Allow Quality indicators to be configured independently in Alt-mode
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2026 2:16 pm
I have a small quality-of-life suggestion regarding the display of Quality indicators.
In the late game, I spend almost all of my time playing with Alt-mode enabled, and by that point nearly every item and entity in my factory has Legendary quality.
Factorio's icons and entity artwork are incredibly detailed, but when almost everything displays the Legendary quality badge, the screen becomes visually cluttered. The quality indicators end up drawing attention away from the artwork itself.
I would love to have a separate display option for Quality indicators, independent of the rest of Alt-mode.
For example:
Show Quality indicators
Hide Quality indicators
This wouldn't change any gameplay mechanics—it would simply give players more control over the visual presentation of the game. Players who like seeing Quality at all times could leave it enabled, while others could enjoy a cleaner view of their late-game factories without disabling the rest of Alt-mode.
I think this small customization option would greatly improve visual clarity for players who build large, high-quality factories.
Thank you for considering this suggestion!
In the late game, I spend almost all of my time playing with Alt-mode enabled, and by that point nearly every item and entity in my factory has Legendary quality.
Factorio's icons and entity artwork are incredibly detailed, but when almost everything displays the Legendary quality badge, the screen becomes visually cluttered. The quality indicators end up drawing attention away from the artwork itself.
I would love to have a separate display option for Quality indicators, independent of the rest of Alt-mode.
For example:
Show Quality indicators
Hide Quality indicators
This wouldn't change any gameplay mechanics—it would simply give players more control over the visual presentation of the game. Players who like seeing Quality at all times could leave it enabled, while others could enjoy a cleaner view of their late-game factories without disabling the rest of Alt-mode.
I think this small customization option would greatly improve visual clarity for players who build large, high-quality factories.
Thank you for considering this suggestion!