Series: Swag Plays Factorio Season 2

My second season of playing Factorio. Will I win or will I die again before completing the goal of launching a rocket into space? Tune in to find out!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E37: Supercharging My Robotic Allies & Boosting the Factory!

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In this nearly hour-long episode of Swag Plays Factorio, I focus on refining my entire factory while reworking my research queue—twice—to enhance my robotic allies. Along the way, I tackle a sneaky problem: stopping stone bricks from clogging up my copper lines. Plus, I automate the production of logistic robots, setting up a steady supply for future expansion. Though rocket research faces delays, I’m confident that my improvements will accelerate progress when it’s back in the queue. Watch the episode and let me know in the comments—did I make the right calls?

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E38: Strengthening the Base & Securing Growth

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In this episode, I tackle essential upgrades—refining the research area, keeping miners productive, and adding key improvements to the tech queue. Instead of rushing toward a rocket silo, I focus on enhancements that will pay off long-term. Plus, with future expansion in mind, I lay the groundwork for a new train station by extending the robot network westward. Got any Factorio tips? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to try them out!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E39: Next Level Efficiency Upgrades!

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In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, efficiency takes center stage! While waiting for research to progress, I upgraded splitters and tunnels to the next tier and made key factory improvements where needed. I also fine-tuned my research queue to prioritize lab efficiency—speeding up future research times. Got any tips to optimize the factory even further? Drop them in the comments, and I’ll see if I can implement them!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E40: The Endgame Begins

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In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, Swag upgrades several labs with speed modules, letting research progress while he checks in on the mining operation and chats with viewers. At last, the Rocket Silo is back in the research queue—meaning the endgame is in sight! Will Swag make it to the finish line, or will fate throw another wrench in his plans? Stay tuned to find out!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E41: Major OVERHAUL & Channel SHAKE UP!

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Swag isn’t just waiting around for research—he’s taking efficiency to the next level! Watch as he completely reorganizes the factory, slashing unnecessary labs, relocating idle miners, and upgrading machines for maximum output. But that’s not the only big news: stick around for an important announcement about future Factorio episodes that you won’t want to miss! Tune in to see how the factory evolves and what’s changing next.

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E43: Mastering Factory Efficiency

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In this episode of Swag Plays Factorio, I continue to look for ways to improve the efficiency of my factory as I wait for more research to be done in my quest to launch a rocket. From making purple science production more efficient to adding a second way of producing plastic bars, I aim to improve efficiency across the board! How efficient can I get? Stay tuned to find out!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E44: Boosting Efficiency with Steel and Coal Upgrades

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In this episode, I’m on a mission to boost my factory’s efficiency! I’ve added more steel smelting capacity, increased the number of miners at my coal patch, and installed upgrade modules for speed, efficiency, and production. See how these improvements have transformed my factory and find out what’s next on my agenda. Watch to discover the results and my plans for the future!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E45: Mastering Fast Splitters and Tunnels for Victory!

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In this episode, I automate the production of fast underground belts and fast splitters, streamlining my factory operations. I then tackle a small power crisis by adding a new set of steam turbines to the power area. Additionally, my research progresses closer to the rocket silo, bringing me one step closer to winning this season by launching a rocket! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and strategies.

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E46: Continuing to Master Factory Logistics!

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Efficiency is the name of the game in this 46th episode of Swag Plays Factorio, Season 2! Join me as I explore new ways to refine my factory’s output. I’ll be constructing an additional green circuit production area, deploying robots for smarter deliveries, and removing outdated belt setups. The ultimate goal? To get that rocket launched! So, I adjust the research queue to focus on turning coal into heavy oil and, ultimately, the rocket fuel needed to achieve victory this season.

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E47: Setting Up Rocket Fuel Production

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Welcome back for Season 2, Episode 47 of Swag Plays Factorio! In this extended adventure, Swag is making serious progress by reorganizing his research queue and then tackling a massive new build: an area dedicated to churning out rocket fuel components. While this setup isn’t fully boosted with modules yet, it’s absolutely up and running and proving its worth! Get ready for a bonus-length episode packed with factory goodness, making up for any missed action earlier this week.