Hi All! Scorchlands recently hit 100 reviews and I thought that to celebrate this, I'll release a small update for you! It focuses on the feedback from the reviews, adds some neat visuals, and addresses some annoying bugs. More details below! The big changes Added new technology
Hi All!
Scorchlands recently hit 100 reviews and I thought that to celebrate this, I'll release a small update for you! It focuses on the feedback from the reviews, adds some neat visuals, and addresses some annoying bugs. More details below!
The big changes
Added new technology "Bird's-eye view" that unlocks the option to move the camera freely, independently of where your character is. The tech is available from the very start of the game.
Once unlocked, the Bird's-eye view is toggled on or off with Tab or the left stick button on gamepads.
Late game has been optimized. You should get approx. 20% more FPS when playing.
Updated Unity from version 2020.3.42 to 6000.0.58 (that was quite a jump).
Visuals
Improved grass visuals across the game.
Trees in grasslands now have varying sizes depending on how deep in the forest they are.
Adjusted the colors of the grasslands biome.
Buildings received decorative shadows at their base.
Ambient occlusion was added to the game.
Desert heat screen distortion effect no longer pixelates the view.
Changed the colony outlines to look more chalk-drawn instead of being a simple gradient.
Bugfixes
Fixed an issue where decorative villagers were not present on farm, gatherer, and mineshaft tile decorations.
Fixed a late-game crash when moving or shrinking colonies that are connected by pipe hubs.
Fixed a crash when moving or shrinking colonies that have buildings with decorative cables connected to the colony.
Reloading the game should help with an issue where land is not claimed after destroying an enemy cluster.
Fixed the "Terra Novum" achievement being unlocked prematurely at the end of the tutorial.
Happy Valentine's Day, colonists! 💌 While we can’t send you chocolates or flowers, we can send you a fresh batch of fixes and improvements, straight from our hearts. 💖 Nothing says true love like a bug-free colony, right? So, we polished things up, removed some unfortunate soft
Happy Valentine's Day, colonists! 💌 While we can’t send you chocolates or flowers, we can send you a fresh batch of fixes and improvements, straight from our hearts. 💖
Nothing says true love like a bug-free colony, right? So, we polished things up, removed some unfortunate softlocks, and made sure your lasers of love (or logistics) keep flowing smoothly.
Roses are red, our lasers are too, we fixed some bugs… all just for you! 💘 No more accidental endings, unboosted buildings, or text misadventures. Now go forth and terraform with love!
💘 Changelog – Because We Care 💘
❤️ Fixed a game triggering the victory screen too early after loading the game in the final phases. You should be able to load previous saves without triggering the ending early. ❤️ Fixed an issue with boosters where they were not affecting buildings that were placed after the booster was placed. ❤️ Fixed resource production tooltip showing a bugged-out icon whenever the tooltip opened for the first time after starting the game. ❤️ Fixed player being able to place a charcoal production building in the prologue and softlocking themselves if they reaaally wanted to. ❤️ Fixed 5 instances of text/UI clipping across the game for some languages that had longer text values.
Now, go forth and spread the love of colony-building, lasers, and resource logistics. Thanks for playing Scorchlands, and as always – your feedback is our Valentine. 💝
🔥 May your lasers stay bright, your resources flow smoothly, and your colonies thrive! 🚀💛
Hey, fellow gamers! Have you ever stumbled upon a game that seems like it was made just for you, but somehow nobody's talking about it? Yeah, that’s Scorchlands – a cozy, strategic, resource-optimizing dream wrapped up in lasers, hexagons, and adorable bird-folk. Let’s be real fo
Hey, fellow gamers!
Have you ever stumbled upon a game that seems like it was made just for you, but somehow nobody's talking about it?
Yeah, that’s Scorchlands – a cozy, strategic, resource-optimizing dream wrapped up in lasers, hexagons, and adorable bird-folk.
Let’s be real for a second.
Somehow, this little game of ours ended up being really well-loved. And it turns out people really like it – Scorchlands has 95% positive reviews on Steam 👍, and the players who find it tend to get… well, hooked for hours. It’s a unique mix of colony-building, resource logistics, and puzzle-like combat, all without the usual stress of strategy games. If you love tinkering, optimizing, and making the perfect production web, this might just be your next addiction.
But here’s the problem: Not enough people know about it. And that, dear reader, is where you come in.
What makes Scorchlands special?
🦜 Relaxing, but deeply strategic – No timers, no pressure. Just pure optimization bliss. 🔬 Hex-based city-building with real resource logistics – Lasers and mirrors replace conveyor belts, and yes, it gets wild. 🌎 Terraforming & biome placement – Unlock and move entire biomes to shape your perfect colony. 🧩 Combat? More like a puzzle challenge – No base defense, no raids, just tactical positioning and problem-solving. 🛠️ Total freedom in how you build – No storage buildings, no wasted space, just raw efficiency (or chaos, your call). 🤯 No chain-reaction collapses – Mess up your supply chain? Fix it without losing everything. 🔍 Exploration actually matters – Find creative paths around enemies and solve fights before they even start. 💡 Endless tinkering potential – The deeper you go, the more satisfying the logistics get.
To celebrate the amazing players who already love Scorchlands, and to finally let more people discover it, we’re running a big discount event 💰, and yes – the free demo 🎮 is back! Because the best way to know if a game is for you is to just try it.
So, what’s next?
Give the demo a spin. Tell a friend. Or don’t – just optimize your colony in solitude like a true logistics mastermind. Either way, Scorchlands is here, waiting for you to fall into its hexagonal trap of laser-powered perfection.
Get comfy in Scorchlands – manage resources, your way! 💎⚙️ c.u!
Hello Everyone! 🐦 How are you? Here is a full list of fixed bugs for today: -- 2024-08-20 Bugfixes: Fixed a rare crash occurring while swapping positions of pipelines. Fixed players being able to place stabilizers despite having no population. Fixed players being able to acciden
Hello Everyone! 🐦
How are you? Here is a full list of fixed bugs for today:
[Patch 1.0.4] -- 2024-08-20
Bugfixes:
Fixed a rare crash occurring while swapping positions of pipelines.
Fixed players being able to place stabilizers despite having no population.
Fixed players being able to accidentally bulldoze buildings whenever they would click a UI button and there was a building "behind" it.
Fixed missing gameplay stats in the victory panel at the end of the game.
Enemy waves at the very edge of the map will now be automatically deleted upon loading the game. This will help avoid players getting softlocked when not being able to get to an enemy group
Fixed typo in tutorial explaining hover platforms. (English only)
Thank you for your support and remember that you can always join our Discord server to chat with us directly! Ask Ringlan a question, easily report bugs and have fun!
Have a great week! Ringlab 🐦 and Star Drifters team 🚀
Hi Everyone! 🐦 We’re back with a new update! We hope that you’re having a great time playing Scorchlands and that with these fixes and changes it will be even better. -- 2024-08-06 Bugfixes: Fixed a bug when loading the game during the assembly point phase that would cause the g
Hi Everyone! 🐦
We’re back with a new update! We hope that you’re having a great time playing Scorchlands and that with these fixes and changes it will be even better.
[Patch 1.0.3] -- 2024-08-06
Bugfixes:
Fixed a bug when loading the game during the assembly point phase that would cause the game victory sequence to start after loading the game.
Fixed issues after bulldozing an assembly point after reloading the game.
Fixed Gardening achievement being unlocked in the prologue.
Fixed Parkour Master achievement being unlocked by fast traveling through lasers while the player is in the air.
Fixed colony border upgrade being blocked by enemies located on different islands above ground.
Fixed an issue when pressing building keybinds while next to a colony would cause the player to start deploying units.
Fixed terrain generation issues that happened whenever a Landscaper Bug Nest was despawned by colony borders being degraded.
Fixed an issue where secondary Snowlands islands could be placed outside the claimed area and would not generate properly.
Fixed rare case where assembly point could generate on top of transmutation crystal and soft lock progression.
Changes:
Bats no longer spawn over the central lake of Toxiclands.
Enemy waves no longer appear less than 8 tiles from map border.
Balloon Trooper attack was raised from 1 to 2.
Unit panel visible at the bottom of the screen will now also show up if player gets far from their colonies.
That’s all for today! 🤗
Did you encounter any of the bugs mentioned? Tell us your thoughts! Thanks to your feedback we can act as fast as we can and fix the issues that we somehow didn’t find ourselves. But we’re always on the lookout!
https://discord.com/invite/ZGdd4jhpa5
Thank you for your support and for keeping us company on this journey! Have a great day! Ringlab 🐦 and Star Drifters 🚀
Hello, how is your week going? 🐦 We have another announcement with fixes (and more!) for you today! -- 2024-07-30 Fixes: Fixed an issue when assembly point could appear on top of transmutation crystal and soft lock progression. Fixed an issue for players who enabled core mod tha
Hello, how is your week going? 🐦 We have another announcement with fixes (and more!) for you today!
[Patch 1.0.2] -- 2024-07-30
Fixes:
Fixed an issue when assembly point could appear on top of transmutation crystal and soft lock progression.
Fixed an issue for players who enabled core mod that would cause resources on bulblands biome to not generate.
Fixed an issue when an item would not appear among possible items until player produced enough resources for at least one unit. Now item appears immediately after being unlocked.
Thank you for your feedback and thoughts, thanks to your help we can act as soon as possible when the bug has been detected. The easiest way to talk with us about the game is joining our Discord server or on Steam Community!
Available Bundles
Have you seen our awesome bundles? Thanks to our amazing fellow developers, we partnered with many wonderful games! The three bundles below are special in particular, because they feature games made by solo developers.
Did you catch a glimpse of some new screenshots on our Steam Store Page? Launch 1.0 is a new chapter for all of us, so it’s a good opportunity to freshen it up.
Available now with Native Linux support and full Steam Deck support with the 1.0 release, Scorchlands has left Early Access. Read the full article here:
Available now with Native Linux support and full Steam Deck support with the 1.0 release, Scorchlands has left Early Access.
Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/combining-exploration-city-building-and-complex-resource-management-scorchlands-10-is-out-now
Hi, how are you? 🐦 We have a small update for you today! -- 2024-07-26 Fixes: Fixed the bug that caused some resolutions not to be displayed in the settings. We treasure your feedback, so tell us your thoughts or report everything that you think needs a fix on Discord (join it,
Hi, how are you? 🐦
We have a small update for you today!
[Patch 1.0.1] -- 2024-07-26
Fixes:
Fixed the bug that caused some resolutions not to be displayed in the settings.
We treasure your feedback, so tell us your thoughts or report everything that you think needs a fix on Discord (join it, if you didn’t already, it’s fun!) or our Steam Community!
Hi Birdfolks! 🐦 We are proud to announce that the full release of Scorchlands is out now! After many months of development in Early Access, with 95% positive reviews on Steam, we’re more than ready for the final launch. You can grab Scorchlands 1.0 version at a great price 5,99$
Hi Birdfolks! 🐦
We are proud to announce that the full release of Scorchlands is out now! After many months of development in Early Access, with 95% positive reviews on Steam, we’re more than ready for the final launch. You can grab Scorchlands 1.0 version at a great price 5,99$!
We couldn’t have done it without your support! Thank you so much for all the feedback we’ve received from you and for your positive response to our project. We have read it all and 90% of it made its way to the game! We could say that you helped us hatch! 🐣
The demo version has also been updated, so if you’d like to try Scorchlands first and see if it’s a game for you, make sure to download it from our Steam page!
Below you can see our completely NEW trailer celebrating the launch. Enjoy!
If you’re new to Scorchlands, here is what you should know about the key game features:
Hex grid-based city-building – construct various buildings in your colonies. Each structure's productivity depends on neighboring resources and other constructions.
Complex resource management – it’s not only about extracting materials. Scorchlands takes account of logistics – the movement of resources between colonies and combining them in robust processing chains. And yes, we move resources using LASERS!
Terraforming for the greater good – use magic and technology to change the biomes on procedurally generated maps and exploit the new environment to gain its unique resources
Technology designed to give fun – there’s no fun in a sandbox if you don’t have the toys to play with. The technology system in Scorchlands is key for player progression and new discoveries open up new ways to play with the game world
Minimalistic combat system – when you get into a fight, positioning will be the key. Destroy your enemies by surrounding them and placing your forces in optimal locations.
And for the gamers that are regularly checking our updates, we have a reminder about all the new features available now in the final version of the game:
You know that we love Steam bundles! We want to thank all the wonderful devs for collaborating with us. This time we partnered with these amazing games:
No better time than summer to make a trip to the moon! This city builder like no other will test your logical thinking through complex puzzles. Make the most of your production chains. Explore and exploit all of the biomes. Make use of new technologies, set up logistic networks with giant lasers and, most importantly, have fun! You have all the time in the universe, so experiment as much as you want with different mechanics.
Buy Scorchlands and become the greatest birdfolk leader in the universe!
Thank you and have a great time! Ringlab 🐦 and Star Drifters Team 🌟🚀
Hi, Birdfolks! 🐦 We're coming back with a BANG! 💥 ⏰ Full Release Date! ⏰ Here is the most important info… We're going to release Scorchlands on JULY 25th at 19:00 CEST! 👉 Price of the game will be 48 Chinese Yuan / Euro 11,79 / GBP 9,99 / USD 11.99 / PLN 54,99 Mark your calend
Hi, Birdfolks! 🐦
We're coming back with a BANG! 💥
⏰ Full Release Date! ⏰
Here is the most important info…
We're going to release Scorchlands on JULY 25th at 19:00 CEST!
👉 Price of the game will be 48 Chinese Yuan / Euro 11,79 / GBP 9,99 / USD 11.99 / PLN 54,99
Mark your calendars, or even better! Draw a little bird there!
Roadmap Cleared
Our Scorchlands Roadmap for the Full Release that we presented during Early Access has been completed!
And now…
What we’ve been working on
Let’s dive into the changes for the release in more detail!
Introducing the endgame
Everything happens for a reason… Now we have implemented the ending of Scorchlands!
To finish the game, you’ll have to complete a challenge related to the Assembly Points… Will you manage to see the fate of the Giwis?
🏆 Achievements! 🏆
We’ve added 30 unique achievements waiting for you to be unlocked! Such as:
Not all of them are THAT easy though, don't worry… You'll have to really get your resources going to unlock everything!
🎮 Controller support 🎮
We were implementing game controller support! With a WHOLE new wheel menu easier to navigate with a gamepad.
But that's not all, we also made…
🌟 Fresh look of our villagers 🌟
👷 Enhanced citybuilding 👷
You’ll be able to build your structures WAY faster.
Also, there will be a possibility of moving buildings from colony to colony.
And exchange them if the radius expands.
New menu dioramas 🖼️
Customizable difficulty
When you start the campaign you can choose the difficulty level.
You can set your resources to be unlimited, turning the game into a sandbox where everything is basically free.
But! You can also make the game more of a challenge. The percentage will show you how much more difficult your gameplay is in comparison to the standard settings. When you clear the game for the first time, it will unlock even higher difficulty settings, which, when maxed, will make it hard even for the most seasoned players.
Full Changelog:
Big changes:
Player can now zoom out 20% further before going to overview mode.
Added an option in settings to completely block auto transition to overview mode when zooming out.
Added an option to build over existing structures by holding Ctrl.
Added an option to cycle through alternative production recipes by pressing Tab.
Improved the general quality of Chinese localization.
Added more dioramas in the main menu. Now the game remembers how far the player got and when starting the game, displays an appropriate diorama.
Overhauled the visuals of the decorative villagers present across the colonies.
Added an option to fast travel through pipelines. This works similarly to laser fast travel, but with an extra twist.
Improvements:
Increased the threshold before auto transitioning to overview mode when zooming out. This will help avoid accidentally going to overview.
Completed missions are now moved below missions yet to be done in the list at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Colony placement sound has been made ~25% more silent.
Colony placement animation now only takes 4 seconds to complete (down from 6).
Added rebindable keybinds for rotating camera. By default it's done with ";" and "'".
Added rebindable keybinds for panning camera up and down. By default it's done with "[" and "]".
Improved camera animation when configuring lasers.
Added an option to speed typing animation of a dialogue by clicking while the text is being typed.
Improved the way that cursor icons show mouse buttons to press.
Improved cursor visibility on 4k displays
Added a small cursor hover tooltip showing what a transmutation crystal is currently making.
Removed resolutions below 800x600 from settings as the game was not playable on those.
Removed duplicate resolution options with different screen refresh rates. Now the highest refresh rate is chosen by default.
Improved the quality of dialogue sounds.
Each bird-advisor now has a slightly different voice.
Slightly improved player visibility whenever obscured by an obstacle.
Non-player units are no longer shown when behind obstacles.
Added helpful arrows that show Nexus connection points whenever placing a laser.
Added an option to disable dialogues when starting a new game. Previously this option was available only in settings and was easily missed.
Fixed issues rendering horizon on Linux (previously player occasionally would see a big red dot in the sky).
Bugfixes:
Fixed some red crystals surrounded by enemies being unprotected.
Fixed player being able to slide around edges of the map over liquids.
Fixed colony upgrade panel not opening properly when first clicking it after the game starts.
Fixed recipe naming of Frostbloom Farming (onsite i regular). Previously it was incorrectly called Caustic Berry Farming.
Fixed camera not returning properly to the original position after the player creates or moves a biome.
Fixed production recipe info panel not closing properly when player approaches a group of enemies.
Fixed an incorrect error popup whenever player selected a unit by clicking on it.
Fixed player units moving slower in formation whenever player was moving on an elevated ground (for example on a desert mountain).
Fixed player being able to run onto flying islands when moving in a formation.
Fixed player not being able to unequip an item when they had exactly 0 available extra pieces.
Fixed Landscaping Bug's Nest behaviour on Snowlands biome.
Fixed Landscaping Bug's Nest behaviour next to Nexus.
Fixed tiles changed by Landscaping Bug's Nest not refreshing properly whenever player bulldozes a Stabilizer that was claiming those tiles.
Fixed a visual issue that could happen when two lasers aimed at each other at a steep angle while bouncing of mirrors.
Fixed player units not being able to find a path over other non-player units. Previously they could only pathfind through the main hero.
Fixed enemy influence area not being displayed when selecting a unit that stands far away from the enemy group.
Fixed camera sensitivity being dependent on screen resolution. Previously it would be less sensitive for larger displays.
When placing lasers, the arrow that shows their forward direction is now properly rendered over the fog. Previously the arrow would partially disappear next to nexus and on clifflands.
New languages are coming 🐦
We want everyone to have a good experience with playing Scorchlands, that’s why we care about adding translations for our launch.
Currently the game supports: English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian.
Surround your enemies and make them disappear by positioning your units in the most efficient place.
Use strategy! Not only in combat, but also by using pipelines as a way of managing resource logistics. As well as lasers! Combine management of resources between several colonies and think of an appropriate path!
Construct various buildings in your colonies with a hex grid-based city-building! Each structure's productivity depends on neighboring resources and other constructions, so build wisely and get the most resources you possibly can!
Excited for the launch? We just CAN'T wait! We’ll be back soon! 🐦
Have a wonderful day! Ringlab and Star Drifters Team 🌟🚀
Hi, Birdfolks! 🐦 As you may already know, our partner, Star Drifters, is working on a new title - First Dwarf! We think that it may also interest you, as gamers of Scorchlands! If you like building, First Dwarf has a lot of possibilities to experiment with that! Build colonies a
Hi, Birdfolks! 🐦
As you may already know, our partner, Star Drifters, is working on a new title - First Dwarf! We think that it may also interest you, as gamers of Scorchlands!
If you like building, First Dwarf has a lot of possibilities to experiment with that! Build colonies and defend them in many ways. Gather resources, accommodate new terrain, build different structures and make these new dangerous lands a new home for your settlers. Find a way to move from island to island and see what are the secrets of this uncharted world.
And they’ve just started their sign ups for playtests!
Sign up for the Playtests today!
Yes, yes, you read that right! We are organizing the first ever playtests of First Dwarf. 🛠 As we are entering the most intense stage of development, we’re asking you for your help.
While the rest will wait for the official premiere, you can be one of the special players able to play before the release and help us shape the game into something amazing!
Play a big part in our development and we will show you our deep gratitude. Gamers helping us during the playtests will have a chance to see their name or nickname in the game credits! In order to do that, you’ll have to grant us your permission and tell us your preferred name in the selected Discord channel. Prove to your friends and family that you had a great influence on our action RPG title. Stay tuned for more info!
So what do you think? Will you join us?
Make your choice and let’s hear from you on our Discord! See ya!
Hi, how are you? 🐦 We have a small update for you today! We’re working hard to give you the BEST gaming experience possible, so we fixed a few bugs and improved our bug reporting system to include the most recent game save and logs of any errors that happened during your game ru
Hi, how are you? 🐦
We have a small update for you today! We’re working hard to give you the BEST gaming experience possible, so we fixed a few bugs and improved our bug reporting system to include the most recent game save and logs of any errors that happened during your game runtime.
[Patch 0.3.2] -- 2024-01-16
Fixes:
Fixed player not being able to exit settings just after starting the game by clicking the "cancel" button.
Fixed ordering of rebindable keybinds in settings.
Fixed loading saves not working in the demo.
Fixes settings sometimes detecting changes for no reason whenever canceling.
We treasure your feedback, so tell us your thoughts or report everything that you think needs a fix on Discord (join it, if you didn’t already, it’s fun!) or our Steam Community!
Hey, Birdfolks! 🐦 A little bird told us that we have some announcements to make! And we are more than happy to share some news with you. With this update we are introducing a new game mechanic: workforce. And we are sure that you’ll love it! From now on, each colony will possess
Hey, Birdfolks! 🐦
A little bird told us that we have some announcements to make! And we are more than happy to share some news with you.
With this update we are introducing a new game mechanic: workforce. And we are sure that you’ll love it!
From now on, each colony will possess a certain amount of workforce! This change will dictate how many buildings your colony can support. Thanks to that, you’ll get some free space, which will help you with the most optimal build. You can build your colony not only faster, but more thoughtful! Also, building neighborhood bonuses is going to be much more impactful! Establishing laser connections is gonna be much easier, too.
By default, a colony starts with 16 workforce and if you’d like to increase it, you can either:
upgrade colony radius
build more Stabilizers
Each population point spent on a colony gives it 8 workforce. That means you can place 8 more buildings!
Any previous saves are compatible with these changes, BUT due to the nature of this update, you might have to do some housekeeping. Buildings over the limit from previous saves won’t be destroyed, but in order to place any new stuff, excess buildings will have to be removed.
So keep that in mind!
But that’s not all!
We changed the balancing of particular buildings and production chains. This way the limiting of the number of buildings won’t stop you from getting the resources that you need!
We know that some of you would like to dive deeper into the changelog, so here is the full list of changes and fixes in this new patch.
Enjoy!
## [Patch 0.3.1] -- 2024-01-15
Changes:
- Colonies become much less prone to having their production thrown off balance whenever a couple of buildings need to be deleted to make some space. - Graphical performance has improved especially at the later stages of the game.
Fixes:
- Fixed the bug that would sometimes delete large chunks of nearby colonies whenever destroying an enemy wave. - Added missing production tree for tier 6. - Changed the word capitalization for errors and tooltips to make them more readable. - Removed "Precision Terraforming" technology as it did not work due the building not being in the game yet. - Added progress bars to some missions in prologue to make things a bit easier to understand.
We truly believe that this update will highly upgrade your gaming experience with Scorchlands! Let us know what you think, we’re always happy to hear your feedback. Take care and remember, if you want to be up-to-date with everything that’s happening in the nest, make sure to join our Discord server! Check our Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, too!
Birdfolks! 🐦 It's been a while since the last update, but we've been hard at work for the past two months, improving the game, and now we have an exciting new update for you! Bulblands Biome Firstly, let us introduce the newest biome! The Bulblands are all about the power of lif
Birdfolks! 🐦
It's been a while since the last update, but we've been hard at work for the past two months, improving the game, and now we have an exciting new update for you!
Bulblands Biome
Firstly, let us introduce the newest biome! The Bulblands are all about the power of life energy, both revitalizing and dangerous. The main challenge they pose lies in the mysterious bulbs that change shape depending on their surroundings.
Each crop type has a unique planting zone, bringing new diversity to your structures. Additionally, there are two production recipes for each crop type, letting players select their preferred resource generation method!
New Menu
With the new update, you might be pleasantly surprised right from the moment you launch the game. We've prepared a refreshed menu that is now much more intuitive and visually appealing.
Let us know what you think about it!
But that's not all!
Our latest update is packed with more exciting additions and improvements, including 12 new resources, 13 technologies, a brand-new player-controlled unit… Check out the list of changes and fixes:
Changes:
- Improved lighting and atmospheric shading across the game. - Adjusted dialogues present across the fifth tier of progression. - Changed dialogue popup to be more visible and less prone to accidental skipping once started. - Added extra bloom effect to crystals on top of spires. - Updated loading screen art. - Improved angling of transfer lasers at very steep angles. - Slightly improved performance when looking horizontally.
Fixes:
- Fixed creating or moving a biome causing units to despawn. - Fixed rare issues when despawning colonies containing tile claiming buildings. - Fixed automatic pipe despawning when getting inside colony borders. - Fixed Landscaper bug nest not blocking laser beams properly. - Fixed several minor issues related to unit movement. - Fixed player being able to deploy unavailable units with the deploy all button.
Future incoming!
But wait, there's even more! We wouldn't have kept you waiting this long if we didn't come bearing something special!
Introducing the brand-new roadmap! It perfectly illustrates the long journey we've already undertaken, but also highlights the considerable amount of work still ahead before the release. As you can see, exciting things are on the horizon!
Have fun!
We hope this update adds a new thrilling layer of fun to your Scorchlands experience, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate each one of you!
Make sure to follow our accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram for the most up-to-date news. And don't miss the chance to join our Discord server for direct communication with us!
Gamers! Star Drifters crew checking in! Hope you're all doing fantastic and having a blast with our games! Guess what? If you haven't had the chance to dive into any of our titles yet, Steam Autumn Sale is the perfect opportunity to catch up on all the fun! We've decided to sprin
Gamers!
Star Drifters crew checking in! Hope you're all doing fantastic and having a blast with our games!
Guess what? If you haven't had the chance to dive into any of our titles yet, Steam Autumn Sale is the perfect opportunity to catch up on all the fun! We've decided to sprinkle some magic on the prices, so you can grab our games at amazing discounts!
Ready to explore the mystical realms of Driftlands, take on towering skyscrapers in Danger Scavenger, build colonies in Scorchlands, or venture into the treacherous depths of Lumencraft?
Well, now's your chance! Treat yourself to a little gaming delight. Here's the scoop on the discounts for our current titles:
◼️ Scorchlands: 30% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090100/Scorchlands/ ◼️ Lumencraft: 40% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1713810/Lumencraft/ ◼️ Danger Scavenger: 65% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/ ◼️ Driftland: The Magic Revival: 80% off
https://store.steampowered.com/app/718650/Driftland_The_Magic_Revival/ ◼️ Nomads of Driftland: The Forgotten Passage: 30% off
It’s worth remembering that there's a new game on the horizon… First Dwarf!
https://youtu.be/U5C4TOFc8uw?si=9GS90bCrAv5NLLDm
We're swiftly approaching the closed testing phase on Discord (feel free to join the server), and the upcoming year will finally bring the long-awaited release. So keep an eye on our social media channels to stay in the loop:
Birdfolks! 🐦 We're thrilled to be back in touch with all of you, delivering the latest updates from the development frontline in Scorchlands. We can't wait to share what we've been working on! So speaking of the frontline… Let's dive straight into the heart of battle, as our mos
Birdfolks! 🐦
We're thrilled to be back in touch with all of you, delivering the latest updates from the development frontline in Scorchlands. We can't wait to share what we've been working on!
So speaking of the frontline… Let's dive straight into the heart of battle, as our most recent update has brought significant changes and improvements to combat!
Fight!
Players can now issue orders for their units to swap positions. This tactical maneuver can be executed by simply directing your character onto a friendly unit's hex. The battlefield just got a lot more dynamic!
But that's not all! While in formation, your units will closely follow your character while maintaining their relative positions. It's all about keeping those ranks tight and coordinated - you’ll feel it yourselves!
For those of you who crave the details, we've included the full changelog below, so you can get into the specifics of all the exciting changes we've made. Check it out!
## [Patch 0.2.4] -- 2023-09-15
Combat improvements:
- Players can now order their units to swap positions. - Players can swap positions with friendly units by running onto their hex. - After unlocking a new technology at tier 4, players can order their units to assemble a formation. - While in formation, units will follow the player while maintaining relative positioning. - Players can deploy three different unit formations using [Z], [X], keybinds. - Players can also create custom formations by positioning units around themselves and toggling formation on and off with [Q]. - Changed default keybind for undeploying all units to . - Added a keybind for quickly deploying all units with [V]. - Player units can now collect red crystals no matter the nearby enemy's presence when standing next to it. Previously it was only possible for the player character.
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue causing all enemies to despawn after placing a biome.
Thank you! We want to express our gratitude for your support. Thank you for being a part of the Scorchlands community and for patiently awaiting each new update we're working hard to deliver.
Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram to stay updated on all the latest news, and be sure to join our Discord server for a direct line to the development team.
Stay strong, adventurers! Yours Ringlab and Star Drifters 🚀
Birdfolks! 🐦 How are you doing? We're excited today as we’re bringing you another batch of changes and improvements to enhance your gaming experience in Scorchlands! In the newest update we've focused on refining your gameplay interactions and addressing some reported issues. Le
Birdfolks! 🐦
How are you doing? We're excited today as we’re bringing you another batch of changes and improvements to enhance your gaming experience in Scorchlands! In the newest update we've focused on refining your gameplay interactions and addressing some reported issues.
Let's dive into the details!
Two main changes
First of all, we understand that navigating through new content can sometimes be challenging. That's why, after unlocking your first alternative recipe, we've introduced a helpful arrow that guides you to the appropriate spot in the UI. No more confusion - just a clear path to your newly acquired recipes.
What’s more, we've reworked how dialogues that are triggered by unlocking new technologies function. Instead of appearing randomly and automatically progressing, we've given you more control over them. Now you can manually initiate the dialogue, progress through it at your own pace, or simply dismiss it with a right click! This change ensures that you're fully engaged with the story and lore whenever you unlock new technologies.
That’s not all!
In addition to these new features, we've also worked diligently to address issues reported by our dedicated players - you. Here's the full list of changes!
[Patch 0.2.3] -- 2023-08-16 Changes:
Added a helpful arrow pointing player to a right UI spot after unlocking a first alternative recipe.
Reworked how dialogues triggered by unlocking a new technology appear. Instead of appearing randomly and automatically progressing, players can now manually play dialogue, click through it manually or dismiss them with a right click.
Fixes:
Fixed Pipe Hubs sometimes not being loaded properly when placed in the area affected by Landscaper Bug Nests.
Fixed errors that sometimes happened whenever deleting multiple of the same biome.
Fixed placing any biome causing all units flying over unwalkable terrain to despawn.
Fixed altar worldspace UI not appearing properly whenever placing altars.
We're confident that this update will truly elevate your gaming experience! Have fun!
In conclusion, a heartfelt “Thank You” goes out to you for your feedback and suggestions. Feel free to contact us on our Discord, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’re always happy to talk!
Looking forward to sharing more exciting developments with you soon, Ringlab and Star Drifters 🚀
Birdfolks! 🐦 A fresh update for Scorchlands is officially live! It brings a host of significant fixes and smaller tweaks that are bound to elevate your gameplay experience and delight our beloved Giwis, of course! One of the main changes is that now trees and grass will sway gra
Birdfolks! 🐦
A fresh update for Scorchlands is officially live! It brings a host of significant fixes and smaller tweaks that are bound to elevate your gameplay experience and delight our beloved Giwis, of course!
One of the main changes is that now trees and grass will sway gracefully in response to the wind! We think that the sight of leaves gently dancing in the breeze adds a touch of realism to our fantastical world. Do you agree? ;)
What’s more, colonies will no longer claim volcanic terrains. Oh, speaking about terrains - they will be automatically claimed once nearby enemy groups are defeated! Now you can conquer with ease!
Curious to know the other details? Here's the full list of changes!
## [Patch 0.2.2] -- 2023-07-26 Changes: - Added wind swaying animation for trees and grass. - Colonies no longer claim volcanic terrain. - Terrain is now claimed automatically after nearby enemy groups are defeated. - Added a global resource view for terraforming ingredients at the top-left part of the screen. - Added an option to quickly undeploy unit by pressing its keybind while holding shift key. - Added a population display when opening the colony management screen. - Changed how technologies like “Extraction Streamlining” or “Better Pickaxes” boost buildings. Now these affect the building itself, not just selected production chains. - Renamed “Points of Interest” fo “Transmutation Crystals”. Fixes: - Fixed player being unable to close colony management screen with right mouse button. - Fixed player being unable to close production tree by clicking escape. - Fixed some building names not being displayed correctly when pointing at certain objects. - Removed unnecessary warning when expanding colonies next to another colony located at a different flying island.
We're sure that the update will enhance your Scorchlands experience! And if you haven't tried the game yet, we invite you to check out the demo version.
In the end, we want to thank you for the feedback and suggestions, so don't hesitate to share them with us on our Discord, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Your input is invaluable, and we're continuously striving to make the game even better.
Hello! 👋 Today we are launching a small update. Thanks to your activity we've managed to fix several bugs. Here’s the full list of what’s new: -- 2023-07-12 Fixes: Fixed rare crash when deletion of a biome would cause a colony to be also deleted Fixed soft lock on saves from pre
Hello! 👋
Today we are launching a small update. Thanks to your activity we've managed to fix several bugs. Here’s the full list of what’s new:
[Patch 0.2.1] -- 2023-07-12
Fixes:
Fixed rare crash when deletion of a biome would cause a colony to be also deleted
Fixed soft lock on saves from previous game version where the player had unlocked the last colony radius technology.
Found something not right? Please let us know on Discord and Steam Community so we can investigate and fix it.
Stay tuned for more coming soon! 🚀
Play the updated game and “follow” us on Steam⚙️, join our Discord 🎧 server and follow us on Facebook 👍 and Twitter 🐦
Attention, Birdfolks! 🐦 We are thrilled to unveil the blazing hot (or cold, but we’ll see about that later ❄️) update for Scorchlands, igniting your gameplay experience to new heights! Brace yourselves for a sizzling adventure as we present a wave of significant changes and grea
Attention, Birdfolks! 🐦
We are thrilled to unveil the blazing hot (or cold, but we’ll see about that later ❄️) update for Scorchlands, igniting your gameplay experience to new heights! Brace yourselves for a sizzling adventure as we present a wave of significant changes and great improvements.
Pipelines 🔗
First of all, we are excited to announce pipelines! Connect colonies, simplify logistics, and balance resources like never before. Just find the right path and make sure that it is not too steep or doesn’t cross with other pipelines. Get ready for a whole new world of possibilities!
Let it snow… ☃️
Another huge addition is the new biome - Snowlands! Experience the power of flux energy as you explore three floating islands with unique resources and mechanics. Prepare to unleash your creativity, but remember… A single colony can only be located on one flying island at once! You have to work wisely!
The end? 👀
Did you really think that was it? Oh no - this is the first update from our Road Map after all! Over the past months we've been hard at work bringing you a lot of enhancements and fixes. We've significantly improved movement mechanics and combat. We've even introduced two new units - the Heavy Warrior and the Ranger. You absolutely have to try them out!
That's still not all, though. Get ready for a whole lot of fun with plenty of gameplay improvements. New recipes, enhanced atmosphere, and a bunch of options you've never seen before! We've also addressed numerous bugs that you've kindly reported, and we can't thank you enough for that!
If you're curious about all the details, make sure to check out the full changelog below:
## [Big Update 0.2.0] - 10.07.2023
Movement overhaul: Along with the addition of flying islands, the movement also received a series of improvements. - In certain situations, players can now go airborne, letting them go over obstacles. - There is a new special building dedicated purely to movement — Hover Platform. - When going off a cliff, the main hero will now perform a jump and gain a speed boost. - Players can now slide on ice tiles. - And sometimes players can jump to their doom too. - Main hero received an extra shadow directly below their feet that helps in determining their position over terrain. Combat: - Added a new player unit: Heavy warrior. An improved version of Light Warrior. - Added a new player unit: Ranger. A unit capable of affecting enemies from two tiles away. - Rebalanced Combat Alchemist. Now they provide even more support, have high defence and some attack. - Added two new enemies in the snowy biome. - With the help of newly added units, players should be now able to defeat even the hardest-to-access enemy waves and claim the whole map. Additions: - Added an atmospheric distance fog. - Added a sky that gradually evolves as the day progresses. - Added 4 new alternative recipes for already present resources aimed at providing alternative ways of producing those resources. These are: Ether, Coal, Tools and Potions. - Added "Stone Processing" technology to the tech tree unlocked immediately at the start of the game. - Added an option to go immediately to overview when standing at a waypoint and pressing "E". - Added an option to enter photo mode from the pause menu. - Added an option to respawn when stuck from the pause menu. - Added a soft reverb effect for most environmental audio. - Added a highlight showing the tile when a mirror will be spawned when placing a mirror catapult. - Optimised FPS at later stages of the game. - Wind audio is now only played when panning the camera around fast — not when standing idle. - Combined several tabs in the buildings panel at the bottom of the screen. - Improved the positioning of Transfer Lasers when connected at a steep angle. - Changed keybind for toggling mission panel on/off from "N" to "O". Change is visible after resetting keybinds. - Swapped keybinds for opening Tech tree and colony upgrade tab. Change is visible after resetting keybinds. Fixes: - Fixed rendering of all decals on Linux. This includes things like colony borders or bonuses. - Fixed rendering laser beams when two lasers at different heights are connected with the help of a mirror. - Fixed some incorrect building laser blocking heights. - Fixed colony placement being cancelled when the player rotated the camera. - Fixed buildings sometimes not being rotated correctly when already placed and rotated several times at once. - Fixed photo mode turning on when using the shortcut from pause menu or when typing a save name.
Thank you! 🚀
We've poured our hearts into making the game even better, and now it's your turn to dive in and experience the thrill. If you haven't had the chance to embark on this epic adventure yet, don't worry - you can buy the Early Access version or just try it out by playing the demo (the latest update not included)!
Don’t forget that your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us, so we want to hear from you. Together, we can shape the future of Scorchlands and create an unforgettable gaming journey!
Before you depart on your next adventure, make sure to pay a visit to the game's Discord server where our community thrives! Stay connected with us by following our profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
