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County of Fortune Wiki

Fan-Made Community Guide

Welcome to the unofficial fan wiki for County of Fortune, the medieval regional builder by Nepos Games and Aquila Interactive. Step into the role of a lokator founding specialized villages across varied terrain, establishing land and river trade routes, assigning noble mayors, and balancing house politics in the Assembly.

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County of Fortune Guides

  • Alburn Food Needs: Beans, Buckwheat, Oats

    County of Fortune Alburn food needs are beans, buckwheat and oats in the early-access playthrough; check the Needs tab to confirm the exact goods to ship.

  • Alburn iron mine and Foundry Guide

    Build a County of Fortune Alburn iron mine, link roads, appoint a mayor, and ship ore into a level 2 foundry to smelt metal bars for downstream workshops.

  • Assembly Votes and Privileges Guide

    Learn how the County of Fortune assembly works, from house proposals and steward votes to regional privilege effects, corruption risks and eligibility.

  • Build the Chandlery: Mason’s Guild Guide

    County of Fortune build the chandlery explained: raise a mason's guild for masonry points, supply an apiary, and fix the 0% production worker shortage.

  • chestnut oil mayor and chain guide

    County of Fortune chestnut oil mayor picks and the chain: grow chestnuts, press oil in a level 3 town, then serve beef on chestnut oil to your Artisans.

  • Construction Points: Production Guide

    See which County of Fortune construction points your guild is short of and why: tooltip shows each type's production chain, region and material storage.

  • Corruption Proposal: How to Counter It

    County of Fortune corruption proposal: how it passes automatically in the Assembly, what counters exist, and how to offset a penalty if it already passed.

  • Do I Need Every Food Type? Answered

    County of Fortune do I need every food type? Learn how much food variety a settlement really needs to level up, and when adding more food chains pays off.

  • Guide: Beginner Walkthrough for Lokators

    This County of Fortune guide walks new lokators through founding their first settlement, roads, mayors, and trading, using the free demo and official tips.

  • Guild Halls foundry setup guide explained

    How to set up the Guild Halls foundry in County of Fortune: pick the right mayor, supply iron ore from mines, and export processed iron by trade route.

  • How Do Mayors Work: Bonuses & Swaps

    County of Fortune how do mayors work: learn mayor production bonuses, traits, house politics, and how to hire, swap or educate mayors without penalty.

  • How to Level Up a Settlement Guide

    County of Fortune how to level up a settlement: meet every Food and Equipment need, click Level up in the settlement panel, and know the demo's cap.

  • how to level up region settlements

    County of Fortune how to level up region: grow settlements, meet food and equipment needs, press Level Up next to the mayor portrait; demo caps region level.

  • How to Trade: Trade Routes Guide

    County of Fortune how to trade: learn how to trade between regions by getting level 2 settlements, placing a small market or raft port, and linking roads.

  • Map: Geography, Settlements and Trade

    The County of Fortune map shows how terrain, rivers and resources decide where settlements thrive and how trade routes run, so read it before you build.

  • Mayors: Appointing, Swapping and Matching

    County of Fortune mayors explained: how to appoint them, swap them between settlements without penalty and match bonuses to buildings for the best output.

  • More Mayors Than Settlements: Hiring Rules

    County of Fortune more mayors than settlements explained: whether you can hire unassigned mayors, what they do while idle, and why a lean roster works better.

  • Moving Settlements: How It Works

    County of Fortune moving settlements explained: yes, you can relocate a founded settlement for free — here's the distance limit and where the feature exists.

  • Population and Culture Bonus Guide

    How County of Fortune population shares scale culture bonuses, with the 75% threshold, Traditional Product slots, and settlement level limits explained.

  • Raft Port Unlock Requirement Explained

    Why the County of Fortune raft port will not place in a fresh settlement: it is a second-level building unlocked by leveling a river-shore village first.

  • Second Glass Works – How to Build One

    How to build a County of Fortune second glass works: unlock an extra building slot, place the glass works, and supply sand and potash to raise glass output.

  • Social Classes: Peasants to Patricians

    County of Fortune social classes explained: how each settlement tier works, what needs unlock Commoners, Artisans and Patricians, and how to level up.

  • Timbercross Lamp Workshop Setup Guide

    How to build and supply a County of Fortune Timbercross lamp workshop in Early Access: reach Town level, then feed it glass and iron via trade routes.

  • Trade Routes: Land and River Setup Guide

    County of Fortune trade routes explained: level up settlements, build markets and raft ports, connect roads and rivers, and move goods between regions.

  • what is the Assembly: Privileges

    County of Fortune what is the Assembly: learn how noble houses propose regional privileges, stewards vote, and eligible regions receive the winner today.

  • where to find clay deposits on the map

    County of Fortune where to find clay: deposits look like green rocks on the regional map, and a valid mine spot shows a blue tint on the ground below.

  • Why Are My Goods Not Moving – Fix Guide

    Why are my goods not moving in County of Fortune? Diagnose stalled trade routes step by step and get wagons and rafts carrying goods between settlements again.

  • why can’t I move stone by road — fix guide

    County of Fortune why can't I move stone by road: stone is a heavy good that can only travel between regions by river via raft ports, downstream only.

County of Fortune Mechanics

  • Multiplayer: Is Co-op Available?

    County of Fortune multiplayer status confirmed: the Steam page lists only single-player, so here is exactly what that means for co-op and shared counties.

County of Fortune Release Details

  • FAQ: Quick Answers for New Players

    County of Fortune faq in one place: release date, the free demo, demo save carry-over, platforms, multiplayer and settlement basics for brand-new players.

  • Release Date: Steam Early Access

    County of Fortune release date is officially listed as Nov 5, 2026 for Steam Early Access on PC, covering platform scope, demo saves and price timing.

  • roadmap: Early Access timing and price

    County of Fortune roadmap answers when Early Access starts, how long it may run, when full release could land, and if the price may rise after 1.0 launch.

County of Fortune Platforms

  • mac support: Steam platforms listed

    County of Fortune mac support is not listed on Steam as of 2026-11-02: the page shows Windows and SteamOS + Linux only, with no macOS install announced.

County of Fortune Purchase & Pricing

County of Fortune Gameplay & Media

  • gameplay: County Building Loop Guide

    See how County of Fortune gameplay works: found settlements on resources, assign mayors, connect by road, set recipes, level up, and unlock new regions.

County of Fortune PC Specifications

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Your County of Fortune Journey

1Found Your First VillageSurvey fertile soil and river access on the county grid, then press C to establish your starting hamlet in a resource zone.
2Weave Roads and RiversConnect central yellow market squares with dirt roads using V, and set up river raft ports to float stone and timber downstream.
3Appoint Matching MayorsAssign named mayors whose production perks enhance your primary workshops, with zero output penalty for later reassignments.
4Satisfy Class DemandsFulfill all food recipes and equipment needs to upgrade hamlets into bustling towns with new workshops and civic privileges.

What is County of Fortune?

County of Fortune shifts the city-builder genre from micro-managing individual street corners to governing an entire medieval province. As a lokator, you survey regional geography, found distinct settlements across forests, hills, and riverbanks, and guide each community from a tiny rural hamlet into a thriving city. Procedural buildings fill out settlement boundaries as you assign industries and deliver vital sustenance.

Beyond laying roads and balancing granaries, a county requires political leadership. Each settlement is headed by a named mayor from rival noble houses, offering distinct productivity bonuses. As settlements expand, regional stewards gather in the Assembly to debate privilege decrees and counteract rising corruption, demanding careful balance between economic growth and political influence.

County of Fortune settlement grid and trade routes

Developer

Nepos Games

Publisher

Aquila Interactive

Launch Date

Nov 5, 2026 (Steam Early Access listing)

Price Status

Not listed on Steam as of Nov 2, 2026

Platforms

PC (Windows and Linux / SteamOS)

Storage Required

2 GB available space (Steam listing)

Reference Library

Explore County of Fortune Guides

Explore core game systems, logistical mechanics, and progression guides organized into eight essential topics for aspiring lokators.

County of Fortune Beginner Guide

Found your first settlement, assign a mayor, lay dirt roads, and grow from a humble hamlet into a connected regional economy.

First SettlementPress C to place your starter settlement in resource zones marked on the regional grid.
Road ConnectionsPress V to draw roads connecting the yellow central market squares of each village.
Mayor AssignmentClick the red portrait in the town panel to appoint a candidate matching your industries.

County of Fortune Trade Routes

Establish inter-regional land and river supply lines using small markets, raft ports, and automated wagon transport.

Level 2 PrerequisiteUpgrade settlements to Village tier to unlock small markets and river raft ports.
Heavy Cargo RulesBulky goods like stone, logs, clay, and sand require river transit via downstream raft ports.
Automated ShippingPress T to open the trade interface and set annual quotas or responsive auto-trade.

County of Fortune Mayors Guide

Appoint and swap noble mayors without penalty to maximize production output across specialized medieval settlements.

Zero Swap PenaltyMove mayors freely between towns without cooldowns or output penalties.
Industry SynergyMatch mayor traits directly with dominant local workshops and farming chains.
House InfluenceEach appointed mayor increases the political standing of their associated noble house.

County of Fortune Construction Points

Manage free points, carpentry points, and masonry points to expand infrastructure and maintain existing roads.

Three Point TiersFree points regenerate slowly; carpentry requires timber; masonry needs quarried stone.
Mid-Build InjectionFree construction points can now be applied to stalled projects mid-construction.
Road MaintenanceUpgraded stone roads demand ongoing masonry points to prevent speed degradation.

County of Fortune Social Classes

Progress through Peasants, Commoners, Artisans, and Patricians by fulfilling expanding food, equipment, and luxury demands.

Peasants to CommonersArtisans & PatriciansLeveling Controls

County of Fortune Assembly Guide

Navigate noble house politics, steward voting sessions, and regional privileges while mitigating corruption proposals.

Regional PrivilegesEnact powerful economic perks like capital efficiency boosts or trade capacity bonuses.
Steward EligibilityOnly regions whose appointed steward voted for the winning motion receive its privilege.
Corruption DefenseCounter automatic negative decrees like Private Due by balancing noble house authority.

County of Fortune Map Strategy

Survey river currents, mineral deposits, biomes, and terrain contours before choosing initial settlement locations.

Downstream CurrentsZoom into waterways to verify downstream flow before establishing river raft routes.
Resource Blue TintValid extraction zones like clay or stone display a distinct blue tint on the terrain.
Free RelocationNudge poorly positioned hamlets closer to fertile ground or shores at zero gold cost.

County of Fortune System Requirements

Review PC hardware benchmarks, storage footprints, and Linux compatibility for running county-scale simulation loads.

Minimum SpecsRecommended SpecsSimulation Ceiling

Official trailer

Early Access: Nov 5, 2026Single-Player SimulationWindows & Linux / SteamOS37 Published Wiki Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

When does County of Fortune release?

Steam Early Access launches on November 5, 2026. A free playable demo is available on Steam prior to launch.

Is there a free demo for County of Fortune?

Yes, a free standalone demo is available on Steam. It covers one map, settlements up to level 2, and the Commoner social class.

Does demo save progress carry over in County of Fortune?

Yes. The developers confirmed that progress made in the demo transfers into the Early Access release without restarting.

Is County of Fortune multiplayer or co-op?

No. County of Fortune is listed exclusively as a single-player strategy title on Steam with no co-op modes planned.

Does County of Fortune support macOS?

No macOS release is listed. The Steam store page lists 64-bit Windows and SteamOS plus Linux support only as of November 2026.

What are the PC system requirements for County of Fortune?

Minimum requirements list a 64-bit OS, Intel i3 CPU, 3 GB RAM, GeForce 770 or Radeon R9 290 GPU, and 2 GB storage space.

Why cannot stone be transported by road in County of Fortune?

Heavy goods including stone, logs, clay, and sand cannot travel between regions by road; they require river routes via raft ports.

Can you move settlements in County of Fortune?

Yes. Settlements can be relocated for free within their founding region, allowing adjustments toward water or resources.

Do mayors have negative bonuses in County of Fortune?

No. Negative bonuses and swap penalties were removed in updates, so mayors provide positive modifiers and can be moved freely.

What is the Assembly in County of Fortune?

The Assembly is a regional council where noble houses propose privileges and regional stewards vote on which bonus takes effect.

Begin Your County Stewardship

Download the free Steam demo to experience county-scale logistics, build inter-region trade, and test your administrative skills today.