Factorio 2.0 Starter Base Blueprints and How to Import Them

Factorio blueprints can save newer players from rebuilding the same systems by hand every run. With Update 2.0, several starter-friendly blueprint collections remain useful for building early infrastructure, malls, balancers, and rocket-focused setups.

Starter Base Blueprints for Factorio 2.0

The blueprints below focus on streamlining construction and crafting. They are especially helpful when a base needs to scale quickly without turning every new production line into a fresh engineering argument.

City Block Base

Factorio Prints user Erinch shared the City Block Base blueprint and updated it ahead of Factorio 2.0 use.

The design was inspired by Nilaus' Base-In-A-Book blueprint, with changes aimed at optimization. It includes redesigned city blocks for better throughput and a mall expanded from one block wide to two blocks wide.

Erinch also notes that water is needed for the nuclear power blocks, though those blocks are easier to supply. The blueprint uses a circuit network to manage train stations with manually set train limits and other practical features.

Raynquist's Belt Balancers Fall 2024

Scott Ellis, also known as Elys Storm, updated Raynquist's 2022 Belt Balancer blueprint into a nested plan organized by input belt count. The blueprint includes balancers from 1-1 through 9-9, plus some larger configurations.

This version includes smaller and more efficient balancers than earlier releases, along with lane balancers for different lane counts.

The AutoMall

DocJade's AutoMall blueprint is built for players who do not enjoy making malls from scratch. It can craft almost any item in the game, except items that require fluid ingredients.

The blueprint works without extra configuration, though increasing job splitting may better fit specific needs.

Automated Rocket Silo Printer 2.0a

A major early goal in Factorio is building a rocket and leaving the alien planet. Factorio Prints user Ciqa's Automated Rocket Silo Printer 2.0a helps reduce the planning burden.

The blueprint creates silos based on exact resource counts. Instead of calculating every step manually, the assembly handles the structure once the required materials are available.

Everything You Need

The Everything You Need blueprint is aimed at both new and veteran players who want one broad setup for common factory items.

It can craft most in-game items except science packs. Use it for belts, bots, ammunition, inserters, and many other essentials. The required materials take time to gather, but placing the blueprint and watching it run can be worth the grind.

How to Import Blueprints

Factorio has an active community, and many players share complete base sections or specialized production layouts. One major source is Factorio Prints.

To import a blueprint:

1. Open the blueprint page you want to use.
2. Click Copy to Clipboard or the equivalent button.
3. Return to Factorio.
4. Click Import String on the hotbar.
5. Paste the blueprint string.
6. Click Import.

If the string is valid, the blueprint should appear in-game and be ready to place.