Forts News

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]G'day Forts fans![/h2][p][/p][p]What do Forts and Airships: Conquer the skies have in common?
They both prove the power of the 5 B’s: Better Building Brings Battlefield Benefits.
[/p][p]And now, thanks to our collaboration with David Stark, you can get them for 10% OFF on Steam with our Forts x Airship: Conquer the Skies bundle![/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re reinforcing a floating warship or armoring up your fort’s foundation, both games reward clever design, tactical planning and devastating execution.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h3]About Airships: Conquer the Skies:[/h3][p]Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p]Cheers,
EWG[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]To kickstart the 6th Forts Pro League season, and to better explain how the new swiss bracket works, we will be hosting a streamed opening event with a few matches from the start of the season![/p][p][/p][p]These matches will be the first matches of the qualifier stage, and you will be able to witness them live![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
[/p][h2]When is it going to happen?[/h2][p][/p][p]Saturday 27th September 2025 at [/p]

• [p]12pm PDT (West Coast USA)
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• [p]3pm EDT (East Coast USA)
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• [p]8pm BST (London)
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• [p]9pm CEST (France, Germany)
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• [p]5am April 13th AEST (Brisbane Australia)
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[/p][h2]What's the program?[/h2][p][/p][p]We will be livestreaming 3 matches from the 1st round of FPL matches: [/p]

• [p]Colgreat (whooper & toothpaste man) vs Dragon Warriors (Master shifu & tortugaclash)[/p]
• [p]Howitzer mom (topcat & pancake) vs Price of Fame (PileRouillée & 42 scientist)[/p]
• [p]Nutpower (InfinityPower & nutellafish) vs Buzzsaw dilemma (baumständer & Finn) [/p]

[p]During the matches, casters will explain the ins and outs of the Swiss system, as well as other changes compared to season 5.[/p][p][/p][h2]Where?[/h2][p]
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• [p]FPL Season 6 at Challengermode [/p]
• [p]The Official Forts Discord[/p]

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[/p][h2]Streamers[/h2][p]
Project Incursus

Salzwerk

Baumständer

Korbi

Og[/p][p][/p][p]Cheers, EWG [/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Today's announcement is a special one.
[/p][p]Games are great. We all know that. But did you know they can also be great for your head?[/p][p]Running from 8–15 September, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re proud to take part in Games Against Living Miserably 2025 - the event on Steam that celebrates how games can help us unwind, connect, and escape.[/p][p]It’s presented by Curve Games and the suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (@thecalmzone). By taking part, we’ve pledged a donation to CALM’s life-saving work.[/p][p]So, grab a game (or any copy of Forts) and play your part against suicide! [/p][p] [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]
About CALM
[/h3][p]Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK. Their life-saving suicide prevention helpline is here for anyone who is affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. It's free, anonymous and open from 5pm to midnight every day.[/p][p]Their website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical, non-clinical advice to make talking and managing mental health easier.[/p][p]CALM also run vital campaigns to make sure everyone has the knowledge and skills to unite against suicide.[/p][p]
CALM Helpline[/p][p][/p]

[p]"I still remember that night like it was yesterday. The day that I thought was going to be the end. When it seemed like there was no way forward. But things did change. [/p][p]CALM’s helpline saved my life. They listened without judging me and helped me make a plan for the future."
Ash - Husband, Dad, Chef[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]To all of you reading, thank you for being here today, as part of our Forts community.

Cheers,
EWG[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Congratulations to Julian for getting to 1st place in Tournament 31![/p][p] [/p][p]Against all odds, fighting against the best of the best, even when everyone thought their opponents would win, Julian came on top of the 31st Official Forts Tournament! After beating Alexandr in the semi-finals, Julian had to surpass the one and only EtaN, even after losing a game.[/p][p][/p][p]Julian wins the 1st place prize of $50.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] Julian manually holding his flak for the most opportune time[/p][hr][/hr][p]Snatching a game from Julian, EtaN still got to 2nd place after great battles of surfing on the time limit and eliminating his opponents anyway before it ends.[/p][p][/p][p]EtaN wins the 2nd place prize of $25.[/p][p][/p][p] EtaN delivering a howitzer after sawing an opening [/p][hr][/hr][p]On the other side of the bracket, after being eliminated by EtaN, Der Benzinpreisvergleicher defeated Alexandr in the bronze match and secured himself third place, using quite uncommon tactics.[/p][p][/p][p]Der Benzinpreisvergleicher wins the 3rd place prize of $10.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The depleted Uranium rounds from Der Benzin keeps going, and going, and going[/p][hr][/hr][p]In addition to our regulars, there were a number of new competitors who acquitted themselves admirably in this tournament, despite the limits set by the rules.[/p][p]In the future, forts tournaments will try their best to stay away from short time limits, seeing how the meta shifts defensively.[/p][p] [/p][h3]1st Place - $50[/h3][p]Julian [/p][p][/p][h3]2nd Place - $25[/h3][p]EtaN[/p][p][/p][h3]3rd Place - $10[/h3][p]Der Benzinpreisvergleicher[/p][p]
[/p][p]*Prizes awarded as Steam Digital Gift cards. [/p][p][/p][h2]Challengermode Bracket[/h2][p][/p][p]Check it out here! [/p][p][/p][h2]Replays & VODs[/h2][p][/p][p]As always, thanks to our hosts and casters, Salzwerk, Cloud, Baumstander, Og and Project Incursus. Tournament replays are now available in the Featured tab of the Replays menu in-game, and tournament video is available below: [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] [/p][h2]Make Sure To Join Our Discord[/h2][p]
If you haven't already, join our Forts Official Discord server to connect with other players, share strategies, create maps/mods, and receive advance notice of upcoming events.


Cheers,
EWG[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]We are happy to announce our next DLC, Forts - Firebird. This new content brings an all new origin story, featuring new lightning and building tech, weapons, commander and more. Head over to the store page to see more and hit wishlist to be alerted the moment it drops! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p]To celebrate, we are hosting a free multiplayer weekend until Monday September 1st. Non-owners will have access to the following modes: [/p]

• [p] Multiplayer* - NOTE: Non-DLC owners who join games hosted by DLC owners to have access to the relevant DLC advanced weapons and features.
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• [p] Campaign - Play through the tutorial and part 1 of the Black Gold campaign.
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• [p] Quick Battle - Recently added mode for new players to get straight into the action with a few explosive missions.
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• [p] Skirmish* - One off battles vs AI opponents.
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• [p] Sandbox* - Free-play mode without opponents.
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[p]*Includes Workshop content.
[/p][hr][/hr][p]As part of the celebration, Forts and all DLCs and the OST are on sale. Follow the links below:

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