It is done for the intended balanced experience.Īfter you choose this preset, then you are able to change settings according to your preferences, for example, biter or science multiplier settings. For all players, it is recommended to start from the Space Exploration Defaults map preset. It is important for you to note that all other required mods will also be marked for installation and you do not have to install them yourself.Ī new game must be started by you and it is important for you to note that Space Exploration is not able to be added to an existing game. Under the Install tab, you have to search for Space Exploration and then you can install only the main mod. If you want to install Space Exploration, the easiest way is to use Factorio’s in-game Mods menu. If it is updated, there will be more features, but it will also break some of your existing stuff.
It is possible to defeat the game with only 20SPM, unless you play with a science multiplier. Space Exploration is mostly a complexity challenge and it is not a scale challenge.It requires circuitry knowledge, even though the complexity is introduced progressively.After launched into space, there will be more difficult challenges which will continue to be introduced past the point where vanilla would stop. The difficulty in the early game is the same as vanilla.Never expect your existing blueprints to work. There are a lot of changes and rebalances to vanilla things.It is a very long playthrough where it lasts you hundreds of hours.Here are the things that you should expect. The second one is Space, with new buildings and items and a lot of logistical challenges unseen in vanilla and usually it takes 200+ hours. Generally, it takes as long as a vanilla playthrough around 50 to 100 hours. It is the same as vanilla but it comes with some changes. The first one is Pre-space, with AAI Industries. There are 2 parts of a playthrough of Space Exploration. The Basic Information About Space Exploration Do you feel that you need more information about this mod? If so, here is the guide about Space Exploration according to the Space Exploration Wiki which can be accessed at here. Space Exploration is a full-overhaul mode where it introduces a lot of new buildings, items, science packs, and even some secrets.