To use a file as a "paper" (likely referring to a custom map or save file in the game's .timber format), you must change the file extension. How to Convert the ZIP to a Map File
The version v0.2.9.0 refers to a very early build from late 2021 or early 2022. Timberborn officially left Early Access for a full 1.0 Release on March 12, 2026 . timberborn-v0-2-9-0-zip
: In Windows Explorer, ensure you can see file extensions (e.g., .zip , .txt ). Go to View > Show > File name extensions . To use a file as a "paper" (likely
: Files from v0.2.9.0 may not be compatible with the current 1.0 version of the game due to significant changes in water physics, automation, and building mechanics introduced in later updates. : In Windows Explorer, ensure you can see file extensions (e
: Right-click your timberborn-v0-2-9-0-zip file and select Rename .
Once renamed, move the .timber file to the appropriate folder so the game can recognize it: : Documents\Timberborn\Maps For Save Files : Documents\Timberborn\Saves Important Version Note
: Delete the .zip part of the name and replace it with .timber . Example: Rename map_name.zip to map_name.timber .