Settlement Survival News

[Important] This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough.
If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to Alpha version as describe below.

Bug Fixes:

• Removed the save-loading hotkey F6 in Tutorials.
  
• Fixed the issue that the mode info can be viewed and game will also crash in Tutorials.
  
• Fixed the issue that the children's balloons are still left there even they have become adults during Children's Day Event.
  
• Fixed the issue that the trees on the map edges would be hidden when choosing the starting spot.

Guides of switching to Alpha version：

1. Switching Method
   Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select Properties - BETAS, and choose the game version you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.)
   
2. Game Saves Compatibility
   In cases of major content changes or new contents, game save file in Alpha and stable version may not be compatible.
   We will try to avoid this situation as much as possible and will post a notice about save file usage in advance if necessary.
   
3. Warning
   In Alpha version, you may come across more bugs or crashes. No need to panic. Just contact us through the following ways.
   

Contact us: Discord - Join our community Discord Steam community - Join Steam community

[Important] This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough.
If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to Alpha version as describe below.

Children's Day Event:

1. Three new decorative buildings - Balloon Stall, Balloon Cluster and Toy Pile are added in Decorative Buildings (Hotkey: Tab) - Items - Toys.
   
2. Children's Day themed decoration added on School, Boarding School and Academy. Children now will hold balloons in their hands.
   
3. Special in-game events of June added in Standard Mode and Sandbox Mode during this festival event.
   
4. Maple Tree Seeds will be gifted at game start in Standard Mode and Sandbox Mode during this festival event.

Guides of switching to Alpha version：

1. Switching Method
   Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select Properties - BETAS, and choose the game version you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.)
   
2. Game Saves Compatibility
   In cases of major content changes or new contents, game save file in Alpha and stable version may not be compatible.
   We will try to avoid this situation as much as possible and will post a notice about save file usage in advance if necessary.
   
3. Warning
   In Alpha version, you may come across more bugs or crashes. No need to panic. Just contact us through the following ways.
   

Contact us: Discord - Join our community Discord Steam community - Join Steam community

[Important] This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough.
If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to Alpha version as describe below.

Feature Adjustments:

• Hiding nearby trees when building road type structures.
  
• Collectable resources would be highlighted when building Gathers Huts and Hunters Huts.
  
• Optimized the selection circle under the citizens.
  
• Optimized the swirling animation of ships.
  
• Optimized the priority of homeless citizens finding houses.
  
• Optimized the initial population and resources on different difficulties.
  
• Adjusted the initial number of buildings and resources, increasing the number of warehouses and building materials.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed in some cases of game version before v0.84.275.985 Butchers will always show output limit reaches unless they have been rebuilt.
  
• Fixed hidden trees would be shown again when moving the preview model.
  
• Fixed the wrong effect of Build Menu above water on URP mode.
  
• Fixed the Move-in Mode button on Supply Depot.
  
• Fixed the sunk building icons on sandbox mode.
  
• Fixed Fishing Port not showing material shortage icon.
  
• Fixed the issue that people are floating or sinking when walking on the bridge.
  
• Fixed the Great Palace only having half of the selection effect.
  
• Fixed some originally indestructible buildings still can be reinforcement remodeled.
  
• Fixed the wrong building state icon of the closed Sankore Madrasah and Bank.
  
• Fixed the game crush issue once reinforcement remodeling the Bank.
  
• Fixed the spawning of Faction buildings on Easter Island.
  
• Fixed the wrong recipes of food in Gourmet Shop.
  
• Fixed in extreme cases repairmen won't repair destroyed houses.
  
• Fixed in certain extreme cases builders won't go on the construction of some buildings.

Guides of switching to Alpha version：

1. Switching Method
   Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select Properties - BETAS, and choose the game version you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.)
   
2. Game Saves Compatibility
   In cases of major content changes or new contents, game save file in Alpha and stable version may not be compatible.
   We will try to avoid this situation as much as possible and will post a notice about save file usage in advance if necessary.
   
3. Warning
   In Alpha version, you may come across more bugs or crashes. No need to panic. Just contact us through the following ways.
   

Contact us: Discord - Join our community Discord Steam community - Join Steam community

Hey, everyone
We have synchronized our recent alpha updates to the stable version ( which is the Steam default one )

Removed Easter Content:

1. Removed the bonus effect of happiness boosting for Rack of Lamb and Ham.
   
2. Removed Easter Egg Event.
   
3. Removed the building choice of wonder building - Giant Easter Egg. (Building on construction or completed won't be influenced).
   
4. Removed the Easter-related decoration of Marketplace and Small Marketplace.
   
5. Easter Eggs of decorative buildings will remain.

Feature Adjustments:

• Optimized the UI and logic for the recipe selection in processing buildings (now will auto select feasible processing recipe once selecting a certain product).
  
• Optimized the image in tutorial to fit in with new UI design and added some guides for new processing system.
  
• Adjusted the output products in Butcher. Fat now can be obtained through slaughtering livestock or hunting. (Butcher buildings in old saves need demolishing and rebuilding).
  
• Optimized the tips when material reserves of Quarry type buildings are running out.
  
• Optimized the name pool in some languages.
  
• Optimized the entry and exit place of Marketplace.
  
• Optimized the introduction text of Sandbox Mode.
  
• Optimized the description text of technology - Quick Preparation (no changes in actual effect).
  
• Added many decorative buildings.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the difficulty score of Initial Livestock when creating a new game.
  
• Fixed the guide text when first encountering Sandstorm and Tornado.
  
• Fixed the issue that Sandstorm and Tornado will be triggered in Easter Island.
  
• Fixed images not shown in some passive events.
  
• Fixed sick citizens unable to be banished or treated in some cases.
  
• Fixed domestic animals can be spawned randomly on map when creating a new game.
  
• Fixed the wrong info in some cases shown in formed caravan.
  
• Fixed the difficulty shown as the preset name when creating a new game with custom settings.
  
• Fixed the issue that the name of city can be changed when setting its name unchangeable.
  
• Fixed House-type-buildings option can still be selected in the blank on the left after changing Build Menu Style.

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[Important] This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough.
If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to Alpha version as describe below.

Removed Easter Content:

1. Removed the bonus effect of happiness boosting for Rack of Lamb and Ham.
   
2. Removed Easter Egg Event.
   
3. Removed the building choice of wonder building - Giant Easter Egg. (Building on construction or completed won't be influenced).
   
4. Removed the Easter-related decoration of Marketplace and Small Marketplace.
   
5. Easter Eggs of decorative buildings will remain.

Feature Adjustments:

• Optimized the UI and logic for the recipe selection in processing buildings (now will auto select feasible processing recipe once selecting a certain product).
  
• Optimized the image in tutorial to fit in with new UI design and added some guides for new processing system.
  
• Adjusted the output products in Butcher. Fat now can be obtained through slaughtering livestock or hunting. (Butcher buildings in old saves need demolishing and rebuilding).
  
• Optimized the tips when material reserves of Quarry type buildings are running out.
  
• Optimized the name pool in some languages.
  
• Optimized the entry and exit place of Marketplace.
  
• Optimized the introduction text of Sandbox Mode.
  
• Optimized the description text of technology - Quick Preparation (no changes in actual effect).
  
• Added many decorative buildings.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed the difficulty score of Initial Livestock when creating a new game.
  
• Fixed the guide text when first encountering Sandstorm and Tornado.
  
• Fixed the issue that Sandstorm and Tornado will be triggered in Easter Island.
  
• Fixed images not shown in some passive events.
  
• Fixed sick citizens unable to be banished or treated in some cases.
  
• Fixed domestic animals can be spawned randomly on map when creating a new game.
  
• Fixed the wrong info in some cases shown in formed caravan.
  
• Fixed the difficulty shown as the preset name when creating a new game with custom settings.
  
• Fixed the issue that the name of city can be changed when setting its name unchangeable.
  
• Fixed House-type-buildings option can still be selected in the blank on the left after changing Build Menu Style.

Guides of switching to Alpha version：

1. Switching Method
   Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select Properties - BETAS, and choose the game version you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.)
   
2. Game Saves Compatibility
   In cases of major content changes or new contents, game save file in Alpha and stable version may not be compatible.
   We will try to avoid this situation as much as possible and will post a notice about save file usage in advance if necessary.
   
3. Warning
   In Alpha version, you may come across more bugs or crashes. No need to panic. Just contact us through the following ways.
   

Contact us: Discord - Join our community Discord Steam community - Join Steam community