Press release

Modding Comes to Dawnfolk: Major Update Adds Steam Workshop Support, Performance Boosts, and More

City-building, exploration, and survival just got deeper as Dawnfolk now lets players reshape the game to fit their style

May 29, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - A major new update for Dawnfolk introduces full modding support, unlocking a new level of creativity for players and modders alike. With Steam Workshop integration, new official mods, and a detailed modding guide, the update invites the community to customize and expand the game in exciting new directions.
 

Players can now:

  • Browse and install mods directly via Steam Workshop

  • Toggle mods in-game through the main menu

  • Build their own mods with a developer-made guide packed with examples

 

Whether it’s adding new maps, tweaking balance, or creating totally original content, the tools are now in players’ hands. Darenn wrote up a really fantastic guide for those interested in modding Dawnfolk here.

 

To kick things off, two official mods are now live:

  • The Light Spire – A powerful new science building for the Light Craters

  • The Icylands – A challenging new level set in a snowy biome, featuring the Iskaar, a new race that players can ally with and customize

 

There’s also a fan-made cheat menu mod, with more community creations already underway.

 

This update also brings a suite of improvements under the hood including major performance boosts (the game runs smoother than ever, especially on Steam Decks) and bug fixes galore thanks to many player reports.

 

For media inquiries and some excellent screenshots of Lueur (who doesn't love more pictures of Lueur?), please visit astralogical.org/game-dawnfolk

 

About Darenn Keller

Darenn Keller worked at Ubisoft as a Game Designer on the Ghost Recon and Assassin's Creed franchises before becoming an independent game developer. He is currently working on Dawnfolk and enjoys sharing his journey on YouTube.

Learn more about Darenn on YouTube, Twitter, Discord, and his website.

About Astra Logical

 

Astra Logical publishes systems and strategy games  that don’t hate you. A mission-driven indie publisher, they support  games with an ethos of progressive complexity and emergent thought.  Astra teams up with developers who create approachable yet deep  challenges for the curious-minded.

 

For more information, please visit astralogical.org or email marketing@astralogical.org.