Mina the Hollower, with one person opting for Forza Horizon 5 as a palate cleanser.
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It's the most powerful gaming CPU money can buy, but you really shouldn't.The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition offers marginal gaming performance gains over the 9950X3D for a significantly higher price, making it an impractical choice for most PC gamers. While it shows some benefits in specific scenarios due to its dual 3D V-Cache design and symmetrical clock speeds, its high cost, power consumption, and thermal output do not justify the expense for its limited advantages.- AGRONOM Announced: Build Your Efficient Robotic Home on MarsMindEdges and Skystone Games have announced AGRONOM, an automation farming game set on Mars. Players will build a Martian homestead, blending the mechanical depth of games like Satisfactory and Factorio with Eastern European traditions. The game challenges players to optimize production chains while creating a cozy, personalized settlement.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debutsThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
This week's Epic Games freebie blends Factorio's automation with high fantasy explorationOddsparks: An Automation Adventure is currently free on the Epic Games Store until May 7. This title blends Factorio-style automation with fantasy exploration, featuring creatures called Sparks that players can automate. The game also includes combat, quests, and procedurally generated biomes, and can be played solo or with up to three other players.
Shapez 2 leaves early access with a new game mode all about building massive factories: 'This isn't just a…Shapez 2 has officially left early access, introducing a new massive factory building game mode and other improvements. Developer tobspr Games has also added extra challenges to classic mode, visual enhancements, new shapes, achievements, and modding support. The game is currently available at a 20% launch discount on PC.
Steam blocked this Factorio homage's early access release 5 times, so its developer threw caution to the wind with a full release instead - and now he's sold 2 million copiesShapez 2, a factory simulation game inspired by Factorio, has achieved over two million sales across its original release and early access period. Developer Tobspr initially faced challenges with Steam's early access policies for the first Shapez, leading to a full release for the sequel. The game has received widespread positive reviews, with its developer emphasizing a fully playable experience even during early access.
Tarn Adams, co-creator of Dwarf Fortress, has over 1,400 hours in Factorio and is currently obsessed with terraforming games: 'Dwarf Fortress just doesn't accommodate a full-on sci-fi thing'Tarn Adams, co-creator of Dwarf Fortress, discusses his current obsession with terraforming games like The Planet Crafter and his extensive playtime in Factorio, exceeding 1,400 hours. He also touches on his early gaming experiences with BASIC programs and the emotional significance Factorio holds for him.
Manosphere gets all pent up because little old Satisfactory poked a bit of fun at themThe developers of Satisfactory, Coffee Stain, sparked controversy with an April Fools' Day joke that playfully addressed the underrepresentation of male characters in the game, given the player character is female by default. This led to backlash from a segment of the player base, who accused the company of being 'woke' and engaging in culture wars, prompting a discussion about gender representation and player expectations in gaming.