Hey Ruins To Fortress players!
After six months in Early Access, we’re super excited to release our biggest update yet, now available as a public beta! We've dedicated countless hours to rework the system, completely transforming the old hand-placed map into a unique, dynamic world featuring islands with diverse biomes.
What Is a Beta?
A beta is a test version with new features. Your feedback helps us improve the update before it becomes the main version.
We really appreciate your help testing a multiplayer game this size takes a lot of time!
How to Join the Beta
Open your Steam Library and right-click Ruins To Fortress
Select Properties › Betas
Choose beta - join the beta for the upcoming map update (beta versions start with 0.4.x)
Steam will download the update
To return to the live version, open the same menu and select None
Note: Save games are now stored in separate folders and won’t be compatible with the old static map version. This beta will run for about one month before becoming the main build.
Map System
Seed-based worlds: every game generates a unique map unless you enter a custom seed
Manually choose seed and map size
More detailed map options unlock after testing
Biomes
Tundra · Steppe · Forest · Meadows · Rocklands · City · Savanna · Desert
New Features
New tree types
New monument: Underground bunker
Destructible NPC bases you can loot
Grenades are now bouncier
Player drones and boats now consume fuel
Drones can move up and down using the jump key (Space)
Minimap shows other clan members, your bed, last death, biomes, and monuments; areas unlock as you explore
Building System
Simplified build zone: place a workbench to project a visible blueprint area
Zone grows larger with each workbench upgrade
Background tiles and electricity work inside your build zone
Snap-to-grid for parts and items (hold Shift for exact alignment)
Visible snap points guide precise construction
Clan Manager
Clan and map controls moved into your inventory tab
Invite any online player on your server to join your clan
Also in This Beta
New Horizon skin pack for DLC owners: Golden AK, Easy Breezy Shorts, Tropical Shirt, Explorers Panama, Frostbite Dodger
Bug Bounty: Crimis Basecap Skin or Magos Basecap Skin
Report a valid, not-already-reported bug on Discord or Steam Discussions
Or share cool gameplay content like a beta livestream, a unique base screenshot, or a good gameplay video
Include steps to reproduce, screenshots or video, and F1 console logs for bug reports
Skins will be given at Crimis or Magos’ discretion: Crimis Basecap or Magos Basecap
Coming Next
Base decoration items will be added
Official mod support will start once the beta wraps up
We’ll continue updating the beta over the coming weeks. Thanks for playing and helping us.
Join our Discord to give feedback or play with others.
Cheers Crimi & Mago
