Nova Roma vs Westlanders

• Perspective: First-Person / Third-Person Hybrid
• Multiplayer: Solo and Co-op
• Setting: 19th-Century North American West
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Initial Announcement: 2025-12-15
• Unique Feature: Mobile Wagon Base and Town-scale Management Mechanics.

• Wild West
• Frontier Survival
• Economic Simulation
• Industrialization
• Automation
• Co-op
• Exploration

Features a deep tech tree with over 100 unlocks. Progression moves from 'basic bush craft' to iron-forged tools and 1800s firearms. Unique to the genre is the specialized worker system, where recruited NPCs have perks and flaws, gaining proficiency over time but demanding higher wages.

The 'Westlands' feature diverse biomes including scrub deserts, lush river valleys, and suffocating mines. The world is a dynamic sandbox where players can build actual road networks to connect different territories, evolving the physical landscape as they expand their trade empire.

• Frontier Horses: Various Breeds
  Pulling the mobile wagon base; can be raised and selected for specific tasks.
• Beasts of the Night: Mysterious Wildlands Fauna
  Hostile nocturnal threats that disrupt campsite stability.

• Q: Why are my citizens starving even though the granaries are full?
  A: Nova Roma simulates physical paths. Transporters may be stuck in a loop or the walk distance to the market is too long[cite: 532, 1085].
• Q: How do I prevent city-wide plagues?
  A: Place 'dirty' industry like tanneries and clay pits downstream from your primary water intake[cite: 807, 1843].
• Q: What is the most efficient housing layout?
  A: A 6x6 residential block with a central Market and Fountain maximizes coverage and land value[cite: 546, 804].
• Q: How do I gain Divine Favor?
  A: Complete 'Divine Tasks' assigned by the gods or host Festivals in Large Temples[cite: 980, 986].
• Q: Does gravity affect water flow?
  A: Yes, aqueducts require a consistent downward slope to function; the game includes an elevation overlay for planning[cite: 850, 1835].

• Q: What is Westlanders?
  A: A Wild West survival-crafting game where you build trade empires from a mobile wagon base.
• Q: Does it have co-op?
  A: Yes, players can build and manage their trade network with friends in online co-op.
• Q: Is it coming to consoles?
  A: Yes, a full v1.0 release is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S after the PC Early Access phase.

• Nova Roma is heavily CPU-bound due to individual citizen pathfinding. Performance impacts occur as the population scales regardless of GPU power[cite: 534, 1821].
• Laptop Performance Note: Ensure 'High Performance' power profiles are active to prevent CPU throttling during peak pathfinding calculations in high-population cities[cite: 535, 1831].
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Low impact; 60W+ is sufficient for the stylized visuals[cite: 1827].
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: High CPU usage requires effective thermal management to avoid stuttering[cite: 535, 937].
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Standard PL1/PL2 limits on mid-range laptops may struggle past 5,000 citizens[cite: 937].
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Not critical given the CPU-bound nature of the simulation[cite: 1821, 1831].
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: DLSS and FSR are supported to maintain framerates in Fidelity Mode[cite: 946].
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Citizen Simulation Distance and Citizen LODs have the highest impact on CPU and FPS respectively[cite: 938, 940].
• Game Name: Nova Roma

• Official preliminary system requirements for the Early Access release. The game targets high-fidelity standards and stable performance in complex settlement environments. An SSD is strongly recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models may experience thermal throttling due to the dense world simulation. **High-performance mobile GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 3060 Mobile / RTX 4060 Mobile and above) are recommended for a smooth experience at higher settings.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: High TGP is vital for rendering expansive Wild West vistas and dynamic weather effects.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is required to handle the persistent simulation of workers and economic networks.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core mobile CPU is critical for managing AI worker automation and settlement logistics.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Highly recommended to ensure maximum framerate during large-scale outpost raids.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Likely to support DLSS and FSR to maintain performance in densely built settlements.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: View Distance, Shadow Quality, and Settlement Population Density are the primary performance drivers.
• Game Name: Westlanders

• Upscaling Tech: DLSS and FSR are supported to maintain framerates in Fidelity Mode[cite: 946].
• Key Settings Impact: Citizen Simulation Distance and Citizen LODs have the highest impact on CPU and FPS respectively[cite: 938, 940].

• Upscaling Tech: Likely to support DLSS and FSR to maintain performance in densely built settlements.
• Key Settings Impact: View Distance, Shadow Quality, and Settlement Population Density are the primary performance drivers.

• G P U T G P: Low impact; 60W+ is sufficient for the stylized visuals[cite: 1827].
• Cooling Thermals: High CPU usage requires effective thermal management to avoid stuttering[cite: 535, 937].
• C P U Power Limits: Standard PL1/PL2 limits on mid-range laptops may struggle past 5,000 citizens[cite: 937].
• M U X Switch Optimus: Not critical given the CPU-bound nature of the simulation[cite: 1821, 1831].

• G P U T G P: High TGP is vital for rendering expansive Wild West vistas and dynamic weather effects.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is required to handle the persistent simulation of workers and economic networks.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong multi-core mobile CPU is critical for managing AI worker automation and settlement logistics.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Highly recommended to ensure maximum framerate during large-scale outpost raids.