Devlog

• Hotfix: Patch 53.02
  November 04, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Release notes for 53.02 (November 4, 2025): Here's some cleanup for the Siege Update to fix a few issues. General updates Hospital patients and babies don't shut off the brains of people carrying them...Continue reading
• The Siege Update is OUT NOW!
  November 03, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Watch the Out Now trailer that shows off the update features:Attention Urists! The Siege Update is available now! This update completely revamps the way enemies invade your fort, empowering them to di...Continue reading

  
• Siege Update Preview, Mod Jam + Patch 52.05
  October 01, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, It’s Alexandra here and we’ve got a packed update this week with patch 52.05, siege update footage, merch announcements and an exciting community event. The team is busily finishing th...Continue reading

  
• Patch 52.04
  August 28, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Here's a release to fix issues with armies/squads travelling, and some others. 52.04: General updates - Fixed issue with squads/armies breaking into groups and not rejoining. - Mod upload doesn't clob...Continue reading
• Patch 52.03
  August 07, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Here is a release to continue to stabilize the lua update. There are several regular fixes as well, listed below in the patch notes. Also, we have some dye improvements for you! You can now mix dyes t...Continue reading
• Hotfix: Patch 52.02
  July 24, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Release Notes for 52.02: - Fixed hang on Linux when updating an installed mod the first time. - Removed the temporary geology variables placement layer/freq/parent from lua to prevent crashes. - Fixed...Continue reading
• Patch 52.01
  July 21, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, Modders rejoice, the Lua update is now available! Putnam has been steadily making improvements and it’s been running smoothly enough that we’re ready to put it on the main branch. This...Continue reading
• Patch 51.13
  June 27, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Release notes for 51.13: General updates -Fixed a timing error introduced by ammo loading that caused many actions to be performed in slow motion, leading to all of the dwarves dying over a long perio...Continue reading
• Patch 51.12
  June 26, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Hello! Here's a new update, focusing on ranged weapons and colorful beasts. We've reworked ranged weapons and archer behavior in preparation for the siege update. Ranged weapons can now be nocked/load...Continue reading

  
• Patch 51.11
  April 21, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch Notes for 51.11 Fortress Mode People that leave the map no longer lose their room ownership associations Stopped immigrants from losing their religions and some other affiliations Added settings...Continue reading
• Hotfix: Patch 51.10
  April 03, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch 51.10: - Fixed up some issues with the pathing overflow changes. - Readded the only-selected-do-this / everybody-does-this toggle when the first or last dwarf is added/removed from a work detail...Continue reading
• Patch 51.09
  April 02, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch Notes 51.09 Fortress Mode Stopped dwarves from using forbidden and uncompleted coffins for burial Stopped greyed out "everybody does this" for mining/hunting/chopping labors from being pressable...Continue reading
• Patch 51.08
  March 13, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch 51.08 Adventure Mode - Fixed an input issue when discovery popups appeared...Continue reading
• Patch 51.07
  March 12, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Release notes for 51.07: Continuing along with the routine patches after the Adventure Mode release. Fortress mode - Allowed use of last material when placing simple one-stage buildings and constructi...Continue reading
• Patch 51.06
  February 26, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch 51.06 includes a few fixes and tweaks for Fortress Mode and Adventure Mode. Patch Notes 51.06 Fortress Mode - Made some strange mood dwarves not get stuck at workshop selection stage - Stopped p...Continue reading
• Next Steps for Dwarf Fortress + Patch 51.05 ⛏ Dwarf Fortress Dev News
  February 12, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, It’s Alexandra from Kitfox! We are back and hope you’ve been enjoying your time with Adventure Mode. It’s been so much fun seeing you discover magical items, creating your adventurer...Continue reading
• Dwarf Fortress is OUT NOW!
  February 12, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  It’s time to strike the earth because Dwarf Fortress Steam Edition is out now on Steam and itch.io ! This new version brings a brand new pixel art tileset, a new helpful tutorial to onboard unfamili...Continue reading

  
• Hotfix: Patch 51.03
  January 25, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  Patch Note 51.03 -Replaced two audio files causing sound issue...Continue reading
• Adventure Mode is Out Now!
  January 23, 2025 byKitfoxgames

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  It's finally time! Become the Chosen and go beyond your fortress in Dwarf Fortress Adventure Mode. Create a character in your simulated world and -- well, as a pure sandbox, what you do is up to you!...Continue reading

  
• Fortress Mode Update 50.15
  December 12, 2024 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, We have a Fortress Mode patch this week, with a bunch of fixes and tweaks and most notably with the new container graphics. See exactly what's inside your barrels and boxes for easy sortin...Continue reading
• Fortress Mode update 50.14
  December 12, 2024 byKitfoxgames

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  50.14 Fortress Mode Patch Notes Major bug fixes -Linux trainer crash fixed (again) -Added crash guard for bad civilian alert Graphics additions/changes -Dwarves/humans/elves/goblins/kobolds have child...Continue reading
• Adventure Mode Launch Plans and patch 50.12
  March 06, 2024 byKitfoxgames

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  Hi Urists, We are less than a month away from April, which means Adventure Mode launch is just around the corner. Time flies when you’re developing FUN! We wanted to share our launch plans with you...Continue reading

  
• Fixes for Linux and Tutorial- Patch Notes for 50.11 (October 3, 2023)
  October 03, 2023 byKitfoxgames

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  #patch notes

  Hey Urists, We have a quick patch update today with fixes for Linux Mode, the tutorial and more. We will be posting a big update this week with a new roadmap for Adventure Mode and updated FAQ so stay...Continue reading

  
• The babies are here! Patch notes v50.08 (May 2, 2023)
  May 02, 2023 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, Today's patch features the much-anticipated baby update including sprites for children and babies for many of the creatures and outdoor plants. This also includes dragon hatchings! How cut...Continue reading

  
• Patch notes v50.07 (Feb 7, 2023)
  February 07, 2023 byKitfoxgames

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  Arena mode is here which means you can new test out creatures, trees, materials and certain item mods before publishing them! Also notably we've added new sprites to show the growth progression of cro...Continue reading

  
• Classic Mode is here! + The Team Grows
  December 22, 2022 byKitfoxgames

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  Hey Urists, We have another important update before we are off for the holidays! We are happy to announce that we now have ❗❗ Classic "graphics" ❗❗ (i.e. ASCII-esque font-based glyphs) availab...Continue reading