Release date

This page contains the release and closed alpha information for Satisfactory.

Latest News
Satisfactory is going to be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for at least 12 months after release. Any information beyond this date is unknown.

Currently there is no confirmed release date for the game, however, in a recent live Q&A stream (6 Feb. 2019), Jace and Snutt mentioned that it is (Jace) "Sooner than you think", followed by (Snutt) "but later than you hope". Timestamped. The game has been planned to release in 2019, provided that the alpha runs smoothly.

Closed Alpha
The Satisfactory closed alpha began on the 17th of October 2018. 200 keys were released in the first stage of closed alpha.

Alpha keys and Wednesday content are now both on Wednesday, alternating each week. The current rotation is "Keys > Content > Keys > Content" and so on. At least 400 keys will be released every key day. Given previous key days, keys are sent out at roughly 18:00 CET, give or take a couple hours. This time is not confirmed, and the possibility of keys being delayed still stands. Blame Simon for any and all delays.


 * The next Predicted™ Alpha Key day is: ??? - Jace has announced that the Simon Saga will be ending 04/03/2019. This will be updated after assuming key dates are not changed.
 * The next Wednesday content is: 06/03/2019

A member of the discord server has created an unofficial calendar for Wednesday content as well as Predicted™ Alpha Key days which can be found here

How to enter for a chance to participate in the alpha!
You will need to download the Epic Games Launcher and have an Epic Account to play the Satisfactory Alpha.


 * 1) Head over to https://www.satisfactorygame.com/ and enter your email address to sign up to the newsletter
 * 2) You will be sent a Google survey to the email address you signed up with. This must be completed for a chance to be selected for the alpha.
 * 3) * Note: Unless you specify on the survey, you will not receive a confirmation email when you complete the survey!
 * 4) You're done! If you are selected (see above for the schedule), you will be sent an email with instructions on how to get started! If you do not receive a key on a key day, It's Simon's fault. You will still have a chance to get a key on upcoming keys.
 * 5) *Note: You do not need to re-submit the survey after a key day to keep your submission. Signing up once is enough for a chance to be selected.

If you change your hardware after you have submitted the survey, you can re-submit the survey with the same email address to update your WinSAT scores. This will overwrite your previous submission of the survey.

''Please note, the alpha is to help Coffee Stain Studios further develop the game, so feedback is crucial. Please consider this if you are selected.''

If you are selected, please read your email thoroughly as NDA's (Non-Disclosure Agreements) are in place, any breaches can lead to your access being revoked.

 Key selection process 

The process of key selection is semi-random, meaning there is no waiting list for alpha keys. Applicants are chosen randomly with a weight being in place, where earlier sign ups to the newsletter have a higher chance of being picked. This does not include the survey, and re-submitting the survey to update your WinSAT scores will not affect your chances of being selected. Alpha applications are randomly selected and then proofread by Coffee Stain Studios before sending a key.

Your WinSAT score places your application in a 'bucket', from which applicants are chose. Lying about your score does not increase your chances of getting in! Coffee Stain Studios are looking for a wide range of hardware to test Satisfactory.