update · February 10, 2026

Satisfactory Experimental Update v1.1.3.0 Brings Unreal Engine 5.6.1 and Console Features to PC

Satisfactory Experimental update v1.1.3.0 upgrades the game to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 and brings hundreds of console-specific improvements, bug fixes, and controller upgrades to PC players.

Satisfactory's Experimental branch is back open with a massive update that transitions the game to Unreal Engine 5.6.1 and ports hundreds of console optimizations over to PC.

Unreal Engine 5.6.1 Upgrade

The game engine has been upgraded to version 5.6.1. Because of the scale of this engine shift, players may encounter unexpected bugs or behaviors while testing the experimental build.

Console Additions and Quality of Life

PC players on the Experimental branch now gain access to all changes developed for the console version. This includes hundreds of bug fixes, controller polish passes, quality-of-life updates, and localization changes developed in parallel over the past year.

Why this patch matters

Version 1.1.3.0 is a foundational shift for Satisfactory, testing deep engine upgrades and unified console features that require caution with existing saves.