Dwarf Fortress Adopts Version Control After 15 Years

Dwarf Fortress, known for its complex codebase, has finally adopted version control. Tarn Adams, the developer, previously resisted version control due to personal discomfort and lack of perceived benefits. Over time, his reasons evolved, but he maintained his stance for 15 years. The change came after the game’s release on Steam, which significantly increased their user base and revenue. Adams mentioned that managing Discord channels and version control has made the development process more involved.