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Development Summary - August 2026 | The First Explorers - Dev

September 20, 2026 at 9:43 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for August 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!
Check it out on Patreon now:
www.patreon.com/u102693809/p...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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

The First Explorers macht eine Pause?

September 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- Burgenbau-Sim #Builditup mit Update
- City Builder #InfraSpace erhält Patch
- Roadmap für Retro-RTS #Outlive25
- Dinosaurier RTS #Repterra vor 1.0 Release
- #D.O.R.F. über den aktuellen Stand
- #TheFirstExplorers macht Fortschritte

Development Summary - July 2026 & Patreon Update! | The First Explorers - Dev

August 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for July 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!
Check it out on Patreon now:
www.patreon.com/u102693809/p...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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

Empire Earth plötzlich Steam Deck zertifiziert

August 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

#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 😄

#dreamsdocometrue #citybuilder #rts #indie

July 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- #TempestRising Map-Editor und Details zur neuen Kampagne
- #SanctuaryShatteredSun bekommt Demo
- #EmpireEarth Steam Deck zertifiziert
- #TheFirstExplorers Lager
- #Ubisoft reagiert auf Fan-Kritk und vergrößert Cinis in #Anno117

Development Summary - June 2026 | The First Explorers - Dev

July 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for June 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

Check it out on Patreon now:
www.patreon.com/u102693809/p...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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

Die neue große Siedler-Hoffnung: Ich spiele endlich The First Explorers

July 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

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

#gaming #citybuilder #rts #indiegames #games #twitch #gameplay #unrealengine #ue5

YouTube video by Mehr Maurice Weber

The First Explorers® - 48 Hours In: You are incredible! 🏰 - Steam News

May 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

48 Hours In: You are incredible! 🏰
Catch the milestone recap here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

Don't miss the Pre-Alpha live on Twitch:
🔴 Today: @steinwallen.bsky.social
🔴 Tomorrow: @mauriceweber.bsky.social
🔴 Saturday: Writing Bull

#TheFirstExplorers #citybuilder #indiegaming #gaming

Hi Explorers, It has only been 48 hours since I launched the Pre-Alpha and the new Patreon tiers, and I am honestly blown away. In just two days, this amazing community has managed to double the mont...

Das beste DIE SIEDLER aller Zeiten? The First Explorers jetzt spielbar

May 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Das beste #DIESIEDLER aller Zeiten? #TheFirstExplorers jetzt spielbar

Zum Start der offiziellen Pre-Alpha Phase vom ziemlich sicher größten #TheSettlers Hoffnungsträger @thefirstexplorers.com wird es selbstverständlich auch wieder Zeit für eine neue Folge Explorers News in eurer Zocker Lounge.

Pre-Alpha Access, Patreon Relaunch & New Trailer! | The First Explorers - Dev

May 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

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:
www.patreon.com/posts/159264...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #strategy #gaming

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.

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - April 2026 & a little teaser - Steam News

May 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for April 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

Hi , The Monthly Summary for April is here! Make sure to read to the end of this post, its worth it 🙂 April was absolutely packed with exciting stuff: I focused heavily on developing a Bot AI, which i...

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - March 2026 - Steam News

May 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for March 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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...

Kommt They Are Billions 2? / The First Explorers Update

April 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- Patch für #TempestRising
- #FalloutNewVegas Remake bestätigt
- #UrbekCityBuilder fast geschenkt
- Update zu #TheFirstExplorers
- #AssassinsCreed #BlackFlag Remake offiziell
- #PowerPlay #Command&Conquer Klon
- #TheyareBillions 2 kommt

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - February 2026 - Steam News

March 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for February 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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...

Dungeon Keeper Klon mit Demo während Pioneers of Pagonia Beta-Test startet

March 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- #DORF stellt Fahrphysik vor
- #Menace erschienen
- City-Builder #Humanica angekündigt
- #DungeonKeeper Klon #KingoftheDwarves Demo
- #Timberborn vor 1.0 Release
- Neues zu #TheFirstExplorers
- #PioneersofPagonia mit Beta zu QoL Update

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - January 2026 - Steam News

February 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for January 2026 for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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...

So geht es 2026 mit MANOR LORDS weiter

February 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- #Bethesda vor #Fallou3 Stealth-Release
- #Ubisoft schließt Studio nach Gewerkschafts-Anschluss
- Kommende Woche erscheint #Craftlings
- #NovaRoma verschiebt Release
- Update für #TheFirstExplorers
- und #ManorLords mit Blick in die Zukunft

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - December 2025 - Steam News

January 11, 2026 at 8:07 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for December 2025 for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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...

The First Explorers mit November Entwicklungs-Update

January 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- Gameplay zu #AshesoftheSingulartiy2
- #DawnofWarIV Playtest
- #TheFirstExplorers mit November Update
- Demo für #NovaRoma erschienen
- #Flotsam jetzt mit Full-Release
- Roadmap für #ExplorersofEsmar
- und #TotalWar #Medieval3 angekündigt

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - November 2025 - Steam News

December 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for November for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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...

News zu Planet Zoo 2, The First Explorers und mehr

December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- #Stronghold Clone #AgeofRespair verschiebt sich
- #Timberborn nach langem #EarlyAccess vor Release
- #Whiskerwood jetzt im Early Access
- #PlanetZoo wird 6 Jahre alt
- #GTA6 verschiebt sich
- #TheFirstExplorers mit Entwickler-Update

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - October 2025 - Steam News

November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summary for October for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #devlog #wip #sim #strategy #gaming

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 🛠...

Neues zu Tempest Rising & The First Explorers

November 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Patrick

@zocker-lounge.com

Die Themen im heutigen ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- #Command&Conquer Klon #DyingBreed im Early Access
- Lebenszeichen von #NovaRoma
- #RailwayEmpire fast geschenkt
- Content Update für #TempestRising
- #Anno117 Demo mit Patch
- Update zum #DieDiedler Nachfolger #TheFirstExplorers

The First Explorers® - Development Summary - August & September 2025 - Steam News

October 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM

The First Explorers

@thefirstexplorers.com

I published the monthly dev summaries for August and September for #TheFirstExplorers!

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

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #games #pcgame #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts

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...