Settlement Survival — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| ❗Update Required | 2025-10-04 | We want to let you know about an important update. A recently identified security vulnerability within Unity has been spotted, and while there is currently no evidence of impact on users, we’re taking all relevant steps to ensure you’re on the latest and safest version of the game. To keep you safe, we’ve released a new patch that addresses the issue. Please update your game as soon as possible to stay protected. You can read more about it here: https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01 As always, our priority will be on keeping our games safe and enjoyable for everyone. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1509510/Settlement_Survival/ |
| Stable/Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival -v1.1.132.97 | 2025-03-03 | The Spring Festival event has ended, and we have blocked the following content: 🧨Spring Festival Events: Added a Wonder Building— Rui Beast Plaza. Consume Fireworks to temporarily relieve Citizen Stress and gain Spring Festival special items. Added a Blueprint— Fireworks (lighting too many fireworks at the same time may cause lag). Added Spring Festival special random events. Added the recipes for Rice Cakes and Glue Pudding in Mills and Water Mills. Added the recipe for Dumplings in Gourmet Shops. Added the recipe for Fireworks in Fuel Factories. Added Spring Festival decorations to the model of Houses and Marketplaces. The output of Rice i |
| 🎁 Stable/Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.1.131.96 | 2025-01-17 | 🧨Spring Festival Events: Added a Wonder Building— Rui Beast Plaza. Consume Fireworks to temporarily relieve Citizen Stress and gain Spring Festival special items. Added a Blueprint— Fireworks (lighting too many fireworks at the same time may cause lag). Added Spring Festival special random events. Added the recipes for Rice Cakes and Glue Pudding in Mills and Water Mills. Added the recipe for Dumplings in Gourmet Shops. Added the recipe for Fireworks in Fuel Factories. Added Spring Festival decorations to the model of Houses and Marketplaces. The output of Rice increased by 30% during the Spring Festival Event. Rice seeds will be received at |
| Hotfix（Alpha/Stable version）- v1.1.128.94 | 2024-07-30 | 📋 Feature adjustments: Adjusted the model and size of Stone Walls. Lowered the HP of defensive Walls. 🛠️ Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem where walls could be built outside the map. Fixed the problem where citizens would get stuck when being unable to pick up drops from the Bandit Camps. Fixed the problem where players could not select the initial spot when starting a new game in URP mode. Fixed the problem where Walls could not be constructed in URP mode. Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） you want to pa |
| Hotfix（Alpha version）- v1.1.126.94 | 2024-07-22 | 📋 Feature adjustments: Adjusted the model and size of Stone Walls. Lowered the HP of defensive Walls. 🛠️ Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem where walls could be built outside the map. Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.) Contact us: Email - send your problem to feedback@gleamerstudio.com, we will solve it ASAP. Discord |
| 🌼Stable/Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.0.126.93 | 2024-07-19 | 📋 Feature adjustments: Added new structure: Wood Wall and Stone Wall. They can block bandits and beats temporarily. Added new animals to raise: Tiger and Bear. They can be obtained after killing beasts. Added a new building: Beast Ranch, which can only raise tigers and bears. Raising tigers and bears can enhance citizens' Happiness. Reduced the movement speed of invading beasts. 🛠️ Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem where Spear Bandits would attack soldiers as they were forming into a squad under certain circumstances. Fixed the problem where soldier squads would not move towards targets under certain circumstances. Fixed the mistaken number of m |
| 🎵Stable version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.1.122.91 | 2024-07-10 | Settlement Survival now features original music. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061350/_/?beta=1 📋 Feature adjustments: Combat Mode is now available in Sandbox Mode, which needs to be activated in the preset difficulty settings (not available for old saves). Adjusted the feature of Shockproof Floor, now it will only be removed after withstanding several earthquakes. Bandit Camps will not generate on the map for several years after being destroyed. Added recipes of the Iron Weapon and Military Supplies to the Smithy. Added the function of banning the item Bandage. Lowered the attributes of the Elite Shield Bandit and the Shield Bandit Le |
| Hotfix（Alpha version）- v1.1.122.91 | 2024-07-09 | 📋 Feature adjustments: Combat Mode is now available in Sandbox Mode, which needs to be activated in the preset difficulty settings (not available for old saves). Adjusted the feature of Shockproof Floor, now it will only be removed after withstanding several earthquakes. Bandit Camps will not generate on the map for several years after being destroyed. Added recipes of the Iron Weapon and Military Supplies to the Smithy. Added the function of banning the item Bandage. Lowered the attributes of the Elite Shield Bandit and the Shield Bandit Leader. ⛱️ Performance Improvement: Added the visual effect for buildings under attack. Added new battle |
| 🌼Alpha/Stable version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.1.121.85 | 2024-06-25 | 📋 Feature adjustments: Citizens who completed trainings in the Barrack will receive a Certificate of Military Training. Those who hold the certificate will be recruited into the Barrack first and complete their training more quickly. Added the feature where beasts drops materials like leather, meat chop upon death Removed the grave that generated when beasts die Improved the initial position of beast invasions to start as far from the town as possible Increased the stock limit for certain trade goods Increased the restock cycle for the Trading Post Reduced the number of beast during beast invasion Enhanced the attributes of roaming bandits, |
| Hotfix（Alpha/Stable version）- v1.1.119.84 | 2024-06-21 | ✨ Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem where players cannot enter the game tutorial Delayed the beast invasions. There will be no beast invasions in the first 5 years Improved the visual effect of soldier squads crossing the Large Bridge Updated the in-game announcement Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） you want to participate. No need to fill in any code and the game will switch to the version of your choice after closing the window. (In some cases the game may need update and Steam restart.) Contact us: Emai |
| 🏷️Major Update: "Calamities and Catastrophes" Version Update | 2024-06-21 | Settlement Survival has been updated to version 1.1! This update includes a lot of new content, improvements, and fixes. Compatibility FAQ: Some mods from version 1.0 may not work in version 1.1. If you encounter any problems, try disabling mods before starting the game. If you wish to continue playing version 1.0, please enable the “version-1.0” beta branch. To do this, right-click Settlement Survival in your Steam library, select “Properties”, choose “Betas”, and then select the corresponding version from the dropdown menu. And here are details about this update: Catastrophes: A new disaster mechanics 🌊 Disasters triggered by extreme weath |
| 🔥Settlement Survival Devlog #7 | 2024-06-14 | Hi fellas! Today I bring you some good news about the upcoming update themed "Calamities and Catastrophes", which will be officially released next week on June 21st. This update will be a free upgrade to the main version. For players who prefer the old version, we will also create a branch to retain the old version of the game, allowing you to switch back at any time. Experienced players of simulation games may know that the most challenging and enjoyable part of the game, filled with constant goals to achieve, usually occurs in the early stages. As basic issues are overcome and resources grow, simulation management games inevitably experienc |
| 🌼Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.0.109.78 | 2024-06-06 | This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to the stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough. If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to the Alpha version as described below. 📋 Feature adjustments: Enhanced the shockproof effect of the Shockproof Stone Floor, Shockproof Cutstone Floor, and Shockproof Brick Floor. Simplified the required materials for building the Marquee. Simplified the required materials for building Shockproof Brick Floor, Shockproof Gold Floor, Shockproof Jade Floor and Shockproof Obsidian Flo |
| 🏡Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.0.107.77 | 2024-05-30 | This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to the stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough. If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to the Alpha version as described below. 🗺️ Feature adjustments: Adjusted the remodeling slots of Luxury Houses and Luxury Apartments from 2 to 3. Simplified needed materials for building Shockproof Stone Floor and Shockproof Cut Stone Floor. Earthquakes now destroy houses based on probability, with a lower chance for advanced houses. The earthquake disaster effect (damaging suppli |
| Hotfix（Alpha version）- v1.0.107.75 | 2024-05-24 | This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to the stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough. If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to the Alpha version as described below. 📜 Balance: Reduced the purchase price of trade goods (not applicable to old saves). Optimized the fluctuation effects of trade prices (not applicable to old saves). Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） y |
| 🌼Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.0.106.73 | 2024-05-20 | This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to the stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough. If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to the Alpha version as described below. 📋 Feature adjustments: Floor or earthquake-resistant floor of houses with reinforcement will not be destroyed during an earthquake. The duration of the traveling merchant event has been extended: 90→120. Reduced the frequency of disaster. Adjusted the value of Bunny Ears: 8→24. Adjusted the value of Christmas Hat: 24→32. Increased purchase p |
| Alpha version Patch Notes -Settlement Survival - v1.0.105.71 | 2024-04-02 | This update is implemented only in the testing version (Alpha) of our game and will not be synchronized to the stable release version (steam default one) until it is stable enough. If you want to experience new contents in advance, you can manually switch the game to the Alpha version as described below. Feature adjustments: Adjusted the mechanism of Animal Plagues so that animals kept in multiple pastures will not be wiped out entirely. Added a new ranch policy of Auto Transfer. Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem that disaster not triggering when there were no Chapels or Cathedrals. Improved the special effect of Ice Storm causing the game to be l |
| Hotfix（Stable/Alpha version）- v1.0.102.68 | 2024-03-12 | Bug Fixes: Fixed the problem that the Edict Agricultural Experience would trigger other Edicts taking effect repeatedly, causing the game to freeze (the problem can be solved by cancelling the other Edicts and re-checking them next month, or rebuilding the affected buildings). Fixed the wrongly displayed number in the Pature - Choose Product panel. Fixed the problem that the administrator-select panel would not automatically show up when the population reached 450. Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） you |
| Hotfix（Stable/Alpha version）- v1.0.101.67 | 2024-03-05 | Feature adjustments: Blocked buildings relate to the new Disaster content in old saves. Added some notes in configuration files. Bug Fixes: Fixed the incomplete construction materials of Shockproof Floors. Fixed the problem that high-level disasters would occur at the early stage of the game. Fixed the problem that the game had rare probabilities of getting stuck because citizens had Tracheitis. Fixed the problem of the low-level Sandstorm effect not matching its text description. Guides of switching to Alpha version： Switching Method Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game vers |
| Development Log #6 & An Unexpected Update!-v1.0.99.66 | 2024-02-26 | 【Important】 I am deeply sorry, folks. I'd like to express my sincere apology here. The disaster-related content from the last update was released by mistake. It was supposed to be part of a major update in June, but it was released prematurely. Since it's still unstable and has some bugs, we've decided to move it to the alpha version. Players who have created new profiles in the stable version can switch to the alpha version to continue experiencing this content. Here's how to switch: Right-click Survival Settlement in the Steam LIBRARY, select 👉Properties - 👉BETAS, and choose the game version👉（alpha） you want to participate. No need to fi |