


A cataclysm of unknown origin has thrown the world out of balance: Forests are infested with thorny vines, mountain passes are impassable due to landslides, villages are invaded by raiders, and cursed creatures have been sighted in many places. Originally, the myriad islands of Pagonia were populated by scattered villages where the skilled inhabitants lived in peace.

For more on the world you’ll be growing in Steam Early Access later this year, check out the background story information below: Instead, players can expect an emphasis on cooperative gameplay when not building on their own. There currently aren’t plans to build competitive gameplay in Pioneers of Pagonia, though the developers haven’t ruled out the possibility down the line. “With Pioneers of Pagonia, we’re returning to the origins of city-building simulations, with thousands of inhabitants scurrying around and a focus on the in-depth simulation of the game world and economy that the community loves so much,” Wertich explained.Īs explained on the Pioneers of Pagonia website, players will lead their communities as a visionary with advanced craftsmanship and “mystical knowledge.” As players connect communities and explore the islands of Pagonia, they’ll be treated to procedurally generated content, an element Envision says is a “major focus” in its gameplay.
