Satisfactory
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Five Years of Solo Development – Interview with Fountains Creator John Pywell
John Pywell, the solo developer behind the Metroidvania action-RPG Fountains, discusses the five-year development journey of his game, which is now launching on Xbox. Pywell shares his inspirations, including Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, his programming process using the Godot engine, and the challenges of creating pixel art. The interview also highlights the contributions of composer Travis Moberg and the unexpected international success of Fountains.
Wes Fenlon's recommendations
PC Gamer writer Wes Fenlon shares his personal recommendations for games, movies, gadgets, and more, reflecting on his decade-long career covering PC gaming. He highlights his interest in emulation, Japanese games, and niche communities, often finding himself drawn to complex simulations like Satisfactory or older titles like Final Fantasy.
You deserve a travel power adapter you actually like for your next trip
The author recommends the Ceptics Travel Adapter as a simple and flexible option for international travel, contrasting it with bulky, all-in-one adapters. The adapter features swappable plugs and a 30W USB-C port, making it a practical choice for travelers who prioritize functionality and space-saving design.
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Coffee Stain reported a 37 percent increase in net sales for Q1 2026, driven by Satisfactory, despite underperformance from Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core and Fellowship. The publisher is taking action to address mixed player sentiment and declining engagement in these titles.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Palworld was originally a "factory game like Satisfactory" until it evolved into an open-world survival…
Palworld originally began development as a factory simulation game similar to Satisfactory, where players would manage creatures instead of machines. The concept evolved into its current open-world survival crafting genre, though elements of its factory sim origins remain, with Pals assisting in crafting and farming. Pocketpair's John Buckley shared these insights in a recent interview.
You can currently buy three of my all-time favorite microstrategy games for $10
Steam's 'Games Made in Sweden' sale features significant discounts on several acclaimed strategy titles. Bad North, Kingdom Two Crowns, and The Battle of Polytopia are available together for just over $10, with Warhammer: Vermintide 2 also heavily discounted. The article highlights these games and their developers, including insights from creator Oskar Stålberg.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
The Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
Seth Rosen, game director for Pacific Drive, argues that survival games are fundamentally about time management rather than just resource gathering or combat. He suggests that the core of these games lies in balancing various systems and tasks, which create pressure and stakes for the player. Rosen criticizes many survival games for lacking richness and meaningful goals, emphasizing that effective time management is key to creating engaging experiences.
Satisfactory's First Major Update in a Year Is Worth Coming Back For
Coffee Stain Studios has released Satisfactory update 1.2, the first major patch since the game's 1.0 launch. This update reintroduces rain, adds fuel trucks for improved logistics, and overhauls vehicle pathfinding, addressing key issues for returning players. However, Steam Deck users are advised to wait for a follow-up patch due to known issues.
Satisfactory's first major update in a year brings back rain, adds fuel trucks and overhauls vehicle pathfinding, but Steam Deck players should approach with caution
Satisfactory has received its first major update in a year with version 1.2, introducing a new rain system with improved visual effects and fluid stations and trucks for liquid transportation. The update also features a complete overhaul of the vehicle pathfinding system, allowing for easier route construction. However, players on Steam Deck may experience performance issues due to the new weather effects, which can be adjusted or disabled.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming journalists share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from upcoming titles like Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 and Onimusha to ongoing games such as Satisfactory, Overwatch, and Cyberpunk. Some express a desire to return to game development tinkering in Unity or revisit older titles like Team Fortress 2.
Satisfactory 1.2 is finally here, and you're going to want to redesign your entire base
Satisfactory update 1.2 is now available, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements, new tools, and aesthetic features for the factory-crafting sandbox game. Key additions include daisy chaining for power connections, fluid stations and trucks for easier resource transport, and reworked automated vehicle paths. The update also brings enhancements to buildables, controller rebinding, creative mode options, and photo mode.
Satisfactory 1.2 is finally here, and you're going to want to redesign your entire base
Satisfactory update 1.2 is now available, introducing numerous quality-of-life improvements and new features for the factory-building sandbox game. Key additions include daisy chaining for power connections, fluid stations and trucks for easier resource transport, and reworked automated vehicle paths. The update also brings new buildables, enhanced build gun options, a respawn toilet, improved weather effects, and extensive controller customization.
Satisfactory 1.2 – One of our favorite games ever gets a huge update, so don’t expect any more from us today – here’s what’s new
Satisfactory Update 1.2 has launched simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, introducing a significantly improved weather system with enhanced visual and audio effects. The update also brings rebuilt vehicle path automation, fluid trucks for long-distance liquid transport, dynamic gamepad swapping, and new game mode options for custom experiences. A real pause menu for single-player and a new Photo Mode with selfie capabilities are also included.
Jump Into Early Access Soulslike Co-op Action With Serpent’s Gaze Out Now
Feeble Minds has launched their 1-4 player co-op soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, into Early Access on Steam for PC. The game features handcrafted levels, a build-creation system inspired by roguelikes, and a 'Curse' system for escalating difficulty. The developers are seeking community feedback to improve the game towards its 1.0 release.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, with "Zero Parades" being a popular choice, alongside "Satisfactory" and "Half-Life: Alyx." One contributor is also finishing up guides for "Lego Batman" content.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Serpent’s Gaze Bringing Co-Op Soulslike Action To Steam On May 25th
Feeble Minds announced that their co-op soulslike game, Serpent's Gaze, will enter Early Access on PC on May 25th. The game blends soulslike combat with roguelike build-creation and features handcrafted levels with a 'Curse' system for dynamic difficulty. A Supporter Pack DLC will also launch alongside the game.
