After three years of early access development, medieval city-building game Farthest Frontier is set to launch on October 23, 2025. The game has evolved significantly since its initial early access release, successfully competing in a suddenly very competitive medieval city-building niche.
The game's early access period has been incredibly successful, maintaining a Very Positive rating on Steam throughout 16 major updates. With over 1.2 million copies sold and more than 1.6 million wishlists, Farthest Frontier still has a lot to prove, now in 1.0 version.
Will new settlers set their path to a new frontier, or was three years enough for players to get tired of the game? We'll soon find out, as the game is officially scheduled for this autumn.
What's New in Farthest Frontier 1.0
The full release brings significant improvements and additions to what Farthest Frontier early access players are already familiar with:
- Revamped Progression System: A 142-point Tech Tree gives players more freedom in developing their settlements
- Expanded Building Options: Dozens of new structures to enhance town functionality
- Infrastructure Improvements: Bridges allow for more strategic town planning
- Policy System: New governance mechanics for managing settlements
- Visual Enhancements: Updated animations bring towns to life
Farthest Frontier features what the developers call "the most detailed farming system ever," with 12 unique crops that require strategic crop rotation, soil fertility management, and protection from environmental hazards. This extends to villagers who transport resources and goods throughout the settlement in real-time, similar to the Settlers franchise or game's direct competition, Manor Lords.
Customization Options
Similar to other city-builders, you'll face challenges such as diseases, seasonal challenges, and potential invaders. If this sounds overwhelming, we have some good news: Farthest Frontier offers numerous customization options. A Pacifist Mode allows those seeking a more tranquil building experience to disable combat and invasions, while difficulty settings can be cranked up for players wanting to test their management skills against brutal survival conditions.
The game supports full modding through Unity development tools and Steam Workshop integration, allowing the community to continue expanding and customizing the experience.
With over 190 different buildings, randomly generated maps ensuring unique playthroughs, and mechanics ranging from detailed farming to military defense, Farthest Frontier's full release represents the culmination of an ambitious vision brought to life by a small but dedicated development team.
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