The Factorio: Space Age DLC, a major expansion for the popular factory simulation game, was released on October 21 and is available for $35.

This expansion significantly enhances the game, more than doubling its size and introducing a free 2.0 patch with numerous quality of life improvements.

Players will explore these worlds while managing resources to build rockets and expand factory chains into space.

Factorio Space Age features a new quality scale for machines and equipment, introducing five quality levels that enhance performance and efficiency.

Space Age introduces four distinct new worlds—Vulcanus, Fulgora, Gleba, and Aquilo—each presenting unique ecosystems and challenges for players.

A new 'Remote View' feature has been added, facilitating easier resource management across different planets.

The expansion also allows players to construct space platforms to harvest resources from continuously spawning asteroids.

In addition to the DLC, a significant update has improved the base game with a new fluid system and enhanced functionalities for train controls and worker robot AI.

However, the update has altered default key bindings, leading to frustration among players accustomed to the original layout.

The release has already set a record with over 76,000 concurrent players, reflecting the game's popularity and the excitement surrounding the new content.

Many existing mods may not be compatible with the new expansion initially, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.

Players are actively seeking new blueprints to optimize their factory-building experience, as the expansion has rendered some older designs obsolete.