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

[@ahmetatik7754]

That's what i was looking. Thank You

[@illuminatiuser-Masoni]

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.

[@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

[@louisdrouard9211]

​@@WhatDarrenPlaysuh ?

[@sirpotatoman3248]

🐐

[@MystiqWisdom]

That's a very blunt joke 😂

[@Timithos]

Stop invading your boyfriend's spaces.

[@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.

[@PaweDuzy]

Yup. As a beginner I can also agree :)

[@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

[@PlazMazDude]

@@FarhaanLevy Oh my, same here!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@LostInTheAbyss.999]

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

[@aaronhauth8880]

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

[@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.

[@TRPLD]

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

[@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.🙏

[@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!

[@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!

[@AtTheEnd1000]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Doomsdaymanx]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@spyros5528]

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.

[@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

[@theSagenight]

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

[@hybredmoon]

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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@roggerolla-speedy3246]

I loved this :D I really needed it today. This update looks amazing. Thank you for doing this and the way you are doing it.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@bobykim5311]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 🐸

[@martin2998]

Really loving the new series. Great concept with the tutorial idea. Thank you for the vids

[@rhager842]

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

[@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.

[@user-ur6jo3wd6t]

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.

[@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

[@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! 🤯

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@leirex_1]

I've reached the end game multiple times and "beaten" Satisfactory once. I never realized the hub burners only produce 20MW.

[@valerierochette-demers7527]

Love your videos, always quality content and very entertaining to watch all episodes long, always eager for the next one :)

[@believe-a-bubble6585]

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 :-)

[@clintrichardson6622]

Enjoyed the previous series and liking the first episode here, too; keep up the good work!

[@agentnull5242]

Excited for a new play through and to keep up with all the episodes this time!

[@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

[@maximebrassard2435]

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

[@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.

[@markcunliffe7430]

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

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@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!

[@Toaster157]

im so glad to see this series come back

[@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.

[@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 !

[@seijirou302]

Following along and having a lot of fun. Fantastic video, thank you!

[@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.

[@rlaw120]

Excellent series. I appreciate all the effort you put into each episode. I like how detailed you are in the builds. Highly recommend series to new comers or advanced players. On ep 5 now. Happy Holidays

[@mike9405715]

loved this vid def following you for more stuff. this was great!

[@oliverclark5824]

I really enjoyed following along. Thanks for helping me get back into this game

[@undeaddaftk]

I was worried that you were done with Satisfactory for a while. It's very satisfying (:D) watching your series. Well done, and thanks!

[@dudetime777]

Very easy to follow, thank you for uploading

[@jeanpaulfarley1376]

I can’t wait to the next episode. Really love this tutorial!! Tank’s!!❤

[@DonCorleoneNL]

Oh wow mate, im so glad I found this somehow on youtube in my timeline, liked and subbed! This is crazy helpfull!

[@christiankubik7095]

You earned yourself a subscription here :D ... Really like the tutorial character of your video and the clear production line graphs ...

[@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

[@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!

[@TripleRotarRacing]

Just picked up so many QOL tips from this, thank you 🙌

[@zioalecpov1815]

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

[@JeroenMies]

I was already expecting the 2nd episode! Please keep the series episodes coming. Looking foreward to it.

[@Idleness76]

Darren - glad to see a new satisfactory series beginning. Thanks for the content!

[@WhatDarrenPlays]

More to come!

[@andrewwoodward5274]

Excellent start to the series. Can't wait for the next episode

[@paulcole7144]

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.

[@lordogakor4383]

Nice introductory video to the world of Satisfactory!!

[@Sam_1205]

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

[@TheOnlyL0nzY]

Looking forward to what you achieve this time around Darren!

[@MasterChief117i]

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

[@jrjaxon]

Yes!! Thank you Darren! Can't wait to see how this series goes.

[@DiegoCordovez]

So very much thank you for this! I’m in my first play through and it helped a ton 👊 the game is intuitive, but you made it logical 😊

[@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

[@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.

[@ammonite7201]

I loved the style of this video compared to the old series, I found your channel like a few months after the first video came out and struggled to follow to where I gave up at about oil but I feel like you could find this episode in several years and know exactly what to do

[@idripdots7985]

Thanks for making such a great easy to understand video it's helped alot getting into satisfactory

[@rasmuspedersen5278]

Yay big fan of your previous series keep up the great work love the game too 💪

[@bradcooper6350]

A very well produced guide with good points to fill in my knowledge I have already learnt the hard way :)

[@ceratch]

Great guid for start :-) thanks - loving it again to have satisfactory with you

[@markhoffmann822]

Really helpful walk-through, thank you