As of this version, the game includes a complete progression from the (Stone Age) to the Iron Age :
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A full progression system allows you to unlock technologies like domestication , metalworking , and megalithic construction .
This build was a major milestone for the game's compatibility and long-term stability:
Released around the same time as several community-focused tutorials, this build includes the core gameplay features that define the finished state of the game, such as the Armor Update (v1.6) and the Farming Update (v1.5). Key Features in this Build
Includes specialized menus (F1-F8) for village statistics, resource limits, and domestic animal management. Safety & Source Note
You lead a prehistoric settlement where you must hunt megafauna like mammoths and ancient bison while gathering seasonal resources.
This is the specific build ID that was tested and verified for Steam Deck . It confirmed the game's performance on SteamOS, though it noted that manual keyboard invocation might be needed for text entry.