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Folklands Major Update – New Systems & Settlement Depth (Sept 10 Launch)

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Hey everyone,

We are back with Day 2 of our three-day preview of the next major Folklands update, launching Wednesday, September 10. Today’s focus is on the new systems that expand how you manage and grow your settlement.

Education and Progression

Added education levels and education for folks
New tech tree with unlockable research items

Economy and Management

New production efficiency graphs for better planning
New Economy overview screen
Updated settlement information for clearer feedback
Reworked happiness effect to better reflect your people’s well-being

Variety and World Interaction

Support for building variations
Visible kingdom standings with foreign kingdoms
Bridges can now be built across fish schools

These features deepen Folklands’ core loop, giving you more ways to grow and manage your settlement over time.

Tomorrow we will wrap up with the full launch, including new buildings, professions, and visual updates. The update goes live Wednesday, September 10.

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