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‘Overthrown’ “Nature Update” Sees New Workshops, Better Lighting, More

Update two brings more content and better visuals!

Dropped ten days ago (yes, I know I’m late, I’m sorryyy), developer Brimstone and publisher Maximum Entertainment released Overthrown’s second major update across Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. Dubbed the “Nature Update”, ‘Overthrown’ sees the addition of new workshops, enhanced lighting, a new weapon, and more! This is part one of the full nature update, by the way, so keep an eye out for more additions to this evolving cooperative survival title.

Have a gander below for more details on Overthrown’s Nature Update. A hotfix has since gone out to address other issues as well. Overthrown is available on PC via Steam/Microsoft Store and Xbox Series consoles, being a Day One Game Pass launch title.


Maximum Entertainment announced the second major update to chaotic co-op city builder Overthrown, available now in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game PreviewOverthrown invites players to hurl anything and everything to the wide-open sky (from houses and trees to your very own citizens) to create the kingdom of your wildest dreams in a wild, fast-paced race to rule.

Since its Early Access launch, Overthrown has already received a major update earlier this year, introducing exciting additions such as firebombs, powder kegs, woolies, and extended seasons. Today’s ‘Nature Update’ continues to expand the game’s dynamic world with new tree species, environmental zones, citizens, abilities, and much more.

Key Features of the Nature Update Include:

  • New Builder’s Workshop & Builders, Foragers Hut & Foragers, Weaving Mill & Weavers
  • New decorative props such as scarecrows, hay feeders, and soldier posts
  • A mighty new weapon: The Greathammer
  • New tree species including fir trees
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Overhauled user interface (UI) for improved accessibility
  • A new ‘bowling’ effect when tossing boulders
  • Expanded buildings and citizens with unique abilities
  • Introduction of Theatres and Bards
  • And much more!

For more details on the Nature Update, visit the full Steam news post: Read more.

Overthrown is available now in Steam Early Access, in Xbox Game Preview, and available day one with Xbox Game Pass. The game will later release into 1.0 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.

Play as Runa, a monarch in possession of an ancient soul-stealing crown with magical abilities. With its power, establish a kingdom in a perilous wilderness and defend it from mutants and bandits roaming the land. Build and manage alone or with friends in up to six-player co-op. Explore varied buildings like the butcher shop, ale house, and sawmill, watch the changing of seasons, farm your land, and harness the power of your magical crown! 

Learn more about Overthrownwww.playoverthrown.com. For more news about Overthrown, follow @MaximumEntmt on X. 

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