Satisfactory’s first major update in a year brings back rain, adds fuel trucks and overhauls vehicle pathfinding, but Steam Deck players should approach with caution
Coffee Stain Studios has released Update 1.2 for Satisfactory, the studio’s first major update in a year. The substantial patch introduces rain as a returning feature alongside new fuel truck vehicles and a comprehensive overhaul of the game’s vehicle pathfinding system.
Update 1.2 is described as more significant than the previous major update, Version 1.1, which released twelve months prior and introduced controller support, an enhanced photo mode, and improved resource transportation mechanics. The new update addresses core gameplay systems while reintroducing environmental elements that had been absent from the factory-building simulation.
However, Steam Deck players should exercise caution with the update. While specific performance details are not elaborated in available information, the warning suggests potential optimization concerns for the handheld platform, though the nature of these issues remains unclear from the provided excerpt.