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Satisfactory: "Core Values" expansion announced – your factory goes underground

Florian2 min2 October 20265 Views
Satisfactory: "Core Values" expansion announced – your factory goes underground

The first paid add-on for Satisfactory brings new underground biomes, buildings, creatures and a new story.

On 29 September 2026, Coffee Stain Studios announced the first paid expansion for Satisfactory: Core Values. As the name hints, this time the factory grows deeper rather than wider – Pioneers will build beneath the surface as well.

What we know so far

  • New underground biomes: a brand-new expedition below the surface, with new resources, flora and fauna.
  • New factory buildings and production lines: fresh building options for your underground factory.
  • New creatures: including a feline-like companion.
  • New story: a storyline of its own centered on the underground.
  • Scope: reportedly around 400 to 500 hours of additional content.
  • Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When does Core Values launch?

There is no release date yet. According to reports, the expansion will not launch in 2026. Coffee Stain has not revealed a price either.

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What is still open

Many details are still unclear – for example how the underground connects to existing saves and how co-op factories will work down there. We are following the announcements and will update this post as soon as there is news.

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Until then, the factory must grow. βš™οΈ

Florian

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Florian

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Responsible for technical content at ZAP-Hosting, from guides and documentation to product pages. Helps shape ZAP-Hosting and writes about survival, crafting, and building games.

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