EXPERIMENTAL Update v1.1.3.0 - Engine Upgrade + Console additions
Satisfactory Experimental v1.1.3.0 upgrades the engine to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 and ports hundreds of console-specific improvements, bug fixes, and controller polish to PC.
Key Changes
- 1Upgraded Unreal Engine to version 5.6.1
- 2Integrated hundreds of improvements from the Console version into the PC build
- 3Added extensive controller polish and input refinements
- 4Implemented hundreds of bug fixes from the console development branch
- 5Added various quality of life upgrades originally developed for console
- 6Updated localization and translations
All Changes
⚙️Engine & Performance(1)
- changeUnreal Engine 5.6.1: Upgraded the game engine to Unreal Engine version 5.6.1
🎮Platform Parity(3)
- changeConsole Version Features: Integrated hundreds of general improvements originally developed for the Console version into the PC build
- changeController Support: Added extensive controller polish and input refinements from the console branch
- changeQuality of Life: Implemented various quality of life upgrades developed during the console porting process
🐛Bug Fixes(1)
- fixGeneral: Resolved hundreds of bugs identified and fixed during the parallel development of the console version
🌐Localization(1)
- changeLocalization: Updated localization and translation files across multiple languages
Summary
Technical Overhaul
This Experimental update represents a massive technical milestone for Satisfactory. The primary highlight is the migration to Unreal Engine 5.6.1, which introduces significant underlying improvements to the game's foundation. While this may introduce temporary bugs, it sets the stage for better performance and stability.
Console Parity
For the first time, PC players on the Experimental branch can access a year's worth of development originally focused on the console version. This includes hundreds of optimizations, UI refinements, and a major pass on controller support that makes the game much more accessible for gamepad and handheld users.