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2026-02-15

Articles published on 2026-02-15.

Diagram showing the 24.8% single-step quality upgrade chance in Factorio
2026-02-15 · HN #49887343

Understanding Factorio’s Quality Mechanic and Optimization Tools

Factorio’s Space Age expansion added a probabilistic Quality system where modules can raise item tiers through recycling loops. By modeling these chances with transition matrices and solving linear equations, players can predict outcomes and use solver‑based tools to find efficient prod‑quality module ratios.