Satisfactory 1.0 has officially launched on PC after nearly five years in early access. This new release enhances various systems of the game, introduces fresh content, and addresses some technical challenges. Consequently, existing mods will require updates to be compatible with this latest version. If you’re experiencing the “Plugin SML Failed to Load” error in Satisfactory due to mod usage, here’s how to resolve it.
Fixing the Plugin SML Failed to Load Error in Satisfactory
To address the “Plugin SML Failed to Load Error” in Satisfactory, you will need to remove the mods folder located in the FactoryGame directory where Satisfactory is installed.
- Go to the installation directory of Satisfactory, and navigate to the following path:
\common\Satisfactory\FactoryGame\
- Here, permanently delete the Mods folder
Doing this will remove all existing mods from Satisfactory, while ensuring that your mod profiles remain intact, so there’s no need to back up the Mods folder. After deleting the mods folder, Satisfactory 1.0 should launch smoothly, unless you encounter a crash related to the Unreal Engine.
As of now, Satisfactory 1.0 does not officially support mods, leading to the error message when using existing mods. To keep informed about the latest developments regarding mods, consider joining the dedicated Satisfactory Modding discord server.
While we don’t anticipate that the developers will completely eliminate mod support, the significant changes introduced with the 1.0 release mean that modders may need some time to adapt to all the updates.
Fortunately, this is an easy fix. Additionally, if you are encountering issues with your dedicated servers in Satisfactory, ensure that you update the necessary ports. Though there are some technical challenges at launch, we expect them to be resolved promptly.
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