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v0.12.6Demo v0.12.6
v0.12.6 Notes Added Add a visible progress bar/step count to tutorial. Changed Simplified the demo tutorial flow with fewer steps Centered tutorial intro step Minor wording updates for tutorial
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Factory Time
Also known as Factory Time, factory time, factory-time
A factory automation incremental game at the end of the universe. Start crafting by hand, automate production, and build the Chronoforge to escape.
Last update
18 Jun 2026
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- June 2026
- v0.12.5 Notes Added Localization credits page. Community translations link Changed Expanded menu and in-game string localization across multiple UI components. Fixed Locked inventory categories and item labels now trans…Store
- v0.12.4 Notes Changed Unlocked recipe tabs now stay in place instead of reshuffling Tutorial dock scope is only for current step, subsequent steps reclaim spotlight and will have to be docked again. Slight theme/color t…Store
- May 2026
- v0.12.3 Notes Added Tutorial panel now supports docking and focus toggle controls Steam post image Changed Increase the delay before rich tooltips appear to reduce accidental hover clutter Make the Robot Swarm tutorial…Patch notes
- New Branding!New handpainted artwork by Victor Negreiro This includes all the steam art as well as in game like the loading screen and background for the scenario and the executable icons. Enjoy the sweet new graphics!
- v0.12.0 Notes Demo Optional onboarding tutorial Tutorial toggle to the settingsSteam post image Added Website link to landing page Filesystem support for mods and settings Enhanced save/load experience with rich UI for…Patch notes
- v0.11.4 Notes Added More number formatting options (metric, abbreviated, scientific, engineering) Changed Rearrange display settings to put graphics options first Automation toggle now uses icons for clearer on/off stat…Patch notes
- Public branch is now synced with Experimental, v0.11.x changes now available, see previous patch notes for details. v0.11.3 Notes Added More graphics/individual settings Changed More efficient progress bars Lowered thre…Patch notes
- April 2026
- Added Performance imrpovements Graphics performance option in settings Smooth scrolling on main screens Performance monitoring enhancements Changed Auto-select unlocked factory group Updated pin keybinds for keyboard Fi…Patch notes
- Added Performance improvements for controller/keyboard support Add F9 hotkey to auto-copy performance overlay data Changed Move input hints into a dedicated bottom bar for cleaner gameplay guidance Improve the performan…Patch notes
- Experimental Latest release is up on the experimental branch. Please let me know of any and all issues you find! You will need to switch to experimental branch in the Betas options. If you do not see the option you may…Patch notes
- IMPROVEMENTS Mute audio when window loses focus Pitch variance on sound effects for variety Restart button added to pause menu Factory automation icons are now clickable Gamepad support for controller players UI & QUALI…Store
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