Coffee Stain Studios has released a new patch for the 1.2 Experimental branch of Satisfactory, bringing build version 488068 to players. This update, designated v1.2.2.0, focuses on resolving a wide array of crashes and gameplay issues that have been reported since the initial 1.2 Experimental launch.
The development team has addressed several critical stability problems. A rare dedicated server crash related to Conveyor lift and Pipeline connections has been fixed, alongside a crash that could occur when clients join late-game multiplayer sessions. Other crash fixes target issues with path nodes, Blueprint holograms, and Railways that were preventing certain save files from loading.
Gameplay and Interface Fixes
A significant number of fixes target quality-of-life and interface problems. Players will notice improvements to conveyor belt and lift mechanics. The step placement for lift attachments has been removed, making them behave consistently with standard belts. Guideline snapping logic has also been updated to match belt behavior, meaning no snapping occurs by default except at endpoints.
Several issues with the user interface have been corrected. These include:
- Fixed incorrect UI prompts when interacting with a Portable Miner on a Crude Oil Node.
- Resolved an issue where the to-do list would become compressed when containing only notes and no recipes.
- Fixed focus loss problems in the pause menu and vehicle UI when using Dynamic input mode.
- Corrected scaling for the Map and Map Markers on Steam Deck.
- Added missing functionality to sort Train Station inventories when using a controller.
Multiplayer and Audio Corrections
Multiplayer sessions should now be more stable. A fix prevents weather states from stacking and playing simultaneously. Distorted audio that could occur when joining a session with ongoing rain has also been resolved.
Customization and Visual Fixes
Players can now access FICSIT Material in the Customizer, and pattern alignment issues on foundations have been corrected. Geothermal paint finishes and build effects on Clean Pipelines have also been addressed. Photo Mode now correctly matches the player's Fog Density settings on startup, similar to how the Zoom value functions.
Modding and Additional Notes
The patch notes also include a mention of a 30% discount, though specific details on the promotion were not elaborated upon in the changelog. The development team encourages players to report any new issues or provide feedback on the 1.2 Experimental experience through the official QA site.
This update aims to make the 1.2 Experimental branch significantly more stable, paving the way for a smoother full release. Players interested in testing the new features can switch to the Experimental branch via their Steam or Epic Games Store client settings.
