- Watch Fellow Pioneers in Action - 21 September 2026
Howdy partners!Are you curious about what it looks like on the frontier?Check it out through the eyes of other Pioneers! If you're craving live gameplay, have a look at the Wild West Pioneers Twitch category to catch one of the live streams! .. or watch this video created by Kysen:Or a video by Koinsky (FR):We will see you on the frontier!
- 200,000 Pioneers at the Gates - 21 September 2026
Yeehaw, partners!We have reached the final milestone!200,000 pioneers are riding to Early Access with a 25% launch discount.We're blown away. 200,000 of you have added Wild West Pioneers to your wishlist, and we can't thank you enough. It's been a big push to get the game ready for launch, and seeing this many of you waiting for it makes all the effort worth it.We have only four days left!If it's not on your wishlist yet, now's the time: Steam will let you know once we go live.And if you're already signed up, send the store page to the partner you'd trust to run your Woodcutter’s Outpost.We'll see you on the 25th.
- Playtest Retrospective - 18 September 2026
Howdy, partners!We are very thankful to every Pioneer who joined us in our last playtest! Overall, it's been a good one, and many of you thoroughly enjoyed building your frontier town.While you were busy increasing your potato production, we were analysing your feedback. Here's some of what we found.The First QuestFrom the data we gathered, we learned that 45% of you have dropped off during the very first quest.Digging in, we found two things. Quest descriptions and guidance were inconsistent, and players who turned tutorial assistance off were left with very little to go on. So we reworded the first quest, rebalanced it so you can't lock yourself out of progress early on, and added the ability to switch the Tutorial Assistant back on after you've turned it off.In addition to that, to support those of you who prefer to play without guidance, we have added dynamic prompts. They appear af…
- Community Q&A Stream On 24 September - 17 September 2026
Howdy, partners!Every good frontier town has a place where folks gather to swap news. Usually that's the saloon, but this time we have an even better spot for you: our upcoming stream!On 24 September, one day before Early Access launches, we're going live on Twitch to answer all your questions about Wild West Pioneers.Want to make sure yours makes it in? Send it to us here.Win A Free Game Key!That's not all! During the stream, we're hosting a Saloon Night event. Answer our quiz questions correctly for a chance to win a free Wild West Pioneers game key.We'd love to see you there!When:The stream starts at 16:00 UTC and runs until about 18:00 UTC.Where:On our Twitch channel.How To Send Your Question:Want to make sure we answer your question? Send it here.See you on the frontier!
- Our Early Access Roadmap - 14 September 2026
Howdy, partners!We're just a few days out from Early Access, and before we open the gates on 25 September, we wanted to show you the map: where we're heading and how you get a say in it.Through Early Access, you will be on the road with us. The build you'll play soon gives you solid ground to raise your frontier town on, and it's ground we intend to keep expanding.We're hoping you'll help us pick the turns and trails that get us all to the same place: the finest town this side of the frontier!There's a lot planned that we can't wait to get into your hands, all of it aimed at improving what's already there and adding more for you to play around with. And there's room in that plan for your feedback too.About PlaytestWe want to thank every pioneer who wasn't afraid to take the reins and be the first to venture into the frontier. We appreciate the time you took to play and send us your feed…
- We've Reached 150,000 Pioneers! - 14 September 2026
Howdy, partners!The wishlist counter just ticked past 150,000, and the launch discount climbed with it. Wild West Pioneers rides into Early Access on 25 September at −15% off!Thank you for getting us here. Every wishlist is a pioneer willing to bet on a town that doesn't exist yet, and that's no small thing. Not wishlisted yet? There's still room on the wagon. And if you're already aboard, send the store page to a partner who's always wanted a town of their own.Grab your hat! It's nearly time.
- Playtest Hotfix - 9 September 2026
Getting Started"Residents' Needs" now includes a clear "unlock tents" objective and points you there first.Rebalanced Journey Points so tents can be unlocked right away.Your starting settlement now provides enough gold to complete the 50 Gold quest.Whims no longer start generating until "Residents' Needs" is complete.Journey quests now correctly track tier quests that aren't unlocked yet.Adjusted the Tutorial Assistant layout so the available text and video guides are easier to spot.Declining the Tutorial Assistant no longer shuts it away until the next quest — you can head back to it whenever you're ready.Added info bubbles for the guides and settlement-change buttons, hinting when they're worth a click.Added Journey and Whims entries to the FAQ, tied into the quest chain.Roads & BuildingRoads can now be trimmed anywhere along their length, not just at the first or last segment.Roads a…
- Thank You For 130,000 Pioneers and Counting - 8 September 2026
Howdy, partners!Word travels fast out here. We are counting 130,000 wishlists on Wild West Pioneers!Thank you for being part of that number, and for your support along the way! This also means that the Early Access launch discount is now set at −10%. The wagons roll in a couple of weeks, and there's still room for anyone you'd care to bring along! Share Wild West Pioneers with your friends, and we might just hit the next milestone.See you out there!
- Know Where You're Headed - Dev Spotlight - 4 September 2026
Howdy, partners!After the demo, it was clear that a lot of you found it confusing to work out which quests mattered, when, and why.Today we will explain how they're organised now, and also a bit about what we aim to improve further.The Main ChainIf you've played a city builder before, this is the version of the game we think you will enjoy the most: you get the thread of the story, and you work the systems out yourself, at your own speed, in your own order. The journal points at what's important but lets you figure out the rest!And because the main chain is doing one job now instead of three, we could make it a much better version of that job. This allowed us to create a stronger story that encourages you to explore the Wild West AND uncover a new personal side of the story.Side AdventuresWe've made sure that when a side story comes up, you know you're diverting from the main quest. Wit…
- The Open Playtest Is Live! - 2 September 2026
Saddle up and get those wagon wheels rolling!The open playtest is live!If you're one of the chosen pioneers, Steam will let you know you're in. You have until September 14th 08:00 UTC to raise your first buildings, clear the land, and grow a lonely camp into a booming town that's all your own.Not in yet?If you haven't thrown your hat in the ring yet, there's still time! Head to our store page and hit "Request Access" for a chance to experience the Wild West yourself.If you're already waiting to join, we will be granting access in waves - if you're not in this one, keep an eye out for the next!This is your chance to help shape the game before it hits Early Access on September 25. Every bug you spot, every suggestion you share, and feedback you send helps steer the game in the right direction. So don't forget to fill out the survey! Grab your hat, load up the wagon, and set out west. We'l…
- Hello from gamescom! - 26 August 2026
Howdy from gamescom, partners! We've packed up the wagon and hit the trail all the way to Cologne, Germany.This week we're meeting fellow aspiring pioneers and showing off where the frontier is headed.Whether you're here on the event floor or following along from back home, we've got plenty in store. So if you see us around, don't be shy to stop for a chat! And if you want to have a look for yourself - sign up for the open playtest through our Steam store page. It's starting September 2nd!See you out there!
- Your Wild West Journey Starts Here - 25 August 2026
Howdy, partners!Ever wondered how a couple of wagons in Wild West Pioneers can grow into a frontier town? Find out in our newest video.See you on September 25, and don't forget to wishlist!
- An Open Playtest Is Comin' to Town - 25 August 2026
Howdy partners!The open playtest of Wild West Pioneers kicks off September 2th.What's more, this time anyone can throw their hat in the ring.How do you join?Easier than saddlin' up!Head to our Steam page and hit "Request Access" to opt in. One thing worth knowin': spots are limited, and Steam picks who gets in at random from everyone who opted in. So opting in doesn't guarantee a seat at the campfire.. but you can't get picked if you don't try! This playtest is your chance to shape where Wild West Pioneers is headed, and we are excited for even more of you to take a look and share your thoughts!See you out there!
- First look at Wild West Pioneers - 21 August 2026
Howdy, partners!Can't wait to see more of Wild West Pioneers? This is your chance! will showcase the game live on his stream, joined by a guest from the publishing team to shed some light on the journey behind it. Note that the stream is in German.Missed the stream? Watch the VOD here.
- Wishlist & Unlock the Rewards - 21 August 2026
Howdy, partner!Your journey begins soon, and we hope you're every bit as excited as we are.To make release day even sweeter, spread the word and wishlist Wild West Pioneers! Hit the milestones below to unlock the game at a discount when it launches - we are at 107K wishlists!
- The Journey West Begins September 25th - 20 August 2026
Howdy partners!There's gold in the hills out West and a whole life waiting to be built around it.Wild West Pioneers launches in Early Access on the 25th of September.Leave the crowded East behind, follow the rush, and carve a home out of the open frontier. What starts as a single wagon and a patch of dirt becomes a living settlement with its own people, its own stories, and its own hard-won victories.What makes the journey yours:A frontier adventure with purpose: follow the pull of the gold rush and the promise of the West.Every settler is a person: real characters arrive with hopes, quirks, and needs, and your town grows into a community you actually come to care aboutEvents that shape your story: the frontier tests you; how you meet what comes is what makes each playthrough your ownBuild a settlement that feels alive: grow from a lone campfire to a thriving pioneer town, at your own p…
- Walk Your Own Journey - Dev Spotlight - 7 August 2026
Howdy, partners!Previously in Wild West Pioneers, you could only ever do what the game asked of you at that exact moment. But that's not the frontier spirit we are going for! The feature that was created with more agency and freedom in mind is the new Journey system.Shortly after placing your town hall, a fourth button appears on your bottom bar: your Journey. It is a wide road of unlocks, and it's on you to decide which way to take by picking your next direction. Want to lean into exploration? Head that way. More interested in keeping your settlers happy, or squeezing every resource out of the land? Those are paths too. You unlock them with journey points, and here's the part we think you will enjoy: you earn them by simply playing the game. Constructing a building for the first time, exploring the strategic map, completing tasks - almost every action awards you with points. Want a bre…
- Playtest Invitation - 27 July 2026
Howdy partners!This playtest has ended. Thank you!You sure seem to like the new direction we are heading so far - so why not give it a try?The playtest of Wild West Pioneers is starting this Thursday.We would love to see all of you there! How do I join?Simple! Join our Discord and apply to be a playtester for our games. This will not only grant you access to this closed playtest, but also give you the opportunity to try other (even unreleased) games in our portfolio.Your feedback is crucial to the development of our games; that's why we would love to hear what you think about what we have been building all the time. We can't wait for you to get your hands on this!
- A Smarter Trail Guide - Dev Spotlight - 27 July 2026
Howdy, partners!When we released the demo of Wild West Pioneers, we asked you to be honest with us. And you were. One piece of feedback came through louder than the rest: there was too much handholding. Build this, place that, unlock this - a never-ending checklist without a single word about the adventure waiting out west. Some of you even said the constant step-by-step guidance gave the demo a mobile game vibe. Here's the thing about city builders: you can't skip the basics. We can't just drop you into the middle of the fun parts because you need to understand the foundations before the more complex systems make sense. And that's where the fun is - understanding and playing the systems to your advantage.Our old solution was to explain everything - that's changing. We've pulled the tutorial steps out of the main quest entirely. But we didn't want to slam the door on newcomers drawn in…
- A New Direction for Wild West Pioneers - 3 July 2026
Howdy Partners!We've got some exciting news to share about where Wild West Pioneers is headed and what that means for you.Back in February, we released our demo, and a horde of fresh Pioneers stormed the Wild West. This came with a lot of your feedback, which we are grateful for. We read it, analysed it, and got to work. Now, after months have passed, we took an honest look at what the game had become and realised it had grown into something a little different and better.If we had to put it in one sentence: Wild West Pioneers is a city builder for adventurers who want to explore the Wild West.We can't wait to show you what that looks like in practice, but in the meantime, here are just a few of the highlights:✯ Tutorial and Player Guidance ReworkMany of you have not enjoyed the tutorial in the demo. That's why we redesigned it from the ground up. It's now a completely separate experienc…
