SATISFACTORY Update 8 - A PERFECT START! - Let's Play Ep.1

Satisfactory Update 8 Gameplay is out now on experimental and I'm starting a brand new series for the update! New Builds, Blueprints, Unreal Engine 5 and Features! This is one of my favourite games that I never have enough time for, so I'm hoping with this beginner friendly playthrough, we can work together to build a better tomorrow!
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1. Start - • SATISFACTORY Update 8 ...
2. Space Elevator - • SATISFACTORY Update 8 ...
3. Coal Plant Pt.1 - • REJECT Biomass, EMBRAC...
4. Coal Plant Pt.2 - • BOOSTING COAL POWER! -...
5. Modular Frames - • HOW TO: MODULAR FRAMES...
6. Steel Foundry - • EASY STEEL Foundry in ...
7. Upgrades and Blueprints - • BLUEPRINTS, POWER TOWE...
8. Road Network - • These NEW Blueprints C...
9. Copper Pt.1 - • Building a HUGE REFINE...
10. Copper Pt.2 - • How to do LOGISTICS at...
11. Copper Pt.3 - • Designing a POWER CONT...
12. Copper Pt.4 - • This Quickwire MEGA-Bu...
13. Liquid Biofuel - • UNDERGROUND BIOFUEL Fa...
14. Quartz Crystal - • Building BRUTALISM wit...
15. Iron Factory - • REPLACING my Starter "...

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

For people asking, you can view/download the production rate charts here: www.whatdarrenplays.com/satisfactory

[@ahmetatik2231]

That's what i was looking. Thank You

[@iAhio-r4g]

What Darren Plays in Satisfactory in 7 2023

[@TheLusafin]

Can we get the episodes numbered so we know what order to watch them in?

[@lostsynapse]

any chance this gets vr?

[@hammertime9183]

It's funny how your way of starting to build is completely different from my own. You've gone for full automation strait away. I normally use the mini-miners to collect rescources without using power, instead I build storage containers and spend all my power on smelters and constructors to make far more items than fully automated can. This lets you rush the low level research very quickly.

[@TRPLD]

I have to say, I really appreciate the tutorial-esque nature of this episode. It's in depth enough to get a good understanding of what you need to do but doesn't lose itself in details! Great job!

[@joppek77]

Indeed. I too feel that the gameplay/tutorial balance of the episode was spot on!

[@SIODSeraph]

Indeed! I’ll keep sending this out to people too intimidated to get started since it’s really easy to follow.

[@Mantorix]

Also have to agree. Even though i already know everything about the game i didn't feel the need to skip parts of the video. Also i really like the lack of forced/bad humor that a lot of other satisfactory dudes incorporate into their videos.

[@fpvpdu]

Yup. As a beginner I can also agree :)

[@RetroPopHeart]

My boyfriend is obsessed with this game, and I have no idea what's going on, or even where the factory is, but this vid explains a lot! Thanks!

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Boyfriend sounds like a loser

[@sirpotatoman3248]

🐐

[@Timithos]

Stop invading your boyfriend's spaces.

[@GlazerKing]

@@louisdrouard9211lmfao right over your head

[@michaelweston7272]

@@Timithosshut up mate

[@rhager842]

Todo list for this episode: To Do List [] Power Gathering [] Hub Setup [] Mining Operations [] Explore [] Biomass Power [] Reach Target Throughput [] Tier 1 Milestones

[@ColAnubis]

6 months later, you're still the GOAT

[@ashleymartin3260]

18:37 you don’t have to actually sever the line. If you grab a power pole from your hot key, aim it at the line connecting two poles, you can then drag and drop a second power pole, giving you 2 more connections.

[@Cornnnflaek]

Wait really? I didn't know that.

[@SIODSeraph]

Played for “years” and hear this the first time … TIL! ❤

[@andrewbieny4564]

What in the arse? I've been playing since release and thought I knew all the QoL features. How did I not know this?!

[@RobGeiger]

I kept wondering why they kept deleting the cables to add more poles...

[@FuncleChuck]

now THAT is a pro tip

[@Rick7__]

52:34 you dont always have to enter the percentage for underclocking. you can also edit the target production rate field to set it to required amount per min. Not sure if you knew it already

[@pryan37bb]

You can also type formulas in the clock speed bar as well. For example, instead of typing 66.6666, you can type 30/45*100 (you need to multiply by 100 to make the fraction a percentage), and it’ll reduce the input from 45 to 30 exactly. When the fractions get more complex, it’s a lifesaver.

[@mylesf7515]

@@pryan37bbunder rated tip right here

[@muxe80]

This is by far one of the best video game videos I have seen. Nice cool calm voice with great emphasis when needed. Love the format with the speed ups and the cuts are not jolting and I love the little squigle so you know there was a cut. Then the visual representation after the builds is great too! I hope this serious continues!!

[@aaronhauth8880]

i had no idea you could complete multiple milestones at once at 24:00 . that's a game changer for early levels!

[@CoFloCipher]

Darren, you’ve become my favorite content creator over the years and I’m incredibly excited for this new series! Your technique and pacing are spot-on. Very well done 👏

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Wow, thanks!

[@LostlnTheAbyss]

​@WhatDarrenPlays which playlist would you suggest to follow? update 7 lets play or experimental update 8 lets play?

[@adrianrivas9533]

The Minecraft music is so fitting for Satisfactory, I love it.

[@FarhaanLevy]

lmao I was just thinkig about it while watchig and looked at the comments section and the first comment I see is what I was thinking xDDD

[@vicentebellogiacomassi9016]

i was just about to comment that!

[@Greatduck777]

Me personally I like the original satisfactory soundtrack, but minecraft music does go well with it.

[@scuba5teve149]

i thought i heard that in the background

[@d0nny359]

This is honestly one of the best video formats I've seen. The combination of the typical "Let's Play"-Style and also tutorial sections is very nice.

[@alenonimo]

52:14 Just like you can click on the percentage number to adjust, you can also click on the smaller production number to adjust. No need to calculate percentages.

[@treycox33]

I am really enjoying this series. I started as a new player about 2 days ago and couldn’t find a content creator that could teach the game. They all were very knowledgeable about the game,but videos moved at a pace a beginner couldn’t follow. Your style and delivery has benefited me a great deal. Well done.🙏

[@EthanSmith-pj8vp]

I’ve watched hundreds of videos and continue to get lost and lose the want to play cause I’m lost but this video right here made everything click for some reason, absolutely perfect

[@TRPLD]

Yes Satisfactory is back! I'm so hyped, can't wait to see what you have planned.

[@VlatkoDojchinoski]

I'm thrilled that you've embarked on this new series! Just a few days ago, I shared your previous Satisfactory Update 7,and the Anno 1800 content with my wife. Your series was my absolute favorite to watch back then. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@haydengroh3767]

Perfect intro. I’ve been wanting to get into satisfactory, but I also wanted to watch experienced players start and see how they played. But every experienced KZbinr skips fundamental parts assuming the audience already knows things. Intro perfectly explained that this series would be thorough and beginner friendly and I am so excited now. So fire

[@lambdaboss5528]

This was a superb tutorial. Thank you. It's really great to see such efficient and easy builds. They seem like a no-brainer when viewing them, but as a brand new player, they're much easier to learn from a video than to invest yourself. I also loved the little tip on underclocking and on trying to keep the power usage constant.

[@allisonchristie2754]

I'm a pretty new player, about 16 hrs in so far, and just had to pause the video just after 2 minutes and say thank you so much for showing that there's a notes part of the to-do list! I'm starting to discover just how helpful the to-do list is for just adding buildings to it from the build menu but being able to set notes for myself is going to help so freaking much. Thank You!

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

No prob!

[@kentslocum]

I love this format for a series; I've been dying to do a fresh restart, but afraid to lose all of my progress. This has encouraged me that it's not difficult to automate from the start.

[@kentheknight]

I'm so excited for this one. I'm really interested to see you apply everything you learned from your previous playthrough from the beginning of this one! Thank you Darren!

[@MCJamZam]

Loving the video, loving the format! Super excited to see the new series kicking off. Just wish I didn't have to wait a week for the next episode haha

[@Kinstruction]

He's back! You're an inspiration and I can't help measuring my content next to yours and always find myself lacking lol. I'm excited to see what you have planned for us!

[@headcheck100]

Really well done! Love the little touches like the click as we go into and out of time lapse. Got me pumped to get back into Satisfactory!

[@dinoj2082]

Terrific reboot. I think that I'll still be starting on tier one for my next build too, but almost always start right where you are to get through the starter factory phase. Always love your play style and looking forward to a weekly Satisfactory episode.

[@sem24s]

The background music is so chill it makes the whole video so nice to watch

[@R33F3RMONSTER]

One thing to not about overclocking/underclocking- instead of playing with percentages, you can directly change the amount instead.

[@LDProductionsClass]

This is a really good series! Just picked up this game and got as far as coal but this series is already showing me stuff I've missed and can improve. Love the tightly edited style!

[@irq909]

Really liking that you did a fresh start series here. I've enjoyed the building designs you show as your session matures, and I'm looking forward to seeing you bridge the gap between disparate fk-all placement and organized design/build.

[@nathanw6884]

I am currently finished with tier 4. Still was pretty much in awe of the builds of your previous world. Keep up the cool videos. Also nice use of the old minecraft music it fits the survival adventure vibe so we'll honestly

[@williamdavis7299]

as someone who started in the exact same location, it’s a really efficient spot having the first 3 major resources in the same place really is a game changer. I find myself really lucky to have just stumbled across it in my first save. It makes it really hard for me to start a new save without just eventually making my way there before I start

[@bobykim5311]

Just the best tutorial. Clear, crisp, speed is good, no overtalk...very well done sir!

[@shanesoldner9117]

This was exactly what I was looking, I've played this game before back when it came out, clearly I have been away a while and a lot of new stuff has happened so I'm going to Play it again. Perfect explanation of how to get through the first part.

[@iansh3995]

I not exactly a beginner with 700+ hours but still picked up a nice tip or 2, Thanks Darren

[@Doomsdaymanx]

This was a fantasic first episode. I'm excited for learning all the tricks when you get to Blueprints!

[@MajorLandmark]

So glad I watched this! I've just started playing and although I promised myself I wouldn't check out any let's plays so I could experience the game fresh for the first time, 10 hours in and I felt I need some direction. So many little things I'd walked past, like multiple hot bars and being able to snap splitters onto belts. I can't believe I never tried to.

[@CornSNe]

Dude, I have been playing Satisfactory for ~750 hours now, and i just learned about the Notes on the right. Thank you so so so much!

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Glad I could help!

[@wkasa]

I am so glad I found your videos. I just purchased this game today. Subscribed today as well. This is the game is what I've been looking for. It concentrates on building without the need to eat or drink to stay alive. I can't believe I haven't seen this game before. Thanks so much for doing these videos!

[@nickarbogast5384]

SO EXCITED for this!! I've been working my way through the last playthrough while I work and it's been awesome. Glad to see you're back to it!

[@ShneekeyTheLost]

I absolutely love the format on this video. It's a perfect blend of information in digestible packets and enough space to process it.

[@MagiRaz]

Man I love these play-along style vids. The aesthetics of these types of games make me happy but I do not have the time or brain power to figure this out on my own. Vids like this really push my happy buttons. thanks for the extra effort of making it easy to follow.

[@eric.basque]

I’m returning after a long break from the game and truly appreciate your video. Very informative, helpful and easy to follow. Definitely worth the sub.

[@tigransafaryan6619]

I love that you kept the mincraft music. It fits so well!

[@Greendragonranger671]

yeah why does minecraft fit so well in this game?

[@varunmahajan5122]

can you please tell me the song name? I just can't find it It's around 24:45

[@meterscubed6655]

​@@varunmahajan5122The song is called Aria Math by C418.

[@Milsar774]

I think you deserve hands down a million sub. I look forward to follow along this great journey ! Edit : I think putting segments on the video could be a major help, I kinda get easely lost sometimes :) And for those who want to spend your time more efficiently you should make a chainsaw, grind down trees and automate solid biofuel for even more efficient burn time since by the end of the episode you have those unlocked !

[@CostelloDamian]

I'm glad to see you regaining your viewers back with this new series. It shapes to be a great one to follow along. Thinking about trying the new update to see what it has in store as soon as it comes out of experimental

[@AtTheEnd1000]

Snapping merger/splitter on the belt is definitely a quality of life improvement!

[@believe-a-bubble]

I've just Started following along with this series. .. great gameplay / tutorial mix. And I like that you don't assume those watching have a working knowledge of this game. Quite a few tutorials assume you at least know something of the game. Thank you for also making save games, blueprints and other interesting game stuff available as well :-)

[@niclasbergman8418]

I've never played this game but I loved factorio so this really was right down my alley. Thank you for explaining everything so well too it really helps me understand what you're doing, as now I want to get the game myself. Keep it up!

[@theSagenight]

I am loving the deep dive! You've really grown as a Satisfactory player!

[@neiladdison3458]

Really enjoying the episodes. Showed me where i was going wrong. I put a storage container in front of my biomass constructor, then dump all the wood/leaves straight into that. Really good for when you have the chain saw and more biomass burners. Also frees up slots.

[@sandtigerwolf]

I watched your first play through I am enjoying this one as well. I can't wait to see what you do differently with this one. I like that this is geared toward new players. Even though I have gotten as far as oil, I don't feel like I have the basics down and I feel like you have done a great job so far introducing key things without getting too bogged down in the details.

[@MJGoodHair]

I really love your video. Been playing Satisfactory for a while, but really love how you explain everything even if I already learned it. Your video was very entertaining and enjoyable. Thanks

[@devilsadvocate6939]

I started your old series last week or so ago and I must say your video format is already is a drastic improvement looking forward to more

[@andrewbeder51]

Dude, just wanna say that i have been watching since your last satisfactory ep.1 and your skills in game and just in making/editing the vids have come so far! Keep up the amazing work man.

[@moosewatson8024]

Awesome video, so glad I found you just in time for a new play through. Most of my builds are highly inspired from yours so I'm excited to see new builds. 😅😂 Whoever says shorten your videos don't listen.. I want to see it all, the planning, laying it out, decorating, everything. Could watch these videos for hours. Love it man keep it up.

[@Clarke2316]

So glad I found your channel! So clear in talking, and i'm going to watch all your videos on this as ive just bought the game. Got myself a 4070ti PC build, looks awesome in 4K!

[@orcunsen6514]

Finally bought the game and found your vids, and you definitely earned yourself a new subscriber, so many details I never thought about and they are the first things you mention to teach us, loving the series, was gonna wait until september to play, but hell no, I can restart, I am so hyped after this, I just wanna play!

[@Kesterion]

WOW! You're incredible man! I just bought this for myself and a friend of mine and we started playing last night and absolutely love it so far. But you've taught me so much in your video's first half an hour. Thank you so much!! I can't wait to dive back in with all this knowledge! 🤯

[@rachfoongs]

can't believe i went "YES LET'S GO" internally the moment i saw this like this is giving me so much motivation to do my work

[@Kodiak77058]

Same :)

[@NKaissi]

This is one of those tutorials that you get so immersed into to the point where you are enjoying watching them rather than playing the game and trying them yourself. Awesome work. +1 happy subscriber

[@akkhor4739]

I don’t even play satisfactory but the way u explain is soooo easy to understand than my math

[@mkaleborn]

This is a great guide for new players. All the right info and good habits to get in to early (including my mandatory hologram colour adjustments. The defaults are a bit of an eyesore for my tastes). And even after 800+ hours I can still learn a few new things. Never thought of trying to send multiple Milestones at once. :) I've been looking for some good Update 8 videos to see how the new Engine is performing. I'll be sticking with this series. Thanks!

[@TinyFishies1]

i had so much fun following along with this on my world! tysm for making this and i know im a bit late but cant wait to do the same for the rest of the episodes!

[@trxgiic]

Im really glad youre restarting with U8! I followed along with your old series and I will most definitely follow along with this one

[@gabrielbalsa1843]

Arrived on your channel as a recommendation, saw the last end of series video from last week but now I'm very interested on seeing your new fresh start man! Like your videos a lot! They're very friendly for new comers or veterans alike

[@brucee6524]

I’ve been playing for a while now and was pleasantly surprised to find some very useful tips like formatting the notes and lightening the hologram color that either I didn’t know or didn’t appreciate/use before. So already 5:45 I find this tutorial useful for newbies as well as for more experienced players like myself who haven’t gotten into some of these QOL details before.

[@shawnp6653]

I appreciate you sharing this with it - I can't imagine the effort that goes into making these. Seriously considering Satisfactory and this helps me see what the game is like and what needs to be done. Thank you D.

[@MartingaleLegacy]

have a few thousand hours in this game and just found this series. I'm really enjoying having it in the background while I'm doing my own building and actually picked up a couple tips that I still didn't know, so here's a tip in return: you might have figured this out later in the series, but right now it's driving me nuts how you place power poles. Just select cable from your hot bar, attach it to a starting point, machine, etc and then you can place the pole and cable at the same time, it even swaps to wall mounts when aimed at a wall. no need to be doing two builds for every cable run.

[@blakedawson2558]

Amazing video! I've been putting this game off because it seems SO overwhelming. Picked it up on sale and followed your video! Thanks so much!

[@coreybell4106]

Pace, flow, and format are on point. Absolutely loved the video. I didn't even need the tutorial but I couldn't turn away lol

[@anas.ouh0801]

Love the minecraft music on the background 😂 11:33

[@Mr_Severance]

And again. I love the Minecraft music on the background.

[@MaxLastfogel]

I really enjoyed this format of a video. I've started Satisfactory a couple of times and stopped around aluminum production. This popped up on my suggestions and makes me want to give it another go.

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Great to hear!

[@xxwithintheruins1115]

Darren, your videos have been great and im glad youre revamping your Satisfactory series! I stumbled onto your channel searching for ways to make transport hubs and I've been hooked on your content for a while now! Glad you show your playthrough so well and dont skip around. Keep up the great work!

[@davemellon29]

Hey Darren, love that you came back to this game. I watched and played along probably 25 videos from last time you played and tried to match it. didn't make it BTW. lol but love this game and will be going back now.

[@SqueakingLion]

You chose my favorite place to start. It's a great area... lots of flat space, easy access to iron, copper, and limestone, a few slugs nearby. I expand out later, of course, but this area is a terrific place to start off.

[@wadeeb]

Great video. I'm introducing my daughter to the game by doing a coop in the same place. Its a great starting area. Thanks for the milestone launching trick.

[@jg-ce1yg]

Just started playing about a week ago and found your previous video at that time. Good timing on this series for me personally, I appreciate the effort 🐸

[@johnm8224]

Wow. How have I not been notified about this new series for over two months? I'll catch up!

[@maherreza5005]

Man...I have been playing this game for a while now...but i never knew that i could do all of those numbers and calculation thingies for a 100% production rate...that's gonna help me a bunch...thanks for making this video and looking forward for new once...Love from Bangladesh💚❤💚

[@CharlesAnderson-n9v]

Looking forward to the new series and format. This episode makes me excited for the series. I followed the last one but got burnt out. Very much like the tutorial style and diagrams. Looking forward to the next episode. Have a good week.

[@zioalecpov1815]

This arrives with a perfect timing i'm taking this game back after a years long break, very good video

[@zachkust2632]

Man, I played like twenty hours of this without knowing about the control and H hot keys. I feel like a fool. Thanks for this great tutorial!

[@markcunliffe7430]

Excited to play along with this series! Thanks for making it.

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MisterNatry]

Videos like this always makes me want to buy the game. Good job with making a very beginner friendly video, whilst keeping it concise. This is all I want out of let's plays, I can't wait for the next epiosde.

[@MisterNatry]

Is the next episode out yet? I can't wait

[@Vyacheslavskiy]

I missed your satisfactory videos, but only now I understood, that one of the biggest reason for this is your music choice

[@micheljolicoeur6094]

Love the flow diagrams, thank you. Note: When you overclock and underclock machines, instead of typing all the decimal points, you can just type in the amount on the line below and it was calculate the percentage. So if you want a machnie to use only 40 per minute of an item, just change the items per minute number.

[@Sam_1205]

Wish I found this earlier, started up a new game because of you. This style is amazing!

[@maximebrassard2435]

I love it! Was looking for a reason to start a new savefile and this is it!!!

[@PaulCole-71]

Great presentation - very well explained at a great pace. I play the game too and get overwhelmed with recipe choices and design(logistic) issues very quickly - watching your series for some design tips and principles to help me out of my rut! Thanks.

[@jamescooper7878]

huh, ive been playing this game since 2021, even now i learned a LOT

[@GorgieGus]

I've been looking for a game that I can get lost in for hours [replacing Going Medieval with over 1700 hrs] and I have just found this game. I'm looking forward to learning the basics, and after checking out some other KZbinrs' content this series seems to hit the spot.

[@MrFrbohn]

I am looking forward to this new series. I enjoyed the special projects and discovery in the last series. I like this faster all business approach too.

[@Toaster157]

im so glad to see this series come back

[@narmytrooper]

just picked the game up and the details about the belts and ways to make things more efficient has really helped me in building my layouts thanks and looking forward to part 2

[@MasterChief117i]

This is the Holy Grail for new Pioneers. Thanks mate!

[@vallhallaswarriors9066]

I'm loving the mini timelapses to speed up movement

[@TianarTruegard]

Just the Satisfactory video I was looking for.

[@rpktoday]

80 hours in the game and i didnt know about the notes functionality. easiest subscribe of my life

[@TheOnlyL0nzY]

Looking forward to what you achieve this time around Darren!