UK-based studio Long Jaunt has just released the previously promised roadmap features for its indie darling simulation title, Norland, as a part of patch 28.
Alongside the 13 new unique cultural knowledge entries, Norland Patch 28 also revamps the knowledge system on the global map, adds new incognito guests, and releases a key binding menu. You can see the key improvements to knowledge broken down below:
- Neighboring Knowledge: Neighboring cities almost always possess unique knowledge you lack. This knowledge will now appear in the list.
- Scholar Lords: Lords in neighboring towns with the majority of knowledge will gain the unique Scholar title, making them distinguishable. You can engage them in wise conversations to exchange knowledge, invite them for this purpose, or even abduct them.
- Book Theft: Stealing books holds more strategic value.
- Unique Cultural Knowledge: The most powerful cultural knowledge entries are now part of a distinct set. These are unavailable through the Holy Caravan and can only be obtained from neighbors or the visiting book trader, Scriptonic.
Incognito Guests are a new type of character that feature hidden stats and secret intentions. These can either be positive or negative, and there are currently only four possible roles for them.
Hotkeys and custom controls can be changed in the settings menu. A slew of other balancing improvements and bug fixes, as well as 13 new books that you can see listed here.
Norland entered Steam early access back on Jul 18, 2024. It is a medieval kingdom simulator that places a heavy focus on complex stories, letting you build civilizations by controlling a noble family, using their wealth and knowledge to tend to the needs of the people or make themselves even more successful.
It is currently available for Steam, starting at a price of $29.99.