# The big Factory I/O Wishlist (Discussion) **URL:** \ **Category:** Suggestions\ **Created:** [March 26, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136 "2020-03-26T13:38:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![janbumer1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/janbumer1/32/60_2.png) [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/42 "2021-09-24T15:07:32Z")
Thank you **VERY** much for this great response. Those are really great news. I think I can speak for the community if I say that for those of use that are more frequently here the development currently is a little bit of a black-box. Not a lot gets confirmed or declined. Because of that the post that you wrote is a really great insight into the dev status of Factory I/O, and it makes it easier to understand why things might take a little longer (in regards to the reworking of the inner workings of Factory I/O). I (or we) welcome your quality focused approach, as many use your great software for either educational purposes, or for simulation purposes. Because of this a low amount of bugs is generally more favourable than a ton of buggy features. I’m really looking forward to the future development of this great software. I can imagine that the last 2 years must have been difficult for you guys too. Keep up the good work, and stay healthy! ---
**Author:** ![justin.anderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47c2d/32.png) [@justin.anderson](https://community.factoryio.com/u/justin.anderson)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/43 "2021-09-24T19:34:43Z")
That’s awesome, One thing in this environment, compared to some other forums. You do have access to some talented developers. It’s not like we’re working on modding The Sims. HAHA. Super excited you’re working on opening the development feature for us to help! I hope you get to the point that we can stop using Demo3D. I really do appreciate the quality experience, with some other software, it’s so hard to use because of all the bugs. I do wish you all the best! ---
**Author:** ![wayneschaefer](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/wayneschaefer/32/50_2.png) [@wayneschaefer](https://community.factoryio.com/u/wayneschaefer)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/44 "2021-10-05T16:28:34Z")
That is great to hear. I am hoping that speaking at our OSPE Engineering Conference (7Oct21) will help generate interest and more ideas as well. This year has been very challenging for all of us, I am hoping to create more content over the next few months. Being able to import or convert existing scenes would be helpful although I understand this may not be possible. Great work … looking forward to seeing the improvements. ---
**Author:** ![janbumer1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/janbumer1/32/60_2.png) [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/45 "2022-02-16T19:53:53Z")
Hey Bruno, I hope everything is going well at “Real Games”. I hate to bug you with this, but can we get a status update on this? ---
**Author:** ![brunovgr](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/brunovgr/32/12_2.png) [@brunovgr](https://community.factoryio.com/u/brunovgr)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/46 "2022-02-17T17:25:02Z")
The team is getting bigger and working full-time on this. We can’t wait to share what we are working on with all of you. Time really does seem to fly… 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![Sourison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Sourison](https://community.factoryio.com/u/Sourison)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2022, 6:22am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/47 "2022-10-14T06:22:39Z")
Any takes on pipelines and pumps? ---
**Author:** ![garret.mull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/22d042/32.png) [@garret.mull](https://community.factoryio.com/u/garret.mull)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/48 "2022-10-22T19:32:35Z")
> **[All - Purpose Laser Sensor - LR-T series | KEYENCE America](https://www.keyence.com/products/sensor/laser/lr-t/)** > > KEYENCE America provides LR-T series; The LR-T Series detects objects based on position and offers extended range to allow for flexible mounting. It is housed in a rugged metal housing, has a simple one button teach and is unaffected by color,... Distance laser would be a nice sensor to have! ---
**Author:** ![janbumer1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/janbumer1/32/60_2.png) [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/49 "2022-10-22T20:40:36Z")
Please no direct links to products or any form of advertisement. On the note of distance sensors: yeah, I second that! ---
**Author:** ![justin.anderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47c2d/32.png) [@justin.anderson](https://community.factoryio.com/u/justin.anderson)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/50 "2022-11-21T21:33:16Z")
Super excited to see if there is an update on the big game plans. I would like to add one small thing to the current potential of the Crane. I would like to see if we can have the Fork Stroke as an analog feedback. The Lift and Drive currently use Analog, but the fork unit remains digital. ---
**Author:** ![otrull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@otrull](https://community.factoryio.com/u/otrull)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/51 "2023-04-04T21:47:27Z")
Hi there. I’m new in this forum. I read about wishlist discussion. Something I can’t get is why there isn’t more coloured buttons. For instance, we are required a blue button after pressing safety button (that should be usually closed). Also, cursor buttons could be also very useful. Is there any way to customize this buttons? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![hbrandsma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e274bd/32.png) [@hbrandsma](https://community.factoryio.com/u/hbrandsma)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/54 "2023-12-11T17:12:20Z")
@brunovgr Almost 2 years passed since new update. I’m looking forward for an development update and a estimated eta on this so I can acquire the new software. ---
**Author:** ![janbumer1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/janbumer1/32/60_2.png) [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 6:38am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/55 "2024-01-23T06:38:49Z")
I second this. @rita.ferreira and @brunovgr, what is happening on your end. Are you all okay? ---
**Author:** ![brunovgr](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/brunovgr/32/12_2.png) [@brunovgr](https://community.factoryio.com/u/brunovgr)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/56 "2024-01-23T17:07:25Z")
@hbrandsma @janbumer1 We are all fine, thanks for asking 😉 Thank you for your interest in our project. We appreciate your support as we work to complete it. We want to provide an update on what we’ve been doing. Firstly, we’ve had to adapt to some industry changes, which has been a learning curve for us. Secondly, we’ve switched to a different platform, which has required us to put in extra time and effort. We made this decision after assessing Unity’s [new pricing policy (and runtime fees)](https://blog.unity.com/news/open-letter-on-runtime-fee) and the changes in the engine’s technical direction. We’re confident that this new platform will help us deliver the best possible outcome. We appreciate your understanding and encouragement as we continue to work towards completion. ---
**Author:** ![janbumer1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/janbumer1/32/60_2.png) [@janbumer1](https://community.factoryio.com/u/janbumer1)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/57 "2024-01-24T22:46:23Z")
An engine change of a program like yours is no small undertaking. I understand, that this takes a lot of time. Best of luck to you guys! Can you give us some insight how far along you are on the migration path? Also, you have some automation industry experts here, this forum can also go both ways. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![brunovgr](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/brunovgr/32/12_2.png) [@brunovgr](https://community.factoryio.com/u/brunovgr)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/58 "2024-01-26T16:04:39Z")
Thanks for your kind words! The development is progressing smoothly. However, it’s hard to quantify the exact progress made. Time goes by really fast when you get close to a heavy project like this one 😉 As soon as I have a realistic public announcement/release estimation, I’ll post it here. ---
**Author:** ![justin.anderson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47c2d/32.png) [@justin.anderson](https://community.factoryio.com/u/justin.anderson)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/59 "2024-05-21T20:13:47Z")
Hopefully your team is doing well. Excited to hear how everything is going. ---
**Author:** ![claudius179](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/claudius179/32/919_2.png) [@claudius179](https://community.factoryio.com/u/claudius179)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/60 "2025-07-15T23:57:30Z")
Any information how far a new version is with the new engine would like to buy factory io in the next few month after my course is finished and i dont have access any more but if the new version is on the horizon i might wait a bit longer ---
**Author:** ![adriana.silva](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/adriana.silva/32/752_2.png) [@adriana.silva](https://community.factoryio.com/u/adriana.silva)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/61 "2025-07-16T09:42:46Z")
We’re working hard to release a **preview version** and we’re aiming to have this **available in the fall** of this year. However, the final product will still take a year or more after the release of the preview version. This is because the idea is to open it to the community early, collect feedback, and evolve the product together. ---
**Author:** ![claudius179](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/claudius179/32/919_2.png) [@claudius179](https://community.factoryio.com/u/claudius179)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/62 "2025-07-16T17:25:39Z")
Nice will owner of the current version get the new version after release? And how can i help to improve it aside from the wishlist ---
**Author:** ![adriana.silva](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.factoryio.com/adriana.silva/32/752_2.png) [@adriana.silva](https://community.factoryio.com/u/adriana.silva)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136/63 "2025-07-17T13:23:57Z")
As we’ve done previously, we will facilitate the upgrade from the current version to the new one. However, the process is not yet defined. [Previous page](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.factoryio.com/t/the-big-factory-i-o-wishlist-discussion/136.md?page=4)