Industrial Rewired
IMPORTANT
This mod is still under development process and nowhere near well-balanced, 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 (which is right after chemical science). Unfinished parts include:
- Military technologies and recipe
- Contents after chemical 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
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 both educational and 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.
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 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.
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.
This work is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
