Satisfactory 1.2 Update out now!
Satisfactory v1.2 launches simultaneously on PC and consoles, introducing a revamped weather system, a complete vehicle pathing overhaul, and new Fluid Trucks and Stations.
Key Changes
- 1Simultaneous launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X
- 2New Weather system featuring rain with building occlusion and visual wetness
- 3Complete rework of Vehicle Path automation using the build gun for placement
- 4Introduction of Fluid Trucks and Fluid Stations with 3200 m3 capacity
- 5New Game Modes menu with Cost Multipliers and World Randomization
- 6Daisy Chaining power connections added via the Caterium MAM tree
- 7Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 for improved performance
- 8New Selfie Mode and Photo Mode filters added
- 9Real Pause Menu for single-player sessions that stops game logic
- 10New SPWN buildable added to the Alien Technology MAM tree
All Changes
🌧️Weather(5)
- newRain: Reintroduced rain with enhanced visual effects including wetness on buildings and the pioneer's suit
- newRain: Rain is now physically occluded by buildables, foundations, and walls
- newWeather Presets: Added Weather Presets including Default, Dry, Clear, Extreme, and Raining Kittens and Puppies
- newWorld Settings: Added toggles for Visor Raindrops effect and Thunder in the World settings
- newFog: Added a Fog Density Slider in the Advanced Video options to control map fog
🚜Vehicles(6)
- changeVehicle Paths: Completely remade vehicle path automation; paths are now placed via the build gun from the Transport tab
- newFluid Truck: Added Fluid Trucks and Fluid Stations with 3200 m3 internal storage capacity, unlocked at Tier 5
- buffVehicle Suspension: Improved manual driving and exploration with vehicle suspension upgrades
- newVehicle Paths: Added Straight build mode for vehicle paths and individual path types for each vehicle
- changeVehicle UI: Updated Vehicle Menu UI to show available stations and routes
- newVehicle Paths: Added ability to customize vehicle path colors in the User Interface options
🎮Game Modes(7)
- newGame Modes: Introduced a new Game Modes menu for new saves featuring Cost Multipliers and World Randomization
- newCost Multipliers: Added Space Elevator Deliverable Cost Multipliers ranging from 0.25x to 100x
- newCost Multipliers: Added Recipe Parts Cost Multipliers ranging from 0.25x to 2x
- newCost Multipliers: Added Power Consumption Multipliers ranging from 0.25x to 5x
- newWorld Randomization: Added Resource Node Randomization with presets like Basic Resource Rich and Fossil Fuel Rich
- newWorld Randomization: Added Resource Node Purity settings including All Pure, All Impure, and Random
- changeCreative Mode: Renamed Advanced Game Settings to Creative Mode
🏗️Building(6)
- newDaisy Chaining: Added Daisy Chaining via Upgraded Power Connectors in the Caterium MAM tree, allowing 2 connections per building
- newSPWN: Added the SPWN buildable to the Alien Technology MAM tree (Cost: 1 Mercer Sphere, 11 SAM Fluctuator, 20 Steel Pipe)
- newPipeline T-Junction: Added Pipeline T-Junction buildable, unlocked at Tier 3 Coal Power
- newCross Beam: Added Cross Beam buildable to the AWESOME Shop Beam Expansion Pack
- buffSigns: Signs can now be zooped; zooped signs on the ground now include an attached pole
- newHologram Rotation: Added Hologram rotation modes: Static, Spawn Facing Player, and Always Face Player
⚙️Technical(5)
- changeUnreal Engine: Upgraded engine to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 for general performance improvements
- newController Support: Added Dynamic Gamepad Swap to seamlessly switch between Mouse/Keyboard and Controller
- newController Support: Added rebindable keybindings for controllers in the Options menu
- newPause Menu: Added a Real Pause Menu for single-player that pauses game logic
- fixConsole Parity: Integrated all console-version bugfixes and changes into the PC version
🎨Visuals & UI(5)
- newSelfie Mode: Added Selfie Mode with custom poses, arm/head rotation, and mobile aspect ratio cropping
- newPhoto Mode: Added 'I know what you are' and 'Blueprint' filters to Photo Mode
- changeFlying Manta: Visual overhaul for the Flying Manta
- fixTrain Signals: Sampling a left-handed train signal now correctly provides a left-handed signal
- changeSnapping Toggle: Added option to remember the Snapping Toggle state across game sessions
Summary
Simultaneous Multi-Platform Launch
Satisfactory v1.2 marks a major milestone with the first-ever simultaneous release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X. This update ensures feature parity across all platforms, including all previous console-specific bug fixes now integrated into the PC version.
Weather & Environment
A brand-new weather system reintroduces rain with significant improvements. Rain now features visual wetness effects on buildings and the pioneer's suit, improved wind, and thunder. Crucially, rain is now occluded by buildables like foundations and walls. Players can customize their experience with new weather presets (Default, Dry, Clear, Extreme, etc.) and a dedicated fog density slider.
Vehicle & Logistics Overhaul
Vehicle path automation has been rebuilt from the ground up. Players can now place vehicle paths using the build gun, similar to how railways function. The update also introduces Fluid Trucks and Fluid Stations, providing a new method for long-distance liquid transport with an internal capacity of 3200 m3.
New Game Modes & Creative Tools
A new Game Modes menu (available at world creation) introduces Cost Multipliers for recipes and power, as well as World Randomization for resource node location and purity. The update also adds "Daisy Chaining," allowing buildings to connect directly to each other for power, and a "Real Pause Menu" that stops game logic in single-player sessions.