Satisfactory leaves Early Access: full version on September 10, 2024
After five years of intensive development, the popular factory building simulator Satisfactory from Coffee Stain Studios has finally reached version 1.0.
The long-awaited release date has been set for September 10, 2024. The transition to the full version marks the end of an impressive Early Access phase that has made the game a real hit.
A milestone in game development
Since the start of Early Access in 2019, Satisfactory has continued to develop. During this time, the developers have provided numerous free updates that have taken the game to a new level, both visually and technically. The switch to Unreal Engine 5, which supports the game on version 5.3, has played a crucial role in this.
New content and features
The full version not only brings technical improvements, but also a host of new content and features. One of the biggest new features is the introduction of a story, which offers players a completely new way of experiencing and completing the game. The developers therefore recommend starting a new game to fully enjoy the story.
The world map has also been revised: New resource nodes have been added, existing ones modified or removed to achieve a more even distribution of resources and create new opportunities for factory building.
Gameplay improvements
In addition to the new content, version 1.0 also includes numerous gameplay improvements. The costs for certain recipes have been...