Better Beginning (2.1 update)

by Gohla

Gives the player a faster start with starting equipment, starting construction robots, adjustable inventory size, and basic defensive equipment. Mod settings allow additional customization. Updated original mod by hessy2 to Factorio 2.

Content
a month ago
2.1
71
Armor

Changelog

Version: 1.0.1
Date: 2026-07-05
  Bugfixes:
    - Fix loading errors
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 2026-07-05
  Changes:
    - Updated for Factorio 2.1
Version: 0.4.0
Date: 21. 06. 2025
  New:
    - Updated to 2.0
  Changes:
    - Changes to sprites and icons for 2.0 update
    - Modified default values for several starter equipment
    - Starter laser defense nerfed to reflect the 2.0 laser equipment
    - Starter night vision now has "Weak" option for a weaker night vision
    - Starter night vision "Strong" option updated to be "Normal" option to reflect the 2.0 night vision
Version: 0.3.1
Date: 26. 08. 2023
  Changes:
    - Starter night vision, laser defense, and shield now have a "none" option
    - Starter equipment can now directly be changed
Version: 0.3.0
Date: 1. 08. 2023
  Changes:
    - Starter night vision has new mod options
    - Starter laser defense has new mod options
    - Starter shield has new mod options
Version: 0.2.0
Date: 15. 06. 2023
  New:
    - Starter laser defense equipment
    - Starter energy shield equipment
  Changes:
    - Starter night vision now has a 1x1 size
    - Players spawn with belt immunity equipment
Version: 0.1.0
Date: 14. 06. 2023
  Info:
    - Initial release