Waterfall particles

• Waterfall particles are now brighter.
  
• Waterfall particles no longer render in front of other particles, such as smoke or fire.
  

Maps

• Updated the Terraces map.
  

Bug fixes

• Mechanical Fluid Pump’s connectors are back to the correct height.
  
• Power connectors are now correctly highlighted for all buildings upon selection.
  
• Fixed the Carousel clipping with the Paper Mill.
  
• Sluices should no longer get clogged up and now release water correctly.
  
• Mechanical Fluid Pump no longer displays the incorrect No Power status.
  
• Ripping in-game assets out no longer causes issues with mod creation. This was caused by duplicating the assets that were already included in the modding tools.
  

System requirements

• (Windows) Updated minimum system requirements to Windows 10 or newer, a 4-core 1.7 GHz or better CPU, and GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R9 380 or similar.
  
• (macOS) Updated minimum system requirements to a 4-core 1.7 GHz or better CPU, and the recommended system requirements to Apple M1 or better CPU/GPU.
  

• Fixed that weird flickering of transparent water.
  
• Fixed waterfall particles ignoring the layer tool.
  
• Lowered the minimum waterfall height for particles to show from 1.2 to 0.7 - more is better!
  

Visual

• Added particles to waterfalls, visible on the Ultra graphical preset. This change sounds simple, but we’ve encountered several serious issues with this little feature. Please let us know if you spot anything weird!
  

Game over screen

• Added a game over screen, displayed after the population dies.
  

Bugs

• Sluices no longer leak to the sides. This applies both to the occasional visual bug and the actual gameplay issue.
  
• Adult beavers no longer become a little too floaty after entering water directly from the stairs.
  
• Fixed a bug with unfinished Impermeable Floor tiles disappearing after hiding their layer with the layer tool.
  
• Bridges attached to overhangs now correctly display a path tile at the entrance.
  
• The map thumbnail should no longer break on the congratulations screen at high UI scales.
  
• Fixed a bug with power shaft connectors appearing on the incorrect side on flipped buildings (again!).
  
• Restored AoE indicators to buildings being part of the larger construction preview.
  

• Fixed crashes related to the layer-hiding tool.
  

Patch notes 2024-09-05 (Experimental)

Construction guidelines

• Added construction guidelines view to the construction mode. This view can be toggled with a new button added to the top right corner of the screen (default key binding: Shift+X) or by holding X.
  

Maps

• Reworked the Lakes, Plains, Beaverome, and Mountain Range maps. The implemented changes range from slight to very significant.
  

Performance

• Significantly lowered saving times, especially on larger settlements.
  

Mods

• The mod incompatibility warning screen now uses different icons. It’s easier to tell which mods are outdated, and which are missing.
  
• Because of some under-the-hood changes, this update might break most buildings added by mods. To remedy that - at least partially - we’ve uploaded a dedicated script onto our modding repository. If you’re a modder and today’s update affected your creations, you must select a broken prefab and run the script (Timberborn -> Fix Prefab Components). Sadly, this will only fix some related issues.
  

Misc.

• Increased the tolerance for slight mouse movements with the RMB pressed down before the camera moves. We recently removed that annoying camera delay but as a result, the camera would sometimes jerk on short RMB presses (for example, when using that to close a window). Hopefully, we’ll strike a good middle ground now.
  
• Removed the Unlock camera checkbox from settings. The camera is now always unlocked.
  
• It is now possible to build all non-Ground-only buildings on Impermeable Floor. Its model was updated to make it easier to see buildings underneath it when using the layer-hiding tool.
  
• Updated the layer-hiding tool so that it’s possible to see Impermeable Floor tiles placed under buildings.
  
• Impermeable Floor tiles now look consistent no matter what they’re built on.
  
• Earth Recultivator’s lanterns now cast shadows.
  
• Added missing flavor texts to several Update 6 buildings.
  
• Simplified the model for crop leftovers (a.k.a. these little crates sometimes left next to harvested crops).
  
• Beehive is no longer a Ground-only building.
  
• Slope now needs to be demolished by builders rather than with a single click.
  
• Did you know that Underground Pile was asymmetrical? Well, it no longer is, and you can no longer flip it.
  
• Borders on the Wonder’s congratulatory screen are now consistent.
  
• Changed the default console key binding on macOS to Alt+~.
  
• Changing key bindings no longer triggers related actions (for example, changing a screenshot key binding no longer takes a screenshot).
  

Bug fixes

• The deletion tool now works correctly with Sluices.
  
• Ranges for buildings are no longer displayed on layers that are still in construction.
  
• Fixed the lag caused by highlighting lots of objects, for example when using the Mark trees for cutting tool.
  
• Fixed the selection collider for Mine and Efficient Mine.
  
• Fixed the incorrect height for Wood Workshop.
  
• Campfire’s light is now emitted at the correct height.
  
• Kits that visited the Detailer no longer apply parts of the design to their... teeth.
  
• Restored the visual differences between dry and irrigated areas marked for planting.
  
• Fixed some visual issues with how badwater mixed with fresh water compared to Update 5.
  
• Power Shaft connectors should now be positioned correctly when attached to buildings.
  
• Fixed an issue with water sometimes appearing cut out when rendered at the top levels of the map and under specific camera positions.
  
• Fixed Barrack’s rooftops messing up construction sites for buildings placed on its top, such as the Rooftop Terrace.
  
• Platforms no longer clip through the dirt on construction sites.
  
• Tweaked Levee, Sluice, and Dam to display construction sites for buildings constructed on their top correctly.
  
• The construction site’s entrance no longer clips with several flat-roofed buildings such as warehouses.
  
• Excavator’s model no longer clips through Overhangs.
  
• Added that one missing plank to Roof (1x1). We’re the first to admit that this was an inexcusable design flaw.
  
• Fixed several issues with the Japanese localization.
  
• Fixed a few key binding bugs related to opening the console.
  
• Fixed a rare crash related to persisting player data.
  
• Fixed a bug with save game labels not being refreshed correctly when switching between settlements in the Load Game window.
  
• Fixed a rare crash caused by the settlement panel and dead beavers... again.
  

Construction stages

• Added construction stages to all in-game buildings. A building-specific construction model appears after materials have been brought to an empty construction site. All non-wonder, non-monument buildings in the game receive one such extra construction stage before they’re finished. The regular monuments have two.
  
• Updated the initial construction site for Dynamite (all types) so that it doesn’t cover the path underneath as much.
  

Wonders

• Added new, faction-specific 2D art to the congratulatory screens displayed upon completing the wonder for the first time. You better get that construction going!
  

Maps

• Updated Canyon with a dedicated flexible start area.
  
• Tweaked waterfalls on Cliffside.
  
• Fixed that terrible one-tile misalignment spotted in the aqueduct ruins on Meander.
  
• Fixed the incorrect initial water simulation on Diorama and Meander.
  

Mods

• When you attempt to load a save file created while mods were installed, the game checks which mods are currently active. If anything's missing, a warning with a list will be displayed.
  
• Added a new button to the Load game window, allowing you to check which mods were installed during a particular save file's creation.
  
• In the mod manifest file, you may now list optional mods on top of the required mods. The optional mods are included in the launch order, but when not installed, they won’t display a warning message the required mods have.
  
• Holding the default modifier key (Shift) when clicking arrows in the mod manager now moves the selected mod to the top or bottom.
  
• Added Ctrl + ~ as a new keybinding that opens an in-game console, allowing you to view logs.
  
• Added game version information to the mod manager window displayed at the game’s launch.
  
• The IModStarter interface now has a method that lets you retrieve the mod’s system path.
  
• You can install modding tools available at https://github.com/mechanistry/timberborn-modding via Unity's Package Manager. The details are on the repository's home page.
  

Misc.

• To prevent some possible crashes, only a single instance of the game can now run at the same time.
  
• Updated the Large Windmill’s model so that it now actually uses the Paper it was built with. Conversely, the (small) Windmill no longer uses paper in its model.
  
• Tweaked the Blockage’s model, making it a little more rockish.
  
• It is now possible to build Dynamite below Sluice’s front part.
  

Bug fixes

• Unfinished shafts no longer appear to be completed upon reloading the game.
  
• The sliders in the Sluice’s panel should now be more accurate when the building is built high above the ground.
  
• The deletion tool should now correctly mass-select objects placed on the Impermeable Floor such as paths and shafts.
  
• Fixed a bug with terrain tiles appearing inside the underground buildings. Hopefully, we won’t need to fix it for the third time.
  
• Status icons no longer appear way too high above buildings still under construction. Wonders were the worst offenders here.
  
• It is now possible to select Overhangs by clicking their “legs”.
  
• Fixed a visual bug with irrigated areas appearing to be cut off in a straight line.
  
• Aquatic plants exposed to a fatal badwater wave now display a correct obituary. ;(
  

Misc.

• Added a missing arrow to the Iron Teeth variant of the Sluice.
  
• It is now possible to close the mod manager window displayed at the game's launch by hitting Enter.
  
• Hitting Start (or Enter) in the mod manager window at the game's launch now displays a loading screen instead of freezing the game for a moment.
  
• You may now place Vertical Power Shafts directly on the ground. Not that it makes much sense, but who are we to judge your engineering projects?
  

Bug fixes

• The game no longer crashes when a beaver decides to scrap metal from ruins with bad timing.
  
• Removed the camera jerk experienced by some players after using the right mouse button to cancel an action.
  

Maps

• Added a small overhang to the Diorama waterfall.
  
• Added an overhang bridge to the Waterfalls map, as well as a small secret behind the titular feature.
  
• Added some new ruined hooman structures to the Meander map.
  
• Made minor fixes to terrain or misplaced resources across all listed maps.
  
• Fixed some water quirks on the Cliffside map.
  

Misc.

• Added a tooltip to the grayed-out “Delete” icon in the building that can’t be removed that way because of other buildings placed on top of it.
  
• The congratulatory pop-up shown after completing the wonder now includes the number of days it took your beavers to reach that milestone.
  
• Updated Badwater Rig so that it neatly fits under Overhangs.
  
• Added compatibility warning for macOS users who use the mod manager with the game launched in Silicon mode instead of Rosetta and a similar warning about Rosetta’s performance impact
  
• Made small changes to the analytics system, i.e. now we know not only what building was built, but when.
  
• Tweaked the way the game state and maps are saved. We hope it will result in fewer broken save files.
  

Bug fixes

• Removed that weird delay when rotating the camera with the right mouse button.
  
• Fixed a crash related to the District Crossing.
  
• It is now possible to place Impermeable Floor under Upward Shafts.
  
• The game no longer crashes when it cannot access the Documents folder on macOS.
  
• Fixed a bug with water passing through Sluices too slowly.
  
• Badwater should no longer magically change into pure, clean water. It’s baaad for a reason, you know.
  
• Wonder workers should now correctly receive bonuses for their well-being.
  
• The game should no longer crash when Upward and Vertical Shafts’ models updated while building vertical power lines.
  

Bugfixes

• Fixed sluices resetting their settings.
  
• Double and Triple Platforms can no longer be built inside Vertical Shafts.
  
• It is no longer possible to walk through the Vertical Shaft.
  
• Fixed a bug with kits losing their fancy tail patterns as soon as they become adults. Growing up can be difficult, but come on!
  

Patch notes 2024-07-11 (experimental)

Buildings

• Updated buildings: Engine and Large Power Wheel. Following a similar change to windmills, it is now possible to attach a Vertical (or Upward) Power Shaft to the central bottom tile of these power-producing buildings. They can also power up Solid buildings placed directly below (such as the Bot Part Factory).
  
• Updated buildings: Mine, Efficient Mine, and Underground Pile. These buildings’ entrances are now at the ground level.
  

Misc.

• Added the ability to assign keybindings for upward and downward camera rotation.
  
• The camera position is no longer saved in the map editor.
  
• Added warnings for Downward and Upward Power Shafts when you’re about to block their connectors.
  
• The game no longer warns about blocked power connectors when there’s at least one connector still available. And if all connectors are blocked, the warning says just that.
  
• Added a tooltip to the grayed out “Delete” button when the building cannot be deleted because of other structures placed above.
  
• Updated icons for the Local indicator on the map and mod selection screens.
  
• Updated shaders for some crops.
  
• Added flavor texts for both factions’ wonders.
  

Bugs

• Fixed a relatively common issue related to the player.data file that would crash the game at launch.
  
• Builders carrying goods were once again reminded not to ignore paths. Safety first!
  
• Cleared the 0,0 camera position saved as the default restorable position on Plains and Helix Mountain.
  
• Fixed a bug with beavers creating a moshpit right at the Underground Pile’s entrance.
  
• Water particles on Buildings such as Water Dump or Mechanical Water Pump no longer clip through Impermeable Floor, Levees, Dams, Sluices, or even ground.
  
• Water Sources are now hidden when using the layer-hiding tool.
  
• Fixed plant life not changing its status after being flooded in the map editor.
  
• Fixed a bug with paths attempting to connect to Stairs from the side. We know, we know.
  
• Beavers no longer pretend to be ghosts and cannot enter buildings through walls.
  
• Fixed the missing Network power supply / demand header not appearing for the first group of buildings listed in the Power tab of the Settlement Panel.
  
• Water Gauge and Badwater Rig no longer clip through other buildings.
  
• Fixed the occasional overflowing on the Canyon map.
  
• Fixed some minor water oscillations on the Cliffside map.
  
• Bot builders no longer feel superior and won’t act like they don’t need hammers to work.
  
• Fixed power shafts rotating even when there was nothing consuming power.
  
• Fixed building highlights that sometimes wouldn’t disappear.
  
• Covered water sources no longer continue to produce water during badtides or badwater during temperate weather.