The ZIP package is the of the game, favored by power users for several reasons:
Fixed the on_entity_renamed Lua event, which previously failed to include the player_index when copy-pasting names to train stops. The Role of "Factorio.v1.1.76.zip"
Patched a crash that occurred when players tried to filter ammo slots in cars or the Spidertron. Modding & Scripting: Factorio.v1.1.76.zip
Unlike the installer, the ZIP version stores all mods, saves, and configurations within its own folder rather than the AppData directory. This allows you to have multiple, independent Factorio installations on one machine.
Resolved a noticeable "striping" effect in water textures that appeared when the camera was fully zoomed out. Critical Crash Fixes: The ZIP package is the of the game,
Licensed owners can download old ZIP packages directly from the Factorio Download Archive .
You can access specific older versions by right-clicking Factorio in your library, selecting Properties > Betas , and choosing 1.1.76 from the dropdown menu. This allows you to have multiple, independent Factorio
This update focused on game stability and visual consistency, resolving several crashes reported by the community.