Version 1.1.72 is known to load save files from versions as old as 0.18.0 . Proper Usage & Troubleshooting
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. 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. You can quickly open a save file by dragging its own
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.
Simply extract the .zip file to a folder of your choice. To run the game, open the bin/x64 folder and launch factorio.exe .
This version was active around November/December 2022 .