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EvolutionThroughResearch

by CaveGrinder · for Factorio

The evolution value of enemies is equal to the ratio of how much science you have finished.

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6 yr agoLast updated
UnlicenseLicense
1.1Latest game version
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About EvolutionThroughResearch

From Factorio Mod Portal

The evolution value of enemies is equal to the ratio of how much science you have finished.

The evolution value of enemies is equal to the ratio of how much science you have finished. Once you have researched all non-infinite technologies (including upgrades) it is 1. Meant for slow mod configurations, it removes the danger of enemies out-leveling your state.

it is similar to https://mods.factorio.com/mod/research_causes_evolution however this mod should also handle interacting with other mods a bit easier. Whenever something is researched it just counts how much tech exists in total and uses that evolution setting from then on. So it doesn't change and "data" stage settings at all.

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Built for Factorio 1.1.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under Unlicense.

EvolutionThroughResearch on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
Server side
Required on the server
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
0.1.5, released 2021-01-09

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
0.1.52021-01-091.1n/a
0.1.42020-11-261.1n/a
0.1.32020-02-030.18n/a
0.1.22019-04-170.17n/a
0.1.12019-03-210.17n/a

Run EvolutionThroughResearch on a Factorio server

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”

Creatures & NPCs

Adds or changes creatures, NPCs and how they behave.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Factorio Mod Portal lists EvolutionThroughResearch as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Factorio
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.1

Verified at the source

  • ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-09Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorCaveGrinder, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
  • ✓LicenseUnlicenseFree

EvolutionThroughResearch, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install EvolutionThroughResearch?

Factorio Mod Portal lists EvolutionThroughResearch as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.

Is it free?

Yes. EvolutionThroughResearch is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is Unlicense.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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