What changed in Satisfactory in 2026

Complete overhaul of vehicle path automation with new building system.

Option to save snap toggle decisions across the game.

Rain is back with improved visual effects, occlusion by buildables, and adjustable frequency and intensity.

New buildable for maximum efficiency in the workplace, unlockable via Alien Technology MAM Research.

New color and effect filters added to Photo Mode, along with new poses for the hover pack.

New menu for Game Modes with Cost Multipliers and World Randomization settings.

Introduction of Pipeline T-Junction and Cross Beam for factory customization.

Most controller bindings can now be rebound in the Options menu.

New MAM unlock allowing multiple power connections to the same building.

Seamless switching between Mouse/Keyboard and Controller.

Signs can now be zooped, with poles attached to ground signs.

The Flying Manta has received a new visual update.

Full pass of the Options menu for consistency in terminology and values.

New options for hologram rotation when created by the build gun.

Upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 for performance improvements.

Improvements to manual driving and self-driving controls.

Fog density can now be adjusted in the Options menu.

New buildables for transporting and storing fluids, with a capacity of 3200 m3.

All changes from the Console version, including bug fixes, are now part of the PC version.

Renamed Advanced Game Settings Menu to Creative Mode, allowing for free building options.

Pressing ESC now pauses game logic in Single Player mode.

Left handed signals now correctly give a left handed signal.

Updated credits

Fixed issues with dismantling vehicle paths with controller

Fixed equipment becoming invisible after resetting Photo Mode settings

Fixed issues with God Mode (Creative Mode) getting disabled after entering Photo Mode

Updated all languages with the latest translations

Potential fixes to player actions being blocked in multiple scenarios, such as after using a portable miner or train timetables

Fixed Custom Colors not saving in the Customizer

Added 'Remember Snapping Toggle' Option under Options > Accessibility, this option allows the last used snap mode to be remembered even when closing and reopening the Build Menu

This could later result in MAM/Hard Drive unlocks not working properly.

New behavior matches player settings when entering Photo Mode.

Removed step placement from lift attachments, changed logic for guideline snapping.

Fog Density slider added under Image > Effect Settings in Photo Mode.

Cancel button now works correctly instead of acting as Confirm.

Fixed an issue where looping sounds would occur when entering decoupled camera mode quickly.

B/Circle button no longer interferes with default binding of X/Square.

HUD elements now reappear correctly after exiting Build mode.

Checkbox moved to Controls > Select Controls > 'Dynamic'.

Rain can now start earlier in a session with the rebalanced Extreme Weather preset.

D-pad button presses now work correctly in Photo Mode.

First search result in 'Select Items to Give' sub-menu is now selectable.

Previously placed Customizer patterns no longer rotate when loading a save from previous versions.

Search function is now usable when using Dynamic input.

Mouse sensitivity now retains its settings after relaunching the game.

Z key now works properly in multiple scenarios.

Potential fix for the issue with Preferred Fuel icons appearing randomly.

Seamless switching between Mouse/Keyboard and Controller.

Most controller bindings can now be rebound in the options menu.

Renamed Advanced Game Settings Menu to Creative Mode, allowing for free building options.

Full pass on Options menu for consistency in terminology and values.

Complete overhaul of vehicle path automation with new system and customization options.

The Flying Manta has received a new visual update.

New color and effect filters added to Photo Mode.

Introduction of Pipeline T-Junction and Cross Beam for factory customization.

New MAM unlock allowing multiple power connections to buildings.

New buildable reminiscent of common day facilities for efficiency.

Rain is back with enhanced visual effects, occlusion by buildables, and adjustable settings.

Signs can now be zooped, with poles attached when placed on the ground.

All changes from the Console version, including bug fixes, are now in the PC version.

Left handed signals now correctly give a left handed signal.

Game logic pauses when the pause menu is opened in single-player mode.

Improvements to manual driving and self-driving controls.

New camera mode for selfies with customizable settings.

New menu for adjusting game modes with cost multipliers and world randomization.

New options for hologram rotation when created by the build gun.

Upgraded to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 for performance improvements.

New buildables for transporting and storing fluids with a capacity of 3200 m3.

Bringing the PC version to parity with the Console version, including quality of life improvements and changes done to Controller support

Fixed internal issue with our crash reporter receiving significant log spam in some scenarios

Localization updates to all official languages

Hundreds of bugfixes and polish across all elements in the game

Improvements made to controller compatibility for Steam Deck users.

Satisfactory has received Verified status for Steam Deck compatibility.

Better out of the box settings for UI Scaling and Graphical presets have been implemented.

Updates to localization have been made in this Experimental version.

Numerous quality of life upgrades have been implemented in this Experimental release.

Upgraded the game engine to Unreal Engine version 5.6.1, bringing many improvements and potential new bugs.

Hundreds of improvements, bug fixes, and controller polish from the Console version are now available for PC users in Experimental.