
Early Access
Yes, last updated 2 days ago, with about 2 updates per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
Explore, automate, and fight in this new open world factory automation game. Build factories connected by miles of conveyor belts. Manage power and fluid networks. Explore procedurally generated worlds filled with resources to harvest and hostile creatures to defeat. Play solo or online with friends
Oct 19, 2026 · Patch note
Release Notes v0.4.2 (opens in new tab)
Hi Everyone! Minor update 0.4.2 is out now with some bug fixes and quality of life changes Added Trains and Train Stations to the World Map. Improved inventory sorting logic. Added Fluids in Combustion Generators and Steam Turbines to Production Stats. Fixed Vertical Belts not working correctly in multiplayer.
Oct 19, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25940437
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 29, 2026 · Patch note
Patch Notes v0.4.1 (opens in new tab)
CUSTOM WORLD SETTINGS - Infinite Resources - Ore deposits never run out of resources. - Peaceful Mode - Enemies and Hives will not spawn in the world. - Creative Mode - All technology and items are unlocked from the start. PRODUCTION STATS - Open the Production Stats screen from anywhere with \[P\]. - From this screen you can see global production and consu…
Aug 4, 2026 · Patch note
Belts of Iron Update 0.4 (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, I'm excited to share that version 0.4 is out now! This release brings a major overhaul to many mid and late game recipes, opening up new ways to build and optimize your factories. There are changes to resource generation as well so it's the perfect time to start a new world! However, if you're continuing an existing save, expect to make some a…
Jul 3, 2026 · Patch note
Release Notes v0.3.17 (opens in new tab)
- Add setting for picker/pipette tool to not replace items on your hotbar. - Added a visual indicator if you get close to the world boundary. - Fixed a bug where resource deposits could have negative amounts preventing extractors from working. - Fixed a bug where players could not select train station in the locomotive UI if there were too many. - Fixed a b…
Belts of Iron last posted a patch note 2 days ago (Oct 19, 2026: Release Notes v0.4.2 (opens in new tab)).
It got about 2 updates per month over the last year and is very consistent (100/100). 6 of the last 6 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are fairly even.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days and updates steadily.
Belts of Iron: 25 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 12 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 2026-05-28 falls inside this window.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 |