Timberborn Update 4: First Impressions

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Humans had their chance at creating a better world. Now long gone, it’s the beavers’ time to shine in Timberborn . In a world tainted by the remnants of humans, you can choose to continue humanity’s legacy as the industrious Iron Teeth or the earth-conscious Folktails. With its immersive blend of strategy, survival, and resource management, Timberborn offers a delightful spin on the city builder genre with the unlikeliest of civilizations to rise to the top. Update 4 brings a wealth of quality of life fixes, faction diversity, food production chains, optimization, and a new map. Join us as we delve into the uncharted territories of this quirky city-building adventure.

For my initial foray into the ruined world of Timberborn , I chose the Folktails, because the name is just too precious not to. While the Iron Teeth are clearly experts when it comes to machinery and food production, I just love the natural aesthetic of the Folktails. Plus, you don’t actually start out with the Iron Teeth. During the first playthrough of Timberborn , you’ll need to experience the Folktails and prove that you can keep them happy by reaching a well-being of 15. So for this experience, I stuck to the farming-friendly Folktails.

I started out by naming my settlement “Littlerock.” It felt fitting and natural, which was the vibe that I wanted to maintain throughout my playthrough. Thankfully, there were several difficulty modes to select: Easy, Normal, Hard, or Custom. I got a good cackle out of the description for Hard mode: “Humans will not make it and neither will you.” First of all, rude, but alright — point taken. While choosing Easy mode was a hit to my pride, I just really wanted to experience the game at my own pace. After a long