Folklands News

This is a small bugfix release fixing a couple of issues reported for the recent major update.

• Fixed missing application icon for the Windows executable
  
• Fixed an issue that caused buildings to be clickable underneath UI elements
  
• Experimental fix for Japanese text wrapping
  

[p]This is a minor update to fix a few bugs that managed to sneak past the quality control:[/p]

• [p]FIXED: Options window no longer shows up under the pause overlay[/p]
• [p]FIXED: The education bonus overview in the building popup windows now show the associated education level, not just the bonuses[/p]
• [p]EXPERIMENTAL: Experimental fix for Japanese text not properly breaking[/p]

[h2]0.7.0 The "Education & Research" update,[/h2][p]This is the next major update for Folklands, which we've called the "Education & Research" update. Detailed patch notes follows, and for a more in-depth look at the changes that has gone into this new version, check out our previous devlogs and announcements.[/p][h2]New[/h2]

• [p]Reworked the way map data is loaded to improve general performance on lower-end devices.,[/p]
• [p]Added a camera position overlay to the minimap,[/p]
• [p]Map changes in new games are now applied instantly to the generated map without having to re-generate between each settings change,[/p]
• [p]Severely improved loading times for bigger saves,[/p]
• [p]Several changes and improvements to performance in bigger settlements.,[/p]
• [p]Added support for detecting Steam Deck and showing the correct input glyphs,[/p]
• [p]Added support for showing the Steam floating input keyboard in input fields,[/p]
• [p]Added education levels and education for folks,[/p]
• [p]Added tech tree and unlockable research items,[/p]
• [p]Added new production efficiency graphs,[/p]
• [p]Added new Economy overview,[/p]
• [p]New animations and charactermodels for 14 professions, in total more than 150 new animations - ongoing update,[/p]
• [p]Updated settlement information,[/p]
• [p]Reworked happiness effect,[/p]
• [p]Support for building variations added,[/p]
• [p]Added visible kingdom standings with foreign kingdoms,[/p]
• [p]Highlight building on hover with mouse,[/p]
• [p]New, updated resource art for severel in-game resources[/p]
• [p]It's now possible to build bridges across fish schools,[/p]
• [p]Rewritten task queueing system for better performance across all tasks,[/p]
• [p]Toilet paper stacking has not been added to folk homes.[/p]
• [p]Updated in-game UI with additional tooltips and help text[/p]

[p]New buildings and objects[/p]

• [p]Library,[/p]
• [p]School,[/p]
• [p]Stone mine,[/p]
• [p]Lookout tower,[/p]
• [p]Banners,[/p]

[p]Known issues:[/p]

• [p]The upkeep functionality has not been enabled yet, but is still mentioned in various places[/p]
• [p]Spider/bee stacking: The game does not feature any bees or spiders, so they cannot be stacked. We've been told some bees like to hang around the berry bushes, but they don't stack either. [/p]

[p](PS: if stacking toilet paper, spiders or bees is your thing, you should probably check out https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2001070?emclan=103582791472463357&emgid=524227425953908639 instead)[/p]

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]The wait is over. Our biggest update yet for Folklands is here.[/p][p]Over the past two days we previewed performance upgrades, quality of life improvements, and the introduction of new systems like education and the tech tree. Today you can dive into the full update with new buildings, professions, and content to explore.[/p][h3]New Buildings and Objects[/h3]

• [p]Library[/p]
• [p]School[/p]
• [p]Stone Mine[/p]
• [p]Lookout Tower[/p]
• [p]Banners[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Visuals and Professions[/h3]

• [p]Fresh character models and more than 150 new animations across 14 professions[/p]
• [p]Updated resource art for Wheat, Wood, and Planks[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Systems and Improvements[/h3]

• [p]New systems: Education, Research, Economy tools, and Kingdom standings[/p]
• [p]Faster loading times and smoother performance[/p]
• [p]Plus all the performance and quality of life upgrades from Days 1 and 2[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This is the most ambitious update yet, and we cannot wait to see how you use these new tools to grow your settlements. If you are enjoying the game, leaving a review on Steam helps us a lot and supports future updates.[/p]

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]We are back with Day 2 of our three-day preview of the next major Folklands update, launching Wednesday, September 10. Today’s focus is on the new systems that expand how you manage and grow your settlement.[/p][h2]Education and Progression[/h2]

• [p]Added education levels and education for folks[/p]
• [p]New tech tree with unlockable research items[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Economy and Management[/h2]

• [p]New production efficiency graphs for better planning[/p]
• [p]New Economy overview screen[/p]
• [p]Updated settlement information for clearer feedback[/p]
• [p]Reworked happiness effect to better reflect your people’s well-being[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Variety and World Interaction[/h2]

• [p]Support for building variations[/p]
• [p]Visible kingdom standings with foreign kingdoms[/p]
• [p]Bridges can now be built across fish schools[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These features deepen Folklands’ core loop, giving you more ways to grow and manage your settlement over time.[/p][p]Tomorrow we will wrap up with the full launch, including new buildings, professions, and visual updates. The update goes live Wednesday, September 10.[/p]