Factor Y news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.
- Latest observed playersNot available
- SteamPulse tracked peak5
- Units sold (VGI)No data available
- Revenue (VGI)No data available
- Review score78% positive
- Total reviews23
- Release dateAug 27, 2024
- DeveloperMartin Buck Software
- PublisherMartin Buck Software
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Company pages: Developer: Martin Buck SoftwarePublisher: Martin Buck Software
Factor Y Steam news
Factor Y news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.
Latest Steam announcements
- Version 1.3.0 fully available | Steam page rework - 2 October 2024
Version 1.3.0 is now fully available, enjoy :) Note that I'm also updating all Steam assets (store page, library, screenshots, trailer, ..) Previously it was only launched as beta, see : https://steamcommunity.com/games/2220850/announcements/detail/4666382108635175248 Full Changelog: https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-09-28-v1.3.0.html
- Version 1.3.0 now in beta - 28 September 2024
Version 1.3.0 with a major graphics update is now in beta. Full Changelog: https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-09-28-v1.3.0.html How to play the beta: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2220850/discussions/0/6382252485046842697/
- Version 1.2.0 fully available - 15 September 2024
Version 1.2.0 is now fully available, enjoy :) Previously it was only launched as beta, see : https://steamcommunity.com/games/2220850/announcements/detail/7101702525892492070 Changelog : https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-09-13-v1.2.0.html
- Version 1.2.0 in beta - 13 September 2024
Version 1.2.0 is now available on the beta Steam Beta Branch. I wrote a guide on how to enable the beta here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2220850/discussions/0/6382252485046842697/ Changelog https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-09-13-v1.2.0.html
- Launch - 27 August 2024
Factor Y is now officially launched and no longer in early access. I'd like to thank everyone for suggesting ideas, reporting issues and playing Factor Y. Please keep providing feedback since that's always very much appreciated. Have fun with the game :)
- Version 1.1.0 - 16 August 2024
Version 1.1.0 contains minor quality of life changes https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-08-16-v1.1.0.html
- Upcoming launch / leaving EA - 9 August 2024
I'll soon launch Factor Y and leave the EA phase. The planned date for this is the 26th. More details plus a full project and development progress overview https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-08-08-launch.html I'd like to thank everyone who provided feedback or reported bugs and played the game in general :)
- Version 1.0.0 - 3 August 2024
1.0.0 contains a minor QoL change and some bug fixes. It also prepares Factor Y for its official launch, ending the EA phase :) I'll likely launch it on the 26th, but will keep you updated. Full notes: https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-08-03-v1.0.0.html
- Version 0.8.4 - 10 July 2024
This version adds experimental multiplayer features. If you'd like to participate in tests, please join the Discord https://discord.gg/peBD6Z5PvN Please note that multiplayer is VERY experimental and might never make it into the actual game. Only purchase the game if you're fine with it being a single-player experience. Full changelog https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-07-10-v0.8.4.html
- Version 0.8.3 - 20 June 2024
Full Changelog: https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-06-20-v0.8.3.html
- Removal of old Steam betas - 5 May 2024
I planned on removing older Steam betas for some time now. With 0.8.2 I hit Steam's maximum betas count and will have to remove at least one to be able to make a new release. So I decided to clean things up. There currently are the following betas: 0.3.4 0.3.5 0.3.6 0.3.7 0.3.8 0.3.9 0.4.0 0.4.1 0.4.2 0.5.0 0.5.1 0.5.2 0.5.3 0.5.4 0.5.5 0.6.0 0.6.1 0.6.2 0.6.3 0.7.0 0.7.1 0.8.0 0.8.1 0.8.2 With MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH versioning, I plan on keeping the highest patch version of every minor version (plus recent ones regardless). Which means the following will remain: 0.3.9 0.4.2 0.5.5 0.6.3 0.7.1 0.8.0 0.8.1 0.8.2 If you are playing on one of the to-be-removed ones, please pick the matching minor version, so you can continue playing with your savegame. E.g. if you were on 0.3.3, pick 0.3.9 . If you were on 0.5.0 pick 0.5.5. Please also let me know if you're actually using the betas, since I coul…
- Version 0.8.2 - 3 May 2024
Version 0.8.2 is now available https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-05-04-v0.8.2.html
- Version 0.8.1 | Rename to 'Factor Y' - 4 April 2024
I'm renaming the game to 'Factor Y', you should notice the new name in more and more places while the rename is in progress. The name of the executable and Steam app folder will stick to 'Combine And Conquer' for now to make sure everything remains compatible. If you see the old name in other locations a few days from now, please let me know. 0.8.1 updates strings within the game and also contains some small improvements: https://buckmartin.de/factor-y/2024-04-02-v0.8.1.html
- Version 0.8.0 | Savegame stability | plugins | modifiers | high-res planets - 23 March 2024
Version 0.8.0 features improved savegame stability, plugins, modifiers, high-res planets and much more. Full patch notes: https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2024-03-23-v0.8.0.html If you'd like to opt-out of the update to continue playing with your current factory, please follow this guide and choose 0.7.1. accordingly: https://steamcommunity.com/app/2220850/discussions/0/5501743491363459414/
- Version 0.7.1 | Music - 29 December 2023
This version adds a soundtrack plus other, minor changes. Full Changelog: https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-12-29-v0.7.1.html
- 0.7.0 | New UI | Tutorial | Wiki | Ships - 1 December 2023
This release features a full UI rework, the new tutorial, a wiki and many changes to ships. See https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-12-01-v0.7.0.html
- Version 0.6.3 - 19 September 2023
Version 0.6.3 with several, minor improvements is now available https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-09-19-v0.6.3.html
- Version 0.6.2 - 31 August 2023
Version 0.6.2 with focus on improved performance and graphical assets is now available: https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-08-31-v0.6.2.html
- Version 0.6.1 - 19 August 2023
This is a minor update simply changing one of Combine And Conquer's dependencies https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-08-19-v0.6.1.html
- Version 0.6.0 - 18 August 2023
Version 0.6.0 is now available. Full Changelog https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-08-18-v0.6.0.html
Patch notes and updates
| S.no | Release date | Patch name | GID number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 August 2024 | Version 1.1.0 | 6909171012599607742 |
| 2 | 23 March 2024 | Version 0.8.0 | Savegame stability | plugins | modifiers | high-res planets | 5686430301725785661 |
| 3 | 29 December 2023 | Version 0.7.1 | Music | 5410576585160289054 |
| 4 | 19 September 2023 | Version 0.6.3 | 5480373588800919696 |
| 5 | 31 August 2023 | Version 0.6.2 | 5141476355657880228 |
| 6 | 19 August 2023 | Version 0.6.1 | 5127964289179622441 |
| 7 | 18 August 2023 | Version 0.6.0 | 5127964289177021402 |
| 8 | 1 July 2023 | Version 0.5.5 | 5124582150138991002 |
| 9 | 16 June 2023 | Version 0.5.4 | 5896948309843210556 |
| 10 | 5 April 2023 | Version 0.5.2 | 5121196841284992826 |
| 11 | 8 March 2023 | Version 0.5.1 | 5070528810289253491 |
| 12 | 3 February 2023 | Version 0.4.2 | 5035622743883709820 |
| 13 | 18 January 2023 | Version 0.4.1 | 5035621474408550328 |
| 14 | 1 January 2023 | Version 0.3.9 | 5000716037478556773 |
| 15 | 1 January 2023 | Version 0.3.8 | 5000716037478553380 |
| 16 | 30 December 2022 | Version 0.3.7 | 5000716037471281528 |
| 17 | 23 December 2022 | Version 0.3.6 | 5000716037445735678 |
| 18 | 14 December 2022 | Version 0.3.5 | 4991708208074825020 |
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