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Science Pack Drops

by Khalcifer · for Factorio

This mod enables science packs to drop from enemy units and structures upon death, based on configurable probabilities. It supports all science packs from the base game and the Space Age expansion. Drops are tailored to each planet, allowing for thematic progression across Nauvis, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Aquilo, and Gleba. Features: - Science packs drop from biters, spawners, and turrets. - Drop rates configurable via mod settings. - Each planet has its own unique science packs and optional multipliers. - The drop amount can be scaled based on enemy maximum health, making stronger foes more reward

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17 mo agoLast updated
MITLicense
2.0Latest game version

About Science Pack Drops

From Factorio Mod Portal

This mod enables science packs to drop from enemy units and structures upon death, based on configurable probabilities. It supports all science packs from the base game and the Space Age expansion. Drops are tailored to each planet, allowing for thematic progression across Nauvis, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Aquilo, and Gleba. Features: - Science packs drop from biters, spawners, and turrets. - Drop rates configurable via mod settings. - Each planet has its own unique science packs and optional multipliers. - The drop amount can be scaled based on enemy maximum health, making stronger foes more reward

Science Pack Drop Mod for 2.0

This mod enables science packs to drop from enemy units upon death, based on configurable probabilities. It supports all science packs from the base game and the Space Age expansion. Drops are tailored to each planet, allowing for thematic progression across Nauvis, Vulcanus, Fulgora, Aquilo, and Gleba.

Features:

  • Science packs drop from biters, spawners, and turrets.
  • Drop rates configurable via mod settings.
  • Each planet has its own unique science packs and optional multipliers.
  • The drop amount can be scaled based on enemy maximum health, making stronger foes more rewarding.
  • A global toggle allows you to enable or disable all science pack drops as needed.
  • Compatible with Factorio 2.0 and the Space Age DLC.
  • Localized in English and Polish with rich-text icons.

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Built for Factorio 2.0.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

License

Published under MIT.

Science Pack Drops 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
3.0.2, released 2025-06-10

Dependencies

Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.

Run Science Pack Drops on a Factorio server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

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 Science Pack Drops 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
2.0

Verified at the source

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

Science Pack Drops, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Science Pack Drops?

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

Is it free?

Yes. Science Pack Drops is free to download from Factorio Mod Portal. Its license is MIT.

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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