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OrrsteadNewsThe First Alpha
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The First Alpha

Orrstead · published 16 Feb 2022, 21:08 UTC

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Announcement
Hello all! I've been working on this strategy game solo for a couple years now, and am excited to be releasing the first public-facing build here on itch.io.

Development Status
This is an alpha build - Alpha 0.1? Alpha 0.1. This contains only the first phase of the game, and is intended for playtesting and feedback on the core mechanics. Your feedback and bug reports are highly appreciated.

Future Plans
The game will have three gameplay phases, with each phase introducing more technology, resources, and mechanics. Only the first phase has been developed, and I really want to solidify the foundation of the game before expanding into future phases. Immediate development plans are:

  1. Based on feedback, make adjustments to the current Phase 1 gameplay loop.
  2. Implement various planned improvements to Phase 1, including visuals, audio, UI, etc.
  3. Lay out roadmap for Phase 2.


Release Date
When it's ready, which won't be this year. After a couple years of experimental development and trying different gameplay mechanics, the game has settled into a scope and core gameplay loop that I believe is fun, and that I'm confident in being able to finish as a solo developer. However, the game is still early in development, and I can't confidently give a release date yet.

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Game update8 Apr 2024Update 1.0.2 Patch NotesAdded dynamic library and tax collector quests · Map generation seed can now be manually specified · Shadows can now be turned off · Railroads are now rotated correctly when drag-placed · Drag-demolishing railroads no longer requires confirmation · Fixed bug where fish markets don't show warnings · Fixed bug where houses show unnecessary warningsGame update10 Mar 2024Update 1.0.1 Patch NotesYou can now hold shift to pan the camera faster · Revised some tooltips to improve consistency and provide hints · Forester range and reliability increased · Sheep pen no longer shows red border · Improved Lumberjack <-> Stockpile range clarity · When you have no wood, trees will grow frequently near Orr (enabling starts with no tree access) · Lumberjacks no longer require paths · River dock no…Announcement4 Mar 2024A Message from the Developer [Release Time, Presskit]Orrstead officially releases March 7 at 12am EST ! Message to the Community I've been working on this game for the past 4 years, and am very excited for people to check out my first major release. Orrstead has evolved dramatically over the years, and I'm proud of what it has become. Thank you to community members who have supported the game and volunteered their time to test the game and provid…