Ruins To Fortress News

[h2]Hey Ruins To Fortress players![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Version 0.7.0 is out. This update adds Sandbox Mode, a proper Admin Menu, and a bunch of fixes and improvements. Here's what changed.[/h3][h3]The main addition is Sandbox Mode a new game mode where you can build, spawn items, and explore freely without survival restrictions. There's also a new Admin Menu that gives server owners a proper in-game panel to manage their server. On top of that, we've improved performance and fixed a good number of bugs.[/h3][p][/p][h3][/h3][h3]Sandbox Mode (New Game Mode)[/h3][p]A creative mode you can select when creating a game, alongside PvP, PvE, and Deathmatch[/p][p]Open the Sandbox Menu with F9[/p][p]Spawn any item from a searchable, categorized list[/p][p]Set the time of day with a slider[/p][p]Teleport to any grid coordinate[/p][p]Toggle god mode, spectator mode, free crafting, instant crafting, unlimited build range, and free building[/p][p]All players on the server have access no admin login needed[/p][p]Beach balls spawn near players in Sandbox mode they bounce around[/p][p][/p][h3]Admin Menu (F10)[/h3][p]In-game admin panel for server owners[/p][p]Server Tab: login with admin password, view server info, toggle cheats, see active admins and failed login attempts[/p][p]Players Tab: view online players, kick, ban, unban, send server-wide messages[/p][p]World Tab: spawn items, change time of day, teleport[/p][p]Self Tab: toggle god mode, spectator, free building, hide GUI[/p][p]Admin and server passwords now have brute-force protection too many wrong attempts locks you out[/p][p][/p][h3]Localization[/h3][p]Sandbox Menu and Admin Menu are fully localized[/p][p][/p][h3]Performance[/h3][p]General performance improvements[/p][p]Brute-force protection for admin and server join passwords[/p][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Fixed snapping visual glitches in the building system[/p][p]Various smaller fixes[/p][p][/p][h3]Coming Next[/h3][p]Official mod support[/p][p][/p][p]Join our Discord to give feedback or play with others.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Steam PvP Fest Update: Free Skins and Multiplayer Improvements[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve released a new update with free rewards and multiplayer improvements to celebrate the upcoming event.[/p][p][/p][p]Free PvP Fest Custom Skins[/p][p]Players who start the game during Steam PvP Fest will receive the following free custom skins:[/p][p]- Golden AK-47 custom skin[/p][p]- Black Hat custom skin[/p][p]The items are granted automatically when you launch the game anytime from today until the end of the event.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Server Browser Update[/p][p]A new option has been added that allows hosts to:[/p][p]- Completely hide servers from the public server browser[/p][p]Hidden servers will no longer appear in the server list.[/p][p][/p][p]Steam Friends Integration[/p][p]- Invite friends via the Steam friends list[/p][p]- Join friends’ servers directly through Steam[/p][p]This also works with hidden servers.[/p][p][/p][p]Main Menu Update[/p][p]- The Load Game button is now more visible in the main menu sidebar[/p][p][/p][p]Coming Next: Sandbox Mode[/p][p]The next update will introduce a Sandbox Mode for players who want a more relaxed way to play.[/p][p]Sandbox Mode focuses on easy crafting, fast building and no raids letting you experiment, create, and explore the world without pressure.[/p][p][/p][p]Warm regards, [/p][p]The Ruins to Fortress Team[/p]

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To all our players celebrating Christmas, the holidays, or simply enjoying a festive season, we wish you warmth, joy, and wonderful moments. And to those who don’t celebrate, we hope you’re having a peaceful and cozy end to the year.

We want to take this moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us, shared valuable feedback, and purchased our DLC. [/p][p][/p][p]Everyone who launches Ruins to Fortress during the festive season until the end of January 2026 will receive a free skin: the Santas Cap and the Evergreen Shirt. You can also build the Xmas Tree again in your base for a nice decoration touch. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We wish you all a happy holiday season and a fantastic start to the new year. [/p][p]Warm regards, [/p][p]The Ruins to Fortress Team[/p]

[h2]Hey Ruins To Fortress players![/h2][p]Ruins to Fortress is stepping up with its biggest update yet! After the successful Early Access release in December and months of technical fine-tuning, version 0.5.0 brings a massive overhaul to the core gameplay of this 2D survival title.[/p][p]The update consists of multiple major expansions. With New Horizons, the game world has been reimagined: for the first time, players will explore procedurally generated maps, featuring a completely revamped biome system. Eight diverse biomes – from icy tundras to scorching deserts – introduce fresh challenges and strategic depth. Instead of one large island, players will now navigate multiple islands, and even the size of the map is customizable.[/p][p]Looking to make your base feel more like home? The Homestead update adds 20 new decorative items, including functional clocks, atmospheric light sources like lava lamps and torches, houseplants, and even a working radio. Every base can now become a truly personal space.[/p][p]On the gameplay side, version 0.5.0 introduces dangerous underground bunkers for daring players to explore. In addition, new destructible NPC bases offer fresh PvE opportunities and valuable loot. And to top it off, a wide range of quality-of-life improvements have been implemented – including a fully redesigned building system with snap-to-grid functionality, visible snap points, a reworked clan manager, and a handy minimap.[/p][p]Note: Save games from the old static map version are not compatible with the new version, and vice versa.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Map System[/h2]

• [p]Seed-based worlds: every game generates a unique map unless you enter a custom seed[/p]
• [p]Manually choose seed and map size[/p]
• [p]More detailed map options unlock after testing[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Biomes[/h2][p]Tundra · Steppe · Forest · Meadows · Rocklands · City · Savanna · Desert[/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Features and Improvements[/h2]

• [p]New tree types[/p]
• [p]New monument: Underground bunker[/p]
• [p]Destructible NPC bases you can loot[/p]
• [p]Grenades are now bouncier[/p]
• [p]Player drones and boats now consume fuel[/p]
• [p]Drones can move up and down using the jump key (Space)[/p]
• [p]Minimap shows other clan members, your bed, last death, biomes, and monuments; areas unlock as you explore[/p]
• [p]Torchlight and headlamps now shine higher and lower vertically, making it easier to spot boats in the water[/p]
• [p]Day/Night Cycle: Night time is now 4x faster than daytime[/p]
• [p]Rain now has a minimum cooldown of 30 minutes before it can appear again[/p]
• [p]If a player gets stuck for example between a npc or player base, the game will try to spawn an "emergency boat" nearby after a couple of minutes[/p]
• [p]The nuke explosion will only affect 30% of the area within its blast radius. Player bases and clan bases are protected and won't be destroyed[/p]
• [p]Improved sorting for craftable items and buildings, now color-coded to highlight commonly used items[/p]
• [p]Item and building damage is now more clearly visible with HP values and percentage left, so it’s easier to see what you’re damaging during a raid or if your attacks are even making a difference.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Building System[/h2]

• [p]Simplified build zone: place a workbench to project a visible blueprint area[/p]
• [p]Zone grows larger with each workbench upgrade[/p]
• [p]Background tiles and electricity work inside your build zone[/p]
• [p]Snap-to-grid for parts and items (hold Shift for exact alignment)[/p]
• [p]Visible snap points guide precise construction[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Clan Manager[/h2]

• [p]Clan and map controls moved into your inventory tab[/p]
• [p]Invite any online player on your server to join your clan[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Bug Bounty: Crimis Basecap Skin or Magos Basecap Skin[/h2]

• [p]Report a valid, not-already-reported bug on Discord or Steam Discussions[/p]
• [p]Or share cool gameplay content like a beta livestream, a unique base screenshot, or a good gameplay video[/p]
• [p]Include steps to reproduce, screenshots or video, and F1 console logs for bug reports[/p]
• [p]Skins will be given at Crimis or Magos’ discretion: Crimis Basecap or Magos Basecap[/p][p] [/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Coming Next[/h2]

• [p]Official mod support[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Join our Discord to give feedback or play with others.[/p][p][/p][p]Cheers Crimi & Mago[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]Hey Ruins To Fortress players![/h2][p]After six months in Early Access, we’re super excited to release our biggest update yet, now available as a public beta! We've dedicated countless hours to rework the system, completely transforming the old hand-placed map into a unique, dynamic world featuring islands with diverse biomes.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]What Is a Beta?[/h2][p]A beta is a test version with new features. Your feedback helps us improve the update before it becomes the main version.
We really appreciate your help testing a multiplayer game this size takes a lot of time![/p][hr][/hr][h2]How to Join the Beta[/h2]

1. [p]Open your Steam Library and right-click Ruins To Fortress[/p]
2. [p]Select Properties › Betas[/p]
3. [p]Choose beta - join the beta for the upcoming map update (beta versions start with 0.4.x)[/p]
4. [p]Steam will download the update[/p]
5. [p]To return to the live version, open the same menu and select None[/p]

[p]Note: Save games are now stored in separate folders and won’t be compatible with the old static map version. This beta will run for about one month before becoming the main build.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Map System[/h2]

• [p]Seed-based worlds: every game generates a unique map unless you enter a custom seed[/p]
• [p]Manually choose seed and map size[/p]
• [p]More detailed map options unlock after testing[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Biomes[/h2][p]Tundra · Steppe · Forest · Meadows · Rocklands · City · Savanna · Desert[/p][hr][/hr][h2]New Features[/h2]

• [p]New tree types[/p]
• [p]New monument: Underground bunker[/p]
• [p]Destructible NPC bases you can loot[/p]
• [p]Grenades are now bouncier[/p]
• [p]Player drones and boats now consume fuel[/p]
• [p]Drones can move up and down using the jump key (Space)[/p]
• [p]Minimap shows other clan members, your bed, last death, biomes, and monuments; areas unlock as you explore[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Building System[/h2]

• [p]Simplified build zone: place a workbench to project a visible blueprint area[/p]
• [p]Zone grows larger with each workbench upgrade[/p]
• [p]Background tiles and electricity work inside your build zone[/p]
• [p]Snap-to-grid for parts and items (hold Shift for exact alignment)[/p]
• [p]Visible snap points guide precise construction[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Clan Manager[/h2]

• [p]Clan and map controls moved into your inventory tab[/p]
• [p]Invite any online player on your server to join your clan[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Also in This Beta[/h2]

• [p]New Horizon skin pack for DLC owners:
  Golden AK, Easy Breezy Shorts, Tropical Shirt, Explorers Panama, Frostbite Dodger[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Bug Bounty: Crimis Basecap Skin or Magos Basecap Skin[/h2]

• [p]Report a valid, not-already-reported bug on Discord or Steam Discussions[/p]
• [p]Or share cool gameplay content like a beta livestream, a unique base screenshot, or a good gameplay video[/p]
• [p]Include steps to reproduce, screenshots or video, and F1 console logs for bug reports[/p]
• [p]Skins will be given at Crimis or Magos’ discretion: Crimis Basecap or Magos Basecap[/p][p] [/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]Coming Next[/h2]

• [p]Base decoration items will be added[/p]
• [p]Official mod support will start once the beta wraps up[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We’ll continue updating the beta over the coming weeks. Thanks for playing and helping us.[/p][p]
Join our Discord to give feedback or play with others.[/p][p][/p][p]Cheers Crimi & Mago[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]