Factorio, a game lauded for its intricate factory-building mechanics and resource management, is finally entering a phase of long-term maintenance. The developer has hinted that the upcoming 2.1 version update will be the last major one.

Wube Software announced the development status and future service direction for Factorio's next major update, 'Version 2.1', via its Steam page on the 29th. Version 2.1, slated for release at the end of June, will undergo several weeks of closed testing before its launch.

Version 2.1 will focus primarily on quality-of-life improvements, minor feature additions, bug fixes, and enhancements to the modding environment. Following its release, the team will implement bug fixes and then shift to long-term support. Notably, this update will not include major content additions like new planets, new enemies, or new research trees, which were previously revealed. Wube Software envisions this as the final major update, with future efforts directed towards long-term support encompassing bug fixes, platform support, compatibility enhancements, and modding features.

Meanwhile, Wube Software is also solidifying plans for its next project, first teased in October. The company has stated that it is accelerating project activation through prototyping and experimentation for this new title. Internally, they've also welcomed new hires to sustain this direction.

The Factorio 2.1 version update is in its final stages of work, targeting a late June release.