Timberborn, the charming city-builder that places players in charge of a colony of industrious beavers, has recently reached a significant milestone with its 1.0 release. Initially thought to be nearing completion back in February, the developers at Mechanistry surprised fans with the introduction of a groundbreaking feature: automation.
Introducing Automation
This latest update infuses a touch of Factorio into the gameplay, enhancing the strategic depth of Timberborn. The launch brings a total of twenty new buildings designed to function as logic nodes, allowing players to program various structures and objects to operate autonomously. Among these additions are:
- Simple levers
- Logic relays
- Flow sensors
- Power meters
- Weather stations
In addition to these general components, players will find more specialized nodes, including detonators that can trigger explosions or fireworks, serving both practical signaling purposes and playful entertainment.
Mechanistry has also published a blog post and a YouTube video detailing the myriad uses of automation within the game. For instance, players can establish systems to automatically close floodgates when contaminated water threatens their supply, or pause production in response to dwindling resources. Furthermore, the automation feature allows for dynamic rerouting of beaver pathways based on specific conditions, such as restricting access to recreational areas during certain times of the day.
The introduction of automation has solidified Timberborn’s reputation as one of the top-rated city-builders on Steam, boasting an impressive 95% overwhelmingly positive rating from nearly 39,000 reviews. For those who have yet to experience Timberborn, the game is currently available at a 20% launch discount until March 26, reducing the price to (£24). This offer presents a compelling opportunity for new players to dive into a richly crafted world filled with innovative gameplay mechanics.
