Coffee Stain Studios has just dropped a fresh hotfix for the experimental version of Satisfactory, bringing key improvements that players have been waiting for. This update focuses on ironing out annoying bugs and optimizing performance, making your factory empire-building even more seamless.
Essential Fixes and Optimizations
In this latest patch, dubbed v1.1.1.6, the team addressed UI interaction freezes specifically for those launching via Epic Games, ensuring you can dive back into resource management without frustrating hangs. Visual flickering in the Northern Forest during nighttime has also been squashed, letting you explore and build under the stars without distractions.
What's New in Satisfactory's Latest Update?
One standout change is the refactoring of Spline Collision for Conveyor Belts, Pipelines, and Hypertubes. Now, collisions only activate when a player is nearby, which should boost overall game performance and reduce unnecessary processing—perfect for those massive, sprawling factories that push hardware limits.
Bug Squashing for Better Gameplay
Several pesky bugs got the boot too. The "Let’s see what’s out there" achievement now works properly in non-English languages, rewarding your exploration efforts as intended. Crashes when loading saves with auto-connected blueprint Conveyor Belts from previous experimental versions are fixed, saving you from potential progress loss.
Additionally, a null pointer crash tied to item pickup differences between clients and servers has been resolved, smoothing out multiplayer sessions. For Steam Deck users, controller support in the Server Manager is now reliable, and the initial setup has been verified for handheld play—great news for building on the go.
These tweaks not only fix immediate issues but could make late-game automation feel more responsive, potentially shifting how players approach complex logistics. As a fan, it's exciting to see the devs continually refining Satisfactory for optimal fun.
For the full patch notes, check out the official Satisfactory website.