shapez 2 launches huge free update today
Independent developer tobspr Games has released the biggest update yet for its top-rated factory automation game, shapez 2. The free 'Dimension' update, available now on Steam, dramatically expands the game with multi-tiered 3D platforms, a fully overhauled train system, smarter logistics tools, and major quality-of-life enhancements designed to supercharge efficiency and creativity.
shapez 2 is currently 30% off on Steam. Players can pick up the base game for £13.99 / €16.79 / $17.49; or the stacked ‘Supporter’ edition for £19.59 / €23.44 / $24.49.
With over 480,000 copies sold since entering Early Access in 2024, shapez 2 has become one of Steam’s most beloved factory games, earning a 98% “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from over 10,000 players.
What's new in the Dimension update
Multi-Level Platform Building: Build conveyors, rails, and pipes across multiple vertical layers for advanced layout control.
Train System Overhaul: Redesigned visuals, smarter stops, configurable unloaders, instant transfer stations, and new train colors.
Faster Space Belts: Throughput increased by 400%, allowing a single belt to carry 4x more items.
Overflow Splitters: Directs flow to a preferred output, with overflow sent elsewhere.
Shape Search: Locate specific shapes anywhere on your infinite map.
New Platform Layouts: Classic T, L, and Cross layouts return, plus all-new variants.
UI/UX Improvements: Operator previews, categorized shops, wire insights, and clearer throughput displays.
Variable Belt Launchers: Belt launchers, fluid launchers, and wire transmitters now have a variable range.
And dozens of smaller improvements, bug fixes, and performance tweaks to streamline the player’s factory-building experience.
For full patch notes, visit the developer blog on Steam.