The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than diving back into the chaotic world of Satisfactory? With the much-anticipated FICS*MAS event returning, players are in for a treat filled with joy, surprises, and perhaps a dash of industrial madness. Let’s unpack what this year’s festivities have in store for all you Pioneers!
In the spirit of giving, and possibly because they enjoy watching us scramble around like headless chickens, the folks at Coffee Stain Studios have rolled out an improved version of FICS*MAS just in time to wrap up 2024. After witnessing your euphoric reactions following the 1.0 release, they’ve sprinkled some magic dust over our favorite winter-themed content. That means smoother gameplay and more delightful surprises waiting to be discovered.
This year’s FICS*MAS extravaganza kicks off on December 1st. It will run until January 18th, giving everyone plenty of time to unwrap those daily goodies without feeling rushed between holiday shopping sprees or family gatherings. So whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious newcomer arriving late to the party, there’s no pressure. Everything can be unlocked retroactively until the very last moment.
The Calendar promises daily treats Necessary for your resource-hungry adventures as you progress through it. And let’s be real: December wouldn’t feel right without some Enticing anticipation, would it? While I could spill some beans on what’s new this year, part of the thrill lies in discovering these secrets yourself, so hop into the game and see what awaits you.
But wait! There’s more! The developers haven’t just decked the halls, they’ve also made Major gameplay updates that aim to enhance your experience while preventing frustrating soft-locks due to lost items. Rebalancing costs for building FICS*MAS-related structures should make setting up those production lines feel less like pulling teeth. It is a definite win for anyone who has ever felt their patience tested while trying to craft that perfect factory setup.
If you’ve missed previous announcements, these updates don’t stop at festive cheer, they come hand-in-hand with crucial fixes and optimizations aimed at smoothing out general gameplay issues:
- GAMEPLAY: The snapping changes when constructing near Pillars have been reverted for free placement Again.
- BUG FIXES: A potential crash issue when replacing holograms has reportedly been addressed.
- A crash tied to Power Poles upgrades or wire splitting has also been fixed.
- UI: Incorrect titles showing up during Network Errors have been corrected.
- LOCALISATION: Community translations have received timely updates along with credits adjustments.
For those bees wanting a deeper Look into all these changes-including non-seasonal ones-you can check out more detailed patch notes via this link: 1.0 Fixes v1.0.1.0 Patch Notes.
This holiday season invites celebration and reflection within our gaming community as we gear up for another year brimming with creativity and chaos. So grab your coffee (or eggnog), get cozy by your screens, and let’s explore whatever wild antics await us under this year’s digital Christmas tree!