Game city-builder The lumberpunk-themed Timberborn has finally set its full release date. After spending almost five years in total development, Developer Mechanistry announced that the game is ready to leave the Early Access phase.
Version 1.0 is scheduled to officially launch on March 5. This is the crowning moment for Mechanistry after their long journey of developing this unique beaver colony simulation.
Since it first appeared in Early Access on September 15, 2021, the game has been getting consistent content updates. Strong community support has also been a major factor in their success to this point.
Timberborn Development's Long Journey
During the Early Access period, Timberborn has recorded a very solid performance in the marketplace indie game. The game managed to sell over a million copies worldwide, a fantastic number for a genre that is quite niche.
In addition to high sales figures, the game has also consistently maintained an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. This proves that the unique concept and execution of the mechanics offered are very well received by the community.
Along with the release date announcement, Mechanistry also shared a new trailer that focuses on the complicated lore. This trailer is special because it's narrated by Shaun Dooley, an industry veteran who you might recognize from his role in Elden Ring and the Netflix series The Witcher.
The video provides a cinematic depiction of the arid and deadly world that beavers call home. The narrative depicts an environment on the brink of total destruction. Industrial fire has destroyed the once lush natural world.
However, there is still a seed of hope left. The beavers' intelligence and hard work are the key to restoring what has been lost. This cinematic will later serve as an introduction to the story when you start a new game.
Gameplay Transformation Towards Timberborn 1.0
Since its inception, the game has quickly become a defining entry in the scope of the city-builder. During this time development, the team at Mechanistry is very focused on feedback players and iterate on ideas that are popular in the community.
They have released seven major updates each of which brought substantial changes to core gameplay loop.
Here's a look at the major features and significant changes that have been added to the game:
- Two Different Factions: The development of the Folktails and Iron Teeth factions into very different organizations. These differences include food production chains, building types, and unique architectural styles.
- Technical Upgrade: Introduction 3D water physics and 3D terrain allows players to build complex vertical architectures, providing further strategic depth.
- Environmental Challenges: Addition of Badwater and Badtides, season dangerous and toxic new ones. These complement the pre-existing drought challenges, forcing players to be more adaptive.
- End-Game Content: The inclusion of the Wonders feature as an end-game objective. This provides a long-term target to complete sandbox loop which is usually without end.
- Faction Transportation: Specific mass transportation systems, such as ziplines for Folktails and advanced Tubeway technology for Iron Teeth.
- Content Expansion: The addition of Bots for automation, official Mod support, and an increase in the number of built-in maps from seven to 16.
Special Program for Content Creators
The launch of version 1.0 was considered a very crucial moment for the Mechanistry team. They want to make sure this news spreads widely. Therefore, Mechanistry has good news for those of you who are active content creators.
To celebrate this full release, they launched an official program at platform Lurkit. You can join Timberborn Creator Program to complete challenging missions and earn rewards interesting when covering this game starting on March 5.
Platform Availability
For those of you who have been waiting for the final version, you don't have to worry about the digital store. This version 1.0 launch will be available simultaneously for PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
So, you can choose where to buy according to your convenience. library Your game. Get your beaver colony ready, because March is going to be a busy time for rebuilding civilization!
