⚠️ Eco v0.14 is coming — the next major update reworks upgrade modules, so some of these numbers will change. They reflect the current version. What’s changing →
  • Simpler tiers: the 1–4 tiered upgrades become a single Basic / Advanced / Modern upgrade each.
  • Permanent upgrades: a module placed in a workstation is permanent — no more swapping lower tiers out as you progress.
  • Power transitions: a module can change a station’s power type/draw (e.g. a Modern upgrade moves a sawmill from mechanical to electrical power).
  • Talent-integrated: modules now use the same bonus/talent system — any talent benefit (power, labor cost, recipe unlocks) can come from a module.
  • Cheaper to upgrade: with the multi-tier parts gone, fully upgrading a workstation costs significantly less.

We’ll update this calculator shortly after the update releases.

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Economic Participation

Economic Participation

The most efficient way to progress in knowledge and technology is trade within the economy.

To bring a society through the ages to the peaks of technology, a thriving Economy is needed, and by participating in it, citizens can both help progress society as well advance their own abilities and wealth.
Participating in the economy takes place through Trade of both goods and services. Finding existing settlements with Stores, Contracts, and Work Parties will give citizens the possibility to trade the goods and labor they specialize in for the specialties of others, achieving their individual goals faster than if they had each worked alone.
As you take on new projects that require materials or labor that you lack the ability to create or perform on your own, you can instead, sell goods and offer services on the market by creating stores and setting prices in a Currency of your choice. Using this currency to purchase the goods and services of others will then allow you to reach those goals without having to learn everything yourself.

As you build up your capabilities and have more needs of other citizens, you can create your own stores, contracts, and work parties to seek their aid. As you acquire wealth, your power to effect change (both good and bad) rises.