Devlog version 0.0.8
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v0.0.8 is out now
Release date: March 17, 2026
This update is mainly focused on improving the game’s UI, smoothing out navigation, and fixing a couple of important gameplay issues.
What’s new
- Added Itch.io version checking, so the game can detect newer releases and show an update prompt when needed.
- Reworked the main menu with a refreshed layout and improved flow.
- Updated the design of several gameplay panels.
- Improved the objective panel for better readability and usability.
- Enhanced tooltips with clearer styling and layout.
- Expanded the settings panel with Back to Main Menu and Quit Game options.
- Added a proper lose condition: when your population reaches 0, the simulation pauses and a game-over modal appears, letting you start a new game.
Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the main menu did not render correctly after returning from the settings menu.
- Fixed a gameplay issue where births could happen with fewer than two villagers. This can no longer occur.
Demo note
For players using the demo build: demo limits and the demo restart flow are still active. If your population drops to zero, the new game-over modal will take priority.
Files
northhold-demo-linux.zip 85 MB
Version v0.0.8 15 days ago
northhold-demo-windows.zip 79 MB
Version v0.0.8 15 days ago
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NorthHold Demo
A cozy viking-flavored idle colony sim
| Status | In development |
| Author | Flodnes |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Tags | Cozy, Fantasy, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Idle, norway |
| Languages | English |
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