- 🎉✨ Incredible Discounts Inside! The Perfect Time to Grab Your Copy ✨🎉 - 20 March 2026
🌸Steam Spring Sale 2026 🌸 🌟 There’s never been a better time to dive in—grab your copy while the discount lasts! 🌟 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2346410/_/ Whether you’ve had us on your wishlist for a while or you’re just discovering us now, jump in and enjoy the adventure. We can't wait to see you in the game!
- Steam Awards 2025! We'd Love Your Nominations - Best Game You Suck At - 24 November 2025
Hey folks! As the Steam Awards nominations open up, we'd love your support in nominating our little game for 'Best Game You Suck At'! But lets face it, you're all too good at Border Pioneer anyway.
- 🎉 2025 indiePlay | Border Pioneer: NOVA PRIZE Finalist! - 29 September 2025
Exciting news, Commanders!🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Border Pioneer has been successfully nominated for the indiePlay "NOVA PRIZE"! 🎉Receiving this 'Nova Prize' nomination fills me with immense excitement! As an indie developer, seeing Border Pioneer recognized by professional judges is a tremendous encouragement and truly means the world to me!I also want to extend my deepest gratitude to all our players for your love and unwavering support. You are the true pioneers and discoverers! This nomination truly wouldn't have been possible without the invaluable feedback and dedication from all our Commanders. Hand-in-hand, let's forge Border Pioneer into the 'Supernova' game we all aspire to see!Join the ranks of Border Pioneer and begin your own pioneering legend!
- Patch v1.1.43 - 17 September 2025
Adjusted the position of the resource bar UI to reduce instances of players misinterpreting the resource count.
- Patch v1.1.36 - 18 August 2025
Improved Caravan AI behaviorReduced initial difficulty on select mapsSpells can now damage enemy structuresFixed Fortresses incorrectly classified as non-defensive buildingsCorrected miscalculated upgrade bonusesFixed Alchemy Workshop skills failing to activateIncreased effect radius of Alchemy Workshops
- Patch v1.1.30 - 11 August 2025
Adjusted monster configurationsMap Editor upgrade: Added settings for initial difficulty & scaling rate in Endless ModeFixed crashes when opening Custom Maps without existing filesPatched false triggers for building damage achievementsResolved incorrect unlocks for unit damage achievements
- Patch v1.1.25 - 10 August 2025
Giant Sandworm balance: Reduced HP but increased threat levelAdjusted background music for specific levelsFixed audio glitchesPatched inactive Lieutenant passive skillsResolved Custom Mode exploration mechanics lockoutFixed data corruption when copying monster lists in Map EditorCorrected incorrect ATK values on rebuilt enemy structures in Extra Episodes
- Patch v1.1.20 - 8 August 2025
Fulmarion's starter cards: Added "Treant Transformation", removed "Natural Hunter"Increased starting resources in new levelsOverhauled exploration mechanics with adjusted upgrade costsEnhanced monster difficulty in explorations + higher rewards for monster zonesFixed abnormal appearance rates for “Freeze Spell”Patched incorrect progression in Exploration Camp upgradesResolved unlock failures for select achievements
- Patch v1.1.18 - 8 August 2025
Further difficulty adjustments to select campaign levelsFixed enemies ignoring Town Centers under specific conditionsResolved missing new monsters in Random Map ModeFixed early victory being blocked in D1-2Corrected "Concussive Spark (Physical)" ability activation failuresPatched glitches with Stealth Attacks targeting nothing
- Patch v1.1.13 - 8 August 2025
Fixed a bug where Lumber Huts caused incorrect food gain estimates displayFixed Construct Clones consuming population/resources unintentionallyFixed incorrect monster behaviors in Random Map ModePlayers who haven't cleared the game can now see new map entrances with requirements displayed
- 🔥Major Version Update｜Desert Rescue Battle Officially Begins! - 7 August 2025
The flames of war are about to reignite, and the Kingdom is once again in crisis! Beneath the guise of peace, the Dark Faction has already laid out an inescapable net. In this brand-new version, you will delve deep into unknown desert territories to rescue the exiled Prince, help him return to the capital, and wage the final decisive battle against the long-hidden Dark Faction! This Version Update at a Glance: New Desert Terrain Added Unfamiliar landscapes hide unknown dangers. Respected Viceroy, are you ready to face new challenges? 10 New Aides-de-camp Each possesses unique abilities and backstories, waiting for you to unleash their potential! 40 New Cards Brand-new tactical combinations and deck-building strategies to help you stand out on the desert battlefield! 30 New Enemies Monsters formed from sand and magic await your challenge 28 Chest Upgrades Unlock more strategic options an…
- ☀️ Summer Vibes + Summer Savings! ☀️ - 26 June 2025
The Steam Summer Sale is finally here and it's time to enjoy all the games you've been eyeing up for ages but your wallet just wouldn't allow you to get. The weather may be hot, but so are the deals! Border Pioneer is 33% OFF as a part of the sale, so run run run!You guys have always shown us so much love and support and we can't even begin to describe how much we appreciate it. We're hoping Border Pioneer finds some new homes during the Summer Sale and that everyone who plays enjoys their time.P.S., While you're here, our lovely publishers (this is definitely not someone from Yogscast Games writing this) have a bunch of their other titles on sale during the Steam Summer Sale, you should totally check them out.
- 🎊 100,000 Copies, Thank You! 🎊 - 15 May 2025
We have officially sold over 100,000 copies of Border Pioneer! That's over 100,000 of you people supporting us, thank you all! From humble beginnings to this incredible milestone, we couldn't have done it without our amazing community. 🎉 Celebrate With Us! To mark this special occasion, we're offering 30% OFF Border Pioneer for a limited time! Whether you're a seasoned pioneer looking to gift the experience to friends or a newcomer ready to stake your claim on the frontier, there's never been a better time to get into the game. 🛣️ What's Next? With this milestone, the journey is far from over. The team is working towards updates and improvements based on your valuable feedback. Stay tuned for what's coming! Thank you once again! P.S. The Camp Yog Sale, organized by our publishers, Yogscast Games, is now live! This is a great chance to pick up Border Pioneer and many other of their tit…
- ⚔️ "Border Pioneer" x "Desperate Place" Bundle is Live! - 22 April 2025
Brave commanders, do you hear the call of the frontlines? It’s time to build and defend your very own base! 🎮 "Border Pioneer" is a pixel-style city-building game that blends survival with defense elements. As a rookie pioneer, your mission is to prove your worth and bring glory to the kingdom. In the untamed wilderness of the frontier, you’ll face dangerous threats, carefully manage resources, construct your town, and create an unbreakable defense line. 🎮 "Desperate Place" is a sci-fi base-building tower defense game. You’ll step into the shoes of a crew member who’s been prematurely awakened from cryosleep. Stranded on an unknown planet after your colony ship is damaged, you’ll gather resources, repair the ship, battle alien monstrosities, and escape this desolate nightmare. 🔥 Grab the bundle now and enjoy a limited-time discount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/52867/_/ If y…
- Patch v0.99.33 - 27 March 2025
Demon Priests now kill demonic sacrifices to summon Imps, and their skill’s effect range has been reduced. Added a Monster Strength setting in the map editor, allowing players to adjust attribute percentages for specific monster waves. Upgrading the Dragon Nest’s skills will now increase the Baby Dragon’s max health and food consumption. Fixed a bug where large negative gold values during the settlement phase would deduct experience points. Optimized the map editor interface: spawn point settings can now be moved up/down, and copy logic has been revised. Fixed untranslated text for critically injured units Attempted to fix a bug where the monster list displayed incorrect quantities. Increased the number of enemies hit per attack for Berserkers and Axe Throwers. Now you can set victory objectives and map parameters for custom maps.
- Patch v0.99.32 - 21 March 2025
Removed the healing effect from the Giant Mushy (this can still be weakened via bonfires). Fixed a bug where the Output Crown would disappear. Reduced penalties for festival events. Fixed an issue where units would continuously call "SOS" if too many critically injured units were queued for recovery. Fixed a bug where the Giant Mushy had an incorrect attack range.
- Patch v0.99.30 - 20 March 2025
Added supplies consumption display to unit interfaces. Fixed a bug where the Bonfire consumed supplies incorrectly. It now consumes 1 supply per turn. Golems no longer consume food and now consume supplies instead. Fixed a bug where summoned units spawned with incomplete health. Fixed a bug with incorrect Fortress upgrades. Demon Priests now significantly increase their own health cost when empowering other demons. Fixed a bug where the Blade Wall could not be attacked. Fixed a bug where Mushy could not be enhanced by Snowfield Goblins and Snowfield Orcs. Added animation effects for enhancements by Snowfield Goblins and Snowfield Orcs to make the process more visually clear to players.
- Patch v0.99.29 - 12 March 2025
Fixed a bug where the Fairy Assembly Hall could spawn a large number of fairies at once. Removed the tag from Collection Stations to reduce confusion and reduced their price. Reduced the construction cost of Tree Spirits. They no longer consume supplies, their base food production is lowered to 3, and card usage count increased to 4. Reduced the base health of Explosive Traps. Adjusted Baby Dragon upgrades: Each upgrade now increases health by 20%. Additional enhancements and appearance changes are applied after learning all skills.
- Patch v0.99.28 - 11 March 2025
The Baby Dragon can now devour Golems, but this extends its cooldown. Level 4-2 terrain optimization. Level 4-3 terrain optimization. Added a monster list to the encyclopedia, allowing players to view monsters' base attributes. Reduced the food required for Baby Dragon hatching. Fixed a bug where the Baby Dragon could jump into water/lava. Adjusted the priority of seeking recovery after critical injuries. Added a custom map monster quantity limit option to settings.
- What's Next: Border Pioneer Roadmap - 7 March 2025
First and foremost, THANK YOU for the incredible support since launch. Your feedback, bug reports, and enthusiasm have meant the world to us! Here's our development roadmap for the coming months! First and foremost, THANK YOU for the incredible support since launch. Your feedback, bug reports, and enthusiasm have meant the world to us! Here's our development roadmap for the coming months!
