Especially around Tier 7 and beyond, Satisfactory is no easy game. You’ll spend many hours planning your factory so you can produce every component needed for upcoming Milestones and Space Elevator phases. Some time ago, we covered the building basics (Satisfactory: Plan the Perfect Factory – Pro Tips) . Today, we’ll show you how to scale things up while staying organized. Try to build logically from the start and get all elements under one roof. Here’s how!
Vertical layout for your Satisfactory endgame mega factory
One tip we already touched on is verticality. It’s tempting to produce everything on a single floor, but in Satisfactory that’s neither efficient nor realistic. Use conveyor lifts to bring resources to new floors.
For example, place different stages of a production chain on separate levels and keep them spatially distinct. This lets you route them flexibly in different directions later. If you need aluminum for multiple items, you can simply branch that floor to additional levels.
Color coding and signage in Satisfactory for maximum clarity
Coloring machines and building pieces is one of your best weapons against chaos. It creates clear visual distinctions so you can immediately see what each section of your mega factory is specialized in. You can color almost everything, from machines to conveyors, vehicles, and building materials. The key is a scheme that makes sense to you.
You should also pair colors with symbols and text to navigate more easily. With the Customizer, you can stamp markings onto foundations—arrows, lines, or numbers—to plan more effectively. If you’re missing colors, parts, or symbols, you can grab them in the AWESOME Shop. Investing in coupons is absolutely worth it.
Blueprints and modular layouts to scale your mega factory
Satisfactory lets you save your layouts as blueprints and reuse them. Take advantage of this to build your mega factory from smaller, reusable modules. Construct separate branches of a large production line away from each other at first, then connect them cleanly later. A modular mega factory is easy to expand and much less confusing. If needed, you can also find blueprints online to assemble building blocks quickly.
Transport in Satisfactory: conveyor belts, trucks, trains, and drones
Since you likely won’t have all resources in one place, transporting items is crucial. Satisfactory gives you several options. Also consider whether it’s worth processing raw resources on site or only in your mega factory.
Your transport options:
- Conveyor belts
- Trucks
- Trains
- Drones
There’s no absolute right or wrong—choose what fits your plans. 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 simplifying many sections. You don’t need four separate floors focused solely on producing, for example, Quickwire from Caterium. That can all happen in one section and then feed multiple new items.
You can also design a production line to serve several items. Supercomputers, for instance, are made from Computers, AI Limiters, and High-Speed Connectors—items you also need elsewhere. You can encapsulate these modules and use them independently when required.
Set goals in the Satisfactory endgame and stay motivated
Without clear goals, a project this big is hard to see through. If you’re still working on Milestones and Space Elevator phases, focus on those. After that, it’s up to you to define your own objectives. That could be building a massive factory, but you can also focus on other aspects. Satisfactory is ultimately a sandbox for your ideas. Want to build a huge highway? Go for it. Or maybe you want your own city and need vast amounts of materials.
Plan building materials for your mega factory
Once you have your plan, execute it step by step. As mentioned, work in sections and don’t get sidetracked. It’s also crucial to have enough resources for the build.
For foundations and walls, you’ll especially need concrete and iron plates—produce them in bulk. Iron rods, steel beams, and silica are also essential for many basic pieces. Ideally, set up production for all these materials before starting your big factory, or you’ll stall out.
Conclusion on layout and planning your Satisfactory mega factory
Planning a mega factory isn’t easy and will likely take many hours. But if you want to play Satisfactory long-term, it’s absolutely worth the investment. Start small and think about how to break the big task into many smaller sections. That way you can track tasks and plans more easily and move closer to your goal. Follow your own objectives—everyone builds differently.
If you want to try your hand at a mega factory, rent one of our Satisfactory servers. You can also start early by finding a flat area and laying the foundations for your factory.
