FORTIFY

Released: Aug 10, 2016
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 21:00 GMT

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20 Aug 2026Developer post
Update 142 - 10 years on steam
Last week marks the 10 year anniversary of fortify being released on steam. What an exciting time it was, after the long wait with steam greenlight despite the many supporting votes from the rust community. It went better than I could have hoped for but this was in the early days
Last week marks the 10 year anniversary of fortify being released on steam. What an exciting time it was, after the long wait with steam greenlight despite the many supporting votes from the rust community. It went better than I could have hoped for but this was in the early days before build servers.
I never would have imagined this project would still be ongoing or that facepunch would still be pumping out updates. Simulating rust building wasn't nearly as daunting in the early days, before building 3.0 and many other changes afterwards.
I've learned a lot along the way, sometimes needing to rewrite old code/systems. The scope could have been reduced a bit... maybe focused more on the core building experience. Too often I picked additions based on what I wanted to learn or what sounded like an interesting challenge.
I still enjoy working on fortify and it's always rewarding to see what's being shared in the workshop. I've had to accept that I'll never get through my massive to-do list but I still feel compelled to improve the software.
Anyways, thank you all for supporting this crazy endeavor.
-Ferg
Patch Notes
added external wall upkeep, use "select structure" in the resource panel and it will include walls/gates in TC range (improvements are coming in regard to TC order)
seismic sensor range can be adjusted from it's device panel, the range is also saved in the copy-paste format
fullscreen with multiple monitors should no longer minimize when losing focus
updated auto-turret cost
fixed some issues with TC range selection
Patched in already:
more dark theme UI
place panel can be expanded to 6 rows, added buttons to jump to either end, changed to darker background
fixed wire power and flow buttons not working, changed power text to display over any mesh
added hide floors toggle and arrow controls to the quick menu (mouse 5)
Lastly, proof that boat building is being worked on:
Design used above: View game page
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23 Jul 2026Developer post
Update 141 - spotlights and clan table
added spotlights and clan table deploy ranges now uses a dropdown to toggle which type to display added more comfort and heat deploy ranges added copy-paste references for DLC prefabs (industrial, warhammer, abyss, storage box pack, adobe, frontier, medieval, and pilot black box)
added spotlights and clan table
deploy ranges now uses a dropdown to toggle which type to display
added more comfort and heat deploy ranges
added copy-paste references for DLC prefabs (industrial, warhammer, abyss, storage box pack, adobe, frontier, medieval, and pilot black box), this swaps a regular item for the DLC item so it's not lost on import
added ability to set reset value on counters
added power to storage adaptors (sorry I missed that one)
spent way too much time getting door controllers to import/export properly with the copy-paste format, this involves including what the controller is parented to and having the correct position/rotation offset to the parent
added crypt building skin override for copy-paste exports
made some small UI changes, still have bigger plans for improvements but got sidetracked
fixed some placement height inaccuracies with floor frame parts
Patched in-between last update:
added computer station power
fixed wide weapon rack placement bug
while placing external walls/gates, rotation is no long affected when mouse is over blocks
It shouldn't be nearly as long before the next update, I've been busy with moving and contract work.
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21 Apr 2026Developer post
Update 140 - armored hatches and water wheel
added armored ladder hatches added water wheel, has modes for simulating being powered by a player or the river added a place list toggle (arrow on the left) to change it from 3 to 2 rows fixed being able to click other mode toggles while in Raid mode Reduced the height of the bu
30 Mar 2026Developer post
Update 139 - UI redesign
The build, place, and edit panel are now part of a ribbon layout. There's also tabs for wiring and raid mode. Hide floors and visual features have been moved to the left side. The old UI was never planned beyond the original layout so long ago. It was mostly cobbled together as n
The build, place, and edit panel are now part of a ribbon layout. There's also tabs for wiring and raid mode. Hide floors and visual features have been moved to the left side.
The old UI was never planned beyond the original layout so long ago. It was mostly cobbled together as new features were added. I also felt the need to do this based on reviews and refunds complaining about the UI. Hopefully this shouldn't feel too different and I'm willing to make changes based on feedback.
If you really don't like it, there's a new branch titled "update138_old_UI".
Boat building is still a work in progress but it will take awhile, I've been busy with other things and haven't been able to monetarily justify spending a lot of time on this app.
Other changes:
added fluorescent lights, beanbag, mannequin, and wall cabinet
added space station skin override to copy-paste export
fixed blank file list items that were caused by very long names
patched multiplayer material bug that had to do with wallpapers
EDIT:
Thanks for the kind words below!
I've received some feedback about the new layout taking up too much vertical screen space. To address this there's a patch that slightly reduces the build panel height and adds a place panel toggle (arrow on the left) to change the row count from 3 to 2. Oh and hide deploys works again.
I'm planning on adding the rust April update content relatively soon.
Fortify is on sale till the 7th, support development by gifting a friend.
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10 Nov 2025Developer post
Update 138 - mini fridge
Just a quick post on the last few small patches. added the mini fridge added an HBHF device panel with a test button that simulates a custom number of detected players for 5 seconds, this also allows for testing while out of range updated workbench costs and added blueprint frags
Just a quick post on the last few small patches.
added the mini fridge
added an HBHF device panel with a test button that simulates a custom number of detected players for 5 seconds, this also allows for testing while out of range
updated workbench costs and added blueprint frags
patched the unity vulnerability issue when it became available
signs and photo frames can be rotated 90 degrees on walls
fixed the "socket occupied" bug with floor stacking
fixed a bug with planters being blocked by other non-planter deploys on floor below
switching back to symmetry mode no longer centers view on symmetry center
fixed the move level tool not having an undo
removed deployable research costs from part info
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30 Sep 2025Developer post
Update 137 - more wallpaper and deployables
added bamboo/wicker barrels, rocking chair, single item racks, hunt/fish trophies, and bar doors added mirror option to symmetry mode and removed the mirror tool from edit mode updated the steamworks plugin to hopefully prevent startup crashes updated the auto turret weapon list
added bamboo/wicker barrels, rocking chair, single item racks, hunt/fish trophies, and bar doors
added mirror option to symmetry mode and removed the mirror tool from edit mode
updated the steamworks plugin to hopefully prevent startup crashes
updated the auto turret weapon list with almost all newer weapon options, this is transferable with the copy-paste plugin
added customizable hotkey for symmetry mode - Y
pressing a build group shortcut repeatedly now swaps to last selected deployable in that group and back to the block
Wallpaper
added all ceiling/floor wallpaper and newer wall options
wallpaper can now be placed on wall strong sides
the wallpaper panel in edit mode has been revamped and there's toggles to switch between wall, floor and ceiling, still using the current selection to apply
removing wallpaper is dependent on which type is toggled
roofs aren't included yet, there's no rotation and no inside placement limitation like in Rust, this already took a stupid amount of time to add
Resource Count
added customizable hotkey - B
upkeep is now a toggle
changed the layout of the top of the panel to be more clear
added planter slots count
Fixes
quick menu (mouse 4) is synced properly with the main tier panel
fixed replace icon not showing with doors and window parts
fixed explosives passing through window/door/frame parts in raid mode
Sorry for the long wait, I've been slowly chipping away at this while busy with other things. Expect a small patch after the next Rust update.
I've been focused for a long time on core functionality, accuracy and keeping up with Rust. Next I plan on revisiting the UI and layout of the program. Often I hear that it's overwhelming for new users and that is something I would like to change. Any feedback is very welcome.
Fortify and it's DLC are currently on sale through October 6
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To help support further development:
https://buymeacoffee.com/fergify
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26 Jun 2025Developer post
Update 136 - basically Fortify 2.0
All Rust placement volume/socket components and checks are now included in Fortify. These are kind of like "hitboxes" that check specific areas while placing. What was used before in Fortify was a simplified version of this, it took lots of code sleuthing to get the full picture.
All Rust placement volume/socket components and checks are now included in Fortify.
These are kind of like "hitboxes" that check specific areas while placing. What was used before in Fortify was a simplified version of this, it took lots of code sleuthing to get the full picture.
Much time was spent facilitating the transfer of all of this to Fortify and replacing or changing many older systems and the physics layers used.
The biggest change is volume checks can be for specific prefabs or exclude them. A couple of examples would be planters blocked by other planters and a check on top of foundations for floor frames.
These changes led to other improvements:
messages for why placement is blocked
more deployables can be placed on, including the watchtower, table, tool cupboard, workbenches, boxes, with more to come in the near future
accurate water placement check
Fortify is much closer in Rust accuracy now, I want users to trust that everything will work in game. There's still more work to be done and feedback is very welcome. Sorry for the wait with some of the latest Rust update changes but this seemed like a worthwhile time investment.
Other changes:
added single wall shelf and half height shelves
added blue industrial light
changed foundation models while making them slightly wider for accuracy's sake
scaled down the chicken coop to match the rust change, it can now be snapped to floors
added the new vending machine electric input that's needed to preserve food
changed PTZ camera placement to allow for angled surfaces
added crafter snap point to engineering workbench
added jungle skin override in rust copy-paste options
Oh and be on the lookout for a Fortify sale in the near future.
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01 Apr 2025Developer post
Update 135 - startup panel replacement
Finally upgraded unity from 2019.2.2 to 2022.3.6 (close to what is used for Rust). This upgrade required moving the startup panel screen/input functionality within fortify because it was removed after 2019.2. Edit for mac users: OS 10.14+ is now required, I've created an Update13
05 Mar 2025Developer post
Update 134 - farmcraft
- added hopper with a suction visual range - added triangle planter - added cooking workbench - added engineering workbench - added beehives - added single plant pot - the fridge can now be powered - fixed some deployables spinning on certain sufaces - fixed visual ranges not hid
21 Feb 2025Developer post
Update 133 - more deployables
- added stationary ballista - added card and blackjack table - added frontier planters: bathtub, minecart and railroad - added pattern sofa - added barbed wooden barricade - added conditional roof bottom piece - added field of view slider to options, changed the default FOV from
17 Dec 2024Developer post
Update 132 - autosave
- added garlands (wall frame, doorways, and windows) and the white Chinese lantern - added autosave functionality, saves 3 files before overwriting those (remember to save a new file after opening!), the frequency can be set in options, default is 10 minutes - adjusted scroll whe
01 Nov 2024Developer post
Update 131 - wallpaper and improved copy-paste
- added all the walllpaper plus one of my own design, these are applied (only on the weakside) from the edit panel - added 90° angle snapping rotation for industrial/fluid parts when not on floors or ceilings - finally added doorway and window trim - added extend functionality fo
06 Sep 2024Developer post
Update 130 - new features and fixes
Spent some time on improving the resource count part list, each part now has it's own UI element. When mousing over one, all of those parts in the scene are highlighted with a shader that draws over everything. Clicking the + icon selects all of that part type (unless using struc
02 Aug 2024Developer post
Update 129 - ramp tier models
- finally added different ramp tier models with a center cutout material - added the new elevator stack limit of 11 (6 before) - fixed some elevator stack bugs after making certain changes - fixed a bug with exiting edit mode not properly canceling the move tool if in use - fixed
05 Jul 2024Developer post
Update 128 - improved TC range mode
The tool cupboard range mode has been improved, see the ranges for separate structures at the same time, hide a structure's range and quickly update ranges after making changes. What's visible is now saved when toggling the mode off an on. - added the motorbike - fixed incorrect
08 Jun 2024Developer post
Update 127 - seismic sensor
- added the seismic sensor, use it's panel to test different detections or click on it, I might make the visual range adjustable eventually - updated a few things to match the rust update , most notably the 15% smaller medium battery - all deploys that stay aligned on walls in ru
10 May 2024Developer post
Update 126 - door controller madness
The new door controller inputs are in plus placement on all door types. Unfortunately fortify doors open/close by swapping mesh so controllers don't move (yet?), this was already very time consuming. You can pass through them in walking mode. - included other changes from the rus
04 Apr 2024Developer post
Update 125 - electrical changes
Added all the new Rust electrical changes plus fixed some small inaccuracies/bugs along the way. Check out the full list of changes here: - fixed IO cubes being incorrectly hidden sometimes when deleting or adding a wire - fixed wind turbine height power calculation not happening
22 Feb 2024Developer post
Update 124 - weapon racks and improved controls?
- added the larger weapon racks, the electric racks are not entirely supported by the copy-paste plugin, wiring isn't included on rust import and it won't export those prefabs at all - added "level camera movement" in options, default w/s movement is on the left above, holding le
16 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 123 - barrels of fun
- added vertical and horizontal storage barrels - adjusted minicopter flying physics to have more weight, fortify being 1/3 the scale of rust made matching this difficult - improved/adjusted scroll wheel rotation acceleration, reduced normal rotation to start at 5 degrees and fin