FACTORIO / MAPS
Maps
Nauvis map generation, terrain, resource fields and planets.
12 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
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Maps reference library
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BASE / CORE · MapsNauvis
The starting planet in the main game and Space Age campaign, with ores, enemies and land-based factories.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsVulcanus
Space Age volcanic planet where lava and tungsten support foundries and metallurgic science.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsFulgora
Space Age planet with lightning, ruins and scrap-based reverse manufacturing.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsGleba
Space Age planet centered on agriculture, biochemistry and spoilage-based logistics.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsAquilo
Space Age icy planet where temperature and heat management constrain production.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsShattered planet
Space Age distant navigation challenge linked to advanced asteroid science systems.
BASE / CORE · MapsWater and shorelines
Terrain water affects the accessibility of pumps, oil/steam facilities and transport planning.
BASE / CORE · MapsResource patches
Mineable ore deposits with size and distribution determined by map generation and depletion.
BASE / CORE · MapsEnemy nests
Biter and spitter bases that can be affected by pollution and expansion behavior.
BASE / CORE · MapsCliffs
Terrain obstacles that shape rail layouts, expansion and some clearance decisions.
BASE / CORE · MapsMap generation settings
Control resource richness, terrain, enemies and other world conditions when starting a game.
SPACE AGE DLC · MapsSpace platform surface
Space Age factory built on a moving platform for interplanetary travel and asteroid processing.
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