If you have downloaded this as a standalone .zip file (common for DRM-free versions from Itch.io or GOG ):
In Rise to Ruins , world save data is often stored in .zip format. If you are trying to edit a save, you must select the files inside the folder and zip them directly, rather than zipping the parent folder. Update 1c :: Rise to Ruins General Discussions File: Rise.to.Ruins.1c.zip ...
Extract the contents using a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip. Ensure you do not "zip the folder" into a subfolder; the game files should remain in the root directory of the extraction for the game to load correctly. If you have downloaded this as a standalone
Some players reported game crashes shortly after opening certain villages (like Northoak) immediately following this update. Ensure you do not "zip the folder" into
If the game crashes after this patch, players in the Steam Community suggested selecting the region on the world map, holding Shift , and clicking the "Reset AI" button that appears. Managing the .zip File