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CORE VALUES.

There is more. Beneath it all.

A new depth to your obsession. Everything we know about Core Values, brought together and traced back to its sources.

Origin is not certainty. A manufacturer statement may still describe plans; an interview remains labelled as third-party reporting.

22 topics
21 sources

02 / Timeline

How the story unfolded

Information in publication order, newest first. Research dates are shown separately.

Release & purchase
Manufacturer Third-party source Still open

No release date. No confirmed year.

The store has no date. Inven reports the team ruling out 2026, while leaving 2027 uncertain. Community claims of a 2027 release are not a confirmed schedule.

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Sources & context3
  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS05
    Reddit · Announcement discussion

    Mixed thread: Jason’s developer reply confirms the Q&A plan. The 2027 claim comes from a community comment.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
The underground
Manufacturer Third-party source Still open

Connected economies. Unknown entrances.

Resource exchange and travel between the surface and underground are described. Map size, entrances, loading transitions and handcrafted versus procedural terrain remain unspecified. Free digging and terraforming are not confirmed.

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  • ManufacturerS04
    CoffeeStain-Jason · Developer Q&A

    The developer’s post is official. Community questions below it are not announcements.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS09
    PCGamesN · Henry Stenhouse

    Reports entry requirements and quotes continued base-game support from a press release. The complete release was not separately retrieved.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Factories & logistics
Third-party source Developer interview

A new power system

Inven reports a new power system. Its energy source, output and connection to existing grids are still unknown.

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  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
Factories & logistics
Third-party source Not independently verified

Different logistics, not a blanket belt ban

Play Experience attributes additional logistics systems to Burke and Gunst; belts would remain in the game. The original interview was not located. Specific transport tools are unconfirmed.

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  • Third-party sourceS10
    Play Experience · PsE Redaktion

    Secondary logistics report. The underlying interview is not linked and was not located.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • Third-party sourceS20
    News Minimalist

    Search-index summary of the logistics claim; not independent confirmation.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Factories & logistics
Third-party source Developer interview

Heavy industry, a rougher aesthetic

Interviews describe heavy rock processing. Secondary reporting mentions large grinding gears and hammers. These are design descriptions, not named or fully revealed machines.

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  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS10
    Play Experience · PsE Redaktion

    Secondary logistics report. The underlying interview is not linked and was not located.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Progress & story
Third-party source Manufacturer Developer interview

Bring your save, with questions still open

The team describes entry from existing saves. New resources and buildings limit veteran advantages. This is not a guarantee for mods, clipped underground factories or save-format compatibility.

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  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • ManufacturerS04
    CoffeeStain-Jason · Developer Q&A

    The developer’s post is official. Community questions below it are not announcements.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Progress & story
Third-party source Developer interview

An estimate, not a stopwatch

Inven reports an expectation of roughly 400–500 hours. This is a development estimate, not a measured or guaranteed campaign length.

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Sources & context1
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
Life below
Manufacturer Third-party source Developer interview

Beautiful does not mean harmless

New flora and fauna are officially announced. Inven also reports dangerous hostile creatures. Species, drops, combat equipment and accessibility options remain open.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
Technology & co-op
Third-party source Developer interview

Lighting, streaming and engine work

The team discusses underground lighting, level streaming, a planned Unreal Engine 5.6 move and GPU instancing. No performance targets or migration date are confirmed.

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Sources & context1
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
Technology & co-op
Manufacturer Still open

Treat the PC requirements as provisional

Listed minimum: Windows 10, i5-3570, GTX 1650/1050 Ti or RX 470/570. Recommended: Windows 11, Ryzen 5 5600X/i5-12400, RTX 2070/RX 5700. Storage: 20 GB, scope unclear. Web and API RAM fields conflict (8/16 GB versus a missing minimum and 16 MB); final requirements need clarification.

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Sources & context1
  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
Release & purchase
Manufacturer

The first paid expansion

Announced at The Big Break on September 29. Core Values requires Satisfactory and is developed by Coffee Stain Studios, published by Coffee Stain Publishing.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • ManufacturerS02
    Coffee Stain · Announcement

    Official post read via Steam News API. Links the teaser, stores and showcase.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • ManufacturerS06
    Coffee Stain · The Big Break

    Event page. The listed GMT time conflicts with 19:00 CEST; the latter equals 17:00 UTC.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Release & purchase
Manufacturer Still open

Wishlist now. Price still open.

Steam lists the DLC for wishlisting; an Epic link is official. No price, bundle or preorder terms have been announced. Console store links are promised, without launch timing.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • ManufacturerS02
    Coffee Stain · Announcement

    Official post read via Steam News API. Links the teaser, stores and showcase.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • ManufacturerS03
    Coffee Stain · Epic Games Store

    Officially linked, but the store content could not be read.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Factories & logistics
Manufacturer Third-party source Developer interview

New resources. New production chains.

New resources, buildings, equipment and recipes are planned for an underground factory network. Names, quantities, rates, footprints and alternate recipes have not been published.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS08
    Aftonbladet · Leo Pettersson

    Swedish interview. Quotes discuss cave constraints. The price box concerns the base game. Publication date from the search index.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Progress & story
Third-party source Developer interview

Your entry point: Tier 3

Reporting places access at Tier 3 of HUB research, after the Space Elevator. Inven describes an in-game prompt and recipes connected to surface resources. You should not need to finish the main story first.

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  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS09
    PCGamesN · Henry Stenhouse

    Reports entry requirements and quotes continued base-game support from a press release. The complete release was not separately retrieved.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Progress & story
Manufacturer Third-party source Developer interview

A parallel story, deeper discoveries

A new narrative runs alongside the main game. Details about ADA, alien artifacts, endings and additional milestones remain undisclosed.

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Sources & context3
  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • Third-party sourceS07
    Inven · Jiyeon “KaEnn” Kim

    Interview with Gunst, Meesters, Edwards and Burke. English dated Sep 29, Korean original Sep 30; both read. AI-assisted English translation reviewed by the publisher. One interview, not independent confirmations.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Inven · 한국어 ↗
  • Third-party sourceS08
    Aftonbladet · Leo Pettersson

    Swedish interview. Quotes discuss cave constraints. The price box concerns the base game. Publication date from the search index.

    Published: Sep 30, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Technology & co-op
Manufacturer Still open

Co-op listed. Ownership rules unknown.

Steam lists single-player, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer, Cloud and partial controller support. Who needs to own the DLC in a group, dedicated-server rules and console launch parity are unconfirmed.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
  • ManufacturerS04
    CoffeeStain-Jason · Developer Q&A

    The developer’s post is official. Community questions below it are not announcements.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
Technology & co-op
Manufacturer

13 languages listed

Steam lists English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Ukrainian. Full audio is marked for English only.

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  • ManufacturerS01
    Coffee Stain · Steam

    Official store and API. Requirements are provisional; RAM fields conflict.

    Undated / continuously updated · Checked: Sep 30, 2026 Steam API ↗
What comes next
Third-party source Developer interview

The base game keeps moving

PCGamesN quotes a press release promising regular base-game improvements on all platforms while the DLC is developed. No specific next-update feature list is established here.

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  • Third-party sourceS09
    PCGamesN · Henry Stenhouse

    Reports entry requirements and quotes continued base-game support from a press release. The complete release was not separately retrieved.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • Third-party sourceS05
    Reddit · Announcement discussion

    Mixed thread: Jason’s developer reply confirms the Q&A plan. The 2027 claim comes from a community comment.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
What comes next
Manufacturer Third-party source

More answers are on the way

On September 29, CoffeeStain-Jason announced a detail video within one to two weeks and collected questions. Roughly October 6–13 follows from that window, not a fixed appointment.

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Sources & context2
  • ManufacturerS04
    CoffeeStain-Jason · Developer Q&A

    The developer’s post is official. Community questions below it are not announcements.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
  • Third-party sourceS05
    Reddit · Announcement discussion

    Mixed thread: Jason’s developer reply confirms the Q&A plan. The 2027 claim comes from a community comment.

    Published: Sep 29, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026
What comes next
Manufacturer

October 13 is the board game campaign

MOOD Publishing’s separate Satisfactory board game launches its crowdfunding campaign on October 13. That date is not the release of Core Values.

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  • ManufacturerS21
    Coffee Stain · September News

    Official September News read via API. The October 13 date belongs to the board game campaign.

    Published: Sep 22, 2026 · Checked: Sep 30, 2026

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