- Hotfix to 1.0.1 - 5 November 2025
Greetings Industry Giants! We have a hotfix, fixing several issues! Disabled ContextHelp for "Not enough throughput" as its placeholder/untranslated in every language but German Disabled all context help that are not translated anywhere except German Disabled context help for terrain edit mode as the description is wrong Fixed a possible crash in GetCustomNameString when providing a non-existent entity (found in Community report by Ron Swanson) Hotfix deleted depots assigned to playerVehicles, causing crashes, upon loading savegames (found in Community report by Ron Swanson)
- Back after two decades, city builder Industry Giant 4.0's dream suddenly dies as dev confirms 1.0 update is its last - 19 October 2025
Industry Giant 4.0 was meant to be a grand return for a classic name in PC gaming history. The original pair of games, from Jowood Productions, harken back to the late '90s and early noughties, an era that brought us many of the best city builders and management sims - SimCity 3000, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Pharaoh, Tropico, Stronghold, and more. But this modern attempt to resurrect the Industry Giant name has now fallen short, as developer Don Vs Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions suddenly confirm that the game's 1.0 launch will be its final update. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Two decades later, supremely realistic city builder Industry Giant is back on PC After 22 years, legendary strategy game Industry Giant is finally back Classic, realistic city builder makes its return in Industry Giant 4.0
- Version 1.0 Available - Message to the Community - 17 October 2025
Hello, fellow industry giants! With version 1.0, a new update is coming, and this time we want to start with a retrospective. Creating Industry Giant 4.0 has been a true labor of love for us - a journey filled with passion, creativity and occasional setbacks. From the very beginning, we set out together with you to revive a cherished classic and give it new life for a new generation. It wasn’t an easy task, but your support, ideas, and encouragement made it possible. During Early Access, the game received constant and major updates, including several new maps and numerous gameplay enhancements. A new production chain navigator simplifies resource management, while the terrain manipulation tool allows real-time landscape shaping. Players can now customize their games by choosing starting year, adjust time speed, and disable zone restrictions. Rebalanced city demand enables dynamic and or…
- Industry Giant 4.0 – Version 1.0 is coming! - 16 October 2025
Greetings dear Industry Giants We are preparing for the official release of Industry Giant 4.0. After an intensive early access phase, the economic simulation will be released tomorrow in version 1.0 on all PC platforms. The title continues the long-running series and offers a range of new and expanded features based on feedback from the community. Important new features in version 1.0 Flexible construction: Zone restrictions can be optionally disabled, allowing for the free design of factories, warehouses and cities. Expanded economic systems: More than 70 resources and consumer goods with complex production chains and a dynamic market model. Large-scale maps: Game worlds of up to 144 km², influenced by terrain, trade routes and urban development. Optimised management: A new Line Manager facilitates route planning and ensures more efficient logistics. Terrain editor and improvements: V…
- Toplitz "Back to School" Sale - 28 August 2025
Dear players, friends, citizens! Welcome to our "Back to School" sale where we celebrate games that make both learning and teaching a breeze! Grab your hammers, sharpen your blades and charge into epic adventures – now at unbeatable discounts! Don’t miss your chance to expand your library with our titles! Industry Giant 4.0 is 60% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129570/Industrie_Gigant_40/
- Update v0.6.2 is now available! - 17 July 2025
Hello dear industry giants, we have a new update for you! Improved We have implemented several user interface improvements to the game. The tooltips for town buildings have been enhanced The production indicator turns yellow if a production facility is not operating at full capacity City Building view in Purchases received a graphic polishing The tooltip “No Buildings Allowed” received an accompanying icon Enhancements in late-game performance have been implemented for deliveries and animated objects. The loading icon for trucks and trains is now displayed accurately The “Amount Sent” in the vehicle view is now displayed correctly Some tutorial maps had wrong titles and descriptions Fixes and Changes The release of the new line manager in May introduced a few issues that we are addressing in this update. We had to address these bugs and to enhance the stability of the system to ensure s…
- Steam Summer Sale starts today! - 26 June 2025
Greetings Industry Giants! The Steam Summer Sale starts today and we`re participating in it! Grab our games with discounts up to 80%! The Summer Sale starts 26 June 2025, 7 pm CEST and lasts until 10 July 2025, 7 pm CEST! Industry Giant is 50% off!
- Update to v0.6.0 now available - 21 May 2025
Heyho dear industry giants, we have a new update for you! After releasing the first part of the new line manager with the last update, we are now releasing the second part, which adds new functions to the line manager. In addition, you can now set waypoints with which you can take detours. The tutorial has also been revised and a new map (12x12) has been added. Of course, we have also taken care of one or two bugs. Line Manager Part 2 The freight amount is now automatically set to the annual production of the industry where the goods are being loaded. This can be changed at any time, allowing you to set the amount to your desired value. In addition to the freight amount, there are now options for loading and unloading behavior. Deliver Regularly The first option is called "Deliver Regularly". In this mode, the specified freight amount is delivered at regular intervals until the end of t…
- Industy Giant 4.0 is part of the Toplitz Productions May Sale! - 8 May 2025
Dear Players, Join us in this year's Toplitz Productions May Sale! Now is the perfect time to dive into Industry Giant 4.0 with 25% off! Are you the next Rockefeller, Jobs or Bezos? Put your business acumen to the test as you embark on a journey to economic dominance with Industry Giant 4.0, where you shape an industrial empire from the ground up. This immersive simulation goes beyond mere construction, offering a comprehensive experience in producing goods, building up logistics, industrial building, production planning, and financial management. As a visionary industrial tycoon, you confront the challenges of a dynamic business landscape influenced by global events, environmental regulations, and technological breakthroughs. Discover our latest games and titles, and get a sneak peek at exciting upcoming releases. Don't miss out - discounts run until May 22nd! You can find all of our d…
- Industry Giant 4.0 is in the Steam Spring Sale! - 13 March 2025
Hello! Good news! We are starting the Steam Spring Sale today and have a few discounts for you. Industry Giant 4.0 is available at a discount of 30% in this sale! The sale runs from 13 March to 20 March 2025 Take this opportunity to expand your gaming experience and get the offer while it's available! Happy gaming! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129570/Industrie_Gigant_40/ If this is not enough, check out the Permafrost demo while you still can!? Also don't forget to put our next highlights of this year - Vikings Dynasty and Survive the Fall - on your wishlist and make sure you don't miss any updates! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197110/Permafrost_Demo/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753930/Vikings_Dynasty/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1579340/Survive_the_Fall/Youkoso! Also in the sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/678900/Farmers_Dynasty/ https://store.steamp…
- Industry Giant 4.0. – Your City Screenshot Showcase - 4 March 2025
Hello, fellow Industry Giants! Whenever we look at our Discord, we also see great screenshots of the places and cities in Industry Giant 4.0. We recently added a terrain modification tool along with the update for city growth, which makes for even greater cities. That's why the call goes out to you all out there today: Show us your cities and settlements! Go into the game, select the best settings, and start snapping. Pause the game and press Ctrl + Y to activate screenshot mode (the HUD will fade out). After that, please upload your screenshots to your Steam profile. To do so, open the Steam overlay (usually Shift + Tab) – Screenshots. Then you can select the option to view and upload screenshots of the current session or at any time (from this game). Next, go to your profile and you will find the entry ‘Screenshots’ listed there. Click on the screenshot and select ‘Copy Link Address’.…
- Update to 0.5.1 - 28 February 2025
The heart of this update is focusing on the first iteration of the new line manager. With this change it is easier to create lines for your transport routes. You can create lines directly from an industry or the other way around from a shop. From an industry to a shop via the departure function and from a shop to an industry via the arrival function. We didn’t want to wait until we had the other changes for the line manager in the game, because we think it will push the game forward. Stay tuned for the other changes, including features as you know from the games predecessor like the order for trucks to wait at an industry until fully loaded. We fixed some issues with the city growth as well as some changes that make the city grow in a way it should be, from a small city to a big city including high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. We also implemented two of the three top priorities that…
- Industry Giant 4.0 - Speak up! - 19 February 2025
Greetings, dear Industry Giants! Today we need something from you! Your opinions! For an important survey on the upcoming updates. So please make use of your right to vote and decide on a handful of key questions! Take the survey here! We also have a tutorial video for you on the Terrain Tool! Do you have any further questions, suggestions or ideas? Then share them with us on Discord, Steam and our social media channels! Don VS Dodo and Toplitz Productions
- The Terrain Tool Update - 30 January 2025
Greetings, dear Industry Giants! Today's update brings the long-awaited terrain modification tool! This tool offers you the opportunity to customise the landscapes on the maps! The functions of the terrain modification tool summarised again: Form hills, mountains and valleys. Use the ‘Raise’ and ‘Lower’ functions to create high ground or deep canyons and valleys. Adjust the size and intensity of your tools to make precise or large-scale changes. Smooth and level surfaces. Use the Smooth tool to even out uneven terrain and create a harmonious playing environment. Perfect for preparing building sites for buildings and industries or traffic routes. Use the tool to design your maps the way you want!
- Industry Giant 4.0 - Over the Hills and Far Away - 23 January 2025
Greetings, dear Industry Giants! We are excited to announce a new feature for Industry Giant 4.0: the terrain modification tool, which you have already been able to test on the test branch! This tool offers you the freedom to modify the landscapes on maps! The terrain modification tool's functions: Sculpt hills, mountains, and valleys. Use the ‘Raise’ and ‘Lower’ functions to create towering terrain or deep canyons and valleys. Adjust the size and intensity of your tools to make precise or large-scale changes. Smooth and level surfaces. Use the smooth tool to even out uneven terrain and create a harmonious playing environment. Perfect for preparing building sites for buildings and industries or traffic routes. Use your creative freedom to design your maps as you see fit! Coming soon here and currently available to try on the test branch!
- Industry Giant 4.0 wishes you Happy Holidays! - 20 December 2024
Happy Holidays, industry giants and business tycoons! The Holidays are upon us, and we hope you find as much harmony in your worlds as you do in a perfectly planned production chain and flow of goods! May your progress in the new year 2025 run as smoothly as an optimised economic cycle in Industry Giant 4.0! We wish you a wonderful Holiday season and a happy new year, when we will be back for you! Looking back at the busy weeks since we launched into Early Access, we want to also thank you for the constant stream of constructive criticism and valuable feedback on our game design, mechanics and features. With several updates we have since added 4 new maps, a dozen new features and quality of life improvements such as the Production Chain Navigator and expanded City Overview. While we are going to continue working on this, drastic improvements have already been made to overall game perfor…
- Beta Branch Update - 13 December 2024
Hello everyone! We’re using a separate branch to test updates before they get applied to the “live” version. You can check out changes here first. How to join the public beta? Some of you probably have not done this before, so we have a small guide: Prerequisite: You must have Industry Giant 4.0 in your library – obviously. The procedure Open your game library. Right Click on Industry Giant 4.0 there. Open properties. Select the tab "BETAS".* Select the branch public_testing Press Close Steam should now download this version of the game. *Steam labels all those builds as "betas” albeit they’re not betas, so do not be too confused! Please report bugs or issues found there in this forum and – if you are on Discord in #ig4-testbranch Changelog Added Two new maps have been introduced to the game: Mountainpass (10x10) and Ryusei (10x10). A new simplified mode is now accessible for line manag…
- Beta Branch Update - 6 December 2024
Hello everyone! We’re using a separate branch to test updates before they get applied to the “live” version. You can check out changes here first. How to join the public beta? Some of you probably have not done this before, so we have a small guide: Prerequisite: You must have Industry Giant 4.0 in your library – obviously. The procedure Open your game library. Right Click on Industry Giant 4.0 there. Open properties. Select the tab "BETAS".* Select the branch public_testing Press Close Steam should now download this version of the game. *Steam labels all those builds as "betas” albeit they’re not betas, so do not be too confused! Please report bugs or issues found there in this forum and – if you are on Discord in #ig4-testbranch Changelog 0.4.1 (13320) We have adjusted the balancing of market prices on the ‘Neighbours’ (4x4) map and would welcome your feedback on this. Individual town…
- Update to 0.4.0 (13213) - 3 December 2024
Hello fellow Industry Giants! We have an update previously from the test branch for you today, which includes the changes listed below. More fixes are on the way! We thank you for your support in reporting any issues! Changelog Added We have added a new map to the game: Peninsula (8x8). We hope you like it, and we are looking forward to your feedback. Changed We integrated the welcome message into the main menu screen and removed the existing window solution, so you don't have to close it whenever you start the game. We have lowered the demands of cities to make it easier to fulfill them. Cities grow a bit slower but upgrade a bit faster. This will increase the amount of demand for new goods added while decreasing the demand-increase for goods already in demand. Improved Ctrl key now toggles between straight and curved mode when building roads We improved the loading times for save game…
- Beta Branch Update - 29 November 2024
Hello everyone! We’re using a separate branch to test updates before they get applied to the “live” version. You can check out changes here first. How to join the public beta? Some of you probably have not done this before, so we have a small guide: Prerequisite: You must have Industry Giant 4.0 in your library – obviously. The procedure Open your game library. Right Click on Industry Giant 4.0 there. Open properties. Select the tab "BETAS".* Select the branch public_testing Press Close Steam should now download this version of the game. *Steam labels all those builds as "betas” albeit they’re not betas, so do not be too confused! Please report bugs or issues found there in this forum and – if you are on Discord in #ig4-testbranch Changelog Added We have added a new map to the game: Peninsula (8x8). We hope you like it, and we are looking forward to your feedback. Changed We integrated…
