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| In-game event | Alchemy Factory Summer Sale and v0.5.4530 Update Dear Alchemists, v0.5.4530 is now live! Alchemy Factory is taking part in the Steam Summer Sale, get in now with 10% off and enjoy brand-new BGM, a passenger lift, and an in-game chat system in the latest version! v0.5.4530 Update Log: Major Audio Update: Added 5 brand-new background music tracks. Added new machine operation sound effects. Reworked existing sound effects. New Feature — Passenge… | 23931266 | |
| Game update | Hotfix v0.5.4485 Fixed an issue that could prevent the tutorial from being completed. · Improved NPC walking animations on clients during multiplayer. · Added catalyst explanations to the in-game manual. | 23582355 | |
| In-game event | Recipe Adjustments and Refactoring Conveyor System in v0.5.4467 In this update, we put significant effort into refactoring our conveyor system. Players interested in the technical details can check out our previous post. In short, conveyor belts are now much more stable at high speeds, with substantially improved performance. As part of this update, we have also adjusted some crafting recipes. And as a result, existing saves may experience issues such as ce… | 23523592 | |
| Community | Alchemy Factory May Update Preview: Recipe Rebalance and Conveyor Belt Refactor Hi everyone, D5 Copperhead here. Over the past few weeks, besides the recipe rebalance mentioned earlier, We've also carried out a major refactor of the underlying conveyor belt system, which is also why this month's update has been a bit delayed. I'd like to briefly share some details about these changes. Recipe Rebalance: In previous versions, advanced athanors had very low usage rates. To ad… | — | |
| Game update | Hotfix v0.4.4.4323 Fixed an issue that could cause multiplayer disconnections. · Optimized rendering performance of particle effects. | 22898981 | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.4.4316 Fixed an issue that could cause multiplayer disconnections. | 22854768 | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.4.4306 Added error log submission when disconnected in multiplayer. · Fixed an issue where the hangable drawbridge could still consume items under certain conditions. · Fixed an issue where the preview color displayed incorrectly when copying hangable drawbridges. · Fixed an issue that could cause multiplayer disconnections. | 22848818 | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.4.4299 Fixed an issue where customers could get stuck at the checkout table. · Fixed an issue where daily profit calculation could overflow. · Fixed an issue where the Trash Barrel mesh would not update. · Fixed an issue where items would not be refunded after deleting the Transmuter. | 22809812 | |
| In-game event | v0.4.4.4298 update is live now! Dear Alchemists, v0.4.4.4298 is now live! We've added some new content and fixed/optimized a large number of issues in this version. Please check the update log below for more details. Due to the Chinese public holiday, this update was slightly delayed. We will still release at least one update per month. Stay tuned! In our next update, we will make significant adjustments to the recipe system… | 22780401 | |
| Sale | Alchemy Factory Spring Sale and April Update Preview are here! Dear Alchemists, Alchemy Factory is taking part in the Steam Spring Sale, get a 10% discount from now to 26th March. You can also get an extra 5% to 10% discount by completing the bundle. In addition, we have prepared a preview of our next update, which will be released in early April. In early April, we will add Character Shrinking Machine to the game, along with more machines such as new Auto… | — | |
| In-game event | Device buffer optimization, New items and Fix bugs in v0.4.3.4131 Dear Alchemists, v0.4.3.4131 is now live! We’ve added some new things to this version, such as retractable beam, conveyor passage and hangable conveyor bridge. We’ve also optimized the device buffer and fixed several bugs. Please check the update log below for details. v0.4.3.4131 Update Log: New items: Added a new hangable conveyor bridge that can be adjusted in height by dragging. Added a ret… | 22207221 | |
| Sale | Alchemy Factory Chinese New Year Sale Incoming, Shapechemy Available Now! Dear Alchemists, Alchemy Factory participates in Chinese New Year Sale 2026 organized by Steam China, you can enjoy a special -10% discount for the next 14 days. Meanwhile, Alchemy Factory x shapez 2 Bundle "Shapechemy" is available now! Get both games at an extra discount and build medieval or futuristic factories. Wishing all alchemists a Happy New Year and prosperous journey in the year ahead. | — | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.3.4071 Fixed an issue where customers in Sandbox Mode would not purchase high-tier items. · Fixed an issue where temporary item bags would not disappear after taking all items. · Fixed an issue where multi-output hoppers could consume extra resources under certain conditions. · Fixed several issues that could cause multiplayer Net 4 disconnections. · Fixed several issues that could potentially cause g… | 21811736 | |
| Major update | Alchemy Factory Sandbox Mode is now live! Chinese New Year Sale coming soon! Dear Alchemists, v0.4.3.4046 is now live! We have added Sandbox Mode in this update. You can select this mode when starting a new game. In Sandbox Mode, all things are unlocked, and you can build without resources. We also added Input / Output Portal and Flask for testing production lines. This mode is perfect for Blueprint designers or players who want to play Alchemy Factory with no stress. A… | 21777297 | |
| Esports | Alchemy Factory x Feastopia Bundle Now Available Alchemy Factory x Feastopia Bundle Now Available! Get an extra 10% discount with two games. Feastopia is a Rogue-lite culinary city-builder, inspired by Against the Storm. Forge a pact with an adorable deity and build a thriving foodie metropolis in a bountiful land. With randomized maps and events, unlock hundreds of wondrous abilities, experience a unique adventure every time you play. Alchem… | — | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.2.3946 Added an option in Game Settings to delete all temporary item bags. · Added Gamma slider to Graphics Settings. · Fixed an issue where empty item bags could be generated while saving the game. · Fixed an issue where quest rewards could overflow and become negative when the reward value was too high. · Fixed an issue where relics would sometimes fail to render on very high floors. · Fixed an issu… | 21505893 | |
| Major update | Alchemy Factory Steam Workshop is Available Now! Dear Alchemists, Since Alchemy Factory Early Access version was released, we have received much support from players. We want to say thank you to all of you. Everyone’s encouragement powers us to continue developing the game, and we will bring more content and improvements to enhance the experience. We are pleased to announce that Alchemy Factory Steam Workshop is available in v0.4.2.3924. Thro… | 21476208 | |
| Game update | Hot Fix v0.4.1.3838 Fixed an issue where allocated skill points could exceed the maximum limit. · Fixed an issue where scrolling the UI could trigger Hotbar switching. · Fixed an issue where the Nursery could consume extra fertilizer under certain conditions. · Fixed an issue that could cause disconnections during multiplayer. | — | |
| Community | Alchemy Factory is back on Steam! Dear Alchemists, Alchemy Factory is back on Steam! Due to the Steam discount rules , we can't continue to offer a 10% discount during the Winter Sale. But you can still get an extra 5% discount via the bundle below. Please check out these bundles from our great friends! Thanks for everyone's support. We will continue to update Alchemy Factory and maintain a high level of transparency. We will a… | — | |
| In-game event | Merry Christmas! Alchemy Factory Holiday Update & Relisting Progress Dear Alchemists, Merry Christmas! We have some updates about relisting on Steam and game patch to share with you. First, regarding the relist time, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, we are still unable to contact Valve through multiple channels to discuss relisting Alchemy Factory, so the timing cannot be confirmed at the moment. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Next, reg… | 21317883 | |
| Community | Some information about why Alchemy Factory was removed from Steam Dear Alchemists, We would like to share some information about why Alchemy Factory was removed from Steam. On December 13th, some players noticed that some music we added in Alchemy Factory Early Access version bore significant similarities to music from Jagex's RuneScape. Upon observing this feedback, we took immediate action. At 8:14 PM Pacific Time on December 13th, we removed the infringing… | — | |
| Community | Alchemy Factory Roadmap Released! 1.0 Version Launch in Fall 2026! Dear Alchemists, Over the past two weeks, Alchemy Factory has achieved many milestones that we never thought possible before, we sincerely thank you all for your support in this game. However, because it's our first time developing indie game, we encountered some technical issues that led to a poor gaming experience for many players following last weekend's major update. We hereby apologize to… | — | |
| Community | Temporary Alternative Solution for Players Experiencing Crashes Dear Alchemists, Thank you for your patience. We are still working on fixing the crash issues caused by the v0.4.1.3754 update, which may take some more time. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Currently, we have decided to provide an alternative solution, allowing players to optionally roll back to a previous version to play the game while waiting for fix update. If you are interest… | — | |
| Community | We identified a crash issue 2025.12.21 Update: We are trying to fix the crash issue, you can update to the latest version (build id 21273213), and try to see if it crashes or not. Dear Alchemists, After the latest update, we received thousands of crash reports. Currently, we are trying to locate the issue and fix it. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you can upload crash reports, that will be helpful to us to solve t… | — | |
| In-game event | Update v0.4.1.3754 What's New: · Bounce Shroom: Unlocked at level5. A bouncy mushroom that can launch you high into the air after you step on it. · Notice Board: Unlocked with Building Tool LV1. A freely editable notice board that can be switched to a wall-mounted form. · Pillar: Unlocked with Building Tool LV3. A steel-reinforced pillar that can provide support for the floors. QoL Improvements: · When hovering o… | — | |
| Community | Alchemy Factory has sold over 50k copies since its release! Dear Alchemists, We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us. Alchemy Factory has sold over 50k copies since Early Access release! That really a huge encouragement to us, we know Alchemy Factory still has some things need to be improved, and we will take this spirit to continue making Alchemy Factory better with the community. For now, we have some plans for this month to share wi… | — | |
| Esports | Alchemy Factory x Parcel Simulator Bundle Now Available Alchemy Factory x Parcel Simulator Bundle "The Alchemist’s Parcel" Now Available! Inspect and process parcels and packages in Parcel Simulator! Receive and sort deliveries, examine labels for mistakes, and automate to maximise warehouse efficiency. Upgrade and expand your warehouse to build your parcel empire! Alchemy Factory is an automation game set in a medieval world. Sell alchemical goods,… | — |
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