Before Reading Notes
The following content is a summary of core features, not a complete list. Game content will be continuously updated, and some settings may be adjusted accordingly. Please refer to the actual version in the game!
Difficulty does not affect game progress or content, only the level of challenge!
Easy Mode
AE2 uses original recipes (no modification)
ME network unlimited channels
Increase steam/power generation, improve generator array machine capacity/turbine output
Configurable maintenance hatch upper/lower limit improvement
No need for cleanroom
Some recipe output increase/simplification
(MV tier) ME simple pattern assembly: pattern assembly with 9 pattern slots
Assembly line no longer requires ordered input
Bedrock ore vein/bedrock fluid ore vein infinite reserves
Parallel control hatch/accelerator hatch value improvements
Steam large machine parallel value increase
Chain mining maximum diggable amount increase
Quest book large material supply
Can enter superflat/void dimension at LV tier
Universal factory parallel doubled
Normal mode
AE2 comprehensive modification (initially unlocked at MV stage, automation enabled at HV stage)
ME network infinite channels
Monster enhancement (higher health, stronger attack, please handle with care)
Assembly line requires ordered input of items to work
Expert mode (Expert)
Harder AE2 modifications (initially unlocked at MV tier, automation enabled at EV tier)
Monster enhancement (higher HP, stronger attacks, be careful)
Steam/Power generation capacity reduced
Machines will explode if exposed to rain
Recipe outputs reduced / complicated
Maintenance hatch upper and lower limits reduced
Higher radio loss
Insufficient power during machine operation will cause recipe failure and input clearance
Assembly line requires ordered input of items and fluids to work
Parallel control hatch / Accelerator hatch values reduced
Power generation equipment will continue to generate power when the output hatch is full and destroy excess energy
The level of the muffler hatch installed on the machine must be the same as or within ±1 level of the voltage level, otherwise it will not operate
The turbine has an additional high-speed multiplier mode, allowing higher rotor damage speed in exchange for higher operating speed