Wanting to let everybody know that my new game Realms of Conflict is now available on Steam Early Access!

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Realms of Conflict is a top-down, real time role playing adventure game with a cartoon/toy aesthetic. Forge your own path in the fantasy world of Artad and help shape the future of the game as I continue to build out the world! Check it out today!

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Minor release for My Colony today, v2.4.1 corrects a couple of bugs and nothing more. Just trying to keep the game running smooth for everyone!

Thank you to everyone who plays and supports My Colony. I will be providing more news on the upcoming My Colony 2 soon. Also, my new steam game Realms of Conflict is coming to Steam early access in just a couple of weeks, please check it out and add it to your wishlist!

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The original My Colony was released on May 16, 2016. At that point I had no real idea in what direction I was going to take the game. In my head it was going to be some sort of strange mix between Command and Conquer, Sim City and Age of Empires. I kept working at it though, and with the help of a ton of user feedback, My Colony became what it is today.

In 2020, I started working on a 3D voxel art-based sequel to the game which never really left the beta/development phase. I had major performance issues related to the voxel style artwork. Additionally, I got a lot of user feedback about how the game was missing many of the more beloved features from the original. Throughout the past few months, I have been discussing with the Discord community options for the My Colony sequel going forward, and I eventually decided to scrap the voxel-based game altogether (if you are interested in checking it out though, I am hosting it for free now on the web as MC2 Classic ).

The original MC2 attempt was not in vain though, because I learned a lot from the process on how to make a true sequel to the game that will live up to and surpass the original. So, work has begun and it is my goal to have the game, at least in an early-access type state, ready to go by the 10-year anniversary of My Colony on May 16, 2026!

Now I\'m not promising it will happen exactly on that day, but that is the goal and I think it would be awesome. I will be working hard to make it happen, but if the game isn\'t ready then it\'s not ready. I think it\'s very possible though. So now I would like to discuss some of the plans for the upcoming game, what it will look like, and what you can expect.

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The core gameplay will feel very familiar to fans of the original My Colony. Although the graphics are moving from 2D to 3D, I am attempting to keep a very similar aesthetic to the original, as I think the MS-Paint style visuals have a certain charm to them. You should be able to look at the game and immediately know that it\'s My Colony.

The resources and world types available will be a mixture between what is in My Colony 1 and what I introduced in the first MC2 attempt. The tech tree will be similar, but I am making some adjustments and rebalancing things. I might scale back or delay a lot of the alien tech type structures, I haven\'t decided exactly yet. I will see what feels right during testing.

The worlds are going to work as if a My Colony single map and a Region were combined into one. Utilizing an improved version of the world chunking system I wrote for the original MC2 attempt, the game will actively simulate the area directly around the current camera position and do a more efficient background simulation for areas which are further away. Based on my testing of this system with the voxel-based MC2, the new My Colony 2 should be able to easily handle extremely large colonies.

Map sizes are not fixed. Rather, you can \"purchase\" chunks of land around your colony, similar to how the Annex Land policy currently works in My Colony, except that you can purchase chunks in any direction, and you can see the chunks available (and what resources they contain) prior to purchase. In theory there is no hard-set limit on how much you can expand your colony, although testing will reveal the real practical limits. If you have played the old voxel-based MC2 though, you know that the world sizes can be potentially massive.

The game simulation is now multithreaded, which offers an extreme performance improvement over the original My Colony. Considering the multi-threaded nature of the game and the fact that graphics now utilize the GPU (instead of the CPU software renderer of the original), most players can expect massively improved performance, particularly on large colonies. The exception may be for users with no GPU, although I am doing all testing right now using a Ryzen 7 5000 series mini-pc (basically laptop hardware) and integrated Radeon graphics, and it runs fine with all settings enabled. Of course, I will include options to turn down graphics intensive things like shaders and real-time shadows, as well as a way to turn down rendering resolution so that the game should run good even on a potato.

The game features a full built-in game editor, which is in fact the exact same editor I am using to create all of the content for the game. This will allow for the creation of user generated content (at least for offline games).

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The simulation in My Colony 2 will give you considerably more control over your production chains, if you want to take advantage of it. The game\'s day/night cycle (now pegged to exactly 10 minutes in IRL time) is now broken up into three work shifts. You will have the option to run your production buildings 24/7 or set up shift schedules. You might want to take advantage of this for several reasons. Some structures (like solar panels) now require sunlight to operate. To balance power loads, you can shut down power hungry factories at nighttime. Just as an example.

Online trading is coming back but will work a little different. To me it doesn\'t make any logical sense that you can just \"teleport\" resources from one world to another. Of course, it\'s a game so who cares, but I care and I wanted to try something different. So, My Colony 2 is going to utilize starships which you can use to send resources or even colonists directly to another colony. You will be able to send them on one-time missions or set up automated trade routes.

There is a lot more to talk about when it comes to My Colony 2, and I will be releasing a lot more information over the coming months. Stay tuned here on the My Colony Steam community for updates or join the Ape Apps Discord. At some point I will create a Steam product page for My Colony 2, and I will announce that here when it happens. Until then though, I will post MC2 updates here and keep you all informed as to how development is coming along!

Some players do not care about the My Colony premium structure series, and if that is the case for you, then pay no mind to today\'s update. Originally released two years ago though, the Franklin Arcology has probably been the favorite premium structure among the players, and the one which I get the most requests for a re-release on. Since I did announce at the beginning of the premium structure feature that I would not be doing any re-releases, I couldn\'t simply just put the original Franklin Arcology back out there. However, it\'s dark evil twin is fair game, so available from now until the end of the year, the Dark Franklin Arcology is now available for Ape Apps Account users to purchase in-game!

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The stats on the Dark Franklin are similar to the original, although there are a couple of buffs added to this release. It\'s population capacity has been increased by 5,000 (for a total of 35,000) and it is also available to be built by all factions in the game, even the Zolarg and Alpha Draconians.

\nI haven\'t been adding a whole lot of premium structures to the game lately, I just don\'t know if players are interested in them enough for it to be worth my time. So if you\'d want to see more content like this, be sure to let me know. I\'ve also had players ask me about adding Steam Trading Cards to the game, which is something I really don\'t know much about but if there is interest from the community I will look into it more.

\nIn the meantime though, enjoy the new structure! I\'ve also added an Aluminum Road - Lit variation to the premium structures list, but it will be available for several years, so it\'s not exactly a limited time offer like this one.

The v2.4.0 patch for My Colony is now available and includes a few important changes that you should be aware of, so let\'s take a look at it.

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The biggest change is with the built-in global chat for the game. It has previously been powered by my Ape Chat online service, but due to new age verification laws that are coming online right now all across the globe, I have decided to shut that service down. As a result, the in-game chat now uses the same relay server that the Galactic Board of Trade uses for trade notifications, which still supports real time chat, but messages are no longer stored and logged. This means that if you sign on, you can\'t pull out the old chat sidebar or see a history of chat messages from when you were offline.

The other big change in this update is for macOS players of the game (all 2 or so of you). The macOS client was previously compiled for Intel x86 64bit CPUs, but since most of the Apple players are now using Apple Silicon PC\'s, the macOS build it now compiled for Apple M series ARM CPUs. This means that Apple Silicon users should now get better native performance from the game, but Intel CPU users are now SOL. If you are still on an Intel mac, head over to the Ape Apps Discord channel (there is a link within the game), and I can hook you up with an Intel binary.

Finally, I think the game should be fully working in offline mode now, although you may have to start it in online mode at least one time first. I am not sure; I tried it back and forth several times and I am pretty sure it\'s working but let me know if you still have issues. My goal for the game is for it to be fully playable without a connection, so that when I get hit by a bus and the server goes under the game will still work.

There are a couple of other small changes as well, if you are interested you can see the full release notes here: My Colony v2.4.0 Released - Ape Apps

Oh, and one more thing. Some of you are aware that for a few years I have been working on a 3D voxel-based sequel for My Colony. I have decided to scrap that endeavor and start over from scratch on a proper My Colony 2 that is worthy of the name. Stay tuned here for more details, I will be posting screenshots and an announcement video soon, but I think you will all like it!

I\'ve got some good news for all of you My Colony fans out there, at long last all of the game\'s achievements (previously only available on mobile) are now available on Steam and ready for you to unlock!

I apologize to everyone for the years long delay on getting these over to Steam. This was mainly a product of my laziness since I had to recreate all of the graphics assets for all of the achievements, but I finally sat down and did it this afternoon and now everything is good to go.

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All in all, there are now 20 achievements available for you to unlock in the game. If there is a positive reaction from the players, I may go ahead and add more to all platforms, so just let me know what you\'d like to see. Until then, have fun unlocking this first batch of initial achievements for the game!

My Colony v2.3.0 is now live, and you should be able to update your client in Steam right now. Along with the standard bug fixes and dependency updates, this release includes a significant change in which the game is packaged.

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Previously, My Colony on Steam was released with the bare minimum shell of it\'s game data, and would automatically download all of the latest game files when launched. I have decided now that I would start packaging the entire game content bundle with each release. This way if I end up getting hit by a car or all of my servers go down, future players will still be able to download and enjoy My Colony long after I\'m gone.

For a complete rundown of changes, you can refer to the full patch notes here: https://www.ape-apps.com/my-colony-universe/updates/my-colony-230-released

Finally, I would like to point out that my next Steam game Realms of Conflict will be released on December 16, so please check it out and add it to your wish list!

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Until next time, thank you for playing My Colony, and stay tuned for more!

My Colony fans, the next Steam title from Ape Apps will be arriving on December 16 - Realms of Conflict!

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Venture forth into the world of Artad, a mystical place filled with warring kingdoms of men, dwarves, elves, goblins and more. Grow your skills and power as you venture into the world, taking jobs, going on quests, finding gear, and fighting terrifying foes. Unlock new items, skills and abilities as your fame and power grow. Artad is an open world, so players are free to chart their own quest and set their own destiny!

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Realms of Conflict will be arriving with full support for the Steam Deck, as well as Windows, macOS and Linux. Add it to your wishlist today and prepare for the adventure!

My Colony has just been updated to v2.0.0 and is now live! This should address loading issues some players have experienced, and I am sorry for that! I have updated the icon a bit, changed up the title screen, and spruced up some of the UI elements slightly. There were a lot of "under the hood" changes in this update, so let me know what issues you uncover!

My Colony has been updated to v1.35.0 on Steam, fixing some bugs and keeping the game up to date for you guys. Enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who reported issues with My Colony on the Steam Deck, I can confirm it is now working properly with the latest patch (released today). Let me know if you have any more problems with it!

Thanks everyone for playing My Colony! This update should fix issues related to the game not loading properly on some Linux distributions, including the Steam Deck. Let me know if you still have issues!

Update patch v1.32.0 for My Colony is now available for Windows and Linux users. Please see the following URL for the full release notes, and thank you for playing!
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=48848

The 1.29.0 patch for My Colony is now live. This update fixes issues with Federations and improved Big Picture mode support.

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=47228

This update supports the new backend game server and offers an overhaul of the menu ui. Steam users can now access Ape Coin related features as well. See full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=46995

Bug fix patch for My Colony is here, enjoy!
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=45638

v1.26.0 bug cleanup patch is now live! You can see the full release notes here:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=45366

My Colony has been updated to v1.25.0, clearing up some bugs and improving the Challenges system. Check out the full release notes here:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=45094

This update fixes some bugs (including long standing health stat bug) and adds 4 new buildings and one new tech to unlock! See full notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=44054

This build contains a slew of bug fixes and some minor UI improvements.

My Colony has been updated to v1.15.0! Several things have been fixed in this patch, see the full release notes for details!https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=42034

v1.14.0 is now here with various bug fixes as reported through the forums and the in-app feedback. See more details here:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=41069

This update fixes some bugs and expands the Russian language translations. It also removes the bundled music to reduce download size. The music can be re-added post-install for users who like it.

My Colony has been updated to v1.12.0, including some bug fixes and performance improvements. See the full release notes for details, and thanks for playing My Colony!
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=40010

The My Colony v1.11.0 patch is now available. Check the full release notes for details:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=39480

This is a minor bug fix release, enjoy!

This release tweaks the working age, expanding the size of your workforce. It also adds Wood and Crystalline production to the Helium Nanomine. See full notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=38819

My Colony v1.7.0 is now available, bringing regional transit to Insectoids and fixing issues related to Multiplayer Regions. See full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=37640

This is a smaller bug fix patch to fix a couple of issues that cropped up with the v1.5.0 release. See the notes for details:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=37400

The v1.5.0 update to My Colony is live, including:

started adding mass transit
bug fixes and performance updates
import/export resource improvements
region games can now be backed up properly

See the full release notes for details:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=37322

The My Colony v1.4.0 update is now available, with 9 new structures and other goodies. See the full release notes for details:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=36649

The My Colony v1.3.0 patch is now available, including 10 new structures, 1 new tech, and 1 new resource: Nanites! See the full release notes for details, and thank you for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=36234

The v1.2.0 patch for My Colony is now available to download, with more fixes, 3 new structures, and some new productivity priority sliders. Check out the full release notes for more info, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=35741

The v1.0.0 patch for My Colony is now available. This is the 100th update to the game, and includes a whole slew of engine changes. In addition, there is a new unit and 5 new structures. See the full patch notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=35352

The v0.99.0 patch for My Colony is now available. This is a big Reptilian update, including 19 new structures, 2 new units, and a new resource. Bug fixes and some interface upgrades are here too. Please see the full release notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=34618

My Colony v0.98.0 patch is here! This is the Zolarg update, with 20 new structures, 2 new units, and 2 new techs! Bug fixes and performance improvements also included. Check out the full release notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=34364

My Colony v0.97.0 patch is here! In addition to 10 brand new structures, this update includes a great new Bot Stacking feature that you are sure to love. Check out the full release notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=33807

My Colony v0.96.0 patch is here, including bug fixes, chat improvements, and new in-game friends list capabilities. Get more information at the link below, and thanks for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=33531

v0.95.0 patch is now live. Includes UI updates, bug fixes, 1 new resource and 11 new structures. See full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=33414

The My Colony v0.94.0 update is now live! Along with the normal bug fixes, this update adds more I.T. related structures and techs. Check out the full release notes at the link below!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=33254

The My Colony v0.93.0 patch is now available for download. Changes include a new flag maker for your colony, UI updates, 3 new techs, and 6 new buildings. See the full patch notes below:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=32912

The My Colony v0.92.0 patch is out. This one is a simple bug fix release, so get it while it's hot, and see the full patch notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=32670

My Colony v0.91.0 is now available! This update includes bug fixes, performance upgrades, 1 new tech, 1 new unit, and 8 new buildings. See the full release notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=32429

The v0.90.0 patch for My Colony is now available! This is "Information Technology" update #1, and includes a new utility, new resource, new tech, and 17 new structures! There are other goodies included as well, see the full release notes for more info, and thanks for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=32266

A quick bug fix patch is out today, please see the release notes at the following URL and stay tuned for more!
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=31634

The v0.88.0 patch for My Colony is now live. There are a lot of fixes for multiplayer regions, entertainment, and some new Zolarg content. See the full release notes at the link below, and stay tuned for more!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=31299

My Colony v0.87.0 is now live and available to download. This update includes a bunch of bug fixes and a new feature - Multiplayer Regions. Check it out, and look at the full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=30992

The My Colony v0.86.0 patch is now live and available to download! There are a lot of engine changes in this update, so please check the full release notes for more info. Enjoy!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=30726

The My Colony v0.85.0 patch is now available. In addition to bug fixes, this update introduces a new darker UI theme and some new content for both Reptilians and Humans. See the full release notes at the following URL and enjoy the update!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=30181

The My Colony v0.84.0 update is now live. This update makes changes to two of the maps, adds a new resource called Ether, adds several new Reptilian items, and fixes a few bugs. See the full release notes at the link below, and thanks for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=29930

Another update to My Colony everyone, v0.83.0. This release contains lots of bug fixes, new trading features, bulldozer improvements, and more. See the full changelog at the link below, and thanks for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=29422

The v0.82.0 patch for My Colony is now going out! This update has a bunch of bug fixes, as well as Import/Export dialog improvements and chat notification upgrades for online players. See the full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=29187

Much more to come, thanks for playing!

The v0.80.0 patch for My Colony is now available! This update introduces many fixes, please see the full release notes for details:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=28768

Thanks for playing!

The v0.79.0 patch is now live and includes the following changes:

bug fixes, performance improvements
added build counts to vehicle construction sidebar
Added Wood storage to Quantum and Gravitational Compression warehouses
Added first batch of Russian language translations

See the full release notes here:
https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=28476

Thanks for playing, much more to come!

Bug fix patch v0.78.0 released. Have a happy new year everyone, much more My Colony coming in 2019!

Just published the 0.77.0 patch everyone! This update has a new Water World map, over 10 new structures, new techs, new units, and more. See the full release notes here:

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=27735

Thanks for playing!

I have just published the 0.76.0 update for My Colony! This update fixes several bugs, adds two new techs, and four new buildings. More to come, enjoy!

My Colony v0.75.0 patch has just been released! This patch fixes a lot of issues, starts adding some new online modes, lets online games do live streaming, and more. Check out the full release notes at the link below for more info. Thanks for playing!

https://www.ape-apps.com/viewpage.php?p=26562