From humble beginnings to intricate factories: Build and manage a growing metropolis in an open world striving for prosperity, while satisfying the needs of the population
Oberhaching, Germany, August 26, 2026 – City building in an open world enters a new era and puts you right in the center of the industrial revolution like never before. Gone are the times of isometric viewpoints of classic city builders. Once you taste the immersion of building houses, laying train tracks, or decorating a sprawling settlement in full first-person view or from a third-person perspective, you will not want to go back. Orchestrate the workforce, watch the locals go about their daily life and attend to their ever-changing needs as your city lives and breathes around you.
German independent development team Active Fungus Studios and publisher Toplitz Productions are excited to jointly announce Prospera, a first- and third-person-perspective, open-world city building and automation experience set in a fictitious Victorian timeline that is about to push boundaries and change the way you look at city management and building. The announcement celebrated its premiere at the gamescom edition of Webedia’s renowned Find Your Next Game Showcase and the game is on display at the Toplitz Productions gamescom booth in the business area, Hall 4.1
Feel the heat from the blast furnaces, hear the rhythmic clatter of locomotives, and watch the sunset disappear behind a horizon of towering chimneys. In a huge open world, your imagination is the only limit. Start small by building your first humble production facilities, residential buildings and retail hubs with your own hands and trusty tools, then watch the handcrafted environment come to life as workers and residents alike follow their routines. Build your first automated production lines in a small single factory, then watch your industries grow, as you construct multifaceted production hubs and then merge or extend them into one big industrial complex.
Forge your destiny with your own two hands. In Prospera, logistics are not hidden behind abstract spreadsheets and overloaded menus. They are felt in the heavy crates hauled across cobblestones and the roar of the steam engines you’ve meticulously placed. As your ambitions grow, so must your infrastructure. Laying railroad tracks is not just a strategic choice. It is a front-row seat to the transformation of the world. Experience the breathtaking scale of your industrial empire from the muddy boots of a worker or the polished shoes of a tycoon.
Walk the streets of your creation and put yourself in the shoes of the inhabitants, while experiencing the “Prosperity System”. How far do they have to go to fulfill their daily needs? Is there any way to optimize the aesthetics of the streetscape? Don’t forget that the environment needs to be pleasing to the eye, if you want more and wealthier people to move to your city. Decorate the streets with benches, flowerpots, streetlights and many more amenities, while you employ street sweepers and gardeners to keep up appearances. In Prospera, beauty is more than vanity. It is as valuable as currency. While the gears of industry drive your economy, it is the gas-lit boulevards, manicured plants as well as the absence of grime or vermin that will attract the elite and elevate your city from a smog-choked hub to a beacon of Victorian splendor. As the city grows, so do your tasks, options and opportunities.
“When we started development, the core question was, what would it feel like to merge the Victorian atmosphere of Anno 1800 with titles like Satisfactory and games like Medieval Dynasty or Bellwright, while adding a heavy sprinkle of city management?”, says Jakob Braun, CEO and founder of Active Fungus Studios. “Our first prototypes were very promising. And when we started pitching the game to Toplitz Productions, it quickly became evident, that we were absolutely on one wavelength in terms of vision, scope and goals. We couldn’t wish for a better partner for Prospera.”
“We are very excited to work with Jakob and his talented team on this project.” adds Stefan Berger, Head of Business Development and Sales, Toplitz Productions. “Their vision for the game, paired with the technical expertise, dedication and passion is a perfect fit for us. We are convinced, Prospera will change how gamers look at city builders and can’t wait to show you more in the weeks and months to come.”
Features
- First- And Third-Person City Building And Management
Don’t just assign plots. Start building your city with your own hands using tools and blueprints and optimize your infrastructure directly from the viewpoint of your citizens. Walk the streets of your creation, identify and solve problems and make sure that your population’s needs are always fulfilled. - Economic Simulation with Real Flow of Goods
Dive into a deep economic simulation with real flow of physical goods. Plan and execute complex production chains, optimize storage and manage your logistics through smart strategy and efficient management. - Industrial Revolution & Factory Systems
Experience the spark of the Industrial Revolution, research new technologies and grow your city from a small village into a steam-powered city. Start with a simple factory and watch your business expand. Merge factories, optimize production and create powerful industrial complexes that take your empire to the next level. - Prosperity System: Aesthetics as Gameplay
The unique Prosperity System turns aesthetics into a valuable resource, adding a new layer of depth to your city management. Cleanliness, parks and architecture drive progress, while pollution will slow it down. - Living Citizens & True Simulation
Witness an authentic NPC simulation, as you walk the streets and watch your citizens live, work and react dynamically. Their needs, supply, and satisfaction directly influence the growth and stability of your city. - Logistics & Railway Networks
Build transport networks and master logistics management. From handcarts to railways, scale your economy efficiently and secure the continued growth of your thriving city. - Expansion & Strategic World
Explore an open world, establish outposts and unlock new resources. Continuously adapt your strategy and infrastructure to meet growing and changing demands. Shape, observe, and control your city’s evolution, not just as a spectator, but as the planner and architect at the heart of the Industrial Revolution.
About Active Fungus Studios
Active Fungus Studios was founded in 2020 with the goal of developing immersive games in Unreal Engine 5. Our dedicated, highly skilled remote team focuses on first-person and third-person experiences across a wide range of genres from msytery and roleplaying to citybuilding. We strive to create games that entertain, challenge perspectives and pull players into another world from the moment they press play.
About Toplitz Productions
The German-Austrian publisher, whose name originates from the mysterious Toplitz Lake in the heart of Austria, develops and publishes games with “heart & soul” for all platforms. The company consists of a healthy mix of experienced industry veterans and young talents, all of whom are passionate gamers. They enjoy working with creative developers on many exciting titles, such as those from the “Dynasty” and “Giant” series.
