City-building will never be the same

City building in an open world enters a new era and puts you right in the center of the industrial revolution like never before. Gone are the times of isometric viewpoints of classic city builders. Once you taste the immersion of building houses, laying train tracks, or decorating a sprawling settlement in full first-person view or from a third-person perspective, you will not want to go back. Orchestrate the workforce, watch the locals go about their daily life and attend to their ever-changing needs as your city lives and breathes around you.

German independent development team Active Fungus Studios and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to jointly announce Prospera, a first- and third-person-perspective, open-world city building and automation experience set in a fictitious Victorian timeline that is about to push boundaries and change the way you look at city management and building. The announcement celebrated its premiere at the gamescom edition of Webedia’s renowned Find Your Next Game Showcase and the game is on display at the Toplitz Productions gamescom booth.

Feel the heat from the blast furnaces, hear the rhythmic clatter of locomotives, and watch the sunset disappear behind a horizon of towering chimneys. In a huge open world, your imagination is the only limit. Start small by building your first humble production facilities, residential buildings and retail hubs with your own hands and trusty tools, then watch the handcrafted environment come to life as workers and residents alike follow their routines. Build your first automated production lines in a small single factory, then watch your industries grow, as you construct multifaceted production hubs and then merge or extend them into one big industrial complex.

Forge your destiny with your own two hands. In Prospera, logistics are not hidden behind abstract spreadsheets and overloaded menus. They are felt in the heavy crates hauled across cobblestones and the roar of the steam engines you’ve meticulously placed. As your ambitions grow, so must your infrastructure. Laying railroad tracks is not just a strategic choice. It is a front-row seat to the transformation of the world. Experience the breathtaking scale of your industrial empire from the muddy boots of a worker or the polished shoes of a tycoon. Walk the streets of your creation and put yourself in the shoes of the inhabitants, while experiencing the “Prosperity System”. How far do they have to go to fulfill their daily needs? Is there any way to optimize the aesthetics of the streetscape? Don’t forget that the environment needs to be pleasing to the eye, if you want more and wealthier people to move to your city. Decorate the streets with benches, flowerpots, streetlights and many more amenities, while you employ street sweepers and gardeners to keep up appearances. In Prospera, beauty is more than vanity. It is as valuable as currency. While the gears of industry drive your economy, it is the gas-lit boulevards, manicured plants as well as the absence of grime or vermin that will attract the elite and elevate your city from a smog-choked hub to a beacon of Victorian splendor. As the city grows, so do your tasks, options and opportunities.

“When we started development, the core question was, what would it feel like to merge the Victorian atmosphere of Anno 1800 with titles like Satisfactory and games like Medieval Dynasty or Bellwright, while adding a heavy sprinkle of city management?”, says Jakob Braun, CEO and founder of Active Fungus Studios. “Our first prototypes were very promising. And when we started pitching the game to Toplitz Productions, it quickly became evident, that we were absolutely on one wavelength in terms of vision, scope and goals. We couldn’t wish for a better partner for Prospera.”

“We are very excited to work with Jakob and his talented team on this project.” adds Stefan Berger, Head of Business Development and Sales, Toplitz Productions. “Their vision for the game, paired with the technical expertise, dedication and passion is a perfect fit for us. We are convinced, Prospera will change how gamers look at city builders and can’t wait to show you more in the weeks and months to come.”

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