New features include character faces, conversations, a revamped world map and improvements to combat mechanics like wrestling.
Dwarf Fortress has been quite successful, according to co-creator Tarn Adams.
According to its publisher, Dwarf Fortress has sold over 600,000 copies since its release, with the majority of sales coming from Steam.
Bay 12 Games is working on bug fixes and quality-of-life features. Arena Mode is coming up with Adventure Mode also in the works.
The latest update to the Steam release of Dwarf Fortress allows players to revert the game's art style to the ASCII-style found in the original free release of the game.
It includes a new interface, tutorial, pixel art tileset, soundtrack, and more. Fortress and Legends modes are currently available.
The original Colony Sim, Dwarf Fortress, is finally coming to Steam with a real release date. The game will be available on Steam and Itch.io on December 6.
Classic colony sim Dwarf Fortress will be coming to Steam "sooner than we might think", according to the game's publisher Kitfox Games.
Check out how the new graphical style looks in motion.
Retailing for $20, the Steam version will exist side by side with the classic free title.
