The time has almost come. The treks are getting ready. The excitement and anticipation for the settlers who want to venture out to conquer the wild frontier and find their slice of the American dream is palpable. And now the start for the treacherous journey into the unknown has a date: Development studio Empire Crafters and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to announce September 25, 2026 as the Early Access release date for the anticipated city builder.
Media and Content Creators visiting this year’s gamescom in Cologne have the chance to check out the game at the Toplitz Productions booth in the business area, Hall 4.1, Booth # D-038g/C-029g. With only a few timeslots left it is advisable to book an appointment via this link.
Prove that you have the entrepeneurial spirit and the strategic acumen to become Governor in the Western outskirts of the American frontierlands. Start by building a humble settlement and setting up first resource streams as well as production lines. React to the people’s demands and help them achieve the American Dream, while your settlement grows and thrives and slowly turns into a busy town or small city.
Send Scouts on expeditions to uncover the surrounding areas, discover new quests and secure new resources that will help you grow your municipalities even further. But be careful: Every decision you make, from chosing city officials like Mayor or Sheriff up to seemingly mundane choices like allowing other settlers into your village, might influence your standing with your people and lead to unforeseen consequences.
Main features:
- It Is Your Choice
You decide what the West will look like. Choose from a wide variety of buildings both residential as well as commercial like the sawmill or butcher up to warehouses and transport hubs to distribute your produce. Upgrade them over time to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the settlers. Pick mayors and sheriffs, but be careful who you appoint – their perks will affect the cities’ growth. - The West Is More Than One City
One settlement is only the beginning. While you discover new resource streams and production chains the urge to expand will become unstoppable. Send your settlers into uncharted territory and build new villages. Then set up trade routes, so resources can be exchanged. Don’t leave anybody behind or it will cost you dearly. - Every Settler Is A Person
Your villages are filled with characters. Everybody has needs and demands that you have to fulfill, if you want your reputation to precede you. Only with a sufficient happiness level influenced by job availability, health standards etc. will you be able to attract new settlers and become one of the driving forces in the expansion of the United States. - The Circle Of Life
Day and night cycle have an impact on the game world. Watch the city life change from dusk till dawn and show true leadership skills when you take on the challenges of efficient production chains and trade routes. - Strategize Your Expansion Of The West
The strategic map will help you to plan your progress. Send expeditions, establish trading outposts and dispatch wagons with daring explorers eager to found new settlements. With the sandbox character of Wild West Pioneers, no game will ever be the same. - Take A Seat
Sit back, chill and watch your plans come to fruition. Observe the hustle and bustle of city life, where every job is executed by a person and not a backend value. Watching your settlement grow in its detailed glory is half the fun.
