Factorio is considered one of the best building simulations on Steam and is very popular among genre fans. The developers have now announced a new expansion Space Age
.
What game is it about? Factorio is a building simulation where you build and operate a factory. This year, the game receives its first expansion Space Age
and will be released on October 21, 2024, on Steam.
In Factorio, you must mine resources, research technologies, automate production, and defend yourself against enemies. Starting with tasks like cutting down trees and mining ores, you develop a large industrial complex. Ultimately, the goal is to build a rocket and launch it into space.
You can see the trailer for the main game here:
Expansion continues the story of Factorio
What can players expect from the expansion? The expansion Space Age
picks up where the game ends after building the rocket. You now explore space, and your goal is to discover new planets, research advanced technologies, and manage your interplanetary fleet.
You use flying factories as a means of transport between planets while you must protect your platforms from asteroids. On the different planets, you will also find new materials, such as tungsten on the volcanic planet. The developers also announce a mysterious planet far at the edge of the system and only reveal that it will be dark and cold
there.
How is the community reacting to the announcement? The community’s reactions to the new expansion on Reddit are largely positive. Many players emphasize that the expansion promises a completely new gaming experience.
This is also the case for user prairiesghost
. They write on Reddit that they have been following the developer updates for some time and find the scope of the expansion overwhelming. Additionally, it feels to them like a completely new game with a lot of new content.
However, user Blurbyo also expresses some concerns on Reddit, that it may be too similar to the biggest mod Space Exploration
. Another user explains: The creator of the mod has collaborated on the expansion, but the expansion offers more content than the mod.
Factorio is not the only building game that has announced a new expansion. Satisfactory, a popular building game on Steam, has also presented a new expansion, fulfilling a big wish for players: A building game has already received 97% positive reviews on Steam before full release – Now it fulfills a big wish for fans.
