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Hello Constructors!

Today, we’re unveiling a powerful new system in Celestial Empire – the Divine Relationship Trees! As you progress, your connection with the gods will shape your city’s destiny, offering unique and permanent bonuses that enhance your empire.

[h2]Divine Relationship Trees[/h2]
In Celestial Empire, there are three godly patrons, each with their own relationship tree. As a governor, you can invest Faith Points to unlock various permanent bonuses, such as the ability to purchase some vials of Miracles or economic perks like, for example, road decorations providing a tax boost.



Earlier in the game, you had to choose your divine patron. Remember, this decision matters and stays with your city forever! Bonuses within your chosen god’s tree come at a reduced cost, making it easier to strengthen your bond with them. If you want to explore these divine paths, visit the Divine Island, where the relationship trees await.

[h2]The Divine Shop[/h2]
Your faith doesn’t just grant blessings. It also opens the doors to the Divine Shop, where you can spend Faith Points on powerful bonuses, such as:

Miracles – Single-use abilities that provide instant effects.
Blessings – Permanent bonuses that last forever, shaping your city’s long-term prosperity.



Every player starts with access to four base vials in the shop. However, your chosen patron grants access to a unique additional miracle vial, making your decision even more impactful. The Divine Shop can also be found on the Divine Island, so be sure to visit and see what the gods have to offer!

How will you shape your divine path? Will you stay loyal to your patron and focus on his relationship tree, or seek power beyond your chosen god? Let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned for more updates!

See ya
The Devs

To all the Constructors!



The Year of the Dragon has passed, and now we welcome the Year of the Snake! In Chinese culture, the snake symbolizes wisdom, transformation, prosperity and determination – qualities that every great ruler needs to build a thriving empire. Governor, bring glory to your city, for that is your duty!

May this new year bring you success, harmony, and endless creativity in shaping your cities. Thank you for being part of our journey, and we can’t wait to share more exciting updates with you. Let Celestial Empire awaken your curiosity and bring you closer to the wonderful Chinese culture.

Wishing you happiness, good fortune, and a prosperous Year of the Snake!

Best wishes
from the whole President Studio

Hello Constructors!

Today, we’re diving into one of the tier choices you’ll face when advancing to the Age of Scholars. You'll find an option to unlock the Improvement Office. This is a building which introduces a brand-new mechanic that will help you make use of spare Science Points.


[h2]CONVERT YOUR SCIENCE POINTS[/h2]

Once you’ve constructed an Improvement Office, its engineers get to work converting your hard-earned Science Points into valuable upgrades for your city. These upgrades can include reduced upkeep costs for buildings or increased efficiency for oxen, among others. What's the catch? The Improvement Office applies its benefits to buildings within its range, making strategic placement crucial. So keep that in mind!


[h2]PICK YOUR REWARD[/h2]

You, as the Governor, have the power to choose which upgrade to prioritize. Want to focus on economic efficiency? Opt for reduced building maintenance costs. Need to boost resource transportation? Enhance your oxen’s productivity. And if your priorities shift, no problem – you can adjust the chosen upgrade anytime via the Improvement Office panel. That's also the place where you can check the exact value of your bonuses.


The Improvement Office empowers you to fine-tune your city’s performance, ensuring it thrives under your guidance. Will you use this mechanic to shape your city? Let us know your strategies, and as always, stay tuned for more updates!

See ya!
The Devs

Hello Constructors!

In the last devblog we talked about a choice a player has to make while proceeding to The Age Of Craftsmen. You have to choose between Festival or Fertility mechanics. We’ve already told you about the festivals, so now it's time to dive into fertility mechanics.



[h2]PRODUCING A FERTILIZER[/h2]
After choosing Feritility, you will be able to increase the productivity of your farms by providing them with compost as a fertilizer. To produce compost, you need to place a Compost Facility subbuilding to an animal farm.



[h2]FERTILIZING FIELDS
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Then you can use that compost to fertilize your fields. Place a Composter in your city, so it will fertilize cultivated fields in its range. Fields are slowly getting fertilized to their maximum level over time and their productivity increases. You can also check fertility levels in your city by clicking on a fertility filter. You can see how it works on a right side of an image below.


With the Fertility mechanic, your agricultural strategy will play a crucial role in shaping the prosperity of your empire. Balancing farm placement, composter efficiency, and crop productivity can help your city grow. Whether you prioritize festivals or sustainable, fertile land, the choice is yours. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us. And what would YOU choose? Are you a festival fan or do you prefer prioritising fertile soil? Let us know!

Till later!
The Devs