Satisfactory
News, coverage and analysis tracking Satisfactory across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe 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 odditiesThe 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 ForCoffee 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 cautionSatisfactory 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 baseSatisfactory 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 is finally here, and you're going to want to redesign your entire baseSatisfactory 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 – One of our favorite games ever gets a huge update, so don’t expect any more from us today – here’s what’s newSatisfactory 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 NowFeeble 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 fixesValve 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 25thFeeble 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.- 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.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
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.
At least there's one tech company making me feel sane in an increasingly insane worldFramework founder Nirav Patel is praised for his company's commitment to personal computers and upgradable hardware, contrasting with the industry's focus on AI and cloud computing. The article highlights Framework's dedication to backwards compatibility and minimizing waste, even with new product releases like the Framework 13 Pro.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOSValve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.