Satisfactory’s Huge May 2025 Update Fixes Bugs and Supercharges Steam Deck Play!

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Summary

  • Coffee Stain Studios has rolled out Satisfactory’s 1.1 Experimental update v1.1.0.4.
  • The patch brings improvements for Steam Deck users, along with bug fixes and gameplay enhancements.
  • It also fine-tunes features like the Conveyor Throughput Monitor and narrative elements, based on player feedback.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that Coffee Stain Studios has rolled out an experimental update for Satisfactory version 1.1.0.4! This exciting release brings new features, with particular attention given to the Conveyor Throughput Monitor and enhancements tailored for Steam Deck users. If you’re a fan of Satisfactory like me, you won’t want to miss out on this update! The 1.1 update initially hit the experimental branch on April Fool’s Day, brimming with numerous upgrades, logistics options, and more—and now Coffee Stain Studios is refining some of its aspects for an even better gaming experience.

The game “Satisfactory” thrived significantly during its early access period and maintained its popularity following its complete release. Its Steam reviews presently indicate an overwhelmingly positive response from players. This first-person, open-world factory-building simulation has been highly commended for its automation systems and captivating gameplay dynamics. The unique fusion of first-person survival aspects and factory-construction mechanics provides a compelling experience as players aim to inhabit an alien planet. Currently, the game can be purchased on Steam for PC, and it is playable, albeit not yet optimized, on the Steam Deck. Recent updates have introduced enhancements specifically for players using this handheld console.

In a recent blog post on Steam, Coffee Stain Studios unveiled update v1.1.0.4, which comes after the experimental update version 1.1 of their game Satisfactory. According to the developers, this patch aims to rectify problems that occurred with the Conveyor Throughput Monitor malfunctioning in specific situations, as it was observed to vanish during game saves and loads by many players. Additionally, some enhancements have been made to improve user experience, including the capability for the Personnel Elevator and Conveyor Wall Hole to be nudged now.

In the v1.1.0.4 update, enhancements were made specifically for the Steam Deck version of the game. When you launch the game from your handheld console, it will automatically select Controller as the default input method. Furthermore, the default Steam controller setup has been altered to Gamepad with Camera Controls instead of Mouse and Keyboard. The developer suggests that players having trouble should switch to the suggested default configuration. Additionally, this update addresses various problems in multiple areas that may impact players constructing their factories in Satisfactory.

This set of bug fixes addresses several problems:
1. Automatic blueprint connections failing to copy customizations onto the structures they link.
2. Incorrect display of certain items within the game.
3. An issue with the Slide Jump height boost incorrectly activating during regular jumps.
4. Crashes that occur when building Railways and Train Stations/Platforms in multiplayer, as well as various other errors triggered by specific activities in Satisfactory.
5. Coffee Stain Studios also made a slight adjustment to the game’s narrative, eliminating ADA’s commentary during regular construction based on player feedback.
6. Players can now enjoy these changes, and the developers are eager for them to report any new issues that might arise from this latest patch update.

Satisfactory’s 1.1 Experimental Update v1.1.0.4 Patch Notes

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed automatic blueprint connections not copying customizations applied to the building they are connecting to
  • Fixed items on Conveyor belts visuals displaying incorrectly (Showing up in front of the exit instead of coming out of it) when attached to Conveyor Lifts that were built in reversed Conveyor Lifts mode
    • Please note that Reversed Conveyor Lifts that are affected by this will have to be rebuilt in order to fix this, the issue is visual only however as it does not affect production of items
  • Fixed Conveyor Throughput Monitors displaying as 0 items/min after moving too far away from them in some scenarios
  • Fixed Conveyor Throughput Monitors displaying 0 items/min after using a Splitter or Merger on the belt they are connected to
  • Fixed Conveyor Throughput Monitors disappearing when saving and loading in some scenarios
    • Upgrading/Downgrading Conveyor belts will now cause the Conveyor Throughput Monitors to be dismantled and refunded, so they have to be rebuilt after
  • Fixed a bug where Slide Jump height boost was always applied when jumping, even when not performing a Slide Jump
  • Fixed Pioneers falling through the world when Saving/Loading inside a moving Personnel Elevator
  • Fixed Helmets not displaying properly after using any customization
  • Fixed Power connection being offset in the Fuel Generator
  • Potential fixes for crashes related to Building Railways and Train Stations/Platforms in multiplayer
  • Fixed being unable to go through Conveyor Walls
  • Fixed a bug where Compass Icons would turn grey after using Decoupled Camera

QOL

  • Personnel Elevator now supports Nudging
  • Conveyor Wall Hole now supports Nudging

NARRATIVE

  • Removed ADA commentary during regular building (Set to play every ~30 mins) due to community feedback

VFX

  • Added Distance Field Collisions for the Smelter and Foundry Smoke when using High or Ultra VFX Quality in the Video Options menu

CONTROLLER

  • Controller should now default to the native controller implementation instead of Steam Input by default
    • If Steam Input is necessary it can still be overridden by clicking on Library > Satisfactory > Properties > Controller > Override for Satisfactory > Enable Steam Input
    • Please note that this mostly concerns PC, as on Steam Deck Steam Input is enabled by default
  • You can now Hide the HUD while riding a vehicle with LB/L1
  • Fixed Button prompts overlapping in the Character Customization HUD
  • When toggling Show Dolly Settings in Photo Mode, you now will return to the previously highlighted option in the Settings Menu instead of the top
  • Fixed not being able to properly move items within your inventory while using the Resource Sink
  • Fixed situations where holding Interact to close a menu would trigger the interaction of the object in view instead
  • You can now wipe the To-Do List by holding Y/Triangle in the To-Do List Menu
  • Added scrollbar to the Train Station UI
  • Fixed the Button Hints disappearing when putting down the Boombox and picking it back up
  • Fixed haptics from Host applying to other player’s controllers while using Equipment in Multiplayer.
  • Fixed Radial Hotbar for Buildables flickering if Dismantle is held at the same time
  • Fixed audio outputting from the DualSense™ speaker after reloading the game while having headphones connected
  • Changed picking up the Golf Cart to Holding the interact button instead of tap
  • Fixed focus loss issues when deleting Blueprints

STEAM DECK

  • Improved Controller support experience by making the default selection to be Controller when launching from a Steam deck
  • Changed default Steam controller Configuration to be Gamepad with Camera Controls instead of Mouse and Keyboard
    • If you have previously changed your default Controller configuration and are running into issues or would like to try the default controls, You will need to switch to the default suggested config (Gamepad with Camera Controls)

MODDING

  • Removed FACTORYGAME_API import / export from FGBlueprintOpenConnectionManager

DEDICATED SERVER

  • Fixed infinite loading screen after server save/load cycle on Linux Dedicated Server
  • Potential fixes for Crashes when reloading a Save while the server is running and there are clients in the session

LOCALIZATION

  • Added Ukrainian language as one of our official languages. Thanks to our friends at UnlocTeam for the Ukrainian localization!
  • Updated community translated languages with the latest translations
  • Updated language completion rates

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2025-05-14 22:04