Greetings, Pioneers!
The Experimental branch has officially returned, and it brings a suite of comprehensive updates to the world of Satisfactory. As this version involves significant structural changes, we strongly advise you to BACK UP YOUR SAVES before proceeding to ensure your progress remains secure.
Locate and copy your save files from the following directory:
C:\Users\[YOUR USER]\AppData\Local\FactoryGame\Saved\SaveGames\[YOUR ID FOLDERS]
How to Access the Experimental Build
On Steam:
- Right-click Satisfactory in your Library.
- Select Properties > Betas.
- Choose experimental from the Beta Participation dropdown.
- Close the menu, and the experimental version will begin downloading automatically.
On the Epic Games Store:
- Navigate to your Library and search for “Satisfactory Experimental.”
- Please note that this is a standalone entry, so you must install it separately from the standard version of the game.
Major Technical Milestone: Unreal Engine 5.6.1
One of the most significant changes in this release is the migration to Unreal Engine 5.6.1. While engine upgrades provide a more robust foundation and modern features, they can occasionally introduce unforeseen anomalies or technical glitches. We are monitoring the stability closely as you explore these changes.
Feature Parity and Quality of Life Enhancements
We are finally bringing the extensive refinements originally developed for the console version over to our PC users. This Experimental build includes hundreds of optimizations, bug fixes, localized updates, and significant polish for controller support. These quality-of-life upgrades represent a massive collective effort to streamline the engineering experience.
This is a substantial update, and our primary focus remains on maintaining a stable and enjoyable experience. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for further refinement, please share them with us on our Official QA Site. We review your reports daily to ensure we’re addressing the community’s most pressing concerns.
A Note on Version Synchronization
Because this build was developed in parallel with the live branch over the past year, a few minor fixes from the most recent live patches might be temporarily missing. Rest assured, all current improvements will be consolidated into a single, unified version before this Experimental build transitions to the stable main branch.
We hope you enjoy testing these new updates. Your feedback and ongoing support are instrumental in helping us build a better game for everyone. Thank you for being part of this journey!
See you on the factory floor! <3