Coffee Stain Studios’ factory building game Satisfactory has been sailing the Early Access since mid-March, selling over 500,000 units in the process.
Programmer and Community Manager Jace Valetti revealed the number on YouTube, also mentioning how Satisfactory is now the studio’s best launch ever.
Satisfactory Sells Over 500,000 Units
Satisfactory being this succesful mere months after its Early Access launch is fairly interesting, considering a few circumstances surrounding its launch. The title blends open world exploration and factory building, which isn’t exactly a combination usually associated with blockbusters. Nonetheless, despite being part of a rather niche genre, the title has managed to attract a loyal base of players and content creators.
Furthermore, Satisfactory has managed to become the studio’s best launch ever while releasing as an Epic Games Store exclusive. News of games favoring the outlet has been met with a heated reaction from fans on a number of occasions thusfar.
You can check out what’s in store for Satisfactory via its roadmap on its website and watch the entire four-minute video announcing the 500,000 copies sold and delving into more details below.