Factorio 2.0 & Space Age: The Definitive Essentials Guide
Factorio 2.0 and the Space Age expansion represent a massive "Vertical" and "Horizontal" expansion of the factory experience. From the five-tier **Quality system** to the resource-unique requirements of distant planets, mastering the new mechanics is required to build a truly interstellar empire.
1. The Quality Loop
Quality modules don't just increase speed; they offer a chance to produce higher-tier items. Legendary assemblers have x2.5 speed and x2 module slots, making them exponentially more UPS-efficient than Normal machines.
2. Space Logistics
Rockets are now cheap orbital buses. The real challenge is the Space Platform, which acts as a mobile factory that filters asteroids for fuel, oxygen, and construction materials while in transit.
3. Remote View Power
In 2.0, you can build from anywhere in the solar system using Remote View. Combined with ghost-placing and automated roboports, you can manage an entire planet while orbiting another.
Planetary Progression & Tech Tiers
While you can choose your path, the community-recommended sequence for Space Age is typically Vulcanus → Fulgora → Gleba → Aquilo.
| Planet | Early Unlock | Primary Mechanic | Expert Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcanus | Foundry | Lava processing & Tungsten. | Produce Iron/Copper plates directly from lava to skip mining. |
| Fulgora | Lightning Collector | Electrical storms & Scrap. | Use lightning to jump-start your grid; no coal or oil is available. |
| Gleba | Biochamber | Nutrients & Spoilage. | Gleba is a logistics puzzle; items rot, so your belts must never back up. |
| Aquilo | Cryogenic Plant | Heat Pipe networks. | Machines must be heated to function; use excess heat from reactors to stay online. |
New Industrial Technology
2.0 introduces buildings that replace multiple late-game machines:
- The Foundry: A massive furnace and assembler hybrid that can process molten metals. It has a built-in +50% productivity bonus for most recipes.
- Big Mining Drill: Covers a much larger area than the standard drill and can extract rare ores like Tungsten and Calcite.
- Elevated Rails: These allow for true 3D train pathing. You can run high-speed transit lines over existing factories or lakes without clearing space.
Factorio 2.0 Logic Tweaks
- Smart Merging: Belts now automatically balance items when side-loading in certain configurations.
- Train Interrupts: You can set "interrupt" conditions (e.g., *if fuel < 10%*) that allow a train to automatically deviate to a refueling station and then return to its previous task.
- Fluid System: Fluids no longer experience pressure drop over distance. One pump can fill a line regardless of the pipe length, provided the source flow is high enough.
UPS Optimization: Space platforms are highly sensitive to weight. When building orbital hubs, use Quality 3-5 platforms to save weight while increasing structural integrity and thruster efficiency.
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