Playtest versus Early Access
The February demo, September playtest and planned September 25 release are separate evidence scopes. Their numerical values must not be merged.
What already changed
| System | Historical change | EA treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | Journey system replaced constrained demo progression | Recheck actual launch unlock tree |
| Tents | Sep 9 test patch changed unlock guidance and points | Do not import old unlock costs |
| Whims | Sep 9 test patch gates generation behind Residents’ Needs | Recheck the launch trigger |
| Roads | Sep 9 makes snapping modes mutually exclusive | Do not follow older combined-snapping guidance |
| Resources | Starting supplies rebalanced in test patch | Leave EA defaults empty |
A useful comparison
Record the source date, build, old value and new value together. Update tools before publishing advice that depends on a changed number.
Sources & verification
Checked 2026-09-16 02:30:40.000 UTC. Publication dates and build scope are kept separately.
T1A New Direction for Wild West PioneersToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-07-03 · Pre-EA · developer announcementT1Walk Your Own Journey - Dev SpotlightToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-08-07 · Pre-EA · developer announcementT1Playtest HotfixToplitz Productions / EmpireCraft Studios · 2026-09-09 · September playtest · historical