Industrial Rewired

IMPORTANT

Industrial Rewired is still at pre-alpha development process and nowhere near well-balanced nor complete, which means there are possibly infinite loops and/or unbalanced production chains in this mod.

Currently this mod is only complete up to production science tier. Unfinished parts include:

Military technologies and recipes
Contents after production science to rocket
Localizations
Textures

If you are going to try out this mod, it is recommended that:

Turn biter OFF since military is still not balanced
Avoid adding other content changing mods

When you update this mod, you should understand that:

Things may broke
Your automation setup may suddenly become worthless
Entities may get removed

Github repo will be set to public once the mod is at alpha release.

Since I do not check the mod discussion at portal often, you can join the Industrial Rewired Discord server here to submit bug reports or feature requests faster.

Industrial Rewired is a comprehensive Factorio overhaul mod that transforms the game into a realistic industrial simulation. This mod replaces vanilla's simplified production chains with (partially) accurate and scientifically grounded industrial processes, creating a deeply complex and challenging experience that rewards careful planning and understanding of real-world manufacturing principles.

The mod introduces authentic chemical processes, realistic material processing chains, and historically accurate industrial technologies. From basic ore processing to advanced chemical synthesis, every production step reflects real-world industrial practices, making the game intensely engaging for players seeking a more realistic factory automation experience.

Before You Start

Important Considerations:

Before you start, you should understand that this mod:

Significantly increases game complexity and completion time
Includes scary chemical names such as "Nonylphenol Ethoxylate" or "Hexamethylenediamine"
Demands careful resource management and production planning
Is compatible with Factorio 2.0, but Space Age is not included currently

This mod is for you if you:

Have solid understanding of vanilla Factorio mechanics
Are ready for a new overhaul mod that will takes you tens to hundreds of hours to complete
Have patience for designing completely new production chains and technologies

Mod Compatibility

Current Status: No known compatibility issues with other mods, but comprehensive testing has not been conducted.

Known Incompatibilities: All major overhaul mods should be not compatible due to their nature.

Recommended Playstyle: Play as a standalone overhaul for the intended experience. Mixing with other major overhaul mods may cause conflicts or diminish the intended complexity.

Current plans

The mod will be finished without Space Age content
Eventually Space Age compatibility will be added
New content around Space Age is not guaranteed

Credits

Various machine, item textures and sound effects from Angel's graphics by Arch666Angel, used as a dependency
Various machine, item and technology textures from Space Exploration mod graphics by Earendel, used as a dependency
Science flask textures from Quality Glassware mod by Hornwitser, used as a dependency
Various machine textures from Factorio building textures by Hurricane046, licensed under CC-BY-4.0
Various item textures adapted from Unused renders by malcolmriley, licensed under CC-BY-4.0
Various item textures from Sosciencity mod by multiple authors, licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Various item textures from Brevven's mods by Brevven, licensed under MIT
Various machine textures from different mods by MrLumme, licensed under MIT

Big thanks to all of the people above who have made their resource available to the modding community.

Also, thanks to all of the people who have helped me on the Factorio Discord server.

Contact

You can contact me on the Factorio Discord server by tagging @JC2048, if there are any issues or suggestions about this mod.

You can also join the Industrial Rewired Discord server here.

I may not respond frequently to discussions in mod portal.

Contributing

It is welcome to contribute to this mod. You can submit a pull request here or contact me on the Factorio Discord server.

License

Some textures are licensed under different licenses. Please refer to the credits for the licensed textures.

If you believe that I accidentially used your licensed work without credit or violating your work's license, please contact me.

This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.