> We envision 2.1 as our last major update of Factorio, and we will shift the focus onto long term support. So things like bug fixes, platform support/compatibility, modding features, etc. Other than that we feel we've reached a good place to conclude the active gameplay development.
Also embedded in mention of the departure of a few team members.
I feel like this is truly the end of Factorio.
What a game, and what an effort. It is what, I consider, the game that kicked off the “automation” genre of video games.
And in my mind, is to this day still one of — if not the — best automation games.
Well done, Wube.
The End of Factorio - Friday Facts #440 – 2.1 plan · HackerTrans
Also embedded in mention of the departure of a few team members.
I feel like this is truly the end of Factorio.
What a game, and what an effort. It is what, I consider, the game that kicked off the “automation” genre of video games.
And in my mind, is to this day still one of — if not the — best automation games.
Well done, Wube.