Ruins To Fortress News

[h2]Thank you for playing Ruins to Fortress in its early days![/h2]

We’re happy to see the game up and running for most player, our biggest fear was things not starting at all. We even peaked at around 400 players!

There were some initial issues with the free early adopter skin shirt not dropping, but that should be resolved now.

Mago and I had a great time playing on the official servers with the community at the start—about 25 players joined in. It was chaotic (in the best way)! We were impressed by how quickly everyone picked up the mechanics. We’re a small two-person indie dev/artist team, and playing with you or watching your streams has been incredibly valuable. It’s helped us identify bottlenecks in the game and even stress-test the servers.

That said, we’ve already received reports of cheating, especially on the official servers. Some high player count servers even crashed at one point! Addressing these issues is a priority, and we’ll be trying to scaling up our efforts while the game is in Early Access. Cheating is always a cat-and-mouse game, but we’re on it. Currently, if you’re hosting a game, you can set a password or use the console to kick and ban players as needed.

We’re thinking about the best strategies and anti-cheat measures to implement in the coming months.

We understand how frustrating it can be to enjoy the game for six hours, only to have a cheater destroy your base in an instant. If you have a saved game, you can reload it and set your server to password-protected to prevent this from happening again.

We’re reviewing all the improvement suggestions and bug reports you’ve shared. I’ll focus on addressing the most urgent issues first and schedule the rest for future updates.

[h3]Early Access[/h3]
Ruins to Fortress is currently in Early Access, which means some features may still be incomplete or missing, and you might encounter occasional bugs. Your feedback is essential in helping us refine the game and bring it closer to both your expectations and our vision.

Join us on Discord to share your ideas, report issues, and connect with the team—we’re always listening and eager to hear your thoughts!

[h3]How You Can Help[/h3]
Host your own servers with Linux dedicated server files.
Share feedback to refine gameplay and suggest new features.
Help improve translations for a better global experience.

[h3]Support Us with the Survivor's Pack DLC[/h3]
Upgrade your Ruins to Fortress experience with the Survivor’s Pack DLC! This pack offers skins, backwall tiles while supporting the game's ongoing development.

[h3]Thank You[/h3]
Thank you to everyone who has supported us by finding bugs, helping with translations, and testing the demo. Your contributions mean so much to us. Together, we can make Ruins to Fortress something truly special!

Best regards,
Simon and Markus
Ruins to Fortress Devs

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[h2]Exclusive Skins for Early Players and DLC Owners![/h2]

-Available until January 13th, 2025.

Early Adopter Bonus: Start the game during the first month after launch to unlock the exclusive Early Adopter Shirt skin as a special thank-you for being among the first to play.




Festive Skins for DLC Owners: Players who own the Survivors Pack DLC will receive two festive holiday skins: Santa’s Cap and the Evergreen Shirt. Celebrate the season in style!





[h3]Thank You for Supporting Us[/h3]
Thank you to everyone who has supported us by finding bugs, helping with translations, and testing the demo. Your contributions mean so much to us. Together, we can make Ruins to Fortress something truly special!

Best regards,
Simon and Markus
Ruins to Fortress Devs

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[h2]Early Access Launch: December 13, 2024, on Steam[/h2]

We’re excited to share that Ruins to Fortress—an indie passion project by Nimblebeasts, created by Simon (Crimi) and Markus (Mago)—is now available in Early Access! After two years of development, the game is ready for you to explore and help shape as we work toward its full release.

[h3]Early Access[/h3]
Ruins to Fortress is currently in Early Access, which means some features may still be incomplete or missing, and you might encounter occasional bugs. Your feedback is essential in helping us refine the game and bring it closer to both your expectations and our vision.

Join us on Discord to share your ideas, report issues, and connect with the team—we’re always listening and eager to hear your thoughts!

[h3]How You Can Help[/h3]
Host your own servers with Linux dedicated server files.
Share feedback to refine gameplay and suggest new features.
Help improve translations for a better global experience.

[h3]Support Us with the Survivor's Pack DLC[/h3]
Upgrade your Ruins to Fortress experience with the Survivor’s Pack DLC! This pack offers skins, backwall tiles while supporting the game's ongoing development.

[h3]Thank You[/h3]
Thank you to everyone who has supported us by finding bugs, helping with translations, and testing the demo. Your contributions mean so much to us. Together, we can make Ruins to Fortress something truly special!

Best regards,
Simon and Markus
Ruins to Fortress Devs

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[h2]Early Access Release: December 13, 2024 on Steam[/h2]

Content creators can now claim press override keys for early coverage! Linux dedicated server files are ready for hosting companies, communities, and individuals to start their own servers today!

Support our free-to-play multiplayer survival journey with the Survivor's Pack DLC, featuring exclusive character clothing, weapon skins, the mystical Shadow Wolf companion, unique fortress customization options, and seasonal event exclusive content - all available at launch!

[h3]Dedicated Server Hosting Opportunities[/h3]
We're thrilled to announce that Linux dedicated server support is now available for early adopters. Communities and companies interested in hosting their own servers can join our Discord for comprehensive setup information and support. Dedicated Server Documentation is available in our Wiki and Steam Discussions.

[h3]For Content Creators[/h3]
Press override keys are now available for content creators looking to get a head start before the official release. Featured streamers will be whitelisted and broadcasted directly on our Steam store page during launch week! Contact us via Discord or email to learn more about becoming a featured launch week streamer.

Mark Your Calendar:
Early Access for everyone begins on December 13th, 2024, at 09:00 GMT!

To help you prepare, here’s when the game will go live in different time zones around the world:

• Los Angeles, USA (PST): Friday, December 13, 1:00 AM
  
• New York, USA (EST): Friday, December 13, 4:00 AM
  
• London, UK (GMT): Friday, December 13, 9:00 AM
  
• Berlin, Germany (CET): Friday, December 13, 10:00 AM
  
• Moscow, Russia (MSK): Friday, December 13, 12:00 PM
  
• Dubai, UAE (GST): Friday, December 13, 1:00 PM
  
• Mumbai, India (IST): Friday, December 13, 2:30 PM
  
• Bangkok, Thailand (ICT): Friday, December 13, 4:00 PM
  
• Taipei, Taiwan (CST): Friday, December 13, 5:00 PM
  
• Beijing, China (CST): Friday, December 13, 5:00 PM
  
• Tokyo, Japan (JST): Friday, December 13, 6:00 PM
  
• Sydney, Australia (AEDT): Friday, December 13, 8:00 PM
  
• São Paulo, Brazil (BRT): Friday, December 13, 6:00 AM
  
• Santiago, Chile (CLT): Friday, December 13, 5:00 AM
  

[h3]Launch Details[/h3]
• Platform: Steam (Windows, Linux)
• Price: Free-to-play
• Early Access Duration: Approximately 12 months

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Best regards,
Simon and Markus
The Ruins to Fortress Team