Early Access has become a popular development model, allowing players to shape games like Hades and Baldur’s Gate 3 alongside their creators. Now, after three years of invaluable player feedback and continuous development, Farthest Frontier, a highly anticipated medieval city builder, is finally ready to launch its full 1.0 version next month. This marks a significant milestone for a game that has captured the hearts of many.
Farthest Frontier isn’t just your typical city builder. While you’ll manage bustling populations and construct essential buildings like taverns, the game deeply integrates challenging survival and farming simulation mechanics. It pushes players to confront the harsh realities of medieval life, making for a truly immersive and nuanced experience.
A previous trailer for Farthest Frontier offers a glimpse into the game’s challenging yet rewarding gameplay.
This game excels in its intricate details, offering players extensive control over their settlement’s destiny. Imagine choosing from 12 diverse crops or constructing over 190 different buildings. Your journey will begin with a modest settlement, growing it into a thriving metropolis protected by formidable stone walls, all while ensuring your citizens can withstand the myriad of old-world diseases and external threats.
The upcoming 1.0 update is set to deliver a host of significant enhancements. Players can look forward to an expansive new tech tree featuring 142 unique options, more complex policy decisions, refined animations, dozens of additional buildings, and even the long-awaited introduction of bridges, allowing for strategic river crossings and improved town layouts. An accompanying image showcases the detailed tech tree, a core component for advancing your settlement.
Over its three-year Early Access period, Farthest Frontier has garnered immense praise, accumulating more than 20,000 positive Steam reviews (86% approval rating). Players consistently laud its deep survival mechanics and the authentic portrayal of battling nature’s harsh realities while establishing a new town. The full release is expected to build upon this strong foundation, further refining the experience.
Mark your calendars! Farthest Frontier officially launches on Steam on Thursday, October 23, priced at $34.99 / £29.50. It’s time to prepare your settlers for a new life.
While you await the full launch, you might explore other excellent survival games or dive into some of the best building games available to get a taste of similar experiences. Or, if you’re feeling social (and prefer a disease-free environment!), consider joining vibrant gaming communities online to discuss strategies and share your excitement.