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Steam News18 February 20264mo ago

🌍 New islands Await! Playtest Update

Hello, Pioneers! We are back with a MASSIVE update for our latest playtest build! And we can’t wait for you to see the new islands and systems we’ve been building for you!

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Hello, Pioneers!

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addedWe are back with a MASSIVE update for our latest playtest build! And we can’t wait for you to see the new islands and systems we’ve been building for you!
changed🛠️ How to Join the PlaytestSteam: Simply head over to our Steam store page and click "Request Access" to join the playtest!
added🏝️ New Lands to ConquerBrand New Continent: Africa! Discover a completely new biome with unique landscapes and resources, and a completely different way to set up your production line with the introduction of the greenhouse and drill pump.
added🏝️ New Lands to ConquerEurope Island Expansion: We’ve added more content to the European continent. Discover the frozen archive of CERN and uncover the power of electromagnetism!
changed🏝️ New Lands to ConquerNew Alternative Recipes: You will now find different ways to craft and produce items across various islands, making your global factory network even more efficient.
added🌾 Agriculture & LogisticsAirship Storage Update: Revamped Airship storage system. You can now build cargo ports(stockpile) on the airship to access its inventory anywhere on the deck.

Brave New Wonders changes

addedWe are back with a MASSIVE update for our latest playtest build! And we can’t wait for you to see the new islands and systems we’ve been building for you!
changedSteam: Simply head over to our Steam store page and click "Request Access" to join the playtest!
addedBrand New Continent: Africa! Discover a completely new biome with unique landscapes and resources, and a completely different way to set up your production line with the introduction of the greenhouse and drill pump.
addedEurope Island Expansion: We’ve added more content to the European continent. Discover the frozen archive of CERN and uncover the power of electromagnetism!
changedNew Alternative Recipes: You will now find different ways to craft and produce items across various islands, making your global factory network even more efficient.

We are back with a MASSIVE update for our latest playtest build! And we can’t wait for you to see the new islands and systems we’ve been building for you!

🛠️ How to Join the Playtest

Ready to start commanding? There are three easy ways to get involved:

  • Steam: Simply head over to our Steam store page and click "Request Access" to join the playtest!

  • Discord: Join our growing community of pioneers at https://discord.com/invite/cj2EYpY for the latest news and direct chat with the devs!

  • Mailing List: Subscribe at www.BraveNewWonders.com to get updates delivered straight to your inbox!

🏝️ New Lands to Conquer

  • Brand New ContinentAfrica! Discover a completely new biome with unique landscapes and resources, and a completely different way to set up your production line with the introduction of the greenhouse and drill pump.
  • Europe Island ExpansionWe’ve added more content to the European continent. Discover the frozen archive of CERN and uncover the power of electromagnetism!

  • New Alternative Recipes: You will now find different ways to craft and produce items across various islands, making your global factory network even more efficient.

🌾 Agriculture & Logistics

  • Agriculture System: Farming has officially arrived! Manage crop growth, maintain growing conditions.

  • Airship Storage Update: Revamped Airship storage system. You can now build cargo ports(stockpile) on the airship to access its inventory anywhere on the deck.

  • Beacon (Experimental)Test out the new Beacon structure, designed to cover and influence a whole area of buildings at once!

⚔️ Survival & AI Instructions

  • More AI AdventuresWe’ve added new scenarios that specifically challenge your creativity with natural language AI commands.
  • Accessible TutorialsWe’ve updated our instructions to ensure new players can master the behavior editor and command system more easily.
  • Danger Zones & DronesWatch out! A new enemy system is live, old-world drones will now patrol dangerous zones and attack your remote outposts. Make sure you setup automated defense before you head out!

📢 We Want Your Feedback!

Your voice is our most important resource.

  • In-Game Feedback: Send us quick notes through comment section while playing.

  • Surveys: Fill out the detailed survey in the main menu to provide feedback or report bugs.

  • Credits: if your suggestions help improve the game, we’ll include your name in the end credits!

Go have fun, Pioneers!

Sala @ City From Naught

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Steam News / 18 February 2026

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