Especially from Tier 7 onwards, Satisfactory is no easy game. You’ll need to invest plenty of hours into planning your factory so you can produce all the components required for upcoming Milestones and Space Elevator phases. Some time ago, we covered the basics of building (Satisfactory: Plan the perfect factory – pro tips) . Today, we’ll look at how to scale things up while still keeping a clear overview. Try to build logically from the start and bring all elements under one roof. We’ll show you how!
Vertical layout for your Satisfactory endgame mega factory
One tip we’ve already discussed is embracing verticality. It’s tempting to produce everything on a single level, but in Satisfactory that’s neither efficient nor realistic. Use conveyor lifts to move resources to new floors.
For example, you can place different stages of a production chain on separate levels and keep them spatially distinct. This helps you route them flexibly in different directions later. If you need aluminium for multiple items, you can simply hook that floor up to additional levels.
Colour-coding and signs in Satisfactory for maximum clarity
Colouring machines and building parts is one of your best weapons against chaos. It creates clear visual distinctions so you immediately recognise what each section of your mega factory specialises in. You can colour almost everything, from machines and conveyor belts to vehicles and construction materials. The key is that the scheme is logical for you.
You should also back up colours with symbols and text to orient yourself more easily. With the Customizer, you can imprint markings onto foundations, such as arrows, lines or numbers. This helps you plan your factory more effectively. If you’re missing colours, parts or symbols, you can get them in the AWESOME Shop. It’s worth investing in Coupons.
Blueprints and modular layouts to scale your mega factory
Satisfactory lets you save your layouts as blueprints and reuse them. Make the most of this by building your mega factory from smaller, reusable modules. Construct separate branches of a large production line away from each other at first, then fit them together neatly later on. A modular mega factory is easy to expand and far less confusing. If needed, you can also find blueprints online to quickly assemble building blocks.
Transport in Satisfactory: conveyor belts, trucks, trains and drones
Since you likely won’t have all resources in one place, transporting items is essential. Satisfactory offers several options. Also consider whether it’s worth processing raw materials on site or only in your mega factory.
These transport methods are available:
- Conveyor belts
- Trucks
- Trains
- Drones
There’s no absolute right or wrong — you need to decide what fits your plans. The effort of a large rail network can pay off, but some players find it too complex. Drones are fast and efficient, but carry fewer items. Ultimately, it depends on your goal.
Combine production lines and leverage synergies in Satisfactory
One advantage of a mega factory is that you can simplify many sections. You don’t need four separate floors dedicated solely to producing, for example, Quickwire from Caterium. That can all happen in one area and then feed multiple new items.
You can also look at how to use a production line for multiple items. Supercomputers, for instance, are made from Computers, AI Limiters and High-Speed Connectors — all items you’ll also need elsewhere. You can decouple these as modules and use them independently.
Set goals for the Satisfactory endgame and stay motivated
Without clear goals, you’re unlikely to see such a big project through. If you’re still working on Milestones and Space Elevator phases, you can focus on those. After that, you’ll need to define your own goals. That might be building a massive factory, but you can just as well focus on other aspects. Satisfactory is ultimately a sandbox for your ideas. If you want to build a huge motorway, go for it. Or perhaps you want to create your own city and will need a lot of materials accordingly.
Plan construction materials for building your mega factory
Once you’ve got a plan for a mega factory in Satisfactory, you need to implement it step by step. As mentioned, it’s best to work in sections and stay the course. It’s also important to ensure you have enough resources for construction.
For foundations and walls you’ll especially need concrete and iron plates, which you should mass-produce. Iron rods, steel beams and silica are also crucial for many basic parts. Ideally, produce all these materials before you start building your big factory, or you’ll struggle to get going.
Conclusion on layout and planning your Satisfactory mega factory
Planning a mega factory isn’t easy and will likely cost you many hours of play. But if you plan to stick with Satisfactory long-term, it’s absolutely worth the investment. Start small and think about how to break the big job down into several smaller sections. That way you can track tasks and plans more easily and get closer to your goal. Try to align with your own objectives, as everyone builds differently.
If you want to try your hand at building a mega factory, rent one of our Satisfactory servers. You can also start early by finding a flat area to build on and getting your factory underway.
