[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":31},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-en-change-starting-area-satisfactory-server":3},{"path":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"description":7,"category":8,"subcategory":9,"icon":10,"date":11,"author":12,"order":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"keywords":20,"docGroup":28,"docGroupIcon":28,"link_fr":29,"bodyHtml":30},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fsatisfactory\u002Fchange-starting-area-satisfactory-server","change-starting-area-satisfactory-server","How to Change the Starting Area of Your Satisfactory Server","Learn how to select or change the starting area of your Satisfactory server and understand the differences between each biome for a better start.","jeux","satisfactory","tabler:file-text","2026-07-24","Winheberg",10,"\u002Fstatics\u002Fimages\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fsatisfactory\u002Fchange-starting-area-satisfactory-server.webp",[9,16,17,18,19],"server","guide","gameplay","setup",[9,21,22,23,24,25,26,18,27],"starting area","server setup","grass fields","rocky desert","northern forest","dune desert","hosting","","\u002Fdocs\u002Fsatisfactory\u002Fmodifier-zone-depart-serveur-satisfactory","\u003Ch2>Context\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>When creating a server in the server manager, you must choose a \u003Cstrong>starting zone\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This choice directly influences your early game, available resources, and overall progression difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide presents the different regions available to set up your first factory and explains how to change your zone if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Choosing the Starting Zone\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>When creating a new game session on your server, you can select your starting area via the \u003Cstrong>Create Game\u003C\u002Fstrong> tab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four main zones are available for players:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>🌱 Grass Fields — Ideal for beginners\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Satisfactory's primary starting area, featuring flat terrain that makes building and starting out easy. However, basic resources are further apart and sometimes require early transportation setups.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>🪨 Rocky Desert — Adapted to new players\u003C\u002Fstrong>: A well-balanced zone regarding building space and resource nodes. It offers a great compromise between accessibility and variety, with nearby water for your early industrial setup.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>🌲 Northern Forest — For experienced players\u003C\u002Fstrong>: An area extremely rich in mineral resources, characterized by very complex terrain. The heavy elevation changes require careful planning.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>🏜️ Dune Desert — Recommended for experts\u003C\u002Fstrong>: A massive open area packed with high-quality resources. The initial scarcity of water and vegetation makes the early game much more challenging and demanding.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Once your zone is selected, enter a \u003Cstrong>session name\u003C\u002Fstrong> in the dedicated field, then click on the \u003Ccode>Create Game\u003C\u002Fcode> button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fstatics\u002Fimages\u002Fdocs\u002Fen\u002Fgaming\u002Fsatisfactory\u002Fchange-starting-area-satisfactory-server-1779965965838-31349ff7e5d9302812f42d90.webp\" alt=\"Satisfactory starting zone selection interface\" width=\"800\" \u002F>\n\n\n\u003Ch2>Modifying the Zone After Creation\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you have already launched your game on Satisfactory and want to change regions, two options are available:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>1. Create a new session\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The simplest and cleanest method is to recreate a new session directly via the server manager by selecting a different starting zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>2. Move your HUB\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You can also choose to manually move your existing HUB in-game. The HUB acts as the central point of your progression and can be freely repositioned elsewhere on the map if you decide to relocate your facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Troubleshooting\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>❌ Unable to start the game after selecting the zone\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Version verification\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Ensure that both your game and the server are running on the exact same version. Restart the server from your panel if an update was just deployed.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Invalid session name\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Avoid using special characters or accents in the session name, as this can block the initial map generation.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Best Practices\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A few tips for choosing your first location wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Start with the Grass Fields\u003C\u002Fstrong> if you are discovering the game for the first time, to familiarize yourself with the interface and building without excessive pressure\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Choose the Northern Forest\u003C\u002Fstrong> if you are looking for a challenge focused on fast optimization and abundant pure ores\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Save your world state\u003C\u002Fstrong> before attempting a complete relocation of your production structures\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Need help?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you encounter difficulties configuring your server or generating your Satisfactory world, our support team is here to help. Open a support ticket from your client area at \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbilling.winheberg.com\">billing.winheberg.com\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> to get technical assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your zone is now configured, and your factory is ready to run smoothly 🎮.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1788993142963]