- Update 1.1 is live! - 3 September 2026
Hello, everyone!The wait is over. The first major post-launch update for Timberborn is now available to all beaver engineers. Update 1.1 features a very healthy dose of new content and quality-of-life additions:Statistics for goods and populationNew watertight buildingsTier 4 monumentsMore faction-specific attractionsDesert plant: SucculentNew and updated mapsNew beaver workwear and more.Check out all this in action in the fresh trailer below:We salute everyone who shared their feedback during testing of the update on the experimental branch. Your crash reports voices helped shape the experience for all fellow players. Thank you!Patch notes 2026-09-03 (Update 1.1)Please note: your 1.0 saves should be compatible with the new build, but we suggest starting a new game. You'll get the most out of the fresh new content and will avoid any unexpected quirks.StatisticsIf you’ve ever wanted to k…
- Patch notes 2026-09-03 (hotfix, experimental) - 3 September 2026
Hi everyone,We've just fixed a berry-flavored issue with Pillars.Fixed the Berries on Pillars all having 0% yield growth at the start of a new game.
- Patch notes 2026-09-01 (hotfix, experimental) - 1 September 2026
Hi all,A small hotfix patch is now live, fixing the Do(o)med Garden.Domed Garden can now be built on Impermeable Floor.
- Patch notes 2026-08-31 (experimental) - 31 August 2026
Hi, everyone!We've got a few small tweaks for you today. Nothing major, really.MapsOur newest map receives a bunch of tweaks. Thank you, experimental testers.
- Patch notes 2026-08-17 (experimental) - 17 August 2026
Hello, everyone!Today, we've got a few tweaks to the recently-tweaked Compact Water Pump, and some other helpful changes.Compact Water PumpThe Compact Water Pump is back to being 3x1, but with a slightly updated model. The 2x1 model was too compact and caused water instabilities.Changed the Compact Water Pump's specification, so Platforms and Overhangs can be placed above the intake.Bug fixesFixed a crash that occurred when you obstructed the Compact Water Pump's intake while it was working. Couldn't you have placed it correctly in the first place?Put an end to the bots' existential crisis that left them going back and forth between employed and unemployed.In the map editor, the Natural Overhang no longer uses the "uncovered" model.
- Patch notes 2026-08-11 (Experimental) - 11 August 2026
Hello, everyone!Just when you thought you’d seen everything we prepared for Update 1.1, here we are with Pillars, another cool - and Unconventional - map! We’ve also buffed Succulents and updated the Compact Water Pump to enable even more advanced water transportation setups. Enjoy!Patch notes 2026-08-11 (Experimental)As a reminder, here’s how to play on the experimental branch.MapsThe map we added today is not for those afraid of heights. On Pillars, your beavers need to survive the usual wasteland dangers while also figuring out how to best use the limited, fractured space on the upper level, with the lower area being… far from hospitable.New unconventional map: Pillars (192x192).SucculentWe’ve heard your feedback on our prickly addition to the post-apocalyptic flora. While we don’t want Succulent to break the game balance and become the primary source of water, we agree its emergency…
- Patch notes 2026-07-16 (hotfix, experimental) - 16 July 2026
Hi, everyone!We hope you're enjoying yesterday's experimental additions... even if it sometimes means finding out something is unstable broken. That was the case with one of the Unstable Cores on Nomads that we've just fixed.We thank you for sharing your experimental feedback, for example on the Steam forums. It helps us a lot. Please keep it coming!Patch notes 2026-07-16 (hotfix, experimental)Bug fixesFixed the overly deadly explosion radius of one of the Unstable Cores on Nomads.
- Patch notes 2026-07-15 (experimental) - 15 July 2026
Hello, everyone!We’ve got a summer-hot experimental update for you. Today’s patch features a new, very unique map as well as one of the most commonly requested additions: the Impermeable Tubeway! Enjoy responsibly, and remember to let us know your thoughts.Patch notes 2026-07-15 (Experimental)As a reminder, here’s how to play on the experimental branch. MapsThe features of Update 1.1 call for unconventional maps, so here’s one of our most original creations yet. On Nomads, your beavers may indeed need to migrate. As cycles change on the map, so does the water flow across this vast, arid land.New unconventional map: Nomads (256x256).Impermeable TubewayWe’re adding one more watertight object to the roster of new buildings. Thanks to Impermeable Tubeways, your Iron Teeth will get around the map more efficiently than ever, refusing to stop even when there’s a water reservoir in the way.New…
- Patch notes 2026-06-22 (experimental) - 22 June 2026
Hello, everyone!Update 1.1 has been live on the experimental branch for over a week now, and thanks to your feedback, we’ve identified and fixed quite a few extra issues.Misc.Added the winners of our first-ever mod contest to the in-game credits.Added the "Update 1.1" tag to the mod uploader. Bug fixesThe duplication tool no longer breaks automation settings for synchronizable buildings.It is now possible to automate Double and Triple Dynamites with the Detonator again. The Compact Mechanical Pump and the Massager can now be placed on the Impermeable Floor.A Campfire built during the day no longer appears malformed and with its fire lit.Fixed the Compact Mechanical Pump spawning water particles when the water on the output side was overflowing.The Compact Mechanical Pump will no longer pump water into a full, closed reservoir, resulting in wasted water - a serious crime punishable by pa…
- Patch notes 2026-06-11 (experimental) - 11 June 2026
Hello everyone!We thank you for your overwhelming response to yesterday's experimental launch of Update 1.1! Please keep the feedback coming, either in the comments below, on the forums, or on Discord.The first tweaks are now live on the experimental branch - see the patch notes below.Bug fixesArch of Progress now correctly allows placing overhangs right above its, well, arch.Updated the explanations in the Relay’s panel now that it accepts more than two inputs.Reminded the lazy beaver lumberjacks that all logs from a fallen tree must be retrieved, even if the player saves and loads the game in the middle of the process.Updated Observatory’s recipe to actually match its recent rebalancing.Fixed the tutorial’s checkboxes getting squeezed when the text is too long.Fixed a crash caused by a beaver getting confused while trying to deliver an item to a storage building that wouldn’t accept i…
- Timberborn 1.1 now live on the experimental branch - 10 June 2026
Hello, everyone!It is time to unveil the next major update for your favourite human-free, beaver-rich city builder - now live on Timberborn’s experimental branch!Update 1.1 features a very healthy dose of new content and quality-of-life additions:Statistics for goods and populationNew watertight buildingsTier 4 monumentsMore faction-specific attractionsDesert plant: SucculentUpdated mapsNew beaver workwear and more.Now, let’s get into the meaty details!Patch notes - 2026-06-10 (Update 1.1 - experimental)The new content is available to all game owners brave enough to give it a test spin on the experimental branch. Check this forum thread to learn how to participate.How to play on ExperimentalStatisticsIf you’ve ever wanted to know more about what has been happening in your settlement - or in a particular district - we’ve got you covered. The game now tracks changes in population and the…
- Timberborn Mod Competition - the winners and more! - 5 June 2026
Hello, everyone!When we announced our first official mod competition, we were not sure what to expect. We asked ourselves: Will people care? Well, let’s just say that after reviewing all 77 submissions (*), we realized there is so much good stuff it would be so dam difficult to choose the best entries.Since this is our first mod contest, we’ve decided to bend the rules this one time only… in your favor, of course. On top of the three winners who win 750 EUR, two handmade wooden beaver figurines, a place in the in-game credits, and a special rank on our Discord, as well as the three runner-ups (250 EUR, two figurines each), our team picked seven extra honorable mentions across all categories. The honorably mentioned will each receive a sweet merch pack from us.(*) The number of mods published in the contest period was higher but sadly, not everyone submitted their work via the entry form…
- Patch notes 2026-05-06 (main branch) - 6 May 2026
Whoa, that was quick! The recent experimental changes are now live on the main branch.Update your game, and in the meantime, here's our recurring reminder - remember to join our Modding Competition by May 21, 2026 to win sweet prizes, including the three 750 EUR main prizes and unique wooden merch! Zero coding experience needed*!(*) At least in the Tails and banners category proudly sponsored by the Beaver Artist Association, but shhh. >> Mod Competition
- Patch notes 2026-05-04 (experimental) - 4 May 2026
Hello, everyone!Several new changes are now live on the experimental branch, including reduced sloshing, a fix to a possible reserve storage exploit, and some extra help for modders. Speaking of which: remember to join our first-ever Modding Competition by May 21 to win some sweet, sweet prizes!Misc.Reserve storage buildings must now be emptied before they can be deleted. ModsThe blend file with example models that we shared some time ago is now included in the game's StreamingAssets directory and will be automatically imported by the Modding Tools' assets import feature.Bug fixesMade further tweaks to the water simulation to prevent excessive sloshing.The Earth Recultivator’s construction site can now be correctly selected when placed on Impermeable Floor.Flow Sensors are now more precise and no longer claim that zero does not equal zero.Workers of Flag buildings no longer try to gathe…
- Timberborn mod-making competition is here! - 23 April 2026
Hello, everyone!The full version of Timberborn is available, and among the highlights of the 1.0 mega-update were changes to the modding pipeline. Creating mods has never been easier - in many cases, you need zero coding experience.Now it's time to up the stakes with the first-ever Timberborn modding competition!🦫 What do I do?This is our first mod competition, so let's keep it simple. There are three categories in which you can compete:New game content - mods that add new buildings, map objects, beaver factions, you name it.Quality-of-Life - mods that improve the players' experience, add new ways of accessing and using in-game data, simplify common tasks, etc.Tails and banners - this one is for you, artsy beavers!We do not have a set theme for this competition, so just give us your very best.Remember that to be eligible, your creations must be new - not available anywhere before today…
- Patch notes 2026-04-20 (main branch) - 20 April 2026
Hello, everyone!The recent experimental changes, including tweaks to the Master Builder achievements, maximum well-being calculations, and how Fill Valves, Dams, and Floodgates work, are now live on the main branch.Misc.On Steam Deck, the game now initializes with increased UI scale to make it more legible.Obtaining the Master Builder achievements should now be easier. The game now remembers all built structures, rather than only checking what’s currently on the map.Average well-being is now calculated as a true average, rounded to the nearest whole number, instead of floored. Reaching max well-being for your beavers is now a little easier.Replaced the Fill Valve’s algorithm with one that is better at reaching the desired level.Added some wave dampening to Dams and Floodgates. This should significantly reduce sloshing.Bug fixesFixed the water pump exploit - hopefully, this time for good…
- Patch notes 2026-04-16 (experimental) - 16 April 2026
Hello, everyone!We've got a new bunch of experimental changes for you, including tweaks to the Master Builder achievements, maximum well-being calculations, and how Fill Valves, Dams, and Floodgates work. Enjoy!Misc.On Steam Deck, the game now initializes with increased UI scale to make it more legible.Obtaining the Master Builder achievements should now be easier. The game now remembers all built structures, rather than only checking what’s currently on the map.Average well-being is now calculated as a true average, rounded to the nearest whole number, instead of floored. Reaching max well-being for your beavers is now a little easier.Replaced the Fill Valve’s algorithm with one that is better at reaching the desired level.Added some wave dampening to Dams and Floodgates. This should significantly reduce sloshing.Bug fixesFixed the water pump exploit - hopefully, this time for good.Ext…
- Patch notes 2026-04-09 (main branch) - 9 April 2026
Hello everyone, We need to take a small step back on the main branch.Bug fixesWe reverted changes related to water pump exploit, as it made impossible to play on some maps.
- Patch notes 2026-04-08 (experimental) - 8 April 2026
Hello everyone,Some of your beavers have been having quite a tough time since the previous changes, so we're taking a small step back. Bug fixesWe reverted changes related to water pump exploit, as it made impossible to play on some maps.
- Patch notes 2026-04-07 (main branch) - 7 April 2026
Hello everyone!Let's celebrate International Beaver Day with the main branch patch notes!Misc.The "Books" need is now part of the "Fun" category after the "Knowledge" category was removed.Slightly reorganized beaver needs categories in the UI panel.Reduced memory usage by not loading some unnecessary assets.Placing tunnels and terrain blocks is now more consistent across different camera angles.Added a dam-related tip to the Droughts tutorial path.Made further improvements to the consistency of physical and mathematical units across in-game text.The construction progress panel was moved to the bottom, so the interactive elements in the selected building’s window no longer change position after that building is finished and the construction progress panel disappears.Selecting buildings is now more precise when using the Demolish and Priority tools.Bug fixesFill Valve's target height shou…
