
Early Access
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 13 days ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Automate production, defend your machines, and build the Escape Ark to save what’s left of humanity.
Oct 8, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25812749
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 25, 2026 · Patch note
A New Beginning: Starter Tutorial & Automatic Smelting (opens in new tab)
Engineers, this update brings a clearer introduction to factory building and easier smelter operation! Build your first factory from scratch Start with ores, fuel, and blueprints, then follow the tutorial to craft your first Lab and Generator, fuel your power supply, and convert blueprints into research points. The tutorial also introduces manual crafting a…
Jul 11, 2026 · Patch note
🔊 Big Audio Upgrade: We've Migrated to FMOD! 🔊 (opens in new tab)
[p align="start"]Hey everyone! We are incredibly excited to announce a massive under-the-hood upgrade to Apocalypse Factory . We have officially migrated our entire audio system to the industry-leading FMOD Audio Engine ! [p align="start"]What does this mean for you as a player? 🎧 Incredible Spatial Audio: You will now be able to pinpoint exactly where mac…
May 12, 2026 · Patch note
Update Announcement (opens in new tab)
Update Announcement [p align="start"]We've just rolled out a new update packed with quality-of-life improvements and fixes to make your factory-building experience smoother and more enjoyable! ✨ What's New & Improved Streamlined Connections: You no longer need to manually select a port to connect handlers! Connecting your factory logistics is now faster and…
May 7, 2026 · Patch note
🚀 Major Update: Enter "God Mode" with the New RTS Camera! (opens in new tab)
🚀 Major Update: Enter "God Mode" with the New RTS Camera! [p align="start"]We've been listening to your feedback on how you build and manage your factories, and today we’re excited to announce a massive overhaul to the core gameplay experience. Say goodbye to the limitations of walking! [p align="start"]We have completely removed the physical player avatar…
Apocalypse Factory last shipped a public branch build 13 days ago (Oct 8, 2026).
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is sporadic (39/100). 5 of the last 8 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
Apocalypse Factory: 8 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 25 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. The Early Access release on 2026-03-31 falls inside this window.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 0 |