Satisfactory
News, coverage and analysis tracking Satisfactory across the outlets.
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.- The best gaming April Fools’ Day jokes of 2026Gaming companies participated in April Fools' Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and content. Notable jokes included a fictional hair-growing device for Hitman's Agent 47, a slightly lighter Sega logo, a dating simulator spin-off for PowerWash Simulator, a 10-hour livestream of a Pokémon running, a gender-swapped version of Satisfactory, and a mock series finale for Sonic the Hedgehog.
April Fool's Day is upon us, and you know what that means: Bubsy feet picsGaming companies participated in April Fool's Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and gags. These included a fake trailer for The Witcher 3 featuring a horse controller, an AI-powered visual upgrade for Crusader Kings III, and a dating simulator spin-off for Palworld. Other jokes involved World of Warcraft adding new features, a console designed for CRPGs, and Satisfactory adding male representation.
As expected - Slay the Spire 2 leads the way for the most played Steam Deck games for March 2026Slay the Spire 2 topped the list of most played games on Steam Deck in March 2026. The article provides a top 50 list of popular titles, with other notable games including Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring. The author also mentions continued playtime in Overwatch and Death Stranding 2.
Somehow a movie that gave me nightmares as a kid has been turned into the delightful Metroidvania palate cleanser I…The new Metroidvania game, Little Nemo: Guardians of Slumberland, offers a delightful and accessible experience reminiscent of classic platformers, contrasting with the darker themes of its animated movie inspiration. Despite a modest Kickstarter campaign, the game features a beautiful art style and joyful soundtrack, providing a refreshing change of pace from more punishing titles like Hollow Knight.- Historien om det svenska spelundretThis article traces the history of the Swedish video game industry, highlighting its rise from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse. It details key companies like DICE, Starbreeze Studios, Paradox Interactive, and Mojang Studios, alongside influential games such as Minecraft, Battlefield, and Crusader Kings. The piece also touches upon the impact of the demoscene, home computer adoption, and the growth of indie development in fostering Sweden's success.
- Satisfactory 1.2 just transformed vehicle pathing and power lines forever, with respawn toilets for good measureThe Satisfactory 1.2 update is now available on the experimental beta branch, introducing significant changes to vehicle pathing and power line management. The update also includes new fluid trucks and a unique 'spawn toilet' feature.
- Evening PatchesOfficial patches have been released for Call to Arms: Panzer Elite, adding new missions and the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N tank. Satisfactory has also received its Update 1.2, now available on the Experimental branch.
Huzzah! Satisfactory version 1.2, now in beta, lets you actually pause your game, and you can take selfies now tooSatisfactory version 1.2 is now available in beta, introducing significant updates including improved weather effects, dynamic gamepad swapping, and a complete overhaul of vehicle path automation. Players can now pause the game properly, utilize a new selfie mode in photo mode, and access a rebranded Creative Mode.
How to make a Portable Miner in SatisfactoryThis guide explains how to craft and use the Portable Miner in Satisfactory, an early-game tool for automated resource gathering. It details the crafting recipe, how to place the miner on resource nodes, and how to collect the mined ore, noting its limited inventory capacity.
Best Alternate Recipes in Satisfactory – it’s time for The Escapist’s Hard Drive Tier ListThe Escapist presents a tier list of the best Alternate Recipes in Satisfactory, highlighting how they can drastically improve factory efficiency by reducing resource costs and simplifying production lines. The guide details how to unlock these recipes via Hard Drives found at crash sites and categorizes them by their usefulness in early-game versus late-game scenarios.
Where to find coal in Satisfactory – all location maps and useful recipesThis guide details the locations of coal nodes in Satisfactory, emphasizing the importance of finding Pure nodes for mid-game power generation. It also outlines various crafting recipes that utilize coal, such as steel ingots and black powder, and explains its primary role in powering Coal Generators.
All Satisfactory Console Commands, what they do, and how to use themThis guide details the various console commands available in Satisfactory, explaining their functions and how to use them. These commands allow players to adjust graphics, monitor performance, and access debug information, with instructions provided on how to open and rebind the console key.
Where to find SAM (Strange Alien Matter) in Satisfactory – locations mapped and updated, and how to use the oreThis guide details the locations of SAM (Strange Alien Matter) ore in Satisfactory, a rare resource crucial for late-game crafting. It explains how to mine SAM, its transformation into Reanimated SAM, and lists all crafting recipes that utilize this advanced material.