Elven City Simulator

Released: Oct 18, 2024
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 05:10 GMT

Updates & announcements

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06 Aug 2026Developer post
Update 0.2.003 - Elven City Simulator is Now Available on macOS
We're continuing to improve the game's stability and fix issues discovered during testing. Changes Added macOS support. Continued the technical work required for the migration to the new game engine. Improved the overall stability of the project. What's Next? While most of our cu
We're continuing to improve the game's stability and fix issues discovered during testing.
Changes
Added macOS support.
Continued the technical work required for the migration to the new game engine.
Improved the overall stability of the project.
What's Next?
While most of our current work is happening behind the scenes, we're also building the next major gameplay features.
Right now we're actively working on:
Svartalfs and their gameplay mechanics.
A full save system.
As before, we'll continue releasing smaller updates more frequently. This allows us to fix issues faster while steadily preparing larger content updates.
Thank you to everyone who plays the game, shares feedback, and reports bugs. Your support helps make Elven City Simulator better with every update. And don't get lost in the fog... or you might miss what's coming next.
Artudo.IndieGo Team
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30 Jul 2026Developer post
Development Update 1
What's Next for Elven City Simulator We've finally managed to get a better handle on the bugs and softlocks affecting the early stages of the game. There are still things to fix, but the situation is becoming much more stable. Now we're moving forward with the next parts of devel
What's Next for Elven City Simulator
We've finally managed to get a better handle on the bugs and softlocks affecting the early stages of the game. There are still things to fix, but the situation is becoming much more stable.
Now we're moving forward with the next parts of development.
We're currently working on:
The intro - improving the opening experience and bringing it closer to the intended vision.
Svartalfs - continuing work on this important part of the world and its inhabitants.
Save system - improving saves and making sure your settlements can be safely preserved.
Precursor birds - working on the messenger birds and their role in the game.

And there's more coming soon.
We're preparing a major update focused on interactions with fauna on the map. It will expand the way your settlement interacts with the wildlife around it and bring more life to the world beyond your city.
We'll share more details as we get closer to the release.
Thank you for following the development of Elven City Simulator - and don't get lost in the fog!
Artudo.IndieGo Team
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23 Jul 2026Developer post
Update 0.2.002 - Continuing to Improve the Tutorial
We're continuing to improve the game's stability and fix issues discovered during testing. Changes Fixed windowed mode selection in the Settings menu. Fixed resetting the New Settlement generation parameters. Fixed missing key prompts in the tutorial. Improved tutorial steps rela
We're continuing to improve the game's stability and fix issues discovered during testing.
Changes
Fixed windowed mode selection in the Settings menu.
Fixed resetting the New Settlement generation parameters.
Fixed missing key prompts in the tutorial.
Improved tutorial steps related to hiring miners and carpenters.
Fixed several situations that could cause softlocks during the tutorial.
Improved pause behavior during the tutorial.
Fixed issues with the production and resource gathering priority system.
Fixed carrier rendering issues near quarries.
Fixed errors that could occur when elves died during the tutorial.
Improved the layout of the pause menu.
What's next?
We're continuing to migrate the game to a new engine. This process involves a large number of technical changes, so over the coming weeks we'll be releasing smaller updates more frequently, focused on bug fixes and overall improvements.
Thank you for your feedback and for reporting bugs - they help make Elven City Simulator better with every update.
And don't get lost in the fog... otherwise, you might miss our future updates!
Artudo.IndieGo Team
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16 Jul 2026Developer post
Update 0.2.001 – UI Improvements
We've released a small update focused on fixing interface issues and improving the overall user experience. Changes Fixed fullscreen mode UI issues in the Settings menu. Added feedback for the Statistics button in the main menu ("Coming Soon"). Added a "Press Space to continue" p
We've released a small update focused on fixing interface issues and improving the overall user experience.
Changes
Fixed fullscreen mode UI issues in the Settings menu.
Added feedback for the Statistics button in the main menu ("Coming Soon").
Added a "Press Space to continue" prompt during the intro.
Added a "Press Esc to skip" prompt during the intro.
What's next?
As some of you already know, we're currently migrating the game to a new engine. This is a much bigger task than we initially expected, and along the way we've encountered a significant number of bugs. Our current priority is fixing them as quickly as possible while continuing development.
We also have a clear roadmap for:
UI improvements;
gameplay and game design updates;
new missions and content.
The missions available in the old version of the game will remain unchanged while we focus on building the new version.
Thank you for staying with us! Don't get lost in the fog, or you might miss our future updates.
Artudo.IndieGo Team
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22 Jun 2026Developer post
The Gloaming Bloom
Hello, wanderers of the mist! ✏️We're rolling out another major update. Gameplay changes: Rebalanced berry consumption in the Berry Hall Fixed a bug where there were more carry requests than produced items Fixed workers refusing to collect berries Added priority settings for farm
Hello, wanderers of the mist!
✏️We're rolling out another major update. Gameplay changes:
Rebalanced berry consumption in the Berry Hall
Fixed a bug where there were more carry requests than produced items
Fixed workers refusing to collect berries
Added priority settings for farms and specialists
Absent resources no longer block other items
Added individual food options in the Berry Hall
🎉Animation fixes:
Lanterns
Carrier animations for critical needs
🖥Other fixes:
Warning and info labels now appear correctly in resolutions other than 1920x1080
Various UI button display fixes
New version now opens in full-screen by default!
The new version now opens by default when you run the game, and there is an option in the main menu to start the old version.

Have fun with the game and don’t get lost in the mist.
The Artudo.IndieGo Team
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31 May 2026Developer post
The wind has brought an update
Hello, wanderers of the mist! We’re reaching out again. The silence lasted longer than we would have liked, but we’re back, together with our latest changes! All of this applies to the new version, which you can find launch instructions for here: View game page ✏️ We added cutsce
Hello, wanderers of the mist!
We’re reaching out again. The silence lasted longer than we would have liked, but we’re back, together with our latest changes! All of this applies to the new version, which you can find launch instructions for here:View game page
✏️ We added cutscene support and an intro at the beginning of the game:
🖥 We added a reworked tutorial that reflects the updated balance and mechanics:
Among the slightly less grand, but no less important changes:
⌨️The UI has been moved to container-based layouts: scrollable lists, style tweaks, fixes for clicks on the top buttons, and broader use of containers.
🎉Several gameplay and runtime bugs have been fixed: the production cycle in the bakery, a problematic berry-related case, porter goal completion handling, bush/tree switching, and a crash on the end-game screen.
✏️ Visual issues have been fixed: SSAO when rotating buildings, foundation lighting, SSAO animation binding, character shadows, and animation pausing.
We’ve also updated the demo version. In practice, the demo now matches the “new version” launched from the main game. We’ll continue developing Elven City Simulator because we believe that making non-violence-oriented games matters now more than ever. If you share this belief, you can support us by buying the main game. Thank you in advance!
Please don’t get lost in the mist.
The Artudo.IndieGo Team
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01 Apr 2026Developer post
The Wind Has Brought an Update
🍀 A new update is live! This patch focuses on the endgame visuals and improved control flexibility. What's new: ✦ End Screens: We have completely redesigned the victory and defeat screens to better fit the game's atmosphere. ✦ Key Bindings: Added full control customization. You
19 Mar 2026Developer post
New version
Hello, elves! It took us a while, but we’ve rolled out a new version of the game. You can access it like so: If you haven’t played the old version, we recommend checking out the tutorial first. The core concepts remain the same, although the gameplay has changed quite a bit. Here
Hello, elves!
It took us a while, but we’ve rolled out a new version of the game. You can access it like so:
If you haven’t played the old version, we recommend checking out the tutorial first. The core concepts remain the same, although the gameplay has changed quite a bit.
Here’s the full list of changes:
Elves move faster
Lanterns are no longer permanent
Bunkhouse no longer increases the total number of elves
The maximum number of elves is increased by the warehouse (10+)
Elves get tired and hungry faster
Specialists get tired and hungry even faster while working
The journal has been removed and replaced with labels
The druid can now be controlled with a button
Buildings can be ordered even if resources are insufficient
Game over if all souls are lost
Let us know what you think on any available channel. Have fun with the game, and don’t lose yourself in the fog!
Artudo.IndieGo
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19 Jan 2026Developer post
New horizons
Hello, elves! As promised, we’re sharing some images from the new version. Check out those smooth SSAO shadows: Here you can see the adjusted scale: Among other changes, we removed the log and replaced it with notification labels: Map generation is now capable of creating groves
30 Nov 2025Developer post
Development Update
Development Update Greetings, Keepers of the Forest! We have heard your calls and questions regarding the game's development. The time has come to provide an honest account of our work and the reasons behind this period of waiting. While time flies, we are working on: ⚖️ Comprehe
23 Aug 2025Developer post
V1.0.007 Set your priorities
Hello there, elves! This time we have an update introducing a really big gameplay feature — priority settings ! Now you can manage your city's resource logistics with greater flexibility, making the gameplay much deeper. The setting is available in individual buildings: As well a
05 Jun 2025Developer post
v1.0.006 UI Polish & Carrier’s Future
Dear builders of Elven Cities, We’ve released a small but important update focused on UI fixes and quality-of-life improvements: 🛠 General: Fixed various issues in the main menu UI — it now looks cleaner and more stable. 🌿In-game UI: Resource descriptions no longer get cut off
02 May 2025Developer post
V1.0.005 Patch Notes
V1.0.005 Patch Notes 🌿 Fixes and Improvements We’ve been hard at work squashing bugs that hindered your cozy elven city-building experience. The interface is now more responsive, and some pesky issues affecting the economy and citizen movement have vanished into oblivion (if you
24 Mar 2025Developer post
v1.0.004 The story continues
Hello, elves! While we were wracking our brains over code and fixing bugs, the update has already rolled out – and it's a big one! Now in full color!🎨 We're continuing to make history: our world was once just text, but now the settlement is alive and thriving. We've added an int
17 Feb 2025Developer post
v1.0.003 Translations
Hello, elves! We are pleased to announce that we have completed translations into Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese! Now, native speakers can enjoy elvish-style city-building in their own language. Hopefully, the translations are good, and we haven’t made too many mis
Hello, elves!
We are pleased to announce that we have completed translations into Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese! Now, native speakers can enjoy elvish-style city-building in their own language. Hopefully, the translations are good, and we haven’t made too many mistakes. But if we did, you won’t hesitate to let us know, will you?
Of course, no update comes without some bug fixes. Here’s the full list of changes:

Fixed checkboxes in the Dining Room and Berry Hall
Removed the "Disable" button from the Warehouse
Added Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish languages
Fixed crash when Svartalf was picked implicitly
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07 Feb 2025Developer post
The Roadmap: A Major Update for the City-Building Game is in Development
Dear players and subscribers, We are thrilled to announce that work on a major update for our city-building game has reached a new level! Our team has finalized the roadmap that will shape the future development of the project. We are meticulously refining every detail to make th
18 Jan 2025Developer post
v1.0.002. Do you produce planks?
Hello, Elves! We continue to listen to your feedback and make changes accordingly! This time, we’ve adjusted the plank requirements, as they seemed to be a bottleneck for village development. It’s good to have a challenge, but it should be reasonably balanced, don’t you think? Wi
Hello, Elves!
We continue to listen to your feedback and make changes accordingly! This time, we’ve adjusted the plank requirements, as they seemed to be a bottleneck for village development. It’s good to have a challenge, but it should be reasonably balanced, don’t you think? With this rebalancing, it’s now much more appealing to thrive and revitalize a barren land. Care to give it a try?
List of changes:

Added checkboxes for foods in the Dining Room
Upgrade/Dismantle buttons now display "Cancel" when pressed
Fixed hide/show functionality for building GUI buttons
Resolved issue with jam brewery loading
Fixed loading for upgraded buildings
Rebalanced plank requirements for buildings
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28 Dec 2024Developer post
v1.0.001 - Treant Experience
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Elves! The Early Access version - v1.0.001 of Elven City Simulator is here! We are excited to announce that Mission 4 is now available, bringing us one step closer to uncovering the secrets of the foggy world. This update also summarizes all pr
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Elves!
The Early Access version - v1.0.001 of Elven City Simulator is here!
We are excited to announce that Mission 4 is now available, bringing us one step closer to uncovering the secrets of the foggy world.
This update also summarizes all previous patches, which resolved numerous bugs and fixed errors related to saves.
In upcoming updates, we plan to further refine the balance based on your feedback and add more variety to the world map.
We have also fixed a lot of bugs and errors related to saves.
In the next update, we will refine the balance based on your feedback and add more variety to the world map.
We're also continuing to develop our IndieGo engine, which powers this game. Feel free to reach out and report any issues you encounter :)
Dive deep into Elvish city-building, uncover the mysteries of the fog, and enjoy the fairy-tale story. Good luck!
List of changes:

Mission 4
Treants
First day patch
Patching rush
Weekly patches
Mechanics updates
Mechanics updates #2
Resolutions, bindings and turns
Feedback fixes
Rebalance more
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19 Dec 2024Developer post
Rebalance more
Hello, elves! We’ve been reviewing your feedback and updating the game. This is an intermediate update with rebalancing and some bug fixes, released ahead of the next update with new content. Thank you to everyone who supports us, and wishing you a joyous holiday season and a Mer
Hello, elves!
We’ve been reviewing your feedback and updating the game. This is an intermediate update with rebalancing and some bug fixes, released ahead of the next update with new content. Thank you to everyone who supports us, and wishing you a joyous holiday season and a Merry Christmas in advance!
The list of changes for the current update is as follows:

"Start All" / "Stop All" buttons fixed
Death animations corrected
Druid no longer cancels enchantments when ordered to move
Dining rooms now require food only up to available amounts
Jam Brewery now produces 5 jams instead of 1
Berries Hall now serves jam and stores up to 20 berries
Carriers are now more attentive to their own needs
Fixed build cursor for Berries Hall
Autosave loading issue after the tutorial resolved
Don't lose yourself in the fog,
thundercatofdoom and CleDeSol
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12 Dec 2024Developer post
Feedback fixes
Hello, elves! We’ve been reviewing your feedback and updating the game. Over the past few weeks, we’ve made several updates and are rapidly approaching the release of a version 1.0.001! To give you a sneak peek of what’s coming, here’s a character we’re planning to add: It’s all
Hello, elves!
We’ve been reviewing your feedback and updating the game. Over the past few weeks, we’ve made several updates and are rapidly approaching the release of a version 1.0.001! To give you a sneak peek of what’s coming, here’s a character we’re planning to add:
It’s all set to happen before the new year. In the meantime, here’s a list of bug fixes included in the current update. Thank you to everyone who supports us!

Timed autosaves
Elves don't die in tutorial again
Fix saveslot rewrite
Elves now can't die while eating or sleeping
Fixed lantern building when no stone available
Don't lose yourself in the fog,
thundercatofdoom and CleDeSol
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