update · November 9, 2023

Satisfactory Update 8 v0.8.2.9 Fixes Train Targeting and Jetpack Fuel

Version 0.8.2.9 for Satisfactory addresses train selection issues, jetpack fuel bugs, and hitching around factories. The update also notes ongoing work with TSR conveyor belt artifacts and first-boot load times.

Satisfactory update v0.8.2.9 addresses several quality-of-life snags in Update 8, focusing on vehicle interaction and factory performance.

Vehicle and Movement Fixes

Pioneers can now target Electric Locomotives and Freight Carts inside Train Stations more easily, resolving a legacy targeting issue. In addition, the update fixes a bug where jetpack fuel selection failed to work correctly.

Performance and Visual Adjustments

The patch targets stuttering and hitching issues around Refineries, Blenders, and Pipes. Players experiencing visual glitches on conveyor belts caused by Temporal Super Resolution can use the console command r.TSR.ShadingRejection.Flickering 0 to alleviate the problem, though this reduces anti-aliasing quality.

Known Launch Behaviors

The developers note that the first boot after applying the update runs significantly slower than normal, though subsequent launches return to normal speeds. The game can also occasionally hang upon quitting.

Why this patch matters

This patch delivers straightforward technical fixes for vehicles and fluid structures, cleaning up minor pain points in the current build while developers monitor the QA portal for further reports.