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Hello everyone! Just a quick heads up if you wonder why your game was updated when nothing seems to have changed ; we just patched the game for Unity's vulnerability! Have a wonderful day!
Hello everyone!
Just a quick heads up if you wonder why your game was updated when nothing seems to have changed ; we just patched the game for Unity's vulnerability!
Have a wonderful day!
Hello everyone! We're here today with a new update, Synergy's 1.2 Update! While there's no new content in it, there is a LOT in this one. But this is mainly focused on overall performance optimizations ; some of you might know that it is not easy to do such things, and we're prou
Hello everyone!
We're here today with a new update, Synergy's 1.2 Update!
While there's no new content in it, there is a LOT in this one. But this is mainly focused on overall performance optimizations ; some of you might know that it is not easy to do such things, and we're proud we made it, and proud of the result! You'll see all the changes in the patchnotes below (that has the word "Optimization" a lot of time, I'll let you do the count :D)
As this is our final update, we also wanted to say a quick word, a big thank you for being with us for this journey that started the 21st May 2024. A year and 3 months later, we're very proud of everything that's been done, and of course it wouldn't be possible without you, the player, and your precious feedback that you made all along the way. We wanted to say thank you, as we're now sailing to new horizons.
Note that we will of course be there to fix major issues, should there be any appearing !
Thanks a lot!
Please find the full patchnote below :
Fix birthrate crisis effect active on other saves when enabled once on a quest step
Fix birthrate crisis effect active on other saves when enabled once on a quest step
Hi everyone! Update 1.1 is here, featuring Hard Mode and other requested features! We hope you enjoy this final major update and can’t wait to hear your feedback! View game page New difficulty Mode: Hard mode named Resilience Mode +10 temperature on whole map in hard mode Plants
Hi everyone! Update 1.1 is here, featuring Hard Mode and other requested features!
We hope you enjoy this final major update and can’t wait to hear your feedback!
+10 temperature on whole map in hard mode
Plants die faster in Resilience mode (slower in Harmony mode)
Plants give less ressources in Resilience Mode and more in Harmony mode
Removed random chance to not consume food or water satiety for citizen in easier, now quantity of resources consumed depends on difficulty mode
Refresh city score when changing difficulty
Adding modifiers depending on difficulty for community services (satisfaction buildings with varyingRangeModifiers module)
-20% asked resources on Harmony mode
+20% asked resources on Resilience mode
Adding upkeep modifiers depending on difficulty for soil modifying buildings (Fertilizer, Mineral Enhancer, Irrigation Pump)
-20% on Harmony mode
+20% on Resilience mode
Also added freemode version of the 3 Gust of Fire maps (Last Springs, Taking Root and Devastation)
9 news city events :
Down by the River
Malnourished
Get Cooking!
Split
Decentralizing
Research Proposals
Sharing is Caring
Motivation
Gathering of the Sages
Satisfaction events’ system adjusted to prevent starting a new event just after completing one
New option to change input inventories’ capacity for production modules
Clicking on an objective that asks to unlock a research opens the research screen with it selected
Add Icons in quest objectives for the following items:
Needed resources now have their affiliated icon before the resource’s name (material and immaterial)
Tablet now have a tablet icon before the “Tablet” word
Satisfaction threshold have the related satisfaction icon before the satisfaction names
Orders (harvest and analysis) now have the related icon before the order’s name
Needed research now have a generalist research icon before the research’s name
Added a reward to the completing of Step 01 in the Anchorage 01 (Merciless Skies)
+4 adults & +3 child
Reduced temperature needed for Volcanic Tree to not poison on harvest from 100° to 90°
Changed the Volcanic Tree temperature condition to not poison on harvest so it cancels the sickness application even if only one cell is 90° or above
Removed a citizen reward that was doubled in two exploration event related to the "Warning" step of scenario Merciless Skies of the Anchorage campaign
Increased range of the Carpet building from “5x5x5x5” to “6x6x6x6” to match with the Table building range
Modified Construction cost of the ArtWorkshop and the MusicWorkshop to replace bricks by composite
Art Workshop from “30 Brick” to “20 Composite”
Music Workshop from “50 Brick” to “30 Composite”
The citizen reward in exploration is now based on game time progression
Added a recipe allowing production of Boreal Rock in the Sand Factory
“5 Protection” + “20 Water” give “80 Boreal Rock”
Also add an alternative recipe with Toxic Water instead of Clean Water (unlockable with the “Green Water” research)
Changed spread of Cotton Sprout and Water Gourd
Reduced Cotton Sprout max cluster size
Cotton Sprout spread time increased from 10 to 15 days
Water Gourd apparition time increased from 20 to 25 days
Modified scenario Merciless Skies of the Anchorage campaign so there is more spot to place Irrigation Pump near spawn
Modified scenario Beacon in the Sand of the Anchorage campaign
Reduced Salt Drop Trees and Diluvian Bush cluster size
Moved some Water Gourd cluster near the Rocky Fig to protect them during the first dry season
Sand Extractor now have an efficiency modifier depending on mineral terrain property (the more mineral the more efficient the building is)
Sand Extractor also reducing mineral in is range by 6 (excluding core cell)
Removed the placement quantity limitation for the Sand Extractor (was previously capped at 3 buildings on the map)
Increased production time of the sand recipe in Sand Extractor to match with the new bonus depending on mineral level from “20 days” to “25 days”
Improved the satisfaction to reach in the tutorial to make it clearer about satisfactions threshold, satisfaction bonus tiers and satisfactions tags
Modification to support map start :
added 3 Child to every map at the start
balanced starting stocks resources to fit properly (on all difficulties) : +5 Bark, +20 Clean Water, +20 Sour Pods & +20 Vegetables
New states added to Bamboo Flute, Cotton Sprouts & Lava Bulbs
The modifier tooltip of “Water Need” depending of soil properties is now responsive to terrain properties chosen for the building
Adding a "TextColor" field on the TerrainProperty class
For those who actively contribute during Synergy's Early Access — through the demo, bug reports, suggestions, answering other players and/or sharing advice — we thank you directly in the game credits.
Placing a building will now display its entry point to help place a building correctly
Added access to the Book of Knowledge from the resource monitoring panel, that filters automatically on the selected resource
Added warning icon and tooltip text when a plant is dying in its UI
Dead plant only display its health state if it can revive in plant panel
Added precision in tooltip for varying range modifier module where resources used depends on housing modules in range
Each tooltip of each satisfaction of a housing now displays all the bonuses applied to it and which buildings are participating
Rectangle ranges are now shown as "width x length"
Exploration zone pins now display a quest icon if an objective is asking the player to explore it
Sort resource trades by result in Bartering Outpost
Splitted toxic plant condition in multiple condition for better feedback
Added animation when a resource trade is performed
Added new feedback on production buildings indicating when its production is stopped because of the weather
Adjustment on analysis tooltip’s text for some plants that were referring to specific soil property thresholds. tooltips now specify more precisely the cornered threshold value
Modifying text display on world space feedback for production building that are stopped during dry season
New description in the tooltip of spheric forum and experimental labs to explain that they increase the citizen capacity of the Hall of wise and the Research center respectively
Fixed a bug where plant were not dying when being sick during a long time
Fixed a bug where sage lung needs conditions being sometimes checked in plant panel while not active
Sage Lung texts changed + Value Type set to High for needs (still not enough to fix all issues)
Fixed a bug where plants would spawn dead
Fixed a bug where road on irrigation canal destruction only giving back one boreal rock
It is now not possible to select road or canal worksite
Fixed heatmap legend of house satisfactions (previously range from 0 to 30 instead of 0% to 100%)
Fixed research unlock description for harvest task
Fixed negative temperature in houses or production building when temperature resistance exceeds exterior temperature
Fixed a bug where building with 4 orientations stay at the same orientation when moving it
Fixed dropped resources hover info and feedbacks order
Fixed hover sometimes not showing resource name
Fixed a bug where it was not possible to zoom or click behind order pins
Fixed a bug where the heatmap of plantation mode was not correctly take into account invasive plants conditions to display 0% satisfaction
The tooltips are now hidden when moving camera
Fixed start button text replaced by “continue” before showing loading screen when starting a new game from main menu
Fixed texts with white squares on tooltips in smaller ui scale values
Fixed a bug where the mouse cursor could stay in “move mode” in the main menu
Citizens will now go heal in closest available infirmary instead of first built one
Fixed plants in wrong state when loading a game while being in a paused game
Various fixes on roads and canals placement :
Fixed roads on canals conditions to prevent misplaced road on canal in front of a pump
Allow to build road on canal right next to a pump
Fixed invalid tiles when placing roads or canals
Fixed main menu background size for certain resolutions
Fixed camera snap when moving camera with keys while mouse button is pressed
Fixed "have 6 maxed districts" achievement activating with founders place
Fixed some cases where research module selected panel had misplaced bar cursor
Fixed plant tooltip tags text when it needs two lines
Fixed unable to correctly use saves when game folder is read only
Fixed district upgrade button’s text appearing on two lines in japanese
Fixed housing feedbacks appearing too early during the tutorial, before citizens were able to live in houses
Adapting the tooltip for soil property dependent production modifier. Now gets correctly fed with the progression value depending on the property and the property unit symbol.
Fixed Cactus Shrub not showing conditional resources on shell order
Fixed city event consequence to lose or gain citizens not correctly displayed
Preventing expedition to being wiped when a quest destination has been crossed in exploration to avoid behind block in an objective
Deleting macro save won't delete all autosaves anymore
Fixed citizen shadowing on sand factory
Fixed graphical issues on hall of wise
Fixed Spiketree outline
Slightly adjusted highlight effect on elements while canceling an order to match the highlight color while painting an order
Fixed a bug where it was not possible to build roads on environment decorations props
Fixed a bug where the ranges were wrongly flipped if a range bonus was activated (with a district bonus for example)
Cleaning and optimising (reduce unused textures, clean highlight, optimize shaders, …) on buildings (Mineral Enhancer, Greenhouse, Cooling Machine & Foundry)
Trees new sprites added
Sunshade tree
Hatted tree
Bunch tree
Spike tree
Improved shadow on various plants
Disabled incompatible option "limit mouse in game area" on MacOS
Hello everyone! We're pushign an update with quite some changes on a lot of different levels to make ewveyrhting more balanced, clearer, and more stable! You can see a list of all the changes in the full changelog below. And as usual, thank you very much for playing Synergy, and
Hello everyone! We're pushign an update with quite some changes on a lot of different levels to make ewveyrhting more balanced, clearer, and more stable!
You can see a list of all the changes in the full changelog below.
And as usual, thank you very much for playing Synergy, and a friendly reminder that if you like the game and want to give us an extra bit of help, you can always review the game!
Thanks a lot! Here's the full changelog :
Hey everyone! We're just patching one issue but that was really annoying. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for playing Synergy! Update 1.0.2 - Hotfix #1 Bugfix Fixed a bug causing a soft lock during the exploration event “Concealed” resolution if the player didn’t have the
Hey everyone! We're just patching one issue but that was really annoying. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for playing Synergy!
Temperature will now be shown during the building placement phase of a production building. Same satisfaction modifier sources will now be shown during the building placement phase. For example, when placing a Table, it will show the pin and range of the other Tables, Serpentine
Hello everyone! After the hotfixes, we're on for corrective patches! Some thigns we've found internally, some things you're reported to us, fixed as much as possible! Mainly Bugfixes and Interface/feedback tweaks, but also a tiny bit of balancing and visual adjustments! Also, as
Hello everyone!
After the hotfixes, we're on for corrective patches! Some thigns we've found internally, some things you're reported to us, fixed as much as possible! Mainly Bugfixes and Interface/feedback tweaks, but also a tiny bit of balancing and visual adjustments!
Also, as a small follow up on 1.0 release, if you liked the game and did not review it yet, do not hesitate to leave a positive review!
We're close to fall under 70% for recent reviews, which would be bad for algorithms (it's always the algorithms!)
Given that the overall amount of recent review is a bit low, every single positive review can make the difference! Thanks for taking the time to do it if you enjoyed, and enjoy playing Synergy.
Now, on to the full patchnote!
Have a wonderful day
Hello again! We're deploying another hotfix, as some pretty annoying issues were still there, and we've been able to fix them. Thanks a lot once again for your feedback and patience! Update 1.0 - Hotfix #2 Fixed a bug where the game could be stuck on an infinite loading screen wh
Hello again!
We're deploying another hotfix, as some pretty annoying issues were still there, and we've been able to fix them.
Thanks a lot once again for your feedback and patience!
Update 1.0 - Hotfix #2
Hello everyone! Today we're pushing a hotfix live, taking care of the main issues you've been facing with the 1.0 release! There was different problems with overall ressources monitoring that was in some cases not handled the right way ; sometimes not handled at all by the citize
Hello everyone!
Today we're pushing a hotfix live, taking care of the main issues you've been facing with the 1.0 release! There was different problems with overall ressources monitoring that was in some cases not handled the right way ; sometimes not handled at all by the citizens. As this is a pretty tricky bug, if anything like this still happens to you, please tell us either here or on Discord!
We also wanted to take the occasion to thank you all for your support since 1.0, enjoying the game, giving us contructive feedback about your experience, positive or negative. If you're enjoying the game, do not hesitate to leave a positive review! It does help a lot :D
But without further ado, here's the full patchnote :
Hello everyone, The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Synergy v1.0 is finally out now with a 24% launch discount!!! /!\ Warning: Your current save will not be compatible with this new update, meaning you need to start a new game to play on the 1.0 version. But don’t
Hello everyone,
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Synergy v1.0 is finally out now with a 24% launch discount!!!
/!\ Warning: Your current save will not be compatible with this new update, meaning you need to start a new game to play on the 1.0 version.
But don’t worry—if you play on the release_0.5 branch, you’ll still be on version 0.5, so you can finish your current game before switching to 1.0.
To access the release_0.5 branch, follow these steps:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/
Dynamic soils
Terrain visuals now adapt to their properties — humidity, temperature and organic matter — creating a more immersive experience. See your actions reflected on the land, from fertile growth to parched devastation as seasons change.
Dry Seasons & water crisis
The dry season hits harder than ever. Lakes dry up entirely, forcing you to rethink your approach to water management. Maintaining canals and securing water sources becomes crucial as the land withers under relentless heat.
Rising temperatures
Temperature is no longer constant throughout the game. It increases as time progresses, with harsher dry seasons testing your city’s resilience. Extreme heat now impacts productivity, slowing down output in exposed buildings. New tools are available to help mitigate these effects, but only if you plan wisely.
The threat of defeat
Synergy now comes with real consequences. If illness, death, or failed events accumulate, your city’s prosperity will collapse. A subtle but persistent indicator in the HUD will warn you when things are heading into critical territory. Fail to turn the situation around, and your journey will come to an end.
Water distribution is now fully automated. Water Towers share a unified inventory, effortlessly collecting and distributing water across your city. No more manual transport, water flows where it’s needed.
A dedicated heatmap ensures your network covers every corner of your city.
The exploration system has been revamped for a more strategic experience. Certain valuable resources are now guaranteed, allowing you to plan your expeditions with greater precision.
Each zone offers a unique reward: tablets, new plant species, tech artifacts, or resource exchange contracts. Completing all three destinations in a zone guarantees the reward.
Expeditions are now true journeys. You can visit multiple destinations on a single trip. Before setting out, carefully choose which food to carry, considering their weight and satiation value, as it will affect both the duration and transport capacity of your expedition. Be cautious, though, as your citizens may suffer injury or even death during exploration.
Resource exchange contracts found during expeditions can now be used at the Trade Outpost, a new building that allows instant trades with other cities or isolated groups, providing a vital tool for adapting to various situations.
We've introduced a highly requested feature that lets you track resource production and consumption in more detail. View produced and consumed amounts, with a breakdown of one-time and ongoing actions, along with trends showing whether production or consumption has been increasing or decreasing over the past 40 days.
We’ve also clarified the sources and uses of each resource, making it easier to manage your city.
Additionally, you can now set production limits to avoid overproduction and waste, as well as consumption limits to ensure you’re prioritizing essential needs, such as citizen vital needs and exploration.
We’ve simplified plants while enhancing their specific features and aligning them with the new dynamics.
In particular, we’ve strengthened the connection between plants and the dynamic soil visuals, ensuring their needs now directly correspond to the stages of terrain appearance.
The plant UI has been simplified, presenting harvest information in a single, clear entry. Additionally, detailed data on individual plants is now accessible, allowing for more precise management.
To further enrich the planting experience, all known plant species can now be planted directly from the nursery, without exception.
Harvest actions now function as modifiers to the base action, offering a variety of choices when gathering resources. For example:
Additionally, new upgrades to harvest buildings enhance their range and increase the number of tasks they can perform.
New campaign: Gusts of fire
We've introduced a brand new campaign as the core experience, designed for a smoother progression and deeper immersion.
Face a world on the brink across three scenarios, where scorching heatwaves, dying ecosystems, and vanishing lakes push humanity to its limits. Uncover the truth behind the escalating disaster and adapt before it's too late.
Expand your ecosystem with 7 new plant species.
Strengthen your city with 5 new buildings.
Synergy has been in Early Access since May 2024, and since then, the team at Leikir Studio (shout-out to them!!) has taken your feedback into account to deliver the most polished game possible.
It’s been quite a journey from the reveal trailer at the PC Gaming Show in 2022 to this 1.0 release.
To date, the game has gathered over 250,000 wishlists, and the overall sentiment is very positive.
We couldn’t thank you enough for your engagement.
We truly hope you’ll love the full version of Synergy!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/
Synergy is soon leaving early access, bringing a ton of new content and huge QoL improvements you've been waiting for. Let’s take a sneak peek: New campaign featuring 3 scenarios New plants and buildings New challenges tied to dry seasons Exploration rework And more! Are you exci
Synergy is soon leaving early access, bringing a ton of new content and huge QoL improvements you've been waiting for. Let’s take a sneak peek:
Are you excited? Get ready for the full launch—see you on April 16th!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/
Hello everyone! Here's what should be our last corrective patch for the 0.5 update! Just like always, thanks a lot for all your feedback and bug reports, helping us polishing the game! Thanks a lot for playing Synergy! Please find the full patch note below : Update 0.5 - Correcti
Hello everyone! Here's what should be our last corrective patch for the 0.5 update!
Just like always, thanks a lot for all your feedback and bug reports, helping us polishing the game!
Thanks a lot for playing Synergy! Please find the full patch note below :
Hello everyone! It's been a week since the 0.5 update, and we hope you like it! As it was a smaller one, the corrective patch is going to be smaller as well! :D Once again and because we'll never say it enough, thanks for playing Synergy! Please find the full changelog below for
Hello everyone!
It's been a week since the 0.5 update, and we hope you like it!
As it was a smaller one, the corrective patch is going to be smaller as well! :D
Once again and because we'll never say it enough, thanks for playing Synergy!
Please find the full changelog below for this Corrective Patch:
Hi everyone! After two weeks on the experimental branch, the 0.5 update is now live on the default branch, meaning it’s available for everyone! Make sure to update the game to enjoy all the new features. Here's the final patch notes: Rebind Your Inputs You can now easily customiz
Hi everyone!
After two weeks on the experimental branch, the 0.5 update is now live on the default branch, meaning it’s available for everyone! Make sure to update the game to enjoy all the new features.
Here's the final patch notes:
You can now easily customize your controls in the options menu for a more personalized experience.
We’ve revamped the storage system to make it more intuitive and efficient for city management:
Significant optimizations have been made to eliminate short freezes, stuttering, and other issues caused by large cities or complex calculations (such as district updates and road placements). For more details, check the “Detailed Changelog.”
Views are now even more powerful! You can see each satisfaction source and terrain modifier source when the appropriate view is activated, giving you all the information you need to optimize your city's layout and environmental impact.
When adjusting tool quantities for the irrigation pump, a preview will now display how far the water will flow and the effect range of the canals, helping you plan your irrigation more effectively.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/
Hi everyone! The 0.5 update is now live on the experimental branch ! If you want to try the new content before it’s fully released, now’s your chance to check it out and give us your feedback. The details of the update are listed below, so be sure to take a look! And to share you
Hi everyone!
The 0.5 update is now live on the experimental branch! If you want to try the new content before it’s fully released, now’s your chance to check it out and give us your feedback. The details of the update are listed below, so be sure to take a look! And to share your thoughts, hop onto our Discord server!
Note that placeholder text and visuals might still be included, along with potential bugs or balancing issues.
How to access the experimental branch:
You can now easily customize your controls in the options menu for a more personalized experience.
We’ve revamped the storage system to make it more intuitive and efficient for city management :
Significant optimizations have been made to eliminate short freezes, stuttering, and other issues caused by large cities or complex calculations (such as district updates and road placements). For more details, check the “Detailed Changelog.”
Views are now even more powerful! You can see each satisfaction source and terrain modifier source when the appropriate view is activated, giving you all the information you need to optimize your city's layout and environmental impact.
When adjusting tool quantities for the irrigation pump, a preview will now display how far the water will flow and the effect range of the canals, helping you plan your irrigation more effectively.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070
Hello everyone! Here's the second corrective patch for the 0.4 Update! We do hope you're enjoying this big update so far! In this corrective patch, of course a lot of different bugfixes, but also some tweaks about interface & global feedback, but also balancing and a bit of o
Hello everyone!
Here's the second corrective patch for the 0.4 Update! We do hope you're enjoying this big update so far!
In this corrective patch, of course a lot of different bugfixes, but also some tweaks about interface & global feedback, but also balancing and a bit of optimization! :D
Please find the full changelog below, and as always, thanks for playing Synergy!
P.S : MacOS version of this corrective patch is delayed just a bit following some issues, but it's also coming tonight at 8:30pm! (3 hours from this news, in case we're in different timezones)
Hello everyone! Following the 0.4 update, here's the first corrective patch! It's taking care of the biggest points we've/you've seen so far! Another corrective patch is set to be released next week. If you find any problem when playing, as always, do not hesitate to keep us post
Hello everyone!
Following the 0.4 update, here's the first corrective patch! It's taking care of the biggest points we've/you've seen so far! Another corrective patch is set to be released next week. If you find any problem when playing, as always, do not hesitate to keep us posted either here on Steam forums or on the game's Discord
And of course, as usual, thanks a lot for playing Synergy!
Please check the full changelog below :
Hi everyone! After testing new features on the experimental branch for about a month and receiving all your valuable feedback (again, thank you so much for that!), we’re happy to officially release the Districts Update (v0.4) ! This update brings major changes to the districts, r
Hi everyone!
After testing new features on the experimental branch for about a month and receiving all your valuable feedback (again, thank you so much for that!), we’re happy to officially release the Districts Update (v0.4)!
This update brings major changes to the districts, research, and satisfaction systems, along with many other improvements that we're sure you'll enjoy.
⚠️Warning: Save files from versions prior to 0.4 won't be compatible with this update.
If you’d like to continue playing with your old saves, you can switch to the appropriate beta version in the Steam settings.
As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the new content, so join the discussion on our Discord server!
Here’s a recap of what’s new in this update:
We’ve made major changes to the District System, placing it at the heart of your city-building experience. The updated system now plays a crucial role in shaping your city’s progression and unlocking important bonuses.
At the start of the game, you build the new Founders’ Square and plan your city around. This square can later be upgraded into one of six specialized squares.
Each of the six distinct districts now has its own unique theme and corresponding square. As your city advances, you’ll unlock these districts at key moments, integrating them into your city’s progression. Constructing and upgrading these districts is essential for expanding your city’s potential and following the natural flow of your development.
Districts now come with significant unlockable bonuses that are tied to district development score thresholds. Each threshold has been carefully designed to align with key stages of the game, ensuring that bonuses arrive when they are most impactful. These bonuses can increase maximum satisfaction, boost Science and Legacy point caps, or apply powerful effects across your entire city.
Districts start with a basic square area, but you can extend their range by placing markers. The first marker is available right away, while subsequent markers require more advanced resources.
We’ve also added some helpful new feedbacks, including the district preview when placing buildings and the projected district score increases.
The revamped Satisfaction system is no longer just a number but a key component of your city's growth. Satisfactions provide significant boosts across your city, affecting key actions such as production, construction speed, and Science/Legacy point generation.
Each satisfaction score starts with a maximum of 10, which can be increased later through district bonuses. This ensures that the maximum score is attainable at any stage of the game.
As you cross each threshold, the power of satisfaction bonuses increases significantly, making every milestone impactful. This makes satisfaction a natural progression goal throughout the game.
Buildings now apply satisfaction modifiers with levels that correspond to satisfaction thresholds. Late-game buildings apply higher-level modifiers, which can replace those from earlier buildings but not vice versa, making your city evolves as you progress.
To add more depth to the city, we've added a new City Events mechanic. Citizens will present you with narrative scenarios that offer objectives that you need to achieve. Failure to meet these objectives could result in some citizens leaving or negative impacts on your city.
This system is mainly focused on satisfaction for this update, with plans to expand it in future updates.
We’ve completely reworked the research system to make it more accessible and responsive, driving the progression more clearly while removing the pressure of constantly managing research.
The core mechanic is straightforward: research buildings generate points, and once you have enough, you can instantly unlock the desired research. This gives you the flexibility to engage with research when it suits you, while allowing you to adapt to a situation if you’ve stored enough points.
In the early game, the Field Lab takes the place of the Research Center, producing the initial Science Points through environmental analysis. This encourages exploring and analyzing the environment, delaying the need for more advanced buildings while smoothing the learning curve.
Research now revolves around two distinct types of points: Science Points and Legacy Points. Each research item requires one or both of these to unlock. It removes division between cultural and technological research, making the tree more intuitive and easier to navigate, while keeping the original intention.
To help you manage your goals, we’ve added a Pin feature. You can pin up to four research items, and the game will notify you when they’re ready to be unlocked. Pinned research is visible in a dedicated UI near your objectives. Additionally, any research tied to a quest objective is automatically pinned, so you never lose track of critical progress.
Tablets have also received an upgrade: tablet-specific researches are now visible in the tree but they remain locked. When you use a tablet, you can choose which research to unlock, offering more strategic control over your progression.
Beyond these updates, the research tree has been revamped for a more streamlined experience, with a global rebalancing to enhance gameplay. This rework is designed to give you more clarity in your research progression, making progression smoother and more rewarding.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/
Hi everyone, Since the 0.2 update that we launched at the end of July, we’ve been hard at work on the next major update, which will be available on November 27th ! However, since a good part of the new content has already been implemented in-game, we’d love to gather your feedbac
Hi everyone,
Since the 0.2 update that we launched at the end of July, we’ve been hard at work on the next major update, which will be available on November 27th!
However, since a good part of the new content has already been implemented in-game, we’d love to gather your feedback if you’d like to try out what’s coming early!
Please keep in mind that the latest version, available on the experimental_public branch, is still in an early stage, meaning you may encounter bugs, balancing issues, or placeholder text and visuals.
We’ve made this version available for those who want to help, as gathering feedback from our experienced players will allow us to deliver the most stable and exciting update by the end of next month.
In advance, thank you so much to everyone who tries it out and shares their feedback on our Discord server!
Here’s what you can expect in the latest update, available on the experimental_public branch.
To access it: right-click the game in your Steam library → "Betas" → select the experimental_public branch → update the game.
We’ve made major changes to the District System, placing it at the heart of your city-building experience. The updated system now plays a crucial role in shaping your city’s progression and unlocking important bonuses.
At the start of the game, you build the new Founders’ Square and plan your city around. This square can later be upgraded into one of six specialized squares.
Each of the six distinct districts now has its own unique theme and corresponding square. As your city advances, you’ll unlock these districts at key moments, integrating them into your city’s progression. Constructing and upgrading these districts is essential for expanding your city’s potential and following the natural flow of your development.
Districts now come with significant unlockable bonuses that are tied to district development score thresholds. Each threshold has been carefully designed to align with key stages of the game, ensuring that bonuses arrive when they are most impactful. These bonuses can increase maximum satisfaction, boost Science and Legacy point caps, or apply powerful effects across your entire city.
Districts start with a basic square area, but you can extend their range by placing markers. The first marker is available right away, while subsequent markers require more advanced resources.
We’ve also added some helpful new feedbacks, including the district preview when placing buildings and the projected district score increases.
The revamped Satisfaction system is no longer just a number but a key component of your city's growth. Satisfactions provide significant boosts across your city, affecting key actions such as production, construction speed, and Science/Legacy point generation.
Each satisfaction score starts with a maximum of 10, which can be increased later through district bonuses. This ensures that the maximum score is attainable at any stage of the game.
As you cross each threshold, the power of satisfaction bonuses increases significantly, making every milestone impactful. This makes satisfaction a natural progression goal throughout the game.
Buildings now apply satisfaction modifiers with levels that correspond to satisfaction thresholds. Late-game buildings apply higher-level modifiers, which can replace those from earlier buildings but not vice versa, making your city evolves as you progress.
To add more depth to the city, we've added a new City Events mechanic. Citizens will present you with narrative scenarios that offer objectives that you need to achieve. Failure to meet these objectives could result in some citizens leaving or negative impacts on your city.
This system is mainly focused on satisfaction for this update, with plans to expand it in future updates.
We’ve completely reworked the research system to make it more accessible and responsive, driving the progression more clearly while removing the pressure of constantly managing research.
The core mechanic is straightforward: research buildings generate points, and once you have enough, you can instantly unlock the desired research. This gives you the flexibility to engage with research when it suits you, while allowing you to adapt to a situation if you’ve stored enough points.
In the early game, the Field Lab takes the place of the Research Center, producing the initial Science Points through environmental analysis. This encourages exploring and analyzing the environment, delaying the need for more advanced buildings while smoothing the learning curve.
Research now revolves around two distinct types of points: Science Points and Legacy Points. Each research item requires one or both of these to unlock. It removes division between cultural and technological research, making the tree more intuitive and easier to navigate, while keeping the original intention.
To help you manage your goals, we’ve added a Pin feature. You can pin up to four research items, and the game will notify you when they’re ready to be unlocked. Pinned research is visible in a dedicated UI near your objectives. Additionally, any research tied to a quest objective is automatically pinned, so you never lose track of critical progress.
Tablets have also received an upgrade: tablet-specific researches are now visible in the tree but they remain locked. When you use a tablet, you can choose which research to unlock, offering more strategic control over your progression.
Beyond these updates, the research tree has been revamped for a more streamlined experience, with a global rebalancing to enhance gameplay. This rework is designed to give you more clarity in your research progression, making progression smoother and more rewarding.