Versions compatibility

[LazyLoneLion]

As far as I understand, after updating to the version 13, my old savegames will not be playable.

How do you cope with this, people? Do you install new Factorio to another folder or what?

[Oxyd]

Your understanding is incorrect. 0.13 will load all saves made in version 0.10.0 and newer. (Barring bugs.)

[LazyLoneLion]

Really glad to hear that my understanding is incorrect this time!

[searker]

However, if you use Mods, they might break or cause your savegame to get corrupted.

Personally, i copy my whole Factorio-Folder before updating (even on the small 0.X.X updates). That way, i have a complete (playable) backup of my current instance including mods and saves and dont have to worry about any possible errors/corruptions that might occur.

Even if youre using no mods, i´d advise you to create a backup of your savegame(-s) before updating - better be safe than sorry

Btw.: Even though i´m cautious with my saves, i havent had any corrupt saves so far.

[LazyLoneLion]

That way, i have a complete (playable) backup of my current instance including mods and saves and dont have to worry about any possible errors/corruptions that might occur.

Good to know, thank you. Suppose I will do the same.

[Mangledpork]

I've got saves from 0.8 running in 0.12 no problem (except the recipe changes ruining my factory design. They didn't even have oil back then!).