Mindustry Timeline ( Real )

release
April 13, 2018

Initial Release of Mindustry

The first public release of Mindustry, an open-source sandbox tower-defense game combining factory building and resource management.

release
January 20, 2021

Mindustry Released on Steam

Mindustry was officially released on the Steam platform, expanding its user base and availability.

milestone
November 15, 2020

Mindustry reaches 1 million downloads on Google Play

The mobile version of Mindustry surpassed one million downloads on the Google Play Store, reflecting its popularity on mobile devices.

update
March 15, 2021

Major Update 126 Released

Release of a major update featuring new content, gameplay improvements, and bug fixes for Mindustry, significantly enhancing the player experience.

Mindustry Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 0, Month 1

Discovery of the Core Planet

Explorers discover a rich planet abundant with the mysterious Core resource, initiating the first mining operations.

technology
Year 0, Month 6

First Automated Production Line Established

Engineers develop the first automated conveyor belts and drills to efficiently harvest and process Core materials.

conflict
Year 1, Month 3

Core Guardians Awaken

Ancient defensive units encoded within the planet activate, posing threats to early harvesters.

defense
Year 1, Month 5

Formation of the Defense Matrix

A network of turrets and walls is constructed around resource sites to protect against Core Guardians.

technology
Year 2, Month 2

Introduction of Air Units

Flying drones are deployed to patrol and secure new territories against hostile entities.

exploration
Year 2, Month 8

Expansion to the Outer Mines

Mining operations expand beyond initial sites, leading to increased Core extraction but more encounters with hostile creatures.

accident
Year 3, Month 1

Core Overload Incident

An experimental Core reactor overloads, causing widespread damage and forcing stricter controls on energy use.

technology
Year 3, Month 4

Development of Advanced Weaponry

New weapon types are developed to counter increasingly aggressive hostile forces threatening mining operations.

environment
Year 4, Month 1

Deployment of the Sandstorm Initiative

Environmental hazards like sandstorms are studied and used tactically in defense and resource management.

political
Year 5, Month 1

Rise of the Mindustry Core Empire

Mining colonies unify to form a centralized organization controlling Core resources and defenses.