Ruins to Fortress Major Update has just released, with new features to the 2D survival PvP game on Linux, Steam Deck, and Windows PC. Thanks to the nonstop creativity of the team at NimbleBeasts, the gameplay just keeps getting better. Which you can play play for Free on Steam Early Access.
Strap in, survivors – Ruins to Fortress just released a major update, and if you’ve been following this gritty 2D survival PvP game since its Early Access debut last December, you’re in for a ride. After months of bug squashing, gameplay tweaks, and community feedback, version 0.5.0 is more than just an update – it’s a total reimagining of the game on Linux as well as Steam Deck.
This major update, called “New Horizons,” tears up the old rulebook and throws you into a procedurally generated world where no two maps are the same in Ruins to Fortress. That’s right – we’re talking seed-based worlds now. Want more control? Choose your own seed and map size. And instead of one big island, you’re now exploring multiple islands, each with their own vibe and challenges.
And the world? It’s never looked or felt this diverse. Eight handcrafted biomes now define your journey – from the icy loneliness of the Tundra, to the sun-scorched Desert, dense Forests, and abandoned Cities teeming with loot and mystery. The new biome system isn’t just eye candy – each zone forces you to rethink how you survive, build, and fight.
Ruins to Fortress – Official Trailer w/o this Major Update
But survival’s not just about grit – it’s about making your space your own. Enter the Homestead update. With 20 brand-new decorative items, you can now turn your bunker into a legit home. We’re talking lava lamps, clocks that actually work, torches, houseplants, and even a radio that sets the vibe while you craft and chill. It’s time to stop living like a cave goblin on Linux or Steam Deck.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Ruins to Fortress Major Update without more danger. Underground bunkers are now scattered across the map – dark, claustrophobic mazes packed with risk and reward. Feeling brave? Go raid them. Or hunt down the new destructible NPC bases and walk away with precious loot – if you survive the firefight.
The Major Update for Ruins to Fortress also brings a serious glow-up in mechanics. The new building system is slicker than ever: place a workbench to create your base zone, watch it expand as you upgrade, and enjoy snap to grid building that actually makes sense. Tiles, electricity, and walls now work like they should. Hold Shift to build with sniper-like precision. You’ll never misplace a wall again.
The Clan Manager has been folded right into your inventory – finally. Now you can invite any online player straight into your clan, and your minimap has your back too. It shows your bed, death spot, biome locations, monuments, and even clanmates.
Here’s the quick lowdown:
- Launch: December 13th (on Steam)
- Free-to-Play during Early Access and after full release
- Supports both dedicated servers and self-hosting
- Early Access expected to last ~12 months
- One optional DLC with skins + tiles (no in-game currencies, ever)
- Standalone skins available if you want to look sharp
Fuel up your drones and boats (yep, they run on gas now), bounce grenades around corners like a mad genius, and take to the skies – drones now have vertical movement via the jump key.
Whether you’re new to the wasteland or a day-one grinder, Ruins to Fortress Major Update 0.5.0 feels like the beginning of a whole new chapter. It’s bigger. It’s bolder. And honestly? It’s the 2D survival PvP version we’ve all been waiting for on Steam Early Access. Along with support for Linux, Steam Deck, and Windows PC.
Time to grab your gear, gather your clan, and carve out your place in the ruins – before someone else does.