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Bilka: /* Downloading old versions */ and installing

2025-09-08T17:12:38Z

Downloading old versions: and installing

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	== Downloading old versions ==		== Downloading and installing old versions ==

	On the Factorio website, old versions can be downloaded at https://www.factorio.com/download/archive. Installing generally works the same as installing the current version. On Steam, the same beta selector that allows installing experimental version can also be used to install old Factorio versions.		On the Factorio website, old versions can be downloaded at https://www.factorio.com/download/archive. Installing generally works the same as installing the current version. On Steam, the same beta selector that allows installing experimental version can also be used to install old Factorio versions.

Bilka: Added table for save version compatibility

2025-09-08T17:12:20Z

Added table for save version compatibility

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 === Via the official website ===
-To install Stable Factorio, visit the official game download portal, found [https://www.factorio.com/download here], and download the latest stable version, while logged in. The latest stable version can be found on this wiki's main page, as well as in many community places. After downloading, either unpack the downloaded archive, or run the automatic installer, depending on the choice you made. Install Factorio wherever your OS specifies programs to be installed, (or wherever you prefer) and the game should be runnable from there. The copy obtained from the official website is DRM free, and can be run without an internet connection, independent of Wube's servers. However, redistribution laws still apply.
+To install Stable Factorio, visit the official game download portal, found [https://www.factorio.com/download here], and download the latest stable version, while logged in. The latest stable version can be found on this wiki's main page, as well as in many community places.
 This version will automatically update to the newest stable version that comes out. If you wish to switch from stable to experimental, changing the config of the game is necessary to allow experimental downloads, see [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdpQTNcHIgY this video] for details.
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 === Via Steam ===
-On Steam, the experimental version can installed by right-clicking on Factorio in the Steam library, selecting "Properties", going into the "Betas" tab and choosing the experimental version (no code required). It is advised to choose the experimental version ending in .x (such as 0.17.x) as this will auto update the game to the latest experimental version whenever a new one is released.
+On Steam, the experimental version can installed by right-clicking on Factorio in the Steam library, selecting "Properties", going into the "Betas" tab and choosing the experimental version (no code required). It is advised to choose the experimental version ending in .x (such as 2.0.x) as this will auto update the game to the latest experimental version whenever a new one is released.
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 == Uninstalling ==

LightIdk: Mini typo

2025-06-24T04:36:38Z

Mini typo

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	* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]		* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]

	For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file in .local/share/applications/ and make the file executable with <code>chmod +x Factorio.~~deskop~~</code> and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.		For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file in .local/share/applications/ and make the file executable with <code>chmod +x Factorio.desktop</code> and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.

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Gritsamada: /* Adding Factorio to a system launcher */

2025-05-29T08:15:32Z

Adding Factorio to a system launcher

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	* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]		* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]

	For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file in .local/share/applications/ and make the file executable with <code>chmod +x Factorio.deskop</code>, and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.		For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file in .local/share/applications/ and make the file executable with <code>chmod +x Factorio.deskop</code> and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.

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Gritsamada: /* Adding Factorio to a system launcher */

2025-05-29T08:15:01Z

Adding Factorio to a system launcher

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	* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]		* [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201730#Adding_and_removing_Dock_items Mac OSX]

	For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file ~~anywhere you want~~, and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.		For Linux, simply create a <code>Factorio.desktop</code> file in .local/share/applications/ and make the file executable with <code>chmod +x Factorio.deskop</code>, and insert the following text into it, '''replacing the paths with your own'''.

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Bilka: typo

2024-07-22T13:13:05Z

typo

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	Factorio can be obtained on Steam which handles the download and installation automatically. If the game is bought via [https://factorio.com the official factorio site], it can be downloaded on the website. It is possible to link a Steam and a factorio.com account together to be able to download the game from both platforms, at no additional cost.		Factorio can be obtained on Steam which handles the download and installation automatically. If the game is bought via [https://factorio.com the official factorio site], it can be downloaded on the website. It is possible to link a Steam and a factorio.com account together to be able to download the game from both platforms, at no additional cost.

	Note that as of version 0.15, ~~32bit~~ versions of the game are no longer available, leaving 32 bit players stuck on version 0.14.23.		Note that as of version 0.15, 32 bit versions of the game are no longer available, leaving 32 bit players stuck on version 0.14.23.

	== Downloading and installing Stable versions ==		== Downloading and installing Stable versions ==

Bilka: /* Via an automated process */ fixed link

2024-04-29T13:24:07Z

Via an automated process: fixed link

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	=== Via an automated process ===		=== Via an automated process ===

	Due to Factorio's need for authentication to download, using automated downloaders (such as a download manager, <code>wget</code> or other similar) is only possible if the application offers the ability to request using a username and password. For more info, see [[Web ~~Authentication~~ API]], and [[Download API]].		Due to Factorio's need for authentication to download, using automated downloaders (such as a download manager, <code>wget</code> or other similar) is only possible if the application offers the ability to request using a username and password. For more info, see [[Web authentication API]], and [[Download API]].

	== Downloading and installing experimental versions ==		== Downloading and installing experimental versions ==

Bilka: There is a tutorial namespace and the tutorial page listing all of them, no need for a category that contains only a few of them and has a maintenance cost

2023-11-13T20:46:15Z

There is a tutorial namespace and the tutorial page listing all of them, no need for a category that contains only a few of them and has a maintenance cost

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	Simply uninstall the game through the distribution service's client.		Simply uninstall the game through the distribution service's client.

	{{C\|~~Tutorials~~}}		{{C\|Main}}

Ickputzdirwech: category

2023-09-24T19:09:13Z

Bilka: I thought I removed this 32bit note already

2022-06-09T15:59:39Z

I thought I removed this 32bit note already

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	Factorio can be obtained on Steam which handles the download and installation automatically. If the game is bought via [https://factorio.com the official factorio site], it can be downloaded on the website. It is possible to link a Steam and a factorio.com account together to be able to download the game from both platforms, at no additional cost.		Factorio can be obtained on Steam which handles the download and installation automatically. If the game is bought via [https://factorio.com the official factorio site], it can be downloaded on the website. It is possible to link a Steam and a factorio.com account together to be able to download the game from both platforms, at no additional cost.

	Note that as of version 0.15, 32bit versions of the game are no longer available, leaving 32 bit players stuck on version 0.14.23. ~~Please upgrade your computer if you are unable to run 64bit applications. You can determine if your OS is 64bit or not by learning how to do so. <!-- There's thousands of tutorials online. -->~~		Note that as of version 0.15, 32bit versions of the game are no longer available, leaving 32 bit players stuck on version 0.14.23.

	== Downloading and installing Stable versions ==		== Downloading and installing Stable versions ==

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	Simply uninstall the game through the distribution service's client.		Simply uninstall the game through the distribution service's client.

			{{C\|Tutorials}}