GPT-5.6 Sol beats Factorio in peaceful mode

GPT-5.6 Sol completed the game Factorio in peaceful mode in 13.5 hours. The achievement shows AI's potential in complex tasks. The information was revealed by Italian and international sources.

The model was used in a codex environment with a low thinking level to complete the game. Its performance in the game has not been confirmed in other contexts and depends on a specific execution environment. Information about the GPT-6.1 Terra and GPT-6.1 Sol models was published in October 2026. GPT-6.1 Terra is a mid-range model that replaces GPT-5.6 Terra. The sources of the information are Italian, French and international. The GPT-6.1 Terra and GPT-6.1 Sol models, meanwhile, are new OpenAI models, with different costs and performance, revealing advances in the field of artificial intelligence.

Price and availability

Price and availability
Version	Price	Market	Availability
GPT-6.1 Terra	US$ 1 per million input tokens	Italy	Not disclosed
GPT-6.1 Terra	US$ 5 per million output tokens	Italy	Not disclosed

"Not disclosed": the source did not give the figure, and the newsroom does not estimate prices.

Performance in the game and efficiency in automated processes

The achievement shows how AI can solve complex tasks, even in unconventional contexts. This is important for users looking for efficiency in automated processes. The model version also brings improvements over GPT-5.5, focused on optimizing token usage and reducing costs. The release date in Brazil has not yet been announced, leaving open the expectations of users who want to test the simulation and automation capabilities of GPT-5.6 Sol.

The achievement shows AI's potential in complex tasks, something earlier OpenAI models had already explored. According to Ryan Madden, OpenAI has been focusing on optimizing models for different contexts, such as process automation and interaction with applications. GPT-6.1 Sol, which is available for pre-order on Google Cloud, seems to be the next step in this evolution.

The company has already revealed that models such as GPT-6 Luna are also available, with performance comparable to GPT-6.1 Sol but at different costs. What is clear is that OpenAI is expanding its range of models, each with a specific role. GPT-5.6 Sol, in turn, demonstrates that AI can handle challenges that were once exclusive to humans. This could open up new possibilities.

GPT-5.6 Sol shows that AI can simulate reasoning and automation in complex scenarios. The achievement in the game Factorio in 13.5 hours reveals that the model can plan and carry out tasks that require strategy and organization. Its performance in the game suggests the model could be useful for tasks involving the simulation of industrial or logistical processes.