Become the leader of a magical bird folk, and discover the possibilities that come with the new land. In Scorchlands, a large-scale city building meets a serene logistics game, where you’re never pressured or rushed.
Perform powerful rituals to reshape the world, and work on new technologies to save the decaying world. Create new biomes and empower existing ones with the use of magic. Discover unique resource veins and use them to expand your creative range.
Start with one colony, create more, and see them expand. Unlock unique environments and dozens of technologies that will bring new aspects to the gameplay. Experiment with building placement, and manage laser-based logistic networks to connect everyone and everything.
There’s no pressure, no time limit, no enemy nipping at your heels. The game instantly reacts to your decisions. The pacing depends on you and you alone.
Currently available through Steam Early Access, Scorchlands is releasing version 1.0 on July 25, 2024.
With the release of the full version of Scorchlands, additional content will be implemented. The creators have achieved all the goals set out in the roadmap introduced on the day the game launched in Early Access, alongside numerous smaller updates that have also shaped the game. You can find the complete list of changes here, with the most important ones including:
- Faster building and structure relocation – colonizing the surface of Helia has gained momentum. Now, all buildings will be constructed much faster, and players will have the ability to relocate structures or exchange them between colonies.
- New models – with the full release, many models have been improved and enhanced, making both the village and its inhabitants look even better.
- Controller support – in Scorchlands, players can use controllers comfortably with the assistance of a special radial menu.
- Achievements – Ringlab has prepared a total of 20 diverse achievements, and completing all of them will be a satisfying challenge.
Even though Scorchlands will leave early access on July 25th, it doesn't signify the conclusion of game development. In the near future, the creators are planning to add an additional 21 languages.
Transform biomes, build sprawling cities, play with laser-based logistics networks, and do everything in your power to restore your civilization.
Key Features:
- Hex grid-based city-building – construct various buildings in your colonies. Each structure's productivity depends on neighboring resources and other constructions.
- Complex resource management – it’s not only about extracting materials. Scorchlands takes account of logistics – the movement of resources between colonies and combining them in robust processing chains. And yes, we move resources using LASERS!
- Terraforming for the greater good – use magic and technology to change the biomes on procedurally generated maps and exploit the new environment to gain its unique resources.
- Technology designed to give fun – there’s no fun in a sandbox if you don’t have the toys to play with. The technology system in Scorchlands is key for player progression and new discoveries open up more ways to play with the game world.
- Minimalistic combat system – when you get into a fight, positioning will be key. Destroy your enemies by surrounding them and placing your forces in optimal locations.
Scorchlands is coming to PC (Steam) on July 25, 2024.
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