[2.1.14] Multiple platforms without enough hub storage stops launches to a platform with space available
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2026 3:59 pm
I've come across a situation where the game doesn't work as expected, and completely blocks construction of a new space platform.
I'd consider myself an experienced player, but I presume I'm missing something simple.
Wube are amazing, so I presume it's not a bug, and it's always good to learn.
Some mods are loaded, but I've tested without as well. (All qol mods)
The issue started in the last few days.
Currrently on the latest experimental version (2.1.14).
I have a theory which is at the bottom, along with a savefile.
Problem:
When I build a new platform then copy any blueprint on to the platform, the platform reports that there is not enough platform storage hub space available, even when the hub is empty.
I have 4 other ships requesting items from Nauvis where their hubs are definitely full. They are set to "All requests satisfied" before leaving.
IMPORTANT: If I send these ships on to their next destination, the construction/request jobs resume on the new platforms as would normally be expected.
The platform is newly created therefore stopped at Nauvis.
There are plenty of available automatic silos on Nauvis.
There are plenty of the requested items on Nauvis.
No items are showing as "On the way".
If I add a manual request, it says "Not enough to fill one rocket" as well as "Waiting on a higher priority request: Space platform foundation." This one is especially weird.
If the blueprint is simply splace platform foundations, it will build the included 10, and then not receive anymore.
If the blueprint is a full spaceship, it will/may receive one item, and then not receive anymore items, including platforms. (If this item is sent back to the planet a new item might be requested, or all requests could still be blocked.)
The yellow alert for the platform will say that there is not enough platform storage hub space available. (It's empty with nothing on the way)
When hovering over the automatic requests in the hub - everything other than space platform and cargo bays will say "Waiting on a higher priority request: Space platform foundation."
Theory
Platform requests from existing platforms are somehow stopping the requests to any new platforms.
I also wondered whether a 'disconnected' space platform was affecting the launches.
Savefile: https://hidrive.ionos.com/lnk/ZIAqjIurR#file (593MB)
If you open the savefile, the ships facing the uploading issue are "TEST2", "TEST3", and "QuantumComputers[icon]SUPPLIER"
I'm so confused - what have I missed?
Additional Info:
A user on reddit says that this is a known and fixed bug, but I believe I'm on the latest experimantal version. https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comme ... b_storage/
The ony strange thing is that Steam Cloud Save has stopped working for Factorio.
Edit1:
On specific logisitics requests, if I switch "Provide materials to other platforms" to OFF and also switch the logistics request to request from ALL, then it will import these items from other platforms if available, but the rest goes unfulfilled from the planet. Construction requests and any items unavailable on other platforms remain unfulfilled.
Edit2:
Other platforms which have at least one cargo bay already on are functioning completely normally. If I try to build a cargo bay on a new platform, (after deleting the auto-built platform tiles to have enough tiles available, the cargo bay construction request goes unfulfilled.
I'd consider myself an experienced player, but I presume I'm missing something simple.
Wube are amazing, so I presume it's not a bug, and it's always good to learn.
Some mods are loaded, but I've tested without as well. (All qol mods)
The issue started in the last few days.
Currrently on the latest experimental version (2.1.14).
I have a theory which is at the bottom, along with a savefile.
Problem:
When I build a new platform then copy any blueprint on to the platform, the platform reports that there is not enough platform storage hub space available, even when the hub is empty.
I have 4 other ships requesting items from Nauvis where their hubs are definitely full. They are set to "All requests satisfied" before leaving.
IMPORTANT: If I send these ships on to their next destination, the construction/request jobs resume on the new platforms as would normally be expected.
The platform is newly created therefore stopped at Nauvis.
There are plenty of available automatic silos on Nauvis.
There are plenty of the requested items on Nauvis.
No items are showing as "On the way".
If I add a manual request, it says "Not enough to fill one rocket" as well as "Waiting on a higher priority request: Space platform foundation." This one is especially weird.
If the blueprint is simply splace platform foundations, it will build the included 10, and then not receive anymore.
If the blueprint is a full spaceship, it will/may receive one item, and then not receive anymore items, including platforms. (If this item is sent back to the planet a new item might be requested, or all requests could still be blocked.)
The yellow alert for the platform will say that there is not enough platform storage hub space available. (It's empty with nothing on the way)
When hovering over the automatic requests in the hub - everything other than space platform and cargo bays will say "Waiting on a higher priority request: Space platform foundation."
Theory
Platform requests from existing platforms are somehow stopping the requests to any new platforms.
I also wondered whether a 'disconnected' space platform was affecting the launches.
Savefile: https://hidrive.ionos.com/lnk/ZIAqjIurR#file (593MB)
If you open the savefile, the ships facing the uploading issue are "TEST2", "TEST3", and "QuantumComputers[icon]SUPPLIER"
I'm so confused - what have I missed?
Additional Info:
A user on reddit says that this is a known and fixed bug, but I believe I'm on the latest experimantal version. https://www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comme ... b_storage/
The ony strange thing is that Steam Cloud Save has stopped working for Factorio.
Edit1:
On specific logisitics requests, if I switch "Provide materials to other platforms" to OFF and also switch the logistics request to request from ALL, then it will import these items from other platforms if available, but the rest goes unfulfilled from the planet. Construction requests and any items unavailable on other platforms remain unfulfilled.
Edit2:
Other platforms which have at least one cargo bay already on are functioning completely normally. If I try to build a cargo bay on a new platform, (after deleting the auto-built platform tiles to have enough tiles available, the cargo bay construction request goes unfulfilled.