FACTORIO / RESEARCH
Research
Labs, science packs, technologies and upgrade sequencing.
14 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
Version-aware coverage — reviewed October 27, 2026. Factorio 2.1 became stable on October 23, 2026 and focuses on improvements rather than new planets. Space Age is a separate expansion: orbital platforms, quality tiers, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Gleba and Aquilo require that DLC. We do not invent precise recipe rates, map seeds or live balance statistics.
ENCYCLOPEDIA / RESEARCH
Research reference library
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BASE / CORE · ResearchAutomation science pack
The early red science pack used in the first technology tiers.
BASE / CORE · ResearchLogistic science pack
Green science unlocks many early automation and logistics technologies.
BASE / CORE · ResearchMilitary science pack
Black science supports combat and defense technologies.
BASE / CORE · ResearchChemical science pack
Blue science adds advanced chemical and engineering production complexity.
BASE / CORE · ResearchProduction science pack
Purple science supports later production and industrial infrastructure research.
BASE / CORE · ResearchUtility science pack
Yellow science enables advanced logistics, robots and other high-tier systems.
BASE / CORE · ResearchSpace science pack
In base Factorio it follows satellite launch; in Space Age its production method and use differ.
SPACE AGE DLC · ResearchMetallurgic science pack
Space Age: produced on Vulcanus with its metallurgical chain.
SPACE AGE DLC · ResearchElectromagnetic science pack
Space Age: a Fulgora research pack linked to holmium and advanced electronics.
SPACE AGE DLC · ResearchAgricultural science pack
Space Age: Gleba pack whose freshness changes research effectiveness.
SPACE AGE DLC · ResearchCryogenic science pack
Space Age: advanced pack made on Aquilo through cryogenic production.
SPACE AGE DLC · ResearchPromethium science pack
Space Age: late-game science built around advanced space logistics and asteroid processing.
BASE / CORE · ResearchResearch queue
Lists successive technology research goals and reduces frequent manual selection.
BASE / CORE · ResearchMining productivity
Research raises material extraction efficiency and changes throughput needs over time.
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