Texel Raptor, the studio behind the acclaimed theme park management game Parkitect, has released a new development update for its upcoming cozy town-building title Croakwood. The latest devlog focuses on technical progress made in recent months, including improvements to game performance and expanded platform support as the team prepares for the game’s Early Access debut this winter.
According to the developers, one of the major milestones achieved recently is native Mac support. The team has also been working extensively on optimization, developing a new rendering solution designed to improve performance as players create larger and more complex settlements. These improvements are expected to help ensure a smoother experience when Croakwood launches in Early Access.
Set within the lush Croakwood Forest, the game places players in charge of a growing community of frogs looking to build a thriving home. Rather than focusing on combat or survival mechanics, Croakwood embraces a more relaxed approach to the city-building genre, encouraging players to develop their settlement at their own pace.
Players will construct homes, shops, and community buildings while establishing production chains and assigning jobs to villagers. As the town expands, frog residents will gather resources, craft goods, and transport materials throughout the settlement, creating a living world that operates alongside the player’s decisions.
Croakwood also features a flexible building system that allows players to customize structures both inside and out. Progression is tied to fulfilling villager requests and meeting the needs of the growing community, unlocking new content and opportunities for expansion deeper into the surrounding forest.
Key features include:
- Build and customize a unique frog village with a piece-based construction system.
- Watch villagers gather resources, craft items, and carry out daily routines independently.
- Establish production chains and manage a growing economy.
- Complete requests and improve the quality of life for residents to unlock new content.
- Explore and expand into new areas of the Croakwood Forest.
- Enjoy a laid-back experience with no combat, conflict, or time pressure.
Croakwood is currently scheduled to enter Early Access on Steam this winter. Players interested in following development can wishlist the game now and keep an eye out for future updates from Texel Raptor as work continues toward launch.