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Playtest #1 Applications Are Now Open!

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June 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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I'm running a survey on the TFE discord about the game's HUD style.

Curious what you guys prefer! Make your vote count here:
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November 24, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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My gamescom highlight apart from the new #TheFirstExplorers Gameplay Reveal?
Being mentioned alongside #TheSettlers inventor and #Anno creative director!
It was great to meet you :)

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@pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social

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mauriceweber.bsky.social Maurice Weber @mauriceweber.bsky.social · Aug 21
Spontanes Aufbauspiel-Gipfeltreffen auf der Gamescom: Siedler-Erfinder, First-Explorers-Macher, Anno-Director. Wen man eben so trifft.
August 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Well deserved!
Can't wait what you'll be doing next and how I can use it for my gamedev of #TheFirstExplorers :)
November 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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New Gameplay Video just dropped!
Make sure to watch it right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt3d...

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The First Explorers - Gameplay Showcase | Summer 2025 | Settlers-like RTS/Citybuilder
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August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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#TheFirstExplorers made it into the latest @gamestar.bsky.social outlet 08/26 😱

I'm beyond excited about this and if someone would have told me this back when I was a teenager (when I bought every new GameStar each month), I would've called him insane 😄

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July 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for August 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!
Check it out on Patreon now:
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Development Summary - August 2026 | The First Explorers - Dev
Hey Explorers, The Monthly Summary for August is here! I managed to make solid progress this month, even if things were a bit lighter than u
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September 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Der SWR hat mich auf der #gamescom2025 begleitet und einen kurzen Beitrag über #TheFirstExplorers und mich gemacht, der am gamescom Donnerstag im Fernsehen lief 📺 😊
youtu.be/w5FSOdOaiEs?...

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Sebastian Buchwald präsentiert The First Explorers auf der Gamescom 2025
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September 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Check out this live #TheFirstExplorers gameplay with @mauriceweber.bsky.social 😊
youtu.be/9kcP5JwNNEE?...

Check out my patreon if you want to play it yourself! www.patreon.com/u102693809

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Die neue große Siedler-Hoffnung: Ich spiele endlich The First Explorers
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May 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Backstage with Volker Wertich (from @pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social) at FYNG Show hosted by @gamestar.bsky.social :)

#TheFirstExplorers #Gamescom2025 #Gamescom25 #Gamescom
August 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The TFE Spring Gameplay reached over 500 000 views on YouTube today! 😱
I'm really amazed how many people are interested in the game and this motivates me even more 🎉🚀
Thanks for your support!

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November 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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I published the monthly dev summaries for August and September for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now: store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - August & September 2025 - Steam News
Hey! I'm here with the monthly development summaries from August and September, enjoy :) TFE Development Summary - August 2025 📽️ Lots of work for the Gameplay Video, which was shown at gamescom 🛠️ Mo...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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I published the monthly dev summary for December 2025 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now:
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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - December 2025 - Steam News
Hey there, the Monthly Summary for December is here! Because of Christmas, Holidays etc. December wasn't as productive as other months, but still I got some stuff done: TFE Development Summary - Decem...
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January 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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Welcome back, Explorers!
We're continuing our journey into the heart of The First Explorers' mechanics.

This new DevBlog is about your growing settlement: food, meals, and Carriers!

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The First Explorers® - Dev Blog #29: Recipes for Success - Steam News
Powering Population Growth Through Meals, Taverns & Attractiveness
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May 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for February 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now:
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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - February 2026 - Steam News
Hey there, the Monthly Summary for February is here! February was a massive push for the Combat System and unit responsiveness. It's one of those areas that takes a lot of invisible work to feel "righ...
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March 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for March 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now:
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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - March 2026 - Steam News
Hey there, the Monthly Summary for March is here! March was heavily focused on the new gate siege and yard combat, and I'm really happy with how it is shaping up🙂TFE Development Summary - March 2026Ga...
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April 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Let's go #Gamescom!
Today I will be revealing
new Gameplay live on stage in the FYNG Show hosted by @gamestar.bsky.social

#TheFirstExplorers #Gamescom2025 #indiegames #UnrealEngine
August 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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I published the monthly dev summary for January 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now:
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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - January 2026 - Steam News
Hi The Monthly Summary for January is here! Welcome to the new year. It will be a quite exciting one for TFE, thats for sure 🙂 TFE Development Summary - January 2026Topbar UI Rework🛠️ Refactoring of P...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for July 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!
Check it out on Patreon now:
www.patreon.com/u102693809/p...

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Development Summary - July 2026 & Patreon Update! | The First Explorers - Dev
Hi Explorers, The Monthly Summary for July is here! It’s been a great month of development for TFE. I've implemented the pause & resume mech
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August 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for November for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now:
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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - November 2025 - Steam News
Hey! I'm here with the monthly development summary from November, enjoy🙂 TFE Development Summary - November 2025Resource Broker & Character Improvements 🛠️ Implemented Urgencies for Production Buildin...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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I published the monthly dev summary for June 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on Patreon now:
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Development Summary - June 2026 | The First Explorers - Dev
Hi Explorers, The Monthly Summary for June is here! It’s been an intense month of development for TFE and I've made some good progress on th
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July 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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I published the monthly dev summary for October for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on steam now: store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - October 2025 - Steam News
Hey! I'm here with the monthly development summary from October, enjoy :) TFE Development Summary - October 2025Minimap 🛠️ Click on MiniMap relocates player camera 🛠️ Buildings register with MiniMap 🛠...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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@thefirstexplorers.bsky.social ist jetzt auch im blauen Himmel.
Alle folgen 🥰

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November 13, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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Live on Stage at gamescom!
Yes that's right.
I will reveal all new Gameplay in the Find Your Next Game Show (from @gamestar.bsky.social) live on stage at gamescom next week!
Read more here store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...
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The First Explorers® - Live on Stage at gamescom & Development Summary - July 2025 - Steam News
New Gameplay Reveal in the Find Your Next Game Show at gamescom
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August 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Pre-Alpha Access, Patreon Relaunch & New Trailer for #TheFirstExplorers!

Support the development at the Praefectus tier or higher to get your hands on the game right now:
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Pre-Alpha Access, Patreon Relaunch & New Trailer! | The First Explorers - Dev
Pre-Alpha Access, Patreon Relaunch & New Trailer! by The First Explorers - Dev on Patreon. Join The First Explorers - Dev's community for exclusive content and updates.
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May 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM