Rimworld Timeline ( Real )

company_foundation
2004

Founding of Ludeon Studios

Ludeon Studios, the developer behind Rimworld, was founded by Tynan Sylvester.

game_release
November 4, 2013

Initial Release of Rimworld

Rimworld was initially released in an alpha version on Steam Early Access.

game_release
October 17, 2018

Rimworld 1.0 Full Release

Rimworld reached its full 1.0 release version, marking the game's official completion.

game_expansion
September 20, 2021

Release of Rimworld Biotech Expansion

The Biotech expansion pack was released, adding new gameplay features and content.

Rimworld Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
Day 1, Year 1

Crash Landing on Rimworld

A spacefaring group crash-lands on a distant, untamed rimworld planet, beginning the struggle for survival and colony building.

settlement
Day 10, Year 1

First Camp Established

Survivors establish the initial camp with basic shelters, starting farming and hunting activities to sustain life.

discovery
Day 45, Year 1

Discovery of Ancient Danger

Colonists uncover a sealed ancient ruin beneath the surface, posing a dangerous threat but offering potential rewards.

conflict
Day 85, Year 1

First Raid Encounter

The colony suffers its first attack from hostile raiders, forcing defenders to organize and fortify their defenses.

diplomacy
Day 120, Year 1

Establishment of Trade Relations

The colonists establish contact with a nearby outlander faction, enabling trade of goods and technologies.

disaster
Day 150, Year 1

Major Fire Devastation

A widespread wildfire destroys a significant portion of the colony's crops and wooden structures, threatening food security.

infrastructure
Day 170, Year 1

Construction of Defensive Walls

The colonists build stone walls around the settlement to protect against increasing raids and wild animal attacks.

health_crisis
Day 200, Year 1

Outbreak of Sleeping Sickness

A mysterious disease causes several colonists to fall ill, challenging medical resources and colony health.

discovery
Day 230, Year 1

Discovery of Ancient Mechanized Units

Exploration reveals destroyed mechanized combatants from a long-forgotten war buried underground.

development
Day 250, Year 1

Colony Growth to 20 Members

The colony grows steadily as new survivors join, increasing workforce and defense capabilities.

conflict
Day 300, Year 1

Siege by Pirate Lords

A powerful pirate faction lays siege to the colony, pushing defenders to their limits in a prolonged battle.

milestone
Day 365, Year 1

Launch of Escape Ship

The survivors finish building a spaceship to escape the rimworld, marking the culmination of their struggle.