After over four years of lumberpunk development, the beavers are finally leaving the lodge. Developer Mechanistry has officially announced that Timberborn is ready to exit Early Access and launch its Version 1.0. This milestone is a victory lap for one of the most successful city-builders in recent years, which has maintained an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam with over a million copies sold. The official launch represents the definitive vision of the game, complete with automation, end-game goals, in addition to the plethora of features that were added during the Early Access phase.
Timberborn Release Date and Global Launch Times
Timberborn 1.0 launches globally on March 12, 2026. The game will follow a synchronized global release across Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Here is the global release schedule:
| Region | Release Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| West US (Los Angeles) | March 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM PDT |
| Central US (Chicago) | March 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM CDT |
| East US (New York) | March 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM EDT |
| UK (London) | March 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM GMT |
| Central Europe (Berlin) | March 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM CET |
| Japan (Tokyo) | March 13, 2026 | 2:00 AM JST |
| Australia (Sydney) | March 13, 2026 | 4:00 AM AEDT |
| New Zealand (Wellington) | March 13, 2026 | 6:00 AM NZDT |
Timberborn Countdown Clock
The dams are about to burst as we move toward the final 1.0 build. Track the hours remaining until the official launch with the help of our handy countdown clock:
Platforms
Timberborn remains a focused PC and Mac experience, optimized for mouse and keyboard or the Steam Deck's trackpads.
- Platforms: PC (Windows), Mac (Apple Silicon & Intel).
- Available via: Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.
- Steam Deck Status: Fully Steam Deck verified.
Gameplay Features: What’s New in 1.0?
The jump to 1.0 introduces Automation, the most significant gameplay expansion since the "Badwater" update. Players can now build intricate logic systems using new sensors and relays to control their colonies. Flow sensors, depth sensors, and chronometers can be linked to floodgates and pumps, allowing your colony to automatically brace for droughts or badtides, without the need for manual intervention.
To complement these smart systems, the full-scale launch adds the Earth Recultivator, a massive end-game Wonder that acts as the ultimate goal for your playthrough. Achieving this requires utilizing the new resource chains and the reworked verticality features, such as spiral stairs and specialized transport bridges. The update also ships with two brand-new maps, Pressure and Oasis, specifically designed to test these new automation tools.
Pricing and Information
Timberborn’s pricing remains consistent with its late 2024 adjustment, which reflected the massive amount of content added during the final stages of Early Access. That means that you can get Timberborn for $34.99 on all platforms. Note that owners of the Early Access version will receive the 1.0 update automatically for free. Existing saves from the "Experimental" branch should remain compatible.
