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4 Sep 2026
NewsUPDATE #48: Achievement Unlocked! Production Expanded———25131574
In-game event · published 4 Sep 2026, 21:12:44 UTC
UPDATE #48: Achievement Unlocked! Production Expanded
Hello again! Time for Update #48! Achievement unlocked: Achievements! :) Tru is already making room for the first ones, and we didn’t stop there. Settlers can now work for you in the Workshop and Alchemy Station, bringing them to new islands is more flexible, and we’ve added a bunch of balance changes, fixes, and quality-of-life improvements on top. Achievements... oh boy! This one has been sit…
Major update · published 22 Aug 2026, 12:09:49 UTC
Update #47: Cook, Craft, Defend!
Hello, adventurers! Well... this one got pretty big! What started as another content update somehow turned into new systems, new structures, new upgrades, new things to cook, craft and discover... and a banner problem. We genuinely didn't know what to put on it. As you can see, Tru took it well :) So, let's see what caused all the trouble. Let's start with a new set of turret upgrades . Each gu…
In-game event · published 22 Jul 2026, 16:22:49 UTC
Update #46: All Aboard! Or Not.
Good Day, Lads! ⛏️ New update is up! This time, we’re bringing a batch of improvements and fixes that should make your journey through the world of the Shattered Isles even better. All Aboard! Or Not - the choice is finally yours. For those who play with a friend, we’ve improved travelling by airship. From now on, players will no longer be automatically teleported aboard when the other player e…
In-game event · published 7 Jul 2026, 15:36:49 UTC
Update #45: Let the Mana Flow
Hello, First Dwarves, Mech Pilots, Dragon Friends, Co-op Tinkerers, Survival Strategists, and wonderfully creative Colony Builders! Update #45 is here, and this time we’re giving your mana network a new toy to play with: Mana Transmitters . Mana Transmitter It’s a new building that expands how mana pipelines work. Mana Transmitters can pass energy between each other and power nearby buildings w…
NewsUPDATE #44: Two Mechs & New Ways to Play———23915160
Major update · published 25 Jun 2026, 16:41:33 UTC
UPDATE #44: Two Mechs & New Ways to Play
UPDATE #44: Two Mechs & New Ways to Play Hey, everyone! Buckle up, because this is a big one. Update #44 is now live, bringing new gameplay improvements to First Dwarf for both solo and co-op players. The headline co-op feature is one of the loudest requests from our community: Player 2 now gets their own Mech! Each player now has their own machine to develop and customize, so you can build dif…
In-game event · published 19 May 2026, 13:11:01 UTC
UPDATE #43: Everything Is Fine
Everything is fine. Really. Well... mostly 😄 One thing we've been wanting to improve for a while has been Addons. The old system made sense logically - since Addons are attached directly to buildings, you placed them in a more contextual way. The problem? For some players, it was just plain confusing: "Where’s the Workshop?" "How do I build this thing?" Fair questions. Now that First Dwarf has…
In-game event · published 28 Apr 2026, 17:22:08 UTC
UPDATE #42: Horn Of Taint
Sometimes a feature just clicks... and suddenly the game opens up in a completely new way. UPDATE #42 is one of those moments. With the Horn of Taint, you're no longer just reacting to danger. You can call it. Shape it. Push it as far as you dare - and see if your defenses can actually handle what you've unleashed. And while you're experimenting with the Horn, we've been tightening the world ar…
In-game event · published 10 Apr 2026, 14:34:51 UTC
UPDATE #41 Now We’re Talking! 💪
Hello Adventurers! We’re back from the holidays and bringing a new update! 😈 We hope you enjoyed our little April Fools’ mischief in Update #40 . This update includes a bunch of improvements and fixes, as well as the long-awaited ability to build on mana pipelines! You can now place buildings directly on top of mana pipelines. Not only is it possible, but buildings will no longer cut the pipel…
In-game event · published 31 Mar 2026, 21:21:57 UTC
Update #40 THIS IS NOT THE END
Good Day In the life of every game studio, there comes a time for important changes and farewells. Today is one of those days. We’ve grown very attached to our game, we’re just a small team, and we’ve always given it our all. This time is no different! We’d like to officially say goodbye… ...to many bugs and welcome new improvements! You can read about all the changes in the changelog below. 🧌…
In-game event · published 20 Mar 2026, 17:09:57 UTC
Update #39: Infestation Incoming
So soon? Yup! Hello adventurers, welcome to a brand-new update🎉 In recent updates, we’ve aimed to balance adding new content with improving existing features. This build was created with that same vision :) Today, we bring improvements to the hotbar and also introduce a new enemy wave type. Infestation waves target natural points on the islands, such as berry bushes or beehives, sending enemie…
NewsUpdate #38: Better Building Interface & Fixes———22334245
In-game event · published 13 Mar 2026, 18:18:26 UTC
Update #38: Better Building Interface & Fixes
Hey everyone! Outside our window, winter suddenly decided to turn into spring. Birds are going wild, the snow is long gone, and the sun☀️ has finally remembered about us. Not sure how it looks where you live, but here the sudden change gave us a serious boost of positive energy. We pushed one update on Tuesday, and now it’s Friday, and here comes another one. It really feels like the game is mo…
In-game event · published 10 Mar 2026, 15:41:50 UTC
Update #37: Essence Collector
Hello Legends, I'm reporting back with another update, bringing us closer to the gameplay loop we envisioned :) This time, we introduce you to a new building called Essence Collector. It collects essence from defeated monsters within its radius and turns it into Knowledge Essence. Knowledge Essence can be consumed to give you instant EXP, but it is also used to craft a newly added Technology Po…
In-game event · published 20 Feb 2026, 16:10:22 UTC
Update #36: Inventory Overhaul & Scared Settlers
Hello Explorers! We’re back with another update - and pretty quickly this time! But first, I want to inform all of you that we are finally 100% Steam Deck and SteamOS verified ! It took some tweaking and testing, but we finally made it 😊 In this update, we used the experience gained from the recent settlers management windows and overhauled the inventory tab, merging it with the equipment tab.…
In-game event · published 6 Feb 2026, 18:24:31 UTC
Update #35: Morale Shroom Update
Hello, Legends! The new update is live! It brings new features, bug fixes, balance changes, quests, and quality-of-life improvements . Most importantly, it introduces new mechanics for settler management . Disclaimer: Your feedback on the new morale system and settler settings really matters to us. Maybe morale drops too quickly while working, or maybe settlers work too slowly on Hard intensity…
In-game event · published 16 Jan 2026, 17:00:30 UTC
Update #34: Steam Deck & Fixes
Hey Dwarves! 👋 Update #34 is a smaller one on the surface, but an important step for us. A big part of this update is focused on Steam Deck. Over the last updates, especially since Update #32, the game gained a noticeable boost in smoothness and overall performance. This is true across all platforms, but for Steam Deck, we put in extra work to make sure the experience feels right in handheld p…
In-game event · published 8 Jan 2026, 17:13:38 UTC
Update #33: Picking Up the Pace
Hi! 👋 Time for the first update of the year, with lots of fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and optimisations 🙂 The last update was huge for a small team like ours, and we want to thank you for spotting bugs and for your feedback ❤️ Thanks to you, we managed to fix a lot of issues. Our plans for 2026? 🔮 More structures, more features, more fixes. We want to improve the UI and item equippi…
•*❆ Hey ❅*• The holidays ☃︎🎅🎄❄️☃️🎁🦌 have returned to First Dwarf, bringing festive vibes, seasonal decorations, and a touch of cheerful chaos. The Holiday In-Game Event is now live, letting you enjoy a bit of winter magic while you continue your adventure and grow your settlement. This is a limited-time event, so make sure to jump in and experience it before it’s gone. Event Features (Limit…
Major update · published 20 Dec 2025, 01:11:57 UTC
UPDATE #32: Plow & Sow 🌱⚒️
Hey there, Dwarves and Settlers! ⚒️ We finally get to put farming, food, and real colony life into your hands - welcome to Update #32: Plow & Sow! This update shifts the focus from pure survival toward building something that can actually last. Not just walls and defenses, but routines, food production, and a settlement that keeps working while you are out exploring. Along the way, you will mee…
Sorry, guys, this is not a normal update, but we just received a mysterious letter. We spotted a lonely scroll floating among the islands of Driftland. By pure luck, it landed right on the edge of one of them. Our hunch tells us that it's written in the Driftland dwarven alphabet, even if the message itself seems to have been originally written in English 🤔 Does this message hint at changes co…
NewsThe mech has a name! Meet MEG Runebreaker ⚙️———Community
Community · published 3 Dec 2025, 14:21:13 UTC
The mech has a name! Meet MEG Runebreaker ⚙️
Hey, everyone, A huge thank you for all the votes and name ideas you shared for our mech. We didn’t expect such a tight race, but the results were almost perfectly split across Steam Community and Reddit. Half of you voted for MEG and half for Runebreaker... Zero chance to pick just one without breaking hearts in the comments. So we did what any respectable dwarven engineering team would do. We…
NewsTurns out our mech never got a name 😅 Help us fix that! ⚙️———Community
Community · published 30 Oct 2025, 16:36:18 UTC
Turns out our mech never got a name 😅 Help us fix that! ⚙️
Hey everyone! For the longest time, our dwarf pilot Tru and his dragon companion Ragna had their names proudly set in stone. But their mana-powered mech ? For us, he was always just... the mech . 😅 After dozens of updates and countless adventures, we thought it might finally be time to give our sturdy metal friend a proper name. And since he’s been part of your journeys just as much as ours -…
In-game event · published 22 Oct 2025, 15:38:24 UTC
Update #31: Cute & Deadly
Good day, fellow adventurers! In this update, we’ve made several optimization improvements; the game should now perform more smoothly and stably. We've also fixed multiple crash issues. In the next few updates, we’ll continue working on further optimizations! As an expansion to the previous update, we've improved Sursas; now you can tame them! You can build a lair for them, and they’ll produce…
In-game event · published 3 Oct 2025, 17:48:17 UTC
UPDATE #30: Wildlife Awakens
Hello fellow adventurers! We always wanted to make a fully working ecosystem, that’s why this update is very important to us. We are introducing wildlife AI to two "new" animals, Sursa and Brown Striped Fluffgig. They inhabit Canyon and Alltree islands. Sursas are bear-like animals with hard beaks. If you come close to them, they will try to scare you off with roaring. But if you disturb them m…
NewsUPDATE #29: Fly High To The Sky! 🐉✨———20051661
In-game event · published 19 Sep 2025, 19:15:39 UTC
UPDATE #29: Fly High To The Sky! 🐉✨
Good Day, Tips Fedora Our goal for Ragna, Tru, and their Mech is to make them as exciting to use for exploring the world of Driftland as our small team can manage. This time, Ragna received the upgrades! Instead of endlessly holding Shift to sprint, tapping it now makes Ragna flap her wings with powerful force, launching her forward in a temporary speed boost. Time it right and you can pull off…
In-game event · published 10 Sep 2025, 14:39:09 UTC
UPDATE #28: Pet the Steam Deck
HIA! In this update, we are giving you the option to tame Ferins (and other animals in future updates). Tamed animals, when given shelter, will produce useful items. But first, you need to figure out how to do that :) We’ve also made big improvements for Steam Deck users. First Dwarf already has the “Playable” status, but we’re pushing further to get the “Verified”✅ badge. Now, when you launch…
Hey, Explorers! Sometimes it’s the small tweaks that make the biggest difference – and this update is packed with them. 😊 If you enjoy building quickly, navigating menus smoothly, or want your minimap to guide you exactly where to go, you’ll be happy with this one. Plus, we’ve squashed some bugs and made life easier! Here’s what’s new and improved: 🌟HIGHLIGHTS🌟 🔷 Quick Building Shortcuts –…
In-game event · published 1 Aug 2025, 19:34:41 UTC
Update #27:🦊Paws & Battlements 🧱
Good Day! With every update, the game keeps getting better and better, we hope you’ll enjoy the fixes and new additions! 😊 Many of you asked for stone walls, and we added them in the previous update, but why stop there? That’s why, in this update, we’re introducing a new special type of structure/wall called Battlements ! They’re much stronger than other walls (and more expensive too), BUT the…
In-game event · published 11 Jul 2025, 23:06:18 UTC
Rock'n'Stone🪨 Update #26
Hey, explorers!🧭 We’re back with Rock'n'Stone Update #26 , built together with you and for you. This time we’re bringing something many of you have been asking for: Stone Walls ! Until now, your settlements stood behind wooden palisades. Now it’s time to level up your defenses with solid rock. These new stone walls open up new ways to plan and fortify your base, and we can’t wait to see the cr…
Major update · published 27 Jun 2025, 19:42:53 UTC
1st Anniversary Update (#25)
🎉Wow, it’s already been a year! Huge thanks to everyone who played, supported us, shared feedback, or just had fun in First Dwarf. This journey has been wild, unpredictable, and incredibly rewarding. Your ideas and reports have shaped the game in ways we never imagined. You’re not just the community. You’re part of the dev team! 🚀How Far We’ve Come Over the past year, the game has grown massi…
Recent update brings some cool new features, but also introduced a multiplayer connection bug. Good news, we fixed it! 🛠 Changelog: 💠Fixed multiplayer connection error Thanks to HellsxFire for spotting the issue! 😊 See you soon, Damian