Fata Deum - The God Sim News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Over the past weeks, we’ve released several updates and patches that improved Fata Deum based on your feedback — from gameplay tweaks and performance improvements to balance and quality-of-life changes.
We’re really happy to see how much better the experience has become thanks to your input![/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve enjoyed these changes, we’d love it if you could take a moment to leave (or update) your Steam review. Every review helps new players discover Fata Deum and supports us in continuing development.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for being part of our divine community — and for helping us make Fata Deum even greater![/p]

[p][/p][p]Patch 0.1.6, previously available on the Beta Branch, is now live for everyone on the Default Branch! [/p][p]This patch puts a strong focus on enhancing the free building aspect. Settlement borders now expand dynamically with the number of followers you have which can be supported by defense towers and wonder protection towers. [/p][p]The pathing logic has also been improved which let's you build freely in newly aquired areas more easily. [/p][p]Check the entire changelog below for all the content of this patch! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🛠️ Patch Notes v0.1.6 [/h3]

• [p]The settlement border of each settlement is now defined by the amount of follower in the settlement and is growing with the amount of followers[/p]
• [p]Furthermore defense towers and wonder protection towers can be build to further extend this border up to the doubled size defined by followers[/p]

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• [p]Added logic when two settlement borders are colliding so that no intersection takes place[/p]
• [p]Improved pathing logic to allow free building in the new areas now available and connect to travel paths between settlements[/p]
• [p]Added logic to avoid building on exploration spots, relics or monuments[/p]
• [p]Updated first map (Skultho) by providing more building space available due to the new settlement border system[/p]
• [p]Improved logic to be able to build buildings even on more "not so suitable" ground[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Balancing:[/p]

• [p]Woodcutter, farm and mine can now also be built in cities[/p]
• [p]Increased effect of wonder create food or create wood[/p]
• [p]Significantly increased amount of maximum mortals possible per settlement by buildings residence and shacks[/p]
• [p]Doubled amount the imp can carry[/p]
• [p]Doubled amount of wood gained by a collected tree[/p]
• [p]Buildings can now be built / planned during the day even resources are missing (like during the night)[/p]
• [p]Mana costs to build buildings have been reduced significantly[/p]
• [p]wonders lovable and unlovable can now also be performed as multicast wonder[/p]
• [p]AI gods do not gain any follower anymore when reaching 0 follower[/p]
• [p]Significantly reduced additional belief points gain for AI gods due to attention[/p]

[p]Minor:[/p]

• [p]Selection support when using a building wonder: selecting the radius of the building is enough, no need to target the structure itself, very helpful to target constructions sites[/p]
• [p]Updated tutorials for building buildings and building supporting buildings[/p]
• [p]Updated tooltips for border extending buildings wonder protection altar and defense tower[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you once again for all your feedback and continued support! We're continue to look forward to all your feedback![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]In today’s patch we focus on improving free building—something we’ve seen mentioned often in your feedback! Settlement borders are now defined based on the number of followers. This can be supported by defense towers and wonder protection towers. [/p][p]We’ve also enhanced the pathing logic, making it easier to freely build in newly available areas while ensuring smooth connections to travel paths between settlements.[/p][p]These improvements were often requested by the community, and we’re excited to bring them to the game. As always, we’ll keep working hard on Fata Deum and truly value all of your feedback![/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ Patch Notes v0.1.6 (Beta)[/h3]

• [p]The settlement border of each settlement is now defined by the amount of follower in the settlement and is growing with the amount of followers [/p]
• [p]Furthermore defense towers and wonder protection towers can be build to further extend this border up to the doubled size defined by followers[/p]
• [p]Added logic when two settlement borders are colliding so that no intersection takes place[/p]
• [p]Improved pathing logic to allow free building in the new areas now available and connect to travel paths between settlements[/p]
• [p]Added logic to avoid building on exploration spots, relics or monuments[/p]
• [p]Updated first map (Skultho) by providing more building space available due to the new settlement border system[/p]
• [p]Improved logic to be able to build buildings even on more "not so suitable" ground[/p]

[p]Balancing:[/p]

• [p]Woodcutter, farm and mine can now also be built in cities[/p]
• [p]Increased effect of wonder create food or create wood[/p]
• [p]Significantly increased amount of maximum mortals possible per settlement by buildings residence and shacks[/p]
• [p]Doubled amount the imp can carry[/p]
• [p]Doubled amount of wood gained by a collected tree[/p]
• [p]Buildings can now be built / planned during the day even resources are missing (like during the night)[/p]
• [p]Mana costs to build buildings have been reduced significantly[/p]
• [p]wonders lovable and unlovable can now also be performed as multicast wonder[/p]
• [p]AI gods do not gain any follower anymore when reaching 0 follower[/p]
• [p]Significantly reduced additional belief points gain for AI gods due to attention[/p]

[p]Minor:[/p]

• [p]Selection support when using a building wonder: selecting the radius of the building is enough, no need to target the structure itself, very helpful to target constructions sites[/p]
• [p]Updated tutorials for building buildings and building supporting buildings[/p]
• [p]Updated tooltips for border extending buildings wonder protection altar and defense tower [/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🔑 How to access the Beta Branch:[/h3]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library[/p]
2. [p]Right-click on Fata Deum → Properties[/p]
3. [p]Go to the Betas tab[/p]
4. [p]Select Open - Beta from the dropdown menu[/p]
5. [p]Close the window – Steam will now automatically download the Beta version[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Patch 0.1.5 is here — and this time it’s launching straight to the default branch (no beta branch first)! 🎉[/p][p]With this update, we’ve focused heavily on performance improvements to make your experience smoother and more stable. In particular, you should notice:[/p]

• [p]Fixing crashes on map loading due to insufficient memory[/p]
• [p]Decreased map loading times[/p]
• [p]Increased overall stability[/p]
• [p]General memory usage reduction[/p]
• [p]Performance improvements in early game[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re continuing to refine and optimize, so thank you for your feedback and patience as we push Fata Deum forward.[/p][p]If you’re enjoying the game, we’d be really happy if you could leave us a positive review on Steam — it helps a lot! 💙 [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Become a god shaping the destiny of mortals, or a leader guiding your people across the back of a colossal creature. In both adventures, every choice matters — faith, survival, and adaptation will decide the future of your followers.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]The Wandering Village[/h3][p]The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous plants?[/p][p][/p][h3]Fata Deum[/h3][p]Fata Deum is a god game inspired by the classics of the genre. Use your divine powers to guide, bless, or punish mortals. Shape entire civilizations through faith and influence — will you be a benevolent creator, or a wrathful deity?[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]This bundle is perfect for players who dream of shaping the destiny of civilizations — whether by divine will or through resilience atop a colossal wanderer.[/p]