Satisfactory’s Huge Update Boosts Steam Deck Support
▼ Summary
– Satisfactory’s 1.1 update introduces proper controller support, significantly improving gameplay on Steam Deck by making menus and construction more intuitive.
– The update enhances the photo mode with new filters, effects, poses, and a “dolly mode” for creative transitions and videos.
– New gameplay features include dismantling crash site debris for resources, train buffers to prevent derailments, and improved resource transportation tools like priority mergers and throughput monitors.
– A buildable personnel elevator allows for customizable vertical transportation, with players able to name floors and create multiple stops.
– The update includes visual upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes, with some changes preparing for the game’s upcoming console launch later this year.
Satisfactory’s latest update significantly improves Steam Deck compatibility while introducing exciting new features for factory-building enthusiasts. The 1.1 patch transforms the handheld gaming experience with proper controller support, making it far more accessible for players who prefer portable setups.
Previously, navigating Satisfactory’s complex menus and construction systems on Steam Deck felt cumbersome, requiring awkward trackpad use. The update changes this completely, analog sticks now handle menu navigation smoothly, while building structures like assemblers and conveyor belts feels more natural than ever. Though text readability remains slightly challenging on the smaller screen, the overall experience has shifted from frustrating to genuinely enjoyable for couch-based factory construction.
Beyond Steam Deck improvements, the update introduces a revamped photo mode packed with creative tools. Players can now experiment with various filters, effects, and poses, along with a new dolly mode for capturing cinematic sequences. Resource management also gets smarter with features like priority mergers for conveyor belts and throughput monitors to track production efficiency.
Transportation systems see major upgrades too. Trains now require buffers at track ends to prevent derailments, while pipelines gain dedicated straight and curved building modes for cleaner layouts. The most visually striking addition is the buildable personnel elevator, allowing players to create multi-floor transit systems with customizable names, a feature sure to inspire ambitious community creations.
Coffee Stain describes this update as containing over a year’s worth of development work, partly in preparation for the upcoming console release. PC and Steam Deck players, however, can dive into these enhancements immediately. Whether optimizing production lines or experimenting with new photo mode tools, the 1.1 update gives factory builders plenty to explore.
(Source: PC Gamer)
