{"id":913,"date":"2021-10-22T13:22:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T17:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/?p=913"},"modified":"2021-11-02T12:01:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T16:01:09","slug":"preview-1-6-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/2021\/10\/22\/preview-1-6-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview build: Alpha 1.8 is live!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A preview build of the upcoming 1.8 Fall update is now available via the Steam betas option tab (access instructions below).<\/p>\n<p>Whilst we continue to work toward the core updates, the 1.8 Fall update comes as a bonus that also enables us to add in some smaller features in preparation for the bigger updates.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing any feedback and please let us know if you find any issues. Feedback and bugs can be posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/app\/690830\/discussions\/\"><strong>Steam<\/strong><\/a> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gog.com\/forum\/foundation\">GOG<\/a><\/strong> forums or alternatively you can join us on our official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/foundation\">Discord<\/a><\/strong> server.<\/p>\n<h5>Preview build highlights<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Two new production buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Candle Workshop and Common Wares Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops-1024x464.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops-1024x464.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops-1536x696.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/preview_1.8_new_workshops.jpg 1834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction steps and bundles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More logical construction steps for buildings, including the addition of resource bundles for each step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>QoL and UI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New tooltips, improved layouts and a number of QoL improvements such as improved stockpiling feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Modding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An enhanced mod browser, including direct links to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.mod.io\/\">mod.io<\/a><\/strong> to allow for easier communication with modders.<\/p>\n<p>Modders also get some new stuff, including a debugging tool. More info can be found on the modding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/modding\/changelog\">wiki<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5>Preview Build Access Instructions<\/h5>\n<p>Note: Preview build saves <strong>will be compatible<\/strong> with the full release of the 1.8 Fall update. Most <strong>mods will requiring migration<\/strong>&nbsp;for the full 1.8 release. We recommend starting a fresh save or playing a vanilla for the preview build.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to take a look or help test out the preview build, you can gain access via the Steam betas tab in Foundation properties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click Foundation in your Steam library<\/li>\n<li>Click on properties<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to BETAS<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u2018preview &#8211; Next Build Preview\u2019 option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The game will automatically update but if it does not you may need to restart your Steam client.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steam-Preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steam-Preview.png 611w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Steam-Preview-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>GOG<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Foundation game, options menu within your GOG Galaxy library<\/li>\n<li>Choose Manage installation -&gt; Configure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview1.png 826w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview1-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview1-768x295.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Within the Betas channels choose preview<\/li>\n<li>Click OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview2.png 502w, https:\/\/www.polymorph.games\/foundation\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GOG-preview2-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game should automatically update but if it does not you may need to restart your GOG Galaxy client.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Polymorph Games Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A preview build of the upcoming 1.8 Fall update is now available via the Steam betas option tab (access instructions below). Whilst we continue to work toward the core updates, the 1.8 Fall update comes as a bonus that also enables us to add in some smaller features in preparation for the bigger updates. 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