The day/night cycle in Abiotic Factor affects gameplay in significant ways - particularly because power sockets turn off at night by default. Configure these settings to adjust time progression in the GATE facility.
Power sockets turn off at night by default. See the power settings guide to change this behavior.
Configuring Day/Night Cycle
- Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.

- Click the Settings tab and select Abiotic Factor Sandbox Settings.

- Locate the Day Night Cycle State and Day Night Cycle Speed Multiplier options and set your desired value.

- Click Save and Start your server.
Day Night Cycle State
| Option | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 0 | Standard day/night transitions (default) |
| Always Day | 1 | Permanently daytime - power sockets stay on |
| Always Night | 2 | Permanently nighttime - power sockets stay off |
Day Night Cycle Speed Multiplier
| Value | Effect |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | Very slow time progression (10x longer days/nights) |
| 0.5 | Half-speed time progression |
| 1.0 | Normal speed (default) |
| 2.0 | Double-speed time progression |
| 3.0 | Maximum speed - rapid day/night cycling |
Your day/night cycle settings are now configured. Time will pass in the GATE facility according to your preferences.

