Thrive 1.7 Adds Multicellular Colony Editor and 9 Achievements
The open source evolution sim's 1.7 update also lets non-player species become multicellular on their own, according to GamingOnLinux.
The open source evolution simulation Thrive released version 1.7 on October 30, 2026, expanding its multicellular stage, according to GamingOnLinux. The update is available now.
Version 1.7 adds a viewer and editor for the full multicellular colony layout, giving players direct control over how their colonies are arranged. The release also introduces 9 achievements tied to the multicellular stage.
Non-player species can now become multicellular on their own, meaning other lineages in the simulation can progress along the same evolutionary path without player involvement. A new trailer for version 1.7 was released alongside the update.
Thrive is free and open source, and the article notes that it can be bought from stores to support development. According to the article, Valve currently rates the game as Steam Deck Playable and SteamOS Compatible.
Quick answers
What does Thrive version 1.7 add?
It adds a viewer and editor for the full multicellular colony layout, 9 achievements for the multicellular stage, and lets non-player species become multicellular on their own.
When did Thrive 1.7 come out?
Version 1.7 was released on October 30, 2026.
Is Thrive compatible with the Steam Deck?
According to the article, Valve currently rates Thrive as Steam Deck Playable and SteamOS Compatible.