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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Blueprints/Upgrade planner
FACTORIO / BLUEPRINTS

Upgrade planner

Schedules replacement of eligible entities to higher tiers via construction robots.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Upgrade a pilot line first and monitor downstream throughput and power use.
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How it works

Schedules replacement of eligible entities to higher tiers via construction robots.

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Practical advice

Upgrade a pilot line first and monitor downstream throughput and power use.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Replacing an entire base before assessing material and power cost.

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