Bullet Trails

⭐ — (16.167 endorsements) 📥 502,415 downloads 📌 v0.8.0 📅 6/24/2026
🟡 Updated this year

By Earendel · tweaks

⬇ Download Mod Source: Factorio Mod Portal ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/24/2026 📅 Created: 6/24/2026

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 533 tweaks mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Adds bullet trails to machine gun type bullets. Works with gun turrets, guns, vehicle-mounted guns, and anything else that uses that type of ammo.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Bullet Trails is a lightweight tweak mod that adds visible bullet trails to machine gun type bullets, covering gun turrets, handheld guns, vehicle-mounted guns, and any other weapon using that ammo type. It's a simple visual enhancement for players who want better feedback during firefights, with over 500k downloads and recent updates.

✨ Key Features

Adds bullet trails to machine gun type bullets.
Works with gun turrets, guns, vehicle-mounted guns, and anything else using that ammo type.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive 502k downloads and 16k endorsements show it's a proven, popular mod.
  • Simple tweak that enhances visual feedback without changing gameplay balance.
  • Recently updated (June 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects machine gun type bullets—other ammo types won't get trails.
  • Visual effect may be subtle or distracting depending on your graphics settings.
  • Compatibility with other visual overhaul mods isn't guaranteed; test with your mod list.
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for players who want clearer visual feedback when firing machine guns, especially those using turrets or vehicle-mounted guns. It's also great for modders or players who appreciate small visual polish without gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use other visual mods, install Bullet Trails last to avoid conflicts.
  • Test with a turret and a handheld gun to see the trails in different scenarios.
  • If trails are too subtle, check your graphics settings for particle effects.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Factorio Mods
Author
Earendel
Version
0.8.0
Downloads
502,415
Endorsements
16.167
Category
tweaks
Created
6/24/2026
Updated
6/24/2026
Tags
tweaks

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