HonkBack

Name: HonkBack
Author: narybelieve

Makes self-driving locomotives honk in response to player waves or honks

by narybelievev1.2.0vanilla-friendly

5.9K

Downloads

58.3K

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April 22, 2025

Created

July 8, 2026

Updated

Description

With this mod, self-driving locomotives will honk if the player waves at them or honks another locomotive close enough for them to hear. Locomotives usually respond with "Toot-toot" but will respond with "Wail-Toot-toot" if you honk 5 times in rapid succession.

Waving typically triggers only one locomotive (there are checks to make sure that you are looking in the direction of the locomotive and that it's facing your direction) but honking can trigger several (all locomotives within 500 m will respond to a honk).

<h4>Disclaimer</h4>

Not tested on multiplayer.

Versions

v1.2.0release

885 downloadsJune 8, 2026

v1.1.0release

3.6K downloadsMay 29, 2025

v1.0.2release

1.1K downloadsApril 30, 2025

v1.0.1release

110 downloadsApril 27, 2025

v1.0.0release

190 downloadsApril 22, 2025

All versions on ficsit.app →

How to Install HonkBack on Your Server

Order Satisfactory Server

Order a Satisfactory server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). For multiplayer: per 4 players.

Install Mod

Open the mod manager in the dashboard and search for "HonkBack". Installation dependencies are installed automatically.

Restart Server

Restart the server so the mod is loaded. Players need to have the mod installed locally as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

HonkBack not working after update – what to do?

After a Satisfactory update, mods need to be updated. Check ficsit.app whether HonkBack has been updated for the new game version. With Mado Hosting: open the mod manager and click "Update All". If the mod hasn't been updated yet, temporarily remove it so the server starts.

HonkBack causing crashes in multiplayer – solution

Most common cause: all players must have exactly the same mod version installed. Check server logs for "ModMismatch" or "Version Conflict". Ensure all players use HonkBack v1.2.0 and the same SML. With Mado Hosting, Satisfactory servers run with 6 GB RAM for stable multiplayer performance.

Is HonkBack compatible with other Satisfactory mods?

HonkBack uses the Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML). Generally, SML-based mods are cross-compatible, but mods modifying the same game systems can cause conflicts. Test new mod combinations on a backup save. The Mado dashboard automatically detects known conflicts and warns you.