Steam Launch Sale — Ended July 30, 2026
Historical reference: Ore Factory Squad introductory -25% Steam sale ended July 30, 2026. What the launch offer included and buying tips for co-op squads today.
Introductory Offer — Now Ended
The Ore Factory Squad Steam store page listed an introductory -25% discount on the full game through July 30, 2026, following the July 16 launch from developer threeW and publisher PlayWay S.A. That introductory offer has ended — this page remains as historical reference only. Check the Steam store listing directly for current pricing and any future seasonal sales threeW may announce on the news feed.
Squads who missed the launch window should read worth buying with current MSRP in mind and skim v1.0.5 patch notes to see Phase 0 features that shipped after sale week — Smart Filters, Roles & Permissions, Lunchbox, and rebuilt lobby security.
The free demo remains separate for friends testing controls and co-op before your group commits to four copies. Demo and full game builds still require matching editions for typical Steam co-op joins.
What the Launch Discount Covered
The sale applied to the base full game purchase — not the free demo. Paid release unlocks four dig sites, sixty-plus resources across three production lines, employee hiring, off-site worker contracts, warehouse robots, full vehicle roster, Gold and Diamond economies, and all 35 Steam achievements. Post-launch patches through v1.0.5 added smart belt filters, role management, text chat, contract progression rework, and multiplayer security rebuilds at no extra cost.
Launch-day v1.0.1 and subsequent hotfixes addressed tutorial controller softlocks, co-op connections, lobby breaches, and Quarry or Forest cave spawns — update all clients to v1.0.5 before marathon co-op nights regardless of when you purchased.
Feature boundaries on demo vs full game and launch overview still apply; the sale end date does not change what the paid edition includes.
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Buying for a Co-op Squad Today
Four-player groups should standardize on the full edition — demo and paid builds do not mix for typical Steam co-op joins. One member buys first, hosts a patched v1.0.5 world, others join after confirming matching builds on the updates hub.
Schedule a demo session with voice chat configured per voice settings guide before mass purchasing at full price. Assign roles early: miner, builder, driver, foreman — and configure public lobby permissions per roles and permissions if strangers can join.
Gift purchases through Steam follow platform regional rules — confirm friends can activate in the same region before surprise gifts. Watch Steam wishlists and official news for the next announced sale rather than assuming launch pricing returns.
After Purchase Checklist
Install updates to v1.0.5+, run tutorial or early Copper contract, build one lift-fed smelter line with smart filters on splitters, then invite friends. Read Modular Mining Lift guide, smart filters, and Redstone City for systems demo players partially previewed.
Bookmark this page only as historical sale context — for live pricing and future discounts, rely on the Steam store page and threeW news posts. Report purchase issues through Steam support; this wiki is unofficial and cannot process refunds.
Owners receive planned free roadmap phases toward Version 2.0 per the official roadmap — buying after the sale still includes those content updates when they ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the launch sale end?
July 30, 2026 — the introductory -25% offer ended on that date per the original Steam listing.
Is Ore Factory Squad on sale now?
Check Steam directly — this wiki does not track live regional pricing. Future sales will appear on the store page and news feed.
Was the demo discounted?
The demo is free; the historical sale applied only to the full game listing.
Should I wait for another discount?
That is a personal choice — read worth buying and patch 1.0.5 for current value. Steam seasonal events may offer future discounts but are not guaranteed.
Does missing the sale mean missing content?
No — roadmap phases and patches like v1.0.5 are free updates for owners. Only the introductory price window ended.