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Build-a-Map Contest 5 Winners

29.8.

Great job, everyone!

There were 339 entries into our Mod.io Update 7-themed map contest! We held multiple rounds of voting, and some judges needed more time to cast their votes (yes, we're talking about you, Miami). It was definitely not an easy job. Each map was unique, there were beautiful landscapes, detailed dioramas, ingenious recreations of real-life stuff, and even in-game challenges. Verticality of many maps went through the roof! Or, in some cases, through the floor - this time, the underground areas were a recurring theme.

How do you even choose just one winner in each category? Fortunately, on top of the winners, we also have three honorable mentions in each category.

The winner of each category will receive 750 euros, a spot in the in-game credits, and a special rank on our Discord[discord.gg] server. Participants who receive honorable mentions will receive 100 euros each. Expect to hear from Mod.io soon!

Congratulations to everyone from all of us at Mechanistry - and thank you to all the participants!

Small maps (128x128 and below)

Winner -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/quest-for-the-ancient-aquifer-2Ant Farm V3 (16x64)[mod.io] by Moose150

This close-quarters map is split into multiple layers like the titular ant farms, all while water flows and weaves through multiple levels. Building on this map, you will have to watch out for where you build and how you direct the water through, so that you can maximise the available space - just like the author of the map did, exploring the new in-game possibilities. If you're a Diorama enjoyer, check it out!

Honorable mention - Fliegende Inseln (128x128)[mod.io] by rue_02

A very closer runner-up, Fliegende Inseln are one of the best representations of what Update 7 enables, with multiple branching columns scattered across the map. With the amount of badwater at the bottom and the extra challenge of "how to survive up here on such scattered terrain", it's not for the faint of heart!

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/the-overhangStrata (60x250)[mod.io] by JS-modio

This gorgeous, long and narrow map features tons of secrets hidden across its layers, with multiple detailed areas adding to the sense of discovery - there's even a volcano! Be sure to beat it at least one, because it's a trek to remember.

Honorable mention - Strange Geometry (64x64)[mod.io] by BARMalley

Somewhat resembling an abandoned castle, this map is split into several distinct parts, making the already small overall footprint even more of a challenge. Thankfully, with the added benefit of 3D terrain, there's plenty of extra space available above your beavers' heads - if you can figure out how to turn it green again.

Medium maps (129x129 through 255x255)

Winner -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/fortitudeBadwater Burrows (256x128)[mod.io] by Boompiee

It may seem chaotic at first glance, but moving the camera around, you will quickly find many tunnels, caves, and underground remnants of civilization dotted around the landscape. This map made great use of the 3D terrain, especially with its blend of natural landscapes and recreations of hooman settlements invading the area, splitting it open, and polluting it.

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/ashes-of-the-last-warCaldera Lake (200x200)[mod.io] by Astrala

Our community sure does like the idea of putting a huge volcano - or what used to be one - in the middle of their maps! Sitting in the middle of the lake is the starting location, with a distinct smell of badwater reaching your beavers' nostrils - so perhaps escaping to a safer area is in order. Or not?

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/2024-map-contestThe Hidden Mystery of Beavers Canyon (255x255)[mod.io] by OursGardien

There's actually more than one mystery to be found here, although there's one that's bound to make whoever finds it quite... satisfied! Almost hitting the large map size, OursGardien's creation offers many areas to expand from its starting point - which walled area will you conquer next, and will it be the one with the treasure?

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/dont-be-vainBAM5 - Cliffs and Caves (200x85)[mod.io] by Yrp360

This map strikes a similar chord to the one above, with beautiful winding streams and ledges overlooking them. At the same time, the watered, healthy areas are mostly located up high - while the starting location is nested against the "bad" side of the map, with dry tops and badwater threatening all life. Can you climb up, or will you push back against the badtides?

Large maps (256x256 and above)

Winner -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/forsaken-bayThe Pristine Lake (256x256)[mod.io] by Thunderbloom

Large category always proves to be challenging when it comes to filling in the spaces with interesting elements, rather than relying on pure scale. This map has a significant amount of little nooks and secrets to uncover. At the same time, it maintains a high level of visual quality as well as vision, with the map being split into differently themed areas that interconnect naturally. The author makes great use of Timberborn's new features, offering interesting opportunities for beavers to interact with the water flow.

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/legacy-of-the-tidesTimberpeak & Deeproot Divide (256x256)[mod.io] by Kitzage

With two or three layers everywhere, there's a lot to do on this map without getting bored, with clever surprises such as ruins placed on elevated columns. Prepare to spend tons of time on this great map, building a kingdom worthy not just of beavers, but also underground-dwelling creatures. Please note that the author has created a few map versions, with different start locations, ranging in difficulty.

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/legacy-of-the-tidesTiers of the Kingdom (256x256)[mod.io] by azuredragon113

Be prepared to make heavy use of the layer tool right from the start, as you explore the map's roots and delve further. The wavy topography makes you choose between staying below or digging up and enjoying the sun - despite the large map size, your beavers will have something to do no matter where they go.

Honorable mention -https://mod.io/g/timberborn/m/bryce-floodlands-256x256Sewers (Dungeon) (256x256)[mod.io] by Bandit_lord

We imagine the author spending their time playing RPGs and thinking about translating the dungeon-crawling experience into a Timberborn map. You'll find some old undercity bridges over the toxic sludge, some cellars that are bound to hold a skeleton or two, and even a mysterious temple hidden in a collapsed cave.

Where do I find other entries?

Once again, congratulations to all winners and those honorably mentioned! You can find all entries to the contest https://mod.io/g/timberborn?tags=Build-a-Map+Contest+5, with many of them also live in Steam Workshop. There's a ton of custom content on both repositories, so be sure to give it a look ahead of the next session!

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Patch notes 2025-08-19 (main branch)

19.8.

Hello, everyone!

The recent experimental changes are now live on the main branch. Thank you for all your feedback!

Misc.

If you have consented to share analytics data, the game now automatically sends simplified crash reports every time it crashes (unless any mods are present). The detailed crash reports which include your saves and full logs still have to be sent by you using the crash screen, so please keep them coming.
The game now logs more information about CPUs. For example, log files now include the CPU microcode version if the game runs on a CPU with known microcode issues.
Made other minor improvements to the error reporting code.
Made minor improvements to the multithreading code.
Fixed a typo in the French dandelion flavor, “danss” was corrected to “dans”.
Made a small tweak to the Polish localization.
Added new beaver names proposed by the content creators participating in the DareDrops campaign for Update 7.

Bug fixes

The game no longer remembers all historical console entries. This should reduce the risk of out of memory errors caused by mods.
Fixed an issue where some objects couldn't be selected in the map editor.

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Patch notes 2025-08-13 (experimental)

13.8.

Hi everyone!

A new small update is now live on the experimental branch.

Misc.

The game now logs more information about CPUs.
Made minor improvements to the multithreading code.
Made a small tweak to the Polish localization.

Timberborn

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Patch notes 2025-08-01 (hotfix, experimental)

1.8.

Hi all,

A small hotfix patch is now live on the experimental branch.

Fixed a rare crash on game launch introduced earlier this week on the experimental branch.

Timberborn

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Patch notes 2025-07-29 (experimental)

29.7.

Hello everyone!

An ultra small update to crash reports is now live on the experimental branch.

Misc:

The newly added simplified crash reports are no longer sent if any mods are present.

Timberborn

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Patch notes 2025-07-29 (experimental)

29.7.

Hello everyone!

A few fixes and improvements to error reporting are now live on the experimental branch.

Misc.

If you have consented to share analytics data, the game now automatically sends simplified crash reports every time it crashes. The detailed crash reports which include your saves and full logs still have to be sent by you using the crash screen, so please keep them coming.
Log files now include the CPU microcode version if the game runs on a CPU with known microcode issues.
Other minor improvements to the error reporting code.
Fixed typo in the French dandelion flavor, “danss” corrected to “dans”.
Added new beaver names proposed by the content creators participating in the DareDrops campaign for Update 7.

Bug fixes

The game no longer remembers all historical console entries. This should reduce the risk of out of memory errors caused by mods.
Fixed an issue where some objects couldn't be selected in the map editor.

Timberborn

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Patch notes 2025-07-16 (main branch) + merch survey

16.7.

Hello, everyone!

Our recent experimental tweaks are now live on the main branch.

Patch notes 2025-07-16 (main branch)

Removed the merch store button from the main menu as we are shutting down our current store soon.
Logs now include a unique, random machine identifier to facilitate diagnosing crash reports.
You can now provide us with your e-mail address on the crash screen. This helps in case we have some additional questions.
Fixed rare crashes occurring while autosaving. Hopefully for good.

Merch survey

As you can see in the patch notes above, we are shutting down our current merch store. At the same time, we’re exploring ideas for new official Timberborn merchandise, and we’ve put together a quick survey[forms.gle].

If you can spare 5 minutes, please check it out below and help us understand what Timberborn gadgets and apparel you want to see.

Take the merch survey[forms.gle]

Thank you!

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Build-a-Map Contest #5 is live!

10.7.

Hello, everyone!

Thanks to Update 7, the in-game terrain is now fully three-dimensional, and your beavers can traverse the maps with unprecedented freedom. This calls for a new map-building contest with over 3000 EUR in prize money on the line!

The goal is to create an original, pretty, playable map that uses the features of Update 7 - Ziplines & Tubeways. 3D terrain is the big one, but there are many ways to approach the subject. Will your map work great with new transportation methods? Will it combine 3D terrain with 3D water physics in a creative way? Or maybe require extensive tunneling? It’s all up to you!

💸 Prizes

We’ve tweaked the prize structure for this edition. Now, everyone - both winners and the honorably mentioned - receives the sweet, sweet cash!

There are three map categories, based on their size:

128x128 and Below
Between 129x129 and 255x255
256x256 and Up

In each category, the winner receives 750 EUR, a place in the in-game credits, and a special rank on our Discord.

Each category also has three honorable mentions. The author of every honorable mention receives 100 EUR.

🗺️ How to enter

This contest is open to all Timberborn players, regardless of platform. For an entry to be considered, you must:

Publish a new - not available anywhere before the contest started - map on our Mod.io hub[mod.io].
Tag it with “Build-a-Map Contest 5”.
Include at least three screenshots in your submission, including one that shows the map in full.
All players with access to Steam are strongly encouraged to also post their creations to Steam Workshop. This helps you gather feedback and make any necessary changes.

Deadline - 11:59 PM CEST on August 10, 2025.

⚠️ Important notes

Before entering the contest, please carefully read:

Terms & Conditions[mechanistry.com]. Among other things, this includes information about the personal information the winners need to provide to receive the prize money.
Frequently Asked Questions - see below.

🤔 Frequently Asked Questions

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❓ What do I need to do?- Read the contest's Terms & Conditions[mechanistry.com] and make sure you understand and accept them.
- Create a new (= not published anywhere before July 10, 2025) map using Timberborn's built-in map editor.
- Upload it on https://mod.io/g/timberborn. We strongly recommend submitting it on Steam Workshop as well if you can access it.
- Tag the map with “Build-a-Map Contest 5” tag and add a minimum of three screenshots (including one that shows the entire map).
- (Optional) Add a description that will tell everyone what is cool about your map, and how it uses the features of Update 7 - Ziplines & Tubeways.
- Make sure the map is publicly available before the deadline.

❓ What's the deadline?
11.59 PM CEST on August 10, 2025.

❓ How do I upload my map?
Follow this guide[mod.io] for Mod.io, and this guide for Steam Workshop.

❓May I upload my submission onto only one platform?
To be eligible to participate in the contest, your submission must be submitted onto https://mod.io/g/timberborn - that’s also what we will be judging. Uploading the map onto Steam Workshop is not mandatory, but we highly recommend doing so if you have the game on Steam.

❓ Why must I upload the map onto Mod.io now that Steam Workshop is live?
We want all Timberborn players, regardless of platform, to be able to participate in the contest and access winning entries afterward.

❓ What can I win?
- There are three prizes of 750 EUR (*), one per each map size category (128x128 and below, 129x129 through 255x255, and 256x256 and above).
- Winners receive the coveted “Masterful Architect” rank on our Discord and a place in the in-game credits.
- There are three honorable mentions per map size category. The author of each honorable mention receives 100 EUR.
(*) Technically, it's 833,33 EUR each but we need to deduct 10% of that to cover the prize tax in Poland. Check T&Cs for details.

❓ How will you pick the winners?
Winners will be picked at Mechanistry's sole discretion, based on the submitted maps' originality, playability, appearance, and usage of Update 7 features. Put your best paw forward.

❓ Can you be more specific about the Update 7 criteria?
There are no hard requirements. It’s up to you to choose how to implement 3D terrain and how (if) you want to accommodate other new features such as the mass transportation, the addition of tunnels, vertical powers shafts etc. You can use the description field to explain what you did.

❓ Can I submit a map that requires mods to work (i.e. the map height mod)?
No, your map must load and fully work on the vanilla game. For example, a modded map with parts of terrain reaching a few tiles over the default map editor limit could load fine - but, at the same time, it wouldn't allow the player to freely add extra terrain tiles to the extent regular maps do. That's not okay.

❓ Where can I discuss the contest entries with other players?
Join our Discord where we've just created a special channel exactly for this purpose.

❓ Can I update my map after the initial submission?
Yes. Both Mod.io and Steam Workshop allow you to upload updated versions of the map, and we will not be checking the submissions before the contest's deadline, so you can update your maps before then.

❓ Can I exclude my map from the contest?
Yes. We will only be checking the maps tagged with the "Build-A-Map Contest 5” tag. Simply remove the tag and it will be excluded from the competition - no need to delete the map.

❓ When will you announce the winners?
On or before August 29, 2025. Please note that the folks at Mod.io will collect your personal details. These are needed so that we can legally send you the prize money.

❓ Can I submit more than one map?
Yes. You can submit as many maps as you wish, including in as many map sizes as you wish. However, one person can win only once. Also, quality > quantity.

❓ Can I submit a map if my entry won or was honorably mentioned in a previous contest? Can I win again?
Yes, and yes.

❓ My map isn't square. Which size category do I pick?
Calculate the map's size. If it's 16 384 tiles or below, go with the “128x128 and below”. If it's 65 536 or more, pick “256x256 and up”. If it's in-between, choose “129x129 through 255x255”.

❓My map is so large I can't take a screenshot of it. What do I do?
Use the farthest zoom available and try several perspectives - the point of that requirement is to allow us to see and understand the map's overall shape and features. In the past, some entries would come with all screenshots focused on fine details, and no overall shots whatsoever.

❓ Is there any legal fine print I should be aware of?
Yes. Read the contest's Terms & Conditions[mechanistry.com].

❓ My question isn't answered here or in the Terms & Conditions.
If you still have any contest-related questions, shoot Miami an email at https://miami@mechanistry.com.
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Need some extra inspiration? You can see past winning entries here, here, here, and here.

If you would like to discuss your entries with fellow participants, hop onto our Discord[discord.gg] and find a dedicated channel created specifically for the contest.

Timberborn

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Patch notes 2025-07-09 (experimental)

9.7.

A small new update is now live on the experimental branch!

Misc.

Localized the updated post-crash screen.
Fixed rare crashes occurring while autosaving. Hopefully for good.

Timberborn

202

Patch notes 2025-07-02 (experimental)

2.7.

A few small changes are now live on the experimental branch.

Misc.

Removed the merch store button from the main menu as we are shutting down our current store soon.
Logs now include a unique, random machine identifier to facilitate diagnosing crash reports.
You can now provide us with your e-mail address on the crash screen. This helps in case we have some additional questions.

Timberborn

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