TownsFolk Update Introduces New Mechanics, Structures, and Compendium

• Watch out for wandering Barbarians
• Discover the elusive Whale in the seas
• Uncover the secrets of the ancient Obelisk

Short Circuit Studio has revealed a fresh update for TownsFolk, its settlement-building game released last month. Titled "Shadows and Fortune," this update aligns with the game's moody pixel-art aesthetic and introduces a host of new mechanics for players to explore.

A recent launch doesn’t mean a lack of depth, and this update proves it by adding new buildings and challenges to shake up the gameplay. Roaming Barbarians now bring intensity to campaign missions and Skirmish mode, while eight new structures—such as the Altar, Town Square, Blacksmith, Aqueduct, Bank, Granary, Factory, and Terraformer—expand your options.

Water tiles get a lively twist with the addition of the rare Whale, alongside Special Locations like ancient Obelisks and Shipwrecks that heighten the game’s unpredictability.

To keep things clear, a new Compendium serves as an encyclopedia to track all the additions. The Exploration System has also been revamped, and players can now tweak Campaign Difficulties between Frontier and Survival modes.

Curious about the gameplay? Check out our TownsFolk review for a closer look.

Ready to dive in? TownsFolk is available on the App Store and Google Play as a free-to-play title with in-app purchases.

Stay in the loop by joining the community on the official Instagram page, visiting the official website, or watching the embedded clip above for a glimpse of the game’s atmosphere and visuals.