Hi everyone!
The next big update, called “Vertical Construction”, comes out on September 8. But you can already try it out right now by switching to a separate experimental branch.
How do I switch to the experimental branch?
Right-click the game in your library and select “Properties”. In the window that opens, go to the “Game Versions & Betas” section and choose the experimental version.
The features in this branch aren’t finished yet, so you may run into bugs and issues. But you’ll help me a lot if you report any problems you find.
Brief list of changes
The navigation grid and pathfinding have been completely reworked.
A new “node” type of building, placed on the nodes between tiles. For example, poles, fences, walls and ropes.
Buildings for vertical construction: log platforms and staircases. You can build on top of the platforms.
The camera can now be tilted.
List of new buildings
Wooden stairs. Unlocked in the “Foundations” technology.
Wicker fence. Unlocked in the “Basketry” technology.
Wooden fence. Unlocked in the “Agriculture” technology.
Rope. Unlocked in the “Flax” technology.
Low platform, low platform with ladder. Unlocked in the new “Platforms” technology.
Log pole. Unlocked in the “Defensive structures” technology.
Log wall, stockade wall, stockade fence. Unlocked in the new “Fortifications” technology.
Log beam. Unlocked in the “Carpentry” technology.
Medium platform, medium platform with ladder. Unlocked in the “Log structures” technology.