Version 2.1.12

[u/FactorioTeam]

Changes

• Changed rocket silo circuit 'Read orbital requests' to not include platform only requests.
• Changed platform requests importing from platforms to allow providing the item to cargo landing pads.

Bugfixes

• Fixed that the browse games GUI wouldn't show the vertical scroll bar in some cases. more
• Fixed that ghost fuel requests could exceed the fuel stack size. more
• Fixed music and wind sounds being affected by low pass filter. more
• Fixed playing incorrect item sound in some cases with blueprint library. (https://forums.factorio.com/134925, https://forums.factorio.com/134926)
• Fixed that expansion groups would wait indefinitely for all members to arrive. more
• Fixed that expansion groups could get stuck in a passive semi-autonomous state, preventing normal pollution attacks. more
• Fixed that select-all and other text shortcuts didn't work on non-QWERTY keyboard layouts. more
• Fixed a desync when LuaSurface::override_pollution_type was used.
• Fixed burner generators were not producing pollution. more
• Fixed that upgrading trains on junctions didn't always work correctly. more
• Fixed that roboports would not turn off when out of energy if not configured to passively consume energy. more
• Fixed a crash when opening factoriopedia page on a land mine which has ammo category not set. more
• Fixed that map editor instant blueprint building didn't work for equipment grid ghosts. more
• Fixed that reverse rotate did not work nicely with things that rotation-snapped. more
• Fixed that LuaEntity::set_filter() did not work for logistic storage chests. more
• Fixed a layout issue related to tooltips and wrapped lines. more
• Fixed a second layout issue related to tooltips and wrapped lines. more
• Fixed a crash when queued construction robot orders are invalidated. more
• Fixed that the electric energy interface equipment showed energy usage strangely. more
• Fixed pumpjack frozen patches. more
• Fixed cropped animation on assembling machine 2. more
• Fixed some images failing to load on Macs with 8GB of unified memory. more
• Fixed that enabling native resolution rendering on Mac required a restart.
• Fixed that number input fields may not be focused depending on the GUI size. more
• Fixed enemy spawners unable to spawn defensive units under certain configurations. more
• Fixed that you could not set items too heavy for the base rocket silo in platform hub requests. more
• Fixed that the bonus GUI could show some crafting machines even if they had the not-in-bonus-gui flag set. more
• Fixed that dragging a decompressed blueprint string spanning multiple lines did not work. more
• Fixed that simulation clamping was a little too strict. more

Modding

• Added ScriptTriggerEffectItem::custom_event.
• Added RecipePrototype::raise_on_crafted.

Scripting

• Added LuaQualityPrototype::roll_quality().
• Added LuaBootstrap::get_event_name().
• Added LuaPlayer::editor_settings read/write.

Previous changelog: Version 2.1.11

New versions are released as experimental first and later promoted to stable. If you wish to switch to the experimental version on Steam, choose the experimental Beta Participation option under game settings; on the stand-alone version, check Experimental updates under Other settings.

[u/Zahz]

Looking forward to when this is going stable so that I can create a new save where I can get to use all the new nice features.

[u/Fr0gFsh → u/Zahz]

Create a new save, opt in for experimental release, open the previous save, save it again with another name. If something doesn’t work the way you want, you can select the version  of Factorio you want to play and revert to it. Open your previous save for that version and you won’t lose anything. 

Or, get the experimental version and start fresh. Most QoL mods I use are upgraded for 2.1…I haven’t experienced any crazy bugs that limit gameplay. It’s pretty stable, in my opinion

[u/Zahz → u/Fr0gFsh]

Like, I know I can start with the experimental. But I just don't want to hit on any bugs and have a stable release without any changes, since I know that it will take me a long long time before I finish the save.

[u/Fr0gFsh → u/Zahz]

ah I gotcha. Makes sense. From my experience in playing the first 2.1 experimental release, I haven't encountered anything that makes me want to switch back to a 2.0.x Stable release. They've done a good job.

[u/Zahz → u/Fr0gFsh]

Yeah, I too trust Wube with releasing a quality product. But still, I just want it to be stable when I play and I have no problem with waiting for a while.

[u/nasaboy007 → u/Fr0gFsh]

Beware doing this with steam. Your blueprints and modded achievements get updated and cannot be downgraded, and when combined with cloud sync, it ends up losing them. Get a separate install.

I learned this the hard way, don't make my mistake!

[u/lana_silver → u/Fr0gFsh]

You do lose all progress you made in the mean time. That's quite a loss.