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InSatisfactory, creating a super-efficient factory isonly the first step. It’s when you start to tinker with the layout of your factory and experiment with different colors that the game’s customization aspect really starts to kick in. Not only can you change the entire tone of your factory with the single click of a button, but you can also mix and match different patterns to make your factory stand out.
Figuring out how to change the colors of your buildings can be tricky at first, since the game doesn’t explain it all too well. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide to help lay out everything there’s to know about how customization works inSatisfactory.
How to Unlock the Customizer
When you load up a new world in a starting area inSatisfactory, you won’t be able to customize the color of your building right out of the gate. To do that, you’ll need to unlock theCustomizer. You’ll have to play through the game, clearing objectives until you reach Tier 2 after completing the onboarding process andupgrading your Hub Terminal.
The Customizer upgrade for your Build Gun is inMilestone 4,called the Resource Sink Bonus Program. Here are the resources you’ll need to unlock this Milestone:
While the resource requirement is a bit high, the resources themselves aren’t that difficult to obtain. At this point of the game, you should already have Minersset up on Iron, Copper, and Limestone nodes to give you the necessary crafting ingredients for them. Once you unlock Milestone 4, your Build Gun will be automatically upgraded so that you can use the Customizer with it.
How to Customize Buildings in Satisfactory (Change Color)
Now that you’ve unlocked the Customizer, it’s time to use it to change the color of your building around the factory. Here are the steps:
Alternatively, you can hit Q to open the Build menu and click on the Customizer tab above. You’ll notice that this will change the color of every factory and related machinery around you to the same color. So, if you like consistency in your design choices or want to go for a specific theme, this is a good option.
You can also change the color of your Project Assembly, Foundations, Concrete Structure, and Pipeline the same way! Simply hover your mouse over the option, and you’ll see the option to edit the color to your liking.
However, you might want to have different colors and variety for the walls of your buildings. Thankfully, there’s a solution to that inSatisfactory. If you want to be more specific about where you want to put each color, follow the steps below:
Doing this will also save the Swatch in the Customizer menu. If you want to change all the walls you made with the Swatch, click on Edit and adjust to another color, and it will automatically update all the walls for you. The next time youinvite a friend to your server, you can show off your factory in a whole new color!
How to Add Patterns in Satisfactory
InSatisfactory, the customization doesn’t just stop at colors; you can also add several patterns and symbols/arrows to your Foundations. The method is very similar, with the only exception being that you have to unlock the patterns from the AWESOME Shop. Once you’ve unlocked the patterns you want to add, follow the steps below:
WhileSatisfactoryisn’t exactly liberal when it comes to choosing colors, you can still work around it once you get used to how everything works in the Customizer menu. It takes a bit of work, but it’s not as complicatedas making Smart Platingfor the first time. But once you reach Milestone 4 in Tier 2, you can have fun experimenting with all the different colors available in the game to make your factory look exactly the way you want.
