Satisfactory, a popular game on Steam, is finally exiting early access. The game's developers announced that Version 1.0 will be released on September 10, 2024. The game has been in early access since March 2019, and the full release marks a significant milestone after five years of public access and eight years of development.
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Major Updates and Improvements
The upcoming Satisfactory 1.0 update will bring several key improvements. According to the announcement, the game will now run on Unreal Engine 5.3, which will help reduce stuttering and lower memory usage. Players can also expect better performance on dedicated servers, with faster download speeds and added TLS support.
In addition to these technical enhancements, the game world itself will see many changes. Resource nodes have been adjusted, with new ones added and some removed. The Northern Forest area, in particular, has undergone major modifications.
Players will also notice updates to recipes, especially in Tiers 5 and 6, where costly components like Heavy Modular Frames and Computers have been reworked. Moreover, the game now allows players to flush the toilet in the HUB area, adding a quirky touch to the immersive experience.
What to Expect in Satisfactory 1.0
With the release of Version 1.0, Satisfactory will feel different whether you're starting a new game or continuing an existing save. The game's developers have optimized various aspects to improve gameplay, especially for those using dedicated servers. Even single-player games will benefit from the reduced system requirements.
Players can look forward to:
- Adjusted and new resource nodes, particularly for Caterium, Sulfur, and Quartz.
- Increased spawns for iron, copper, limestone, and water geysers.
- Recipe cost changes, removing heavy components from Tiers 5 and 6.
- Updated MAM Research tree and generator improvements.
- Overall game optimizations and improved dedicated server performance.
Fans of Satisfactory are eagerly awaiting September 10, when they can experience these exciting changes and see the game in its fully realized form.
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