Version 1.1.72 is known to load save files from versions as old as 0.18.0 . Proper Usage & Troubleshooting
The file refers to the portable "zip package" version of Factorio , a stable release from late 2022 . This version is often preferred by players who want to maintain a separate, self-contained instance of the game to ensure mod compatibility or to keep a specific save file working without automatic updates from Steam. Key Version Information (v1.1.72)
The .zip format is a portable version that does not require installation. You can run it directly from the extracted folder, and it keeps its own saves and mods directories separate from other installations. Soubor: Factorio.v1.1.72.zip ...
You can quickly open a save file by dragging its own .zip file directly into the Factorio window while the game is running.
Simply extract the .zip file to a folder of your choice. To run the game, open the bin/x64 folder and launch factorio.exe . Version 1
If the game crashes on startup in Windows 7 (a known issue for some v1.1.72 users), ensure your hardware is stable; Factorio is highly sensitive to memory corruption and can sometimes detect failing RAM before other applications do.
This version was active around November/December 2022 . Key Version Information (v1
Some users reported that updating certain mods (like flib ) in this version could break the installation due to dependency handling. If your game fails to start after a mod update, deleting the mods folder usually allows the game to launch again so you can reinstall the correct versions.