In case you missed it, here’s another roundup of Civilization VII news from the past week:


The two next Modern Age civs are here! As Qing China, utilize the powerful Gusa unit to gain strength in large numbers, and rake in gold with imports - at the cost of science. Or, as the French Empire, take advantage of the unique ability to choose the Celebration effects for any government. Check out the full game guides on Qing and French Empire for all the details.





Revolutionary and diplomat, Lafayette joins Civ VII with strengths in culture and diplomacy, and a powerful ability that grants an extra Social Policy slot. Check out the game guide here for Lafayette.




Ready to build your empire on the go? Civilization VII is officially Steam Deck verified.




Tomorrow marks one month left until Civ VII launches on February 11! The road to release is paved with more reveals, including another First Look and two new Civs coming up soon. Also, keep an eye out for a brand new developer diary.

Which civs and leader do you think is next? Let us know, and we’ll catch you back here next week, Civ fans.

Reach the community goal in the RELAX Effect Mode this weekend in these game modes: Chill Marathon, Quick Play, and Playlist (Sea, Wind and World)

3v1 Multiplayer: Play as a team or the boss in Connected Vs.

Starts Saturday, noon UTC
Ends Sunday, noon UTC

• Added new Stat Mod: InstantTurnOnApplication. Get next turn immediately when applied.
  
• Added new Stat Mods: Mult_APCosts, Flat_APCosts, Flat_AbilityAPCost. Same as the MP equivalents but for AP.
  
• Loading/saving a project in Crystal Edit now overlays an indicator instead of opening a popup window.
  
• Ctrl+W now closes the current tab.
  
• StatusAuto Stat Mod now defaults to 100/1.

• Added Export button to Mod Text Replacements tab. Exports all mod text replacements from the current localization mod, or exports all text introduced by the current non-localization mod for importing into a localization mod.
  
• Added Import button to Mod Text Replacements tab. Imports a previously exported mod text replacements file.

• Fixed error in Crystal Edit when attempting to open an NPC with an action that adds inventory of negative currency.

• Fixed rare bug where pieces could warp during flip inputs
  
• Overhauled scene transition logic to avoid rare crashes
  
• Snappier button hover sounds
  
• Eliminated black flicker on avatar customization screen
  
• Stability improvements

Last week, we made the piece flipping more lenient for players who hit the two buttons a few frames apart. But a very naughty player noticed you could abuse this in a very silly way to warp pieces across the playfield. Naughty, naughty! We've given the piece flipping behavior one more tweak to prevent further naughtiness.

There's also a handful more minor bugfixes and stability improvements here and there, including one more attempt to patch the elusive bug which is causing the game to suddenly exit after a puzzle. Let me know if you see any other weirdness, I'll try to get to the bottom of it!

Dear Community,
We are incredibly grateful for the support and enthusiasm you’ve shown for The Rangers in the South. This journey is just beginning, and we want to share with you what’s coming next for the game.

Controller and Steam Deck Support:
We’re working hard to make The Rangers in the South fully compatible with Steam Deck and controllers, ensuring the game is as comfortable and accessible as possible for all players.

Keybinding Configuration:
We will introduce customizable keybinding options so you can adjust controls to fit your playstyle.

Necromancer Class:
Control hellish minions, explode corpses, and unlock a full set of dark abilities.

Infernal Portals:
A new exploration mechanic: face waves of enemies as you traverse infernal portals.

More Dungeon Variations, Skills, and Mechanics:
We’ll add improvements based on community feedback to enrich the gameplay experience.

Boss and Enemy Rework:
New unique mechanics for bosses and a wider variety of enemies with distinct traits and abilities.

Hunter Class:
Set traps, control animals, use smoke bombs, and throw various objects to overcome challenges.

New Dungeon Biome:
Redesigned dungeons with unique traps and a completely new exploration experience.

Skills and Mechanics Suggested by the Community

New Biome: Islands:
Explore a brand-new setting full of challenges and mysteries.

Monk Class:
Master martial arts and use fists and speed-based attacks to defeat your enemies.

Skills and Mechanics Suggested by the Community

Surprises to be Announced!
We’re working on something very special to wrap up the year. Stay tuned for more details.

Your support and feedback are essential for The Rangers in the South to evolve and grow. This roadmap is just the beginning of what’s to come. We want you to know this is the minimum amount of planned features! Don’t be surprised if we add even more (or release them earlier than expected).

🔗 Steam Store Link

See you in the southern lands!

Hi everyone! \o/

I'm just making a quick announcement to let you know I'm working on a couple of shiny new yuri VNs (when am I ever not working on yuri VNs tbh haha...)



The first on the list is Her Love, Like Poison! It's a dour little VN set in the English countryside during the winter, so it'll be very bleak and cold and miserable!

It's a story about a university student, Ethel, who's struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to work on her thesis while girlrotting in her parents' home in a teeny-tiny village.

Stuck for inspiration, she goes for a wander in the woods late at night, and has an encounter with a mysterious girl who might be more than she seems.

This is a spooky VN with some sexual themes and body horror elements. It goes some rather dark places, but I don't think it's too unpleasantly awful. The character art was also done by the artist of It gets so lonely here!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412620



And the second on the list is Bittersweet Blossoms. It's a historical yuri VN that takes place in England in 1919, a little after WWI.

Follow Dot, a young girl who lost both her father and her older brother in the war, as she starts working in the stately home of Bly as a maid. At Bly, Dot meets her sadistic young mistress, Patience, and the two begin an uneasy relationship.

This VN is a sequel of sorts to Blackberry Honey, though it takes place about 60 years after the events of BH. It might be an interesting read if you want to see what became of Bly over the years!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429340/Bittersweet_Blossoms/


And that's about eveything. Please look forward to these VNs; I'll try to release them both later this year!

- ebi x

Hi everyone! \o/

I'm just making a quick announcement to let you know I'm working on a couple of shiny new yuri VNs (when am I ever not working on yuri VNs tbh haha...)



The first on the list is Her Love, Like Poison! It's a dour little VN set in the English countryside during the winter, so it'll be very bleak and cold and miserable!

It's a story about a university student, Ethel, who's struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to work on her thesis while girlrotting in her parents' home in a teeny-tiny village.

Stuck for inspiration, she goes for a wander in the woods late at night, and has an encounter with a mysterious girl who might be more than she seems.

This is a spooky VN with some sexual themes and body horror elements. It goes some rather dark places, but I don't think it's too unpleasantly awful. The character art was also done by the artist of It gets so lonely here!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412620



And the second on the list is Bittersweet Blossoms. It's a historical yuri VN that takes place in England in 1919, a little after WWI.

Follow Dot, a young girl who lost both her father and her older brother in the war, as she starts working in the stately home of Bly as a maid. At Bly, Dot meets her sadistic young mistress, Patience, and the two begin an uneasy relationship.

This VN is a sequel of sorts to Blackberry Honey, though it takes place about 60 years after the events of BH. It might be an interesting read if you want to see what became of Bly over the years!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429340/Bittersweet_Blossoms/


And that's about eveything. Please look forward to these VNs; I'll try to release them both later this year!

- ebi x

Hi everyone! \o/

I'm just making a quick announcement to let you know I'm working on a couple of shiny new yuri VNs (when am I ever not working on yuri VNs tbh haha...)



The first on the list is Her Love, Like Poison! It's a dour little VN set in the English countryside during the winter, so it'll be very bleak and cold and miserable!

It's a story about a university student, Ethel, who's struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to work on her thesis while girlrotting in her parents' home in a teeny-tiny village.

Stuck for inspiration, she goes for a wander in the woods late at night, and has an encounter with a mysterious girl who might be more than she seems.

This is a spooky VN with some sexual themes and body horror elements. It goes some rather dark places, but I don't think it's too unpleasantly awful. The character art was also done by the artist of It gets so lonely here!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412620



And the second on the list is Bittersweet Blossoms. It's a historical yuri VN that takes place in England in 1919, a little after WWI.

Follow Dot, a young girl who lost both her father and her older brother in the war, as she starts working in the stately home of Bly as a maid. At Bly, Dot meets her sadistic young mistress, Patience, and the two begin an uneasy relationship.

This VN is a sequel of sorts to Blackberry Honey, though it takes place about 60 years after the events of BH. It might be an interesting read if you want to see what became of Bly over the years!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429340/Bittersweet_Blossoms/


And that's about eveything. Please look forward to these VNs; I'll try to release them both later this year!

- ebi x

Hi everyone! \o/

I'm just making a quick announcement to let you know I'm working on a couple of shiny new yuri VNs (when am I ever not working on yuri VNs tbh haha...)



The first on the list is Her Love, Like Poison! It's a dour little VN set in the English countryside during the winter, so it'll be very bleak and cold and miserable!

It's a story about a university student, Ethel, who's struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to work on her thesis while girlrotting in her parents' home in a teeny-tiny village.

Stuck for inspiration, she goes for a wander in the woods late at night, and has an encounter with a mysterious girl who might be more than she seems.

This is a spooky VN with some sexual themes and body horror elements. It goes some rather dark places, but I don't think it's too unpleasantly awful. The character art was also done by the artist of It gets so lonely here!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412620



And the second on the list is Bittersweet Blossoms. It's a historical yuri VN that takes place in England in 1919, a little after WWI.

Follow Dot, a young girl who lost both her father and her older brother in the war, as she starts working in the stately home of Bly as a maid. At Bly, Dot meets her sadistic young mistress, Patience, and the two begin an uneasy relationship.

This VN is a sequel of sorts to Blackberry Honey, though it takes place about 60 years after the events of BH. It might be an interesting read if you want to see what became of Bly over the years!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429340/Bittersweet_Blossoms/


And that's about eveything. Please look forward to these VNs; I'll try to release them both later this year!

- ebi x

Hi everyone! \o/

I'm just making a quick announcement to let you know I'm working on a couple of shiny new yuri VNs (when am I ever not working on yuri VNs tbh haha...)



The first on the list is Her Love, Like Poison! It's a dour little VN set in the English countryside during the winter, so it'll be very bleak and cold and miserable!

It's a story about a university student, Ethel, who's struggling to muster up the enthusiasm to work on her thesis while girlrotting in her parents' home in a teeny-tiny village.

Stuck for inspiration, she goes for a wander in the woods late at night, and has an encounter with a mysterious girl who might be more than she seems.

This is a spooky VN with some sexual themes and body horror elements. It goes some rather dark places, but I don't think it's too unpleasantly awful. The character art was also done by the artist of It gets so lonely here!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412620



And the second on the list is Bittersweet Blossoms. It's a historical yuri VN that takes place in England in 1919, a little after WWI.

Follow Dot, a young girl who lost both her father and her older brother in the war, as she starts working in the stately home of Bly as a maid. At Bly, Dot meets her sadistic young mistress, Patience, and the two begin an uneasy relationship.

This VN is a sequel of sorts to Blackberry Honey, though it takes place about 60 years after the events of BH. It might be an interesting read if you want to see what became of Bly over the years!

You can wishlist it here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3429340/Bittersweet_Blossoms/


And that's about eveything. Please look forward to these VNs; I'll try to release them both later this year!

- ebi x