- Steam App
- Echo Factory (4205450)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 21 January 2026 - 05:34:09 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Hello Factory Architects,Following the recent visual overhaul, I’ve been closely monitoring your feedback regarding the game's pacing. A common point raised was that upgrades felt too repetitive and became unreasonably expensive in the mid-to-late game, making the progression feel unrewarding.I completely agree. An incremental game should feel like a power trip, not a chore.Today's hotfix addresses the math behind the upgrade system to ensure a satisfying loop from start to finish.⚖️ Balance Changes:Smoother Cost Curves: I have completely reworked the exponential math for upgrade costs. The "walls" you hit at Level 10+ have been demolished. Mid-game and late-game upgrades are now significantly more affordable.Impactful Upgrades: Upgrades now scale better with your factory's growth. Every purchase should now feel like a noticeable boost to your production, rather than a tiny drop in the o...