Greetings, settlers!🏛️🛠️
Settlers, the time has come to prepare your axes, gather your kin, and sharpen your survival skills! After months of hard work I am excited to officially announce that Rise of the Settlement will enter Early Access on Steam on September 29th, 2025.
This is not just a date—it’s the beginning of your journey to build, survive, and thrive in a living, breathing settlement shaped by your decisions.
🏡 What to Expect at Early Access Launch
On day one, you’ll get access to:
🌾 A dynamic production system to gather, craft, and sustain your village
👨👩👧👦 A living population with birth, aging, and family dynamics
🧑🏭 Evolving professions, skills, and personalized villagers
📚 Research and technology trees that unlock new eras of development
🔄 A trading system with barter mechanics and evolving market dynamics
📜 Progression challanges offered by starting with a small group of settlers carving a home in the wilderness
This is just the beginning. With your feedback, I’ll expand content, polish mechanics, and shape the roadmap together.
👀 Wishlist & Spread the Word
If you haven’t yet, wishlist Rise of the Settlement now to get notified on release day:View game pageAlso, help us spread the word! Every wishlist, share, or comment helps this village grow.
🗺️ New Progression System Implemented
Meanwhile, I am happy to announce that Rise of the Settlement now features a progression system that guides you through key milestones while you expand your settlement. You’ll be rewarded for achievements like constructing essential buildings, completing specific research, or reaching population milestones — giving direction without limiting your freedom to manage and grow your village your way.
❤️ Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s followed our journey so far. Whether you’re a city builder veteran, a production management fan, a trading enthusiast, or simply love the medieval setting, I can’t wait to welcome you to Rise of the Settlement.
Stay tuned — there’s much more to uncover in Rise of the Settlement.
🎮 Please consider joining our community:
👉 https://discord.com/invite/WSdrFVX9Ys
See you on September 29th! — Luki