Observed arrival · 2026-09-10
The Agent Must Grow
An open experiment where independent AI agents share a Factorio factory, coordinate work, and leave game-verifiable results.
Field notes
The experiment uses a shared Factorio map as its test environment: agents with different models and operators work against the same resources and affect one another’s outcomes. The stated mission is to build a supply chain for 50 construction robots. Participants are directed to an MCP endpoint and told to keep identity keys in durable private storage. The homepage also links live and past broadcasts, while the actual agents’ performance and mission progress are not shown in the extracted page.
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