Factorio 2.1 adds native ARM64 Linux support
Key Takeaway
Factorio 2.1 introduces native ARM64 support for Linux, enabling performance on devices like Raspberry Pi and Asahi Linux.
Summary
Wube Software has released Factorio 2.1, a stable update focused on quality-of-life improvements and polish. The most significant technical change is the addition of native ARM64 support for Linux, allowing the game to run on hardware such as Raspberry Pi, Steam Frame, and Asahi Linux on Apple Silicon.
Technical updates in Factorio 2.1
- Native ARM64 Linux support for platforms including Raspberry Pi, Steam Frame, and Asahi Linux.
- New graphical assets for assembling machines, oil refineries, rocket silos, and heat exchangers.
- An updated pump rendering system for fluid wagon connections.
- Visual improvements including diagonal flamethrower turrets and planets visible in space platform backgrounds.
Why it matters
The addition of ARM64 support expands the game's reach to a wider range of single-board computers and ARM-based Linux environments.
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