Exodus Borealis
Released Nov 2021
In this city builder and tower defense game, you will command a small band of ship wrecked colonists. Progress from struggling to survive the elements to a thriving kingdom that will smash the demon hordes that dare attack your settlement.
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Exodus Borealis launched into Early Access in mid-2021 and officially exited Early Access on November 18, 2021, as announced on October 8, 2021. At the time of that announcement, the developer stated that post-release work would continue but with a focus on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes rather than major content additions — signaling a transition to a maintenance phase.
Since the 1.0 release, the game received two new islands shipped during the Early Access period (patches b.4.4 in October 2021 and b.5.7 in December 2021), as well as several feature patches improving visuals, performance, navigation, and localization. The most recent update on record is the August 2, 2023 Version 6.7 patch, which added German language support, reworked animations, and Unity engine performance improvements. No new islands, expansions, or named DLC have been announced since then.
There are no unreleased DLC items listed on the store, no roadmap pointing to future content, and no developer communications after August 2, 2023. The developer's own statement at 1.0 launch anticipated a winding-down of major content in favor of polish work, and the post-launch update history bears that out — updates have become progressively smaller and less frequent. The last meaningful update is now almost three years old as of June 2026, and the developer has made no statements suggesting further content is in the pipeline. The game appears to have reached its natural conclusion as a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Developer announced 1.0 release date of November 18, 2021, noting that post-release patches would be less frequent and focused on quality-of-life improvements rather than major new content
Version 6.7 patch added German localization and Unity engine update — the most recent developer communication on record, containing no announcements of future content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Smug Marmot Studios
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
A community of Vupfox have fled their homeland to seek refuge across the perilous north sea. Only a few are fortunate to survive the journey and have crashed upon an unknown island. This fertile isle offers sanctuary, a chance to rebuild. But something is not right; any attempt to sail away results in crashing back upon the island. Ominously, along the backside in the cliffs, lies a narrow slot canyon. A menacing arch sits at the canyon’s entrance.
In this city builder and tower defense strategy game, it is up to you to guide the few remaining survivors. Progress from just hoping to survive to ultimately overcoming the challenges with an efficient and prospering society. Design new settlements, task the colonists with jobs, manage resources, and architect a defense that can protect from whatever comes from beyond the gate.
In this city builder and tower defense strategy game, it is up to you to guide the few remaining survivors. Progress from just hoping to survive to ultimately overcoming the challenges with an efficient and prospering society. Design new settlements, task the colonists with jobs, manage resources, and architect a defense that can protect from whatever comes from beyond the gate.
BUILD YOUR COLONY
- Settle the islands: Build your way across 6 hand-crafted islands.
- Survive the environment: Each day, season, and generation faces tough challenges to overcome.
- Research: New buildings, resources, and citizen efficiencies will have to be researched in order to face the trials ahead.
- Construct a production machine: Balance building construction, jobs, research, resources, and citizen needs to create an effective society.
DEFEND YOUR COLONY
- Maze the invaders: The invading forces blindly seek their targets to destroy. Use this to your advantage and create a clever labyrinth to maximize damage.
- Make use of the elemental gems: Mining the island has unveiled powerful elemental gems. These gems can be used by an array of offensive towers, applying unique elemental effects to the invading forces. Conversely the elemental gems can be applied to boost towers, applying unique buffs to nearby towers.
- Master elemental synergy and nullification strategy: Elements boost the effect of neighboring elemental damage effects, while nullifying opposing elements. Strategic use and placement of these elements will be paramount to creating a dominant defense.
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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