#TheFirstExplorers

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...

1 week ago

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

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1 month ago

Dungeon Keeper Klon mit Demo während Pioneers of Pagonia Beta-Test startet YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

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

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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...

1 month ago

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

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2 months ago

So geht es 2026 mit MANOR LORDS weiter YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

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

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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...

2 months ago

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

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3 months ago

The First Explorers mit November Entwicklungs-Update YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

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

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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...

3 months ago

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

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4 months ago

News zu Planet Zoo 2, The First Explorers und mehr YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

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

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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 🛠...

4 months ago

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

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5 months ago

Neues zu Tempest Rising & The First Explorers YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

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

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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...

5 months ago

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

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6 months ago

Sebastian Buchwald präsentiert The First Explorers auf der Gamescom 2025 YouTube video by Stephan Ebmeyer

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?...

@sebmeyer.bsky.social
#Gamescom #SWR #indiegame #gamedev #games #citybuilder #RTS

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6 months ago

Viele neue Infos zum Die Siedler Erben The First Explorers YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

Viele neue Infos zum Die Siedler Erben @thefirstexplorers.com

Kurzes Interview auf der Gamescom 2025 mit Ein-Mann Entwickler Sebastian Buchwald über sein #TheFirstExplorers, welches, alles richtig macht und den Fans von #DieSiedler 3 und 4 endlich einen würdigen Nachfolger spendieren könnte.

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6 months ago

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 :)

@mauriceweber.bsky.social
@pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social

#Gamescom2025 #Gamescom #indiedev #gamedev

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6 months ago

The First Explorers - Gameplay Showcase | Summer 2025 | Settlers-like RTS/Citybuilder YouTube video by The First Explorers

New Gameplay Video just dropped!
Make sure to watch it right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt3d...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #playtest #games #pcgames #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #TheFirstExplorers

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6 months ago

Backstage with Volker Wertich (from @pioneersofpagonia.bsky.social) at FYNG Show hosted by @gamestar.bsky.social :)

#TheFirstExplorers #Gamescom2025 #Gamescom25 #Gamescom

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6 months ago

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

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6 months ago

On my way to #gamescom!
Looking forward to amazing games, great people and the reveal of brand-new gameplay of my game #TheFirstExplorers!

See you there @mauriceweber.bsky.social @gamestar.bsky.social @steinwallen.bsky.social @pcgamesde.bsky.social @sebmeyer.bsky.social @zocker-lounge.com and more!

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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

7 months ago

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...
#TheFirstExplorers #citybuilder #rts #indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine

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The First Explorers® - Development Summary - June 2025 & First Playtest Was A Success! - Steam News Hey! This month was a lot about preparing the first Playtest. I invested a bunch of time into making sure that the playtesters have a somewhat smooth experience. I'll give a short conclusionof the pla...

8 months ago

Development Summary - June 2025 & First Playtest Was A Success!

Read more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #playtest #games #pcgames #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #TheFirstExplorers

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9 months ago

The First Explorers Playtest Infos / ANNO 117 DLC und Release Details YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

Die Themen im ZOCKER LOUNGE Wochenrückblick sind:

- Story Trailer zu #Norse
- #StarshipTroopers Roadmap
- RTS #Thrive verlässt EA
- #FataDeum vor selbigen
- #Stronghold Koop
- #TheScouring Roadmap
- Neues zu #Whiskerwood
- #AgeofMythology DLC
- #TheFirstExplorers Playtest
- #Anno117 Season Pass

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9 months ago

Playtest #1 Applications Are Now Open!

More infos on store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

#indiegame #gamedev #unrealengine #ue5 #playtest #games #pcgames #indiedev #gamedevelopment #strategygame #citybuilder #rts #TheFirstExplorers

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10 months ago

So bekommt ihr neue SIEDLER in The First Explorers YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

So bekommt ihr neue #SIEDLER in #TheFirstExplorers

Nach längerer, aber sehr produktiver News-Pause zum Siedler-Like Hoffnungsträger @thefirstexplorers.com gibt es endlich wieder etwas zu berichten.
Daher heute alles zu Nahrung, Mahlzeiten und natürlich auch wie ihr daraus waschechte Träger macht.

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The First Explorers® - Dev Blog #29: Recipes for Success - Steam News Powering Population Growth Through Meals, Taverns & Attractiveness

10 months ago

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!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

#TheFirstExplorers #CityBuilder #RTS #UnrealEngine #UE5 #GameDev #Indiegame

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1 year ago

Playtest am Horizont - The First Explorers YouTube video by Zocker Lounge

Playtest am Horizont @thefirstexplorers.com

Mit einem kurzen Entwicklungs-Update hat sich Solo-DEV Buchwald Interactive aus der Elternzeit zurückgemeldet und einen Ausblick auf die weitere Entwicklung des heiß erwarteten The First Explorers gegeben. #thefirstexplorers

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The First Explorers® - Devlog #28 - Recap and Plan for 2025 - Steam News Hi together and welcome to the next devlog! A fantastic year 2024 came to an end. Let me give you a small rundown what happened the last couple of months and why 2025 will be an even more fantastic ye...

1 year ago

Hi together and welcome to the next devlog!

A fantastic year 2024 came to an end. Let me give you a small rundown what happened and outlook!

Link:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/254...

#TheFirstExplorers #CityBuilder #RTS #UnrealEngine #GameDev #IndieDev

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1 year ago

Well deserved!
Can't wait what you'll be doing next and how I can use it for my gamedev of #TheFirstExplorers :)

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1 year ago

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:
discord.com/channels/748...

#TheFirstExplorers #CityBuilder #RTS #GameDev #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #UE5

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