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- The First Explorers®
Development Summary - June 2025 & First Playtest Was A Success!
Hey! This month was a lot about preparing the first Playtest. I invested a bunch of time into making sure that the playtesters have a somewhat smooth experience. I'll give a short conclusionof the playtest after the dev…
Patch notes2 changesWorkshopGameplay - The First Explorers®
Playtest #1 Applications Are Now Open!
Hi together, end of June is coming and that means that the first closed playtest for The First Explorers is just around the corner. Here are the infos regarding the application process: - Playtest #1 is running from Jun…
Announcement - The First Explorers®
Dev Blog #29: Recipes for Success
Welcome back, Explorers! We're continuing our journey into the heart of The First Explorers ' mechanics. In previous blogs, we touched upon gathering resources and setting up basic production. Today, we're going to delv…
Patch notes12 changesGameplayPerformance - The First Explorers®
Devlog #28 - Recap and Plan for 2025
Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! A fantastic year 2024 came to an end. Let me give you a small rundown what happened the last couple of months and why 2025 will be an even more fantastic year for The First Ex…
Patch notes3 changesGameplay - The First Explorers®
Gameplay Video reached over 500 000 views today!
The TFE Spring Gameplay reached over 500 000 views on YouTube today! 😱 I'm really amazed how many people are interested in the game and this motivates me even more 🎉🚀 I will be back with a new devlog in January lates…
Announcement2 changesGameplay - The First Explorers®
Devlog #27 - Waypoint Animation System, Gamescom Recap & Patreon Insights
Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! Today's devlog is about the new Waypoint Animation System, a recap from Gamescom and some insights how I used the Patreon earnings so far. Waypoint Animation System What is a…
Patch notes8 changesGameplayBalance - The First Explorers®
Twitch Interview with Maurice Weber today! (German)
Hi together! I'm proud to announce that I will be live in the twitch stream of Maurice Weber today at 18:00 CEST! We will talk about the latest gameplay footage I shared and I will be happy to answer all your questions…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - The First Explorers®
Devlog #26 - Gameplay Showcase, Trademark & game e.V.
Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! Today's devlog is all about the very first Gameplay Showcase. Gameplay Showcase I'm proud to present you the first gameplay video of The First Explorers®. In this video I talk…
Patch notes7 changesGameplay - The First Explorers®
Devlog #25 - Working Areas & Weaponmaker
Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! Today's devlog is all about working areas and the weaponmaker. Working Areas In The First Explorers you will be able to customize working areas for harvesting, planting and fa…
Patch notes1 changeGameplay - The First Explorers®
Devlog #24 - Building Spots, Toolmaker & UI
Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! This time I will be talking about Building Spots, the Toolmaker and a little bit about the UI. Building Spots In The First Explorers it will be crucial how you select the buil…
Patch notes6 changesUI/audioWorkshop - The First Explorers®
Devlog #23 - First Internal Playtest & Community Spotlight
Hi guys and happy new year everyone! 2024 will be a very exciting one for The First Explorers and we're starting right away with a new devlog. From now on I will call these updates devlog and number these so I can refer…
Patch notes6 changesGameplayBalance
