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Volpedia/Games/Factorio/Maps/Map generation settings
FACTORIO / MAPS

Map generation settings

Control resource richness, terrain, enemies and other world conditions when starting a game.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Record settings for reproducible challenge expectations.
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How it works

Control resource richness, terrain, enemies and other world conditions when starting a game.

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Practical advice

Record settings for reproducible challenge expectations.

03

Mistakes to avoid

Using a relaxed seed and assuming its enemy pressure represents default play.

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mapsResource patches

Mineable ore deposits with size and distribution determined by map generation and depletion.

enemiesBase expansion

Enemies can establish new nests under appropriate world settings.

blueprintsBlueprint

Stores a layout of entities and settings for repeated factory construction.

powerBoiler

Burns fuel to heat water for steam-powered electricity generation.

modesPeaceful mode

A world-generation option reducing enemy aggression under its defined rules.

mapsAquilo

Space Age icy planet where temperature and heat management constrain production.

mapsCliffs

Terrain obstacles that shape rail layouts, expansion and some clearance decisions.

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