Straitened Times Version 056 is not a casual experience. It is a systemic simulation of collapse. It forces you to make genuinely uncomfortable decisions: Do you let the elderly freeze to save medicine for the children? Do you tear down a school to build a second canteen?
Many players build the Printing Press early for the morale boost. Don't. In 056, paper costs 2 wood and 1 water. Without a stable river source (which freezes in winter), the printing press becomes an expensive paperweight. Community Reaction: The Good, The Bad, and The Brutal The reception to Straitened Times Version 056 has been polarized. straitened times version 056
The version number (056) feels appropriate. It is a midpoint—polished enough to be functional, but raw enough to hurt. If you enjoyed the masochistic tension of Frostpunk on Survivor mode, or the supply chain complexity of Factorio with biters on max, you will love this update. Straitened Times Version 056 is not a casual experience
If you are looking for a chill city builder, stay on Version 054. Do you tear down a school to build a second canteen
| Resource | Version 055 Scarcity Index | Version 056 Scarcity Index | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Raw Wood | Low | Extreme | Nerfed into the ground. | | Processed Metal | Medium | High | Keep your smelters running 24/7. | | Medicine | High | Catastrophic | Ration it. One injury can ruin a run. | | Tools | Medium | Low (if maintained) | Maintenance is mandatory. |
