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Captain of Industry Train Networks: How to Set Up Update 4.1's Auto-Dispatch System

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Captain of Industry Train Networks: How to Set Up Update 4.1's Auto-Dispatch System

Update 4.1's auto-dispatch turns rail logistics from a manual scheduling chore into a job board that mostly runs itself. Here's how to build your first network — and the five rookie mistakes that'll cost you hours.

By Seth Tideward 05 May 2026
Satisfactory 1.2's Fluid Overhaul Is the Factory Fix We Didn't Know We Needed

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Satisfactory 1.2's Fluid Overhaul Is the Factory Fix We Didn't Know We Needed

Tanker Trucks and Fluid Truck Stations finally fix the pipe physics Satisfactory's been fighting since launch. Here's how the system works, what it breaks, and when it hits stable.

By Seth Tideward 21 Apr 2026
⚙️ The Conveyor Belt: Shapez 2 Goes 1.0 and the Belt Never Stops

Patch Notes Roundup

⚙️ The Conveyor Belt: Shapez 2 Goes 1.0 and the Belt Never Stops

Shapez 2 hits 1.0 next week + a belt-routing tip that'll save you an embarrassing rebuild

By Seth Tideward 17 Apr 2026
Shapez 2 Goes Gold: 1.0 Drops April 23rd

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Shapez 2 Goes Gold: 1.0 Drops April 23rd

Plus: Foundry Update 4, Captain of Industry trains, Melvor Idle 2 incoming, and a sad farewell to Techtonica.

By Seth Tideward 10 Apr 2026
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By Seth Tideward 09 Apr 2026
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