As they have stated, it is niche game / segment. It's not easy for the team to make other successful game, either on niche genre again or more broad / casual gameplay.
Additionally, the assets, algorithms, experiences and engine are optimized for factorio-like genre, it's logical that they want to utilize them more or less.
If they start into 3d like Satisfactory or Dyson Space, I won't be that optimist. Even if they can do it, it'll take much time. It'll be amazing if they can pull it though.
I think big expansion pack will be the best course for them, bonus point if they can really expand the gameplay.
Additionally, the assets, algorithms, experiences and engine are optimized for factorio-like genre, it's logical that they want to utilize them more or less.
If they start into 3d like Satisfactory or Dyson Space, I won't be that optimist. Even if they can do it, it'll take much time. It'll be amazing if they can pull it though.
I think big expansion pack will be the best course for them, bonus point if they can really expand the gameplay.