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The Frontier on Canvas - Dev Blog
Howdy, partners! Undoubtedly, part of the charm of Wild West Pioneers isn’t just its modern spin on city building, but the western setting itself. During our playtest, this came up time and time again when we asked what…
The Pioneer’s Journal #6 - Into the Uncharted Lands
Howdy, partners! Did you know that even before the first brick of a settlement could be laid, someone had to find the right place first? On the frontier, that role belonged to the scout. Being a scout meant having a rea…
The Pioneer’s Journal #5 - After the days work is done
Howdy, partners! By the end of the day, when the tools were set aside, people gathered in the same place they always did. Just to sit, talk, and take a break from the work. On the frontier, that place was usually a salo…
The Pioneer’s Journal #4 - Chasing Gold Out West
Howdy, partners! Gold drew people west. Not because everyone would find it, but because everyone believed they might. In the mid-1800s, news of gold discoveries spread faster than most people could travel. From the Cali…
The Pioneer’s Journal #3 - The Frontier Table
Howdy partners! When people picture the frontier, they often imagine wide open landscapes, wagon trails, and new towns rising from the wilderness. For the settlers themselves, those views were usually enjoyed only durin…
March 5: Hotfix
Implemented changes for translations and updated the localization sheet Added German and Chinese versions of the end demo slides
The Pioneer’s Journal #2 - Roads Before Riches
Howdy, partners! What did successful frontier towns have in common? Good infrastructure. Timber, stone, and food were usually available. What separated thriving settlements from abandoned camps was how efficiently those…
February 26: Patch
Fixed a bug where all undiscovered locations on the world map became visible after loading an early save file. Fixed a bug in which trees cut down in a previous game session remained missing in subsequent sessions Fixed…
February 20: Hotfix
Fixed an issue where loading a save could break pathfinding, causing some buildings to lose their road connections. Fixed excessive Bourbon consumption. Fixed an issue where the “Send Expedition” button was not displayi…
Demo Known Issues
Known Issues Buildings sometimes appear placeable near rivers, but cannot be placed. Some localization text contains minor errors. The second Whim register may stop working if a main need cannot be fulfilled, requiring…
It’s time to saddle up!
Howdy, partners! The Wild West Pioneers demo has arrived as part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, and you have until the 2nd of March 18:00 UTC to decide where the wagon train stops. Get in now and turn a dusty patch of…
The Pioneer’s Journal #1 - Settling Down
Mornin’, pioneers! Before the first caravans arrived and buildings began to rise, settlers had to answer a single question: Is this the right place? Early pioneers learned to read the land carefully. They searched for w…
Wild West Pioneers at Next Fest
Howdy, partners! Wild West Pioneers is riding into Steam Next Fest, and you're invited to build your own western settlement. Saddle up, try the demo, and wishlist so you don’t miss what’s coming next. We’d love to hear…
Your Frontier Settlement - A Closer Look
Howdy, Partners! Today, we are taking a closer look (quite literally) at your settlement in Wild West Pioneers. From a couple of wooden shacks to a bustling frontier metropolis - every town you build will have its own h…
Aztecs: The Last Sun started into Early Access!
Dear Pioneers, we know you're waiting to start your Adventure in the Wild West and build a City on your own, but since this still takes some time, we thought you might be interested in another Survival-City-Builder from…
Life on the Frontier - Residents’ Needs in Wild West Pioneers
Howdy, partners! A good frontier town isn’t just a bunch of buildings - it’s the people living in them. In Wild West Pioneers, your settlers aren’t just numbers on a chart. They have needs, moods, and expectations, and…
Building the Core Systems Part 1: Resource Chains
Howdy, partners! The frontier might look like endless open land, but underneath all that dust and pine is a complex, living system slowly turning our little settlement into a thriving community. In today’s devlog, we’re…
Declaration of Independence: Frontier Edition
Hey Settlers, Happy 4th of July! Whether you're watching fireworks, flipping burgers, or just kicking back on the porch, we hope you're soaking in the summer and feeling that good ol’ spark of freedom. We know there’s n…
A Day in the Life: Settling the Frontier
Howdy! Today let’s walk you through a “day in the life” of a new settlement in Wild West Pioneers. You’ll go through moments like this a lot — starting fresh, figuring things out one step at a time. Morning – The First…
Wild West Immersion: How Wild West Pioneers Captures the Pioneer Spirit
Howdy folks! Today, we’re taking a closer look at something that’s been the crucial part of our development since day one: the atmosphere, the setting, and the real-world history that inspired us to create the game. Whe…
