I am happy to announce that the game ‘Builders of Egypt’ has just been released! I invite you all to play together and discover the secrets of ancient Egypt. Have fun!
I. Release
On the occasion of the launch of my game 'Builders of Egypt', I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart - the loyal fans who have accompanied me over the years in the development of this unique project. Your support, constant interest and invaluable advice have been my driving force in creating a game that combines the spirit of classic city-building games like Pharaoh and Caesar with a modern approach to gameplay.
There were several crises during the development of Builders of Egypt - at times I lost faith in the success of the project and there was a feeling in the air that not everything was going according to plan. At times, the trust of some of you was also damaged, but thanks to open dialogue and your unwavering commitment, we managed to overcome these difficulties together and bring the game to a happy conclusion.
In the end, the game is gigantic - it contains no less than 39 missions, a dozen or so monuments, a lot of text and several hundred 2D graphics. This huge content fills me with pride and in a way fulfils my ambitions for this project. I am delighted to be able to offer you such an extensive production, in which everyone will find something for themselves.
Thank you for all your opinions and constructive feedback, especially during the testing of Builders of Egypt: Prologue. Thanks to you, I was able to improve the city management mechanics, strengthen the economic layer and faithfully reflect the religious and political realities of ancient Egypt. The long development process - although it didn't take longer than it took to build the Great Pyramid, it came close at times - allowed me to refine every detail and improve the game with each update.
As a lone developer, I've put my heart and soul into this project, but without your perseverance, support and patience, the road to release would have been much harder. Now, at last, you can step into the sands of the desert, build your own empire and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the ancient world.
I wish you much satisfaction and unforgettable experiences with Builders of Egypt. It is thanks to you that this game has become a reality - I am grateful that you have been with me all this time, and I hope that you will remain part of this great Egyptian adventure for a long time to come. I also wish every developer such an engaged community, as your passion and support makes working on a game truly special.
With gratitude,
Jacek, Creator of Builders of Egypt
II. Reviews!
As we approach the release of our game, reviews have started to emerge, especially on YouTube. We warmly welcome all of them and are pleased to see that many are positive, which is particularly encouraging for a niche game like ours. However, naturally, there are also some negative reviews that require our general commentary.
While various issues, such as level of detail or the user interface, can and will need to be addressed in upcoming patches, recording reviews without fully familiarizing oneself with the game is something beyond our control—just as it is with any other game. In our case, with such limited marketing resources, these opinions can be particularly disheartening.
We want to emphasize that the game is intentionally challenging and will remain so. It requires an understanding of its mechanics, which is why we especially recommend progressing through the missions one by one. As you complete each mission, new buildings and additional game mechanics are unlocked, making it easier to grasp and master the gameplay.
This is why the Prologue and Demo include the first four missions, which introduce most of the game’s mechanics. It’s important to keep this in mind and first try out these free versions to familiarize yourself with the mechanics and decide for yourself whether the continuous struggle with limited resources is something you’d like to invest in later.
Additionally, we strive to maintain maximum transparency in this aspect and do not want to surprise anyone with elements that have long been known and are verifiable in the Prologue or Demo. Our goal is to ensure that all players have a clear understanding of what to expect, thereby fostering a trustworthy and open relationship with our community.
Challenge results!
Great News, Community!
We are delighted to announce that thanks to your incredible commitment, we have achieved all the intended goals of our community challenge! 🎉
ːsteamthisːOur discount is 12%ːsteamthisː
Thanks to **a slight rounding**, we managed to surpass all discount thresholds, and this **slightly exaggerated achievement** is our way of thanking you for your tremendous support and activity. We managed to reach the highest discount threshold, and especially we significantly exceeded the wishlist signup requirements, which makes our success even greater!
This is thanks to you, our wonderful community, that we were able to achieve this goal. Thank you for every follow, every wishlist signup, and every support. Together we have shown what we can achieve when we act together!
Take care and stay tuned for more exciting challenges!
Best, Jacek Strategy Labs
By the way if we did the challenge until tomorrow we would manage to collect those followers, I suspect so looking at the graph!
Community challenge: update & reminder!
Hey Builders!
We have great news for you - thanks to your commitment we have already reached the first two discount thresholds in our community challenge. Now we are fighting for the highest threshold, but we still need your support!
In the attached graphic you can see which parameters have already been achieved - we are only one short of full success! We still need about 500 followers to collectively get the maximum discount on Builders of Egypt. Therefore, we strongly encourage everyone to click “ Follow” and join our community.
Together we can surpass the final stage of the challenge! We keep our fingers crossed and thank you for your activity!
Launch details!
Hey Builders!
It's time to start the big countdown! Already on 8 January 2025, the long-awaited game ‘Builders of Egypt’ will debut . The release is scheduled for 5:00 CET. To make it easier for you to follow the launch from anywhere in the world, here are sample conversions of 5pm CET to selected time zones:
Los Angeles (PST): 8:00 AM (8 January)
New York (EST): 11:00 AM (8 January)
London (GMT): 4:00 PM (8 January)
Tokyo (JST): 1:00 AM (9 January)
Rio de Janeiro (BRT): 1:00 PM (8 January)
Keep an eye on our profiles and channels from today, as the big countdown of days until launch has begun! As early as 7 January, we will announce how much of a percentage discount you managed to win during the announced challenge, so that you can start your Ancient Egypt adventure at an even better price. For now, all I can say is that we are on track for the highest discount threshold!
Also, don't miss the big stream for the release- during it Emi will present ‘Builders of Egypt’ at its best. Get ready for impressive buildings, fascinating economics of the ancient world and unique emotions. See you on 7 January!
Community challenge!
Hi Builders!
Two days ago we announced the release date, if anyone hasn't seen it yet, the video below: Now it's time to start the community challenge - it will depend on you what kind of discount we will set for the game's release. Will it be 8%? Or maybe 12%? It's all in your hands!
What should you do?
One of the conditions is to add the game to the wishlist. Simple right? Every time you encourage another player, share a message on your socials, you increase your chances of reaching the highest discount level. And that brings us to the second condition - the number of followers. This number has its own separate condition that must be met along with the wishlist. Meeting both conditions guarantees a special discount!
Let's look at what level of wishlist will allow us to give a higher discount:
So we have three possible discount thresholds to reach:
Pyramid Gold - when we have 38,000 followers and 295,000 wishlist signups, you will receive a 12% discount at launch!
Silver Temple - when we have 37,500 followers and 292,000 wishlist signups, you will receive a 10% discount at launch!
Bronze Desert - and the last lowest threshold, when we have 37,000 followers and 290,000 wishlist signups, you will receive an 8% discount at launch! But let's face it, with such amazing fans, we'll just jump over that threshold and run up those stairs to the top!
These are not high requirements, are they? There are very small differences between the thresholds because we want to make it easier to reach the highest one, so .... time to start!
At the end of this challenge, we will summarise the results and post them here, which will determine the discount that will be given for the game's release.
Meanwhile, see you in the next update!
STREAM - WE KNOW THE DATE!
Big news is coming! Join us for a special Builders of Egypt stream with Emi, where we’ll finally reveal the exact release date! You already know it’s happening in January, but it’s time to mark your calendars.
Don’t miss this chance to see exclusive gameplay and get all the details about the launch. See you there!
Steam Next Fest - STREAM
Today (18.10.), we’re hosting a Builders of Egypt stream! -> on Steam and Twitch Steam Next Fest is here, so you can also try the game’s demo (make sure to check it out!).
As always, we’ll be playing, chatting, and having fun, so be sure to join us!
Steam Next Fest is here!
Steam Next Fest is here!
You can play the updated demo of Builders of Egypt!
We’re hosting a stream this Friday (around 5 PM CET)!
So give us a big smile, and let the celebration begin!
RELEASE IN JANUARY 2025!
Hello Builders!
Those who joined our Friday stream already know that the release of Builders of Egypt will be... in
JANUARY 2025!
And that’s official! Just a little while longer, and we’ll all be able to enjoy the game. We can’t wait!
Only four months to go! Our bumpy journey, which was supposed to end much sooner, is finally coming to an end.... but is it? Well, no! In the process of developing this game, there have been an endless number of ideas and mainly two hands working on the code. Some of these ideas will be implemented in the game in different ways, but one of them is free updates as a matter of course, long-term support for the game. You know, working on this game and expanding it is fun (apart from looking for annoying bugs), so you can expect all aspects of the game to be expanded once version '1.0' is released...
But more about that in the next devblogs.
Additionally, we have some updates for you:
Regular streams (approximately every 3 weeks)
Participation in Steam Next Fest and another opportunity to play Builders of Egypt!
Demo and Prologue updates – you’ll be able to try out the latest changes yourself!
Upcoming beta tests – keep an eye on our social media and Discord to know when the next round of beta testing will be open!
One of the upcoming streams will take place during Steam Next 2024, where we will be showing some details of our upcoming game. And the game will be presented by none other than Emi! As always, we invite you to join our Discord, where you can stay in touch with us and ask any burning questions!
Stream with release date reveal
Join us on Twitch and Steam for a stream where we will finally announce the release date of Builders of Egypt!
