Autonomica is an open-world survival game inspired by solarpunk aesthetics driven by farming and automation, exploration, and futuristic tech. Build automated farms, craft advanced machinery, and explore islands filled with mysteries, ghosts, challenges and time-bending adventures.

The name was changed from Farm Folks to Autonomica to better reflect the evolution of the game - while staying true to its farming roots, we introduced exciting new layers like automation and production to enhance, not replace, the core farming experience.

From the very beginning, farming has been - and still is - the heart of the game. You’ll still plant, water, harvest, raise animals, and care for your land just like before. What changed over time was the scale and the freedom we wanted to give players. As we expanded the game, we realized that many players enjoyed growing larger farms and managing more complex tasks. That’s when the idea of automation naturally grew - from small tools like automated sprinklers to full production systems that help you process your farm goods into things like cheese, milk, bread, and even pizza.

But make no mistake: farming is still front and center. The crops you grow, the animals you raise, and the care you put into your land are what fuel all the exciting new possibilities. Automation is there to support your farming journey - not replace it. Think of it as a helping hand that lets you scale up your operation, not a requirement or a distraction from the joy of growing and nurturing your farm.

We also noticed that the name Farm Folks, while nostalgic and beloved, gave many the impression that this was a more limited, traditional farming sim. As we started adding deeper features - like exploring the world, adventuring with friends, and building an economy around your produce - it became clear the game was growing into something bigger and more ambitious. After talking with our community and running polls, we decided to give the game a new name that captured this broader vision: Autonomica.

The name Autonomica was chosen to represent the world we’re building - a world where autonomous systems and smart technology enhance everyday life for both players and the locals. It’s not just about automating one feature; it’s about creating a living, breathing environment where autonomy plays a central role in making life more enjoyable, efficient, and immersive. Autonomica reflects a future-forward world - where your farm, your community, and even the broader ecosystem evolve through intelligent design and innovation, all while keeping the warmth and charm of farming at its core.

Autonomica will be a premium paid game. We are still determining the pricing and will provide more information as it becomes available.

Autonomica is currently under active development. A closed alpha for Kickstarter backers is planned for September 2025, with the full release currently scheduled for 2026.

The Kickstarter for Autonomica has already ended, but you can check it out here.

There was a previous Kickstarter campaign launched by the original developers of the game, a studio called Overgrown. Crytivo was only involved as a publishing partner at that time.

Unfortunately, despite the campaign’s success, the original team ran into significant challenges and the project came to a standstill. Eventually, the team disbanded, and the game was at risk of being completely abandoned.

We decided to step in, purchase the rights to the project, and rebuild it with a new in-house team. It’s important to note that we didn’t receive any funds from the original Kickstarter campaign. Since then, we’ve been fully funding development ourselves for the past few years.

We made a promise to the original backers: you will receive your rewards, and we aim to match - or even exceed - what was originally offered. There’s no need for previous backers to pledge again.

Over time, we’ve received a ton of requests from the community asking for a chance to join the development journey and get early access to the game. After many discussions, the community showed overwhelming support and excitement for a new Kickstarter campaign.

Beyond funding, this campaign is about giving more people the opportunity to be part of the project, grow our amazing community, and continue building something special together.

Original Farm Folks Kickstarter was not our campaign, and we didn’t receive any funds from it.

Autonomica is being developed by a completely different team that wasn’t involved with the original FF game. However, we’re committed to honoring the original backers by providing complimentary Autonomica keys and integrating them into our Kickstarter rewards system based on their original pledge.

If you backed Farm Folks, you don’t need to back Autonomica again!

Currently, our goal is to support up to 8-player co-op in Autonomica. We are considering the possibility of expanding this further, depending on network performance and game design considerations. Keep in mind that these plans are subject to change as we continue to develop the game.

Initially, Autonomica will be released on PC. Afterward, we plan to expand to various consoles and are actively considering a release for the Nintendo Switch 2, contingent upon game performance. Our goal is to make Autonomica accessible on as many platforms as possible.

The most vibrant place to connect with fellow Autonomica enthusiasts and our development team is on our Discord server. It's a great spot for lively discussions, updates, and insights about the game. Join us at Autonomica Discord to be a part of our growing community!

Definitely! Autonomica is ready for you on Steam. To stay in the loop with all the latest updates and developments, make sure to both wishlist and follow Autonomica. This way, you won’t miss out on any exciting news or release announcements. You can join our community and start your journey by visiting Autonomica on Steam. We're thrilled to have your support and can't wait for you to be part of our game's adventure!

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