---
title: "How to reset your Satisfactory world"
description: "Learn how to reset your Satisfactory world from in-game or via the server panel to start fresh or fix corrupted saves."
category: jeux
subcategory: satisfactory
icon: tabler:file-text
date: 2026-08-11
author: Winheberg
slug: "reset-satisfactory-world"
order: 41
image: /statics/images/docs/en/gaming/satisfactory/reset-satisfactory-world.webp
tags: [satisfactory, game-server, guide, reset]
keywords: [satisfactory, server, reset, world, save, gaming, hosting, pterodactyl]
link_fr: "/docs/satisfactory/reinitialiser-monde-satisfactory"
---

## Context

Resetting your Satisfactory world allows you to start fresh on your server. This operation is useful if you want to begin a clean playthrough or fix an issue caused by a corrupted save file.

You can perform this reset in two ways: **from the game** (recommended method) or via the **Winheberg panel** files.


## 1. Resetting from the game

> [!TIP]
> This is the easiest method and allows you to reset the world directly without needing to touch your server files.

### 1.1 Access your server in-game
1. Launch your **Satisfactory** game.
2. From the main menu, click on **Server Manager**.
3. Select your dedicated server from the list.

<img src="/statics/images/docs/en/gaming/satisfactory/reset-satisfactory-world-1780012999793-488be0b72bc3a91331edb4e4.webp" alt="Satisfactory in-game server manager" width="300" />

### 1.2 Create a new game
1. Click on **Create Game**.
2. Choose your starting area.
3. Enter a new session name.
4. Click on **Start Game**.

<img src="/statics/images/docs/en/gaming/satisfactory/reset-satisfactory-world-1780013135436-b9a703ec44fbb197bb9feb99.webp" alt="Create a new Satisfactory game" width="600" />


## 2. Resetting via the panel (Files)

### 2.1 Access the server files
1. Log in to your [Winheberg panel](https://panel.winheberg.com) and select your Satisfactory server.
2. **Stop the server** (Stop button) before proceeding.
3. Go to the **Files** tab in the left sidebar menu.

<img src="/statics/images/docs/en/gaming/satisfactory/reset-satisfactory-world-1780013022576-1bd940568aefda7d75e9a992.webp" alt="Accessing Satisfactory server files" width="600" />

### 2.2 Delete existing save
Navigate to the following path by clicking on the folders:

```bash
/.config/Epic/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames/
```

1. Delete the save file named `Server`.
2. Restart the server. A fresh new world will automatically generate.

<img src="/statics/images/docs/en/gaming/satisfactory/reset-satisfactory-world-1780013049635-f0d9d8250c2a6e7b81ead497.webp" alt="Deleting Satisfactory save" width="800" />

> [!WARNING]
> Make sure the server is completely stopped before deleting any files. If the server is running during the deletion process, the save may recreate itself or become corrupted.


## Troubleshooting

### ❌ Cannot delete the save file
- **Server is still running**: The panel often prevents the deletion of files currently in use by the server. Ensure the server status shows as *Offline* in the console before attempting to delete the `Server` file.

### ❌ The old world still loads
- **Wrong file**: Double-check that you deleted the `Server` file located inside `.config/Epic/FactoryGame/Saved/SaveGames/` on your panel. Restart the server once confirmed.


## Best Practices

> [!NOTE]
> Before permanently deleting your save file, remember to create a full server backup from the **Backups** tab on the panel. This will allow you to recover your old factory if you change your mind.


## Need help?

If your world does not reset properly or if you encounter an error during the process, feel free to contact the [Winheberg support team](https://winheberg.com/support). 
Our staff can help you restore a backup or check your server configuration.

Your new Satisfactory world is now ready 🚀