- What's new on the Goblinz side? - 21 May 2024
Hello Goblinz, We have a lot of news lately, so we thought it would be really cool to give you a little summary here! As you probably know, Goblinz is focused on strategy and management games, and we strive to offer you high-quality games with our selection. We regularly offer demos so you can get hands-on experience before buying! Synergy Today, Synergy is being released, a beautiful city builder inspired by Pharaoh and Frostpunk. The game is developed by Leikir Studio and you will have 10% off the 2 first weeks! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989070/Synergy/?snr=1_1056_4_creator_1057&curator_clanid=33025551 The Executive Last week, we announced a new game: The Executive, a Tycoon set in the film industry. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2315430/The_Executive__A_Movie_Industry_Tycoon/?snr=1_1056_4_creator_1057&curator_clanid=33025551 Sandwalkers Sandwalkers will have a new prol…
- Update 1.0.6 (Final update) - 9 May 2023
Hello everyone! After some time now, the final update of Snowtopia is out. Compared to the previous ones, it's a small one and it is mainly focused on stabilizing the game and getting rid of the last achievements issues. Should you have any trouble with any of them, please tell me. I can check if it's just a setting issue ; if not, I can simply take out the achievement for the completionists in you that want the 100% Soooo as you would now know, Snowtopia's development was not a long quiet river. If you do not but you want to, please head to this thread explaining a lot. But, what now? Well as stated before, unless there is a really big blocker crash type of thing, we (development team in the large definition of this word) won't work on this game anymore, but there's still some things I wish to tell you. Firstly, as I said to some of you, I wanted to see if we could take the price of th…
- 🎉 Snowtopia is out of Early Access! - 14 December 2022
Hello everyone! After several difficult months during which we did not communicate much about the development progress, we are happy to announce that Snowtopia is finally out of early access! ❄️ Here's the launch trailer we have cook up for you: https://youtu.be/G1PkUZ5qrTY As you may know, the studio stopped the game development at the beginning of the year. We have hired a developer to finish the update that was planned and fix the bugs. We will try to provide the best support possible. Regarding modding, the contracts and the law do not allow us to open the source code, but we will keep working on it so you and other players will be able to add countless possibilities more easily to the game. We'll keep you posted, but until then, enjoy your time in Snowtopia! And once again, thank you for your patience and understanding. 🤍 Play Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124260/Snowto…
- Snowtopia - Out of Early Access on Dec. 14! - 1 December 2022
Hello everyone, After quite some time now... Snowtopia is coming out of early access to get it's FULL RELEASE on December 14th! As some of you might know, it hasn't been a quiet journey... and kind of felt more like a black slope on your 2nd day of skiiing 😅 Since the last public update, we polished different mechanics, we also had to revamp the whole behaviour for the skiers pathfinding, to get the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. If you missed it and want to know more about what happened during the project, please check this post (and the replies) on the Steam Forums : https://steamcommunity.com/app/1124260/discussions/0/3432327323078402084 As we mentionned before, Snowtopia's development will end here. There's just one last thing (appart for major bugs that we'll patch, should there be any) that we'd like to do. A lot of you guys asked us to just open the source code…
- Snowtopia Open Beta is out NOW! - 6 October 2022
Hello everyone! It's been a while we have not posted any news here! If you want to know a bit more on the reasons why, I recommand you check the post I made on the forums a month ago But now it's time to rejoice, because as Snowtopia is getting close to it's full release, we are opening a beta for you to help us with the final verifications! As said in the forum post mentioned before, because of the difficulties we had with this project, our time on it is limited. That's why we unfortunately won't be able to add any feature anymore. However, while we tested it, we still are limited in term of different computer configurations, and this beta is here to be sure that it's running well on different computers. Also, there might be some major issues that we missed, and we want to correct them before the full launch, should there be any. If you face any problem, you can report them on the disc…
- Modding announcement - 17 January 2022
Hi everyone, Following the latest announcement, we received many messages about modding and the future of Snowtopia. When we said "let it continue its life, in your hands", we knew you would take care of it. But we didn't think that so many of you would be so motivated to mod it. Our priority is to make your gaming experience the best it can be. If we're going to leave the door open to modding, we might as well do it right. So here's what we've decided: -We're removing technical and legal roadblocksto allow you to mod the game with maximum freedom. We won't put any obfuscation in the code, you can decompile the game and make changes easily. -We continue to encourage modders and make the mods accessible. To mod the game or download mods, all info is here: Website: https://snowtopia-modders.fandom.com/wiki/Snowtopia_Modders_Wiki Modding installation guide: Channel dedicated to modding on…
- 1.0 release and end of Snowtopia - 16 December 2021
Hello everyone, It's been a long time since I wanted to write this message and talk to you about the future of Snowtopia. This game means a lot to us, to me. Together, we have decided to end Snowtopia after the full release and let it continue its life, in your hands. It means we won't push DLCs or free updates after Feb 2022 and we will focus ourself on polishing 1.0. When Garry and I prototyped the first version of Snowtopia in 2017, we didn't yet know where this adventure would take us. From a small, unassuming game, Snowtopia has grown into a big project. During these 4 years, we've scaled up our ambitions and hired a talented team. It is thanks to their support and contribution that the game exists as you know it. Then covid and the challenges of developing a video game came along. Snowtopia began to take up too much space in our lives, putting our health at risk. The production su…
- Update 0.15.06: New features, improvements and changes - 19 November 2021
Hello everyone, Thank you for your support and for your constructive feedback which greatly helps us in the development of Snowtopia. This update includes new features and several improvements and changes - read below for the complete patch notes! New Features: Visitor needs List of activities Skier feedback screen Skier’s mood layer New equipment buildings Reputation of the resort Research and skiers profile unlocked with reputation levels Reputation screen Automatic worker assignment Automatic allocation of volunteers to their workstation Manual prioritization of workstations Reworked ski run construction Intersections Departure and arrival of slopes Smoother turns Improvements: Fences and plots to delimitate ski run and zones Switch to open/close a slope Building construction animation Waiting lines for service buildings Slope characteristics are displayed during construction Agents…
- Patch Notes | 0.14.27 - 24 June 2021
Hi everyone, The update 0.14.27 is live. Here's the patch notes: New features Added new props for decorating the resort! Gameplay changes Notifications and the overlays state is now saved Fixes Fixed missing texts in Deutsch, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Chinese and Korean Fixed some sound design elements Misc Update visual effects for the constructions of lifts and service buildings Let us know on Discord if you encounter any issues: https://discord.com/invite/skQcn7u
- Patch Notes | 0.14.17 - 21 May 2021
Hi everyone, The update 0.14.17 is now live! Gameplay changes Rebalanced the speed and autonomy of maintenance buildings, in particular for the Ski Patrol Hut. Fixes Fixed some text localisation errors. Fixed default settings and key bindings. Fixed some display problems in the building information screen. Renaming buildings is now working properly again. Fixed some display problems of tooltips in the building menu. Disabled the homogeneity layer when building. Fixed errors with research when loading a saved game. Misc Key bindings are now grouped thematically in the interface. A welcome screen has been added for the Early Access. A confirmation pop-up will show before quitting the game. A warning pop-up is displayed when loading a save from a previous version. We are now showing the logos of partners at the beginning of the game. Every feedback is appreciated! Join us on Discord to sha…
- Devlog #1 - 29 April 2021
Hello everyone, Good news! The first Snowtopia update is available :) and we wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about what’s been going on in terms of the game’s development, like what the update includes, how development work is progressing, what we are working on at the moment, and what the next steps are! I- Mac and Linux versions The majority of our development focus has been on the Linux and Mac versions. As you are maybe aware, these versions have been on the table a while but this work hasn’t exactly been the aspect of our job that has been the most fun. To begin with, we had problems with the graphics, and then we were slowed by performance-related issues. That’s only to be expected in the world of video-game development but we probably underestimated what was required slightly. Lots of games released in early access form wait until the final version is rea…
- Snowtopia: Ski Resort Tycoon lands on Linux in the latest update - 20 April 2021
Goblinz Publishing and developer TeaForTwo have put their Snowtopia: Ski Resort Tycoon onto Linux with the latest Early Access update available now. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/04/snowtopia-ski-resort-tycoon-lands-on-linux-in-the-latest-update
- Update 0.14.11 Available Now - 19 April 2021
Hello everyone, This is it! Snowtopia is now available on Linux and will be available on Mac very soon! For the occasion, get the game at 20% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124260/Snowtopia_Ski_Resort_Tycoon/ And we also have new features in store! Here's the complete patch notes: New features: ● Snowtopia is now available on Linux. ● Upgrade lift to newer technology directly. ● New keyboard shortcuts for the interface. ● Information in panels can now be sorted by columns. ● More information about slope homogeneity and risks. ● A new overlay layer for slope homogeneity. Gameplay changes: ● The game now starts with the 1-person detachable grip surface lift unlocked. ● Lifts are now unlocked in a different order in the research tree. ● Only one research lab can be built. ● Overall lift attributes changes. ● Minor changes to the lift footprints. ● Changes to gondola lifts capacit…
- Big announcements for Goblinz 5th Anniversary! - 18 March 2021
Hello everyone, Today is a special day for Goblinz, as the studio is already celebrating its 5th anniversary! For the past 5 years, we have been developing and publishing games we believe in. It's been quite an adventure, but this is just the beginning! For the occasion, we have surprises for you including new games announcement and big sales on all our games! New published games: Diluvian Winds & Defend the Rook We are so excited to announce the addition of Diluvian Winds and Defend the Rook in the Goblinz catalogue! Diluvian Winds is a sail punk city builder developed by Alambik Studio. In a context of exile due to the rising waters, survive as you expand your community in your lighthouse! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1561040/Diluvian_Winds/ Defend the Rook is a roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements developed by One Up Plus. Defeat the invading hoar…
- Patch 0.13.11 - 4 February 2021
Hi everyone, Our new Patch is now live! Thanks to all our beta testers who tested this version, we can post this patch sooner than expected. This version solves most of the bugs encountered! Patch Notes 0.13.11 Fixes: Skiers stuck or not being able to appear after loading a save Research modifiers that were not saved correctly Error when loading a save Corrupted save files Maintenance worker not linked to the correct building Visitors fall influence persists when a slope is destroyed Workers slots not properly displayed when an active upgrade is enabled UI error when adding or removing workers Misc: Enable camera moving with right mouse button drag & move If you encounter new bugs, don't forget to join the Discord to help us fix them: https://discord.gg/skQcn7u Enjoy playing :)
- Building awful ski resorts with dangerous slopes in Snowtopia - 2 February 2021
Chris: Don't come to my ski lodge. Genuinely, the place is horrible. The queues are unbelievable and the lifts are old and small and there aren't enough of them. The routes I have for you are terrible, terrible routes - dull, but also dangerous. And I have a builder's hut stuck right in the middle of the main area. Don't know what happened there. The thing is, I have had a brilliant time. Snowtopia is a tycoon game in early access. You have a pristine mountain and then you turn it into a business. You keep everyone happy and fill the slopes with great lines and then you sit back and watch it all work. Or watch it all fail. But for me, the main appeal at the moment is just the setting. I love these mountains, these beautiful trees. I love trying to find a good line to put up and I love just disappearing off and moving the camera around. Snowtopia is a triumph of setting - it really deliv…
- Hotfix 0.13.10 - 28 January 2021
Fixes: - Fix a bug that disconnects buildings that were connected when removing one a them, if the game has previously been loaded from a save - Fix a number of issues causing very poor pathfinding performances in some situations - Fix issues causing skiers to get stuck on ski runs - Fix errors happening when loading a saved game - Pause the skiers animation when the game is paused - Fix a saving error that causes lift appearing as always 100% repaired - Fix the display of autosave files - Fix the display of reputation stats
- Patch 0.13.9 - 27 January 2021
Hello, We've worked hard to fix the major issues! Gameplay changes: - Lowered the reputation requirement of tutorial step 9 - Visitors will not anymore have extra chances of falling when a ski run is overcrowded - We have disconnected the gamepad controls to prevent camera issues Fixes: - The durability of lift and ski runs is now correctly saved - Fix several other issues related to the saving system. - Add missing collisions to ski center buildings - Fix a number of issues in the map Crater Lake - Fix a bug leading to poor pathfinding performances - Fix a pathfinding error occurring when all buildings are removed Misc: - We have corrected a few localisations errors in all languages
- Snowtopia: Ski Resort Tycoon - Wintersport-Simulation startet in Early-Access-Phase - 27 January 2021
Goblinz Studio hat in Zusammenarbeit mit Fractale und dem Entwicklerstudio TeaForTwo Games den Early-Access-Start für das winterliche Tycoon-Spiel Snowtopia eingeläutet. "Eine ausgedehnte Reise in ein Skigebiet ist für die meisten Menschen in diesem Jahr ein eher unmöglicher Traum, daher bringt Snowtopia den Berg nun in » Komplette News auf pressakey.com lesen
- Snowtopia Early Access is out now! ❄️ - 26 January 2021
Hi everyone, We are so excited to announce that Snowtopia is now available in Early Access! ⛷️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvNzqfBlyAY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=GoblinzStudio ❄️ Game features: Build and manage your ski resorts Trace trails and place lifts Design the ski area and allocate the workforce Unlock challenging skier profiles Improve facilities and specialize your stations Maintain balance within the mountain https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124260/Snowtopia_Ski_Resort_Tycoon/ For two years now, the Snowtopia community has been accompanying us on Discord as well as on different social networks. Thank you for all your feedback since the first version of the game in December 2018, and on all the updates. Your enthusiasm helps us a great bunch! The early access will allow us to be even closer to the players, who will have more than ever a decisive role in the development…
