BETA: New Horizons Update is LIVE

Hey Ruins To Fortress players!

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.

What Is a Beta?

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!

How to Join the Beta

1. Open your Steam Library and right-click Ruins To Fortress

2. Select Properties › Betas

3. Choose beta - join the beta for the upcoming map update (beta versions start with 0.4.x)

4. Steam will download the update

5. To return to the live version, open the same menu and select None

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.

Map System

• Seed-based worlds: every game generates a unique map unless you enter a custom seed

• Manually choose seed and map size

• More detailed map options unlock after testing

Biomes

Tundra · Steppe · Forest · Meadows · Rocklands · City · Savanna · Desert

New Features

• New tree types

• New monument: Underground bunker

• Destructible NPC bases you can loot

• Grenades are now bouncier

• Player drones and boats now consume fuel

• Drones can move up and down using the jump key (Space)

• Minimap shows other clan members, your bed, last death, biomes, and monuments; areas unlock as you explore

Building System

• Simplified build zone: place a workbench to project a visible blueprint area

• Zone grows larger with each workbench upgrade

• Background tiles and electricity work inside your build zone

• Snap-to-grid for parts and items (hold Shift for exact alignment)

• Visible snap points guide precise construction

Clan Manager

• Clan and map controls moved into your inventory tab

• Invite any online player on your server to join your clan

Also in This Beta

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

Bug Bounty: Crimis Basecap Skin or Magos Basecap Skin

• Report a valid, not-already-reported bug on Discord or Steam Discussions

• Or share cool gameplay content like a beta livestream, a unique base screenshot, or a good gameplay video

• Include steps to reproduce, screenshots or video, and F1 console logs for bug reports

• Skins will be given at Crimis or Magos’ discretion: Crimis Basecap or Magos Basecap

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Coming Next

• Base decoration items will be added

• Official mod support will start once the beta wraps up

We’ll continue updating the beta over the coming weeks. Thanks for playing and helping us.

Join our Discord to give feedback or play with others.

Cheers Crimi & Mago