- 35% OFF - Steam Autumn Sale on Bootstrap Island! - 1 October 2026
Steam Autumn Sale: 35% OFF! Autumn may be here, but the heat isn't going anywhere on Bootstrap Island! 🌴Take advantage of the Steam Autumn Sale and put your survival skills to the test with 35% OFF Bootstrap Island for a limited time.Face the wilderness, brave the nights, and see how long you can survive.See you on the island, Survivors! 🌴The Bootstrap Island TeamGuides & Solutions: Performance & Virtual Desktop Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- 35% OFF! Only 3 Days! - 24 September 2026
September Sale: 35% OFF — Only 3 Days!If you’ve been waiting for a good time to visit the island, this might be it! Bootstrap Island is 35% OFF for the next 3 days.And for those playing with Steam Frame, you can now enjoy finger tracking, wireless streaming, and foveated streaming.See you on the island, Survivors! 🌴Guides & Solutions: Performance & Virtual Desktop Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- Steam Frame PC VR Support Is Live Now! - 14 September 2026
Dear Survivors, Steam Frame PC VR Support is now live!Update 1.1.3 adds support for Steam Frame PC VR features, including finger tracking, wireless streaming, and foveated streaming, while also bringing further improvements to inventory usability, UI, world visuals, rope physics, and the overall gameplay experience.We've been testing Bootstrap Island on Steam Frame, and we're really excited about the new headset and the PC VR streaming features it brings! When Steam Frame becomes available, Bootstrap Island will be ready to play from day one!To celebrate the update, get the Bootstrap Island Game + DLC Bundle for 35% OFF!Below, you can find the full patch notes.Thank you for your continued support!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Guides & Solutions: Performance / Virtual Desktop Guide Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store�…
- Bundle Sale - Game + DLC - 35% OFF - 1 September 2026
Bootstrap Island + DLC Bundle - 35% OFF!Get the complete Bootstrap Island experience for less!For a limited time, grab Bootstrap Island + DLC (Ornate Arms Collection) together in our bundle and save 35%.Thank you, and see you on the island! The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- August Sale! 30% OFF! - 11 August 2026
Bootstrap Island is 30% off during the August Sale! 🏝️Now is the perfect time to jump into our immersive VR survival adventure. Explore a mysterious island, fight to survive, and uncover its secrets - all at 30% off for a limited time.See you on the island!Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide Thank you!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- Major Update Hotfix 1.1.2 Is Live Now! - 26 June 2026
Dear Survivors, Hotfix 1.1.2 is now live!Major Update Hotfix 1.1.2 improves inventory item placement, refines climbing and environmental interactions, fixes item and bullet duplication issues, and includes additional world polish and visual improvements.Below are the full patch notes.Thank you for your continued support!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide and Virtual Desktop VDXR Support Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store🚨 HOTFIX 1.1.2 PATCH NOTES - SPOILER ALERT 🚨 Improved inventory item placement (items can now automatically shift slightly to fit when the target position is obstructed)Fixed an issue where recent inventory grabbing improvements made it too difficult to climb or interact with the environmentFixed a bullet duplication issue that could occur when multiple bullet boxes…
- 35% OFF - Summer Sale on Bootstrap Island! - 25 June 2026
Dear Survivors,It's summer on Bootstrap Island all year round! 😎But the Steam Summer Sale won't last forever. Take advantage of our biggest discount yet and put your survival skills to the test with 35% OFF for a limited time.Thank you for your continued support, and see you on the island!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide and Virtual Desktop VDXR Support Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- Major Update Hotfix 1.1.1 Is Live Now! - 18 June 2026
Dear Survivors, Hotfix 1.1.1 is now live!Thank you for all your feedback following the release of Major Update 1.1.0!Hotfix 1.1.1 brings further improvements to the new Crate inventory system, gameplay, world visuals, audio, and overall polish, while refining inventory interactions, animal behavior, and many other aspects of the survival experience.Below are the full patch notes.We're grateful to have you with us on this journey. Thank you for your continued support!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide and Virtual Desktop VDXR Support Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store🚨 HOTFIX 1.1.1 PATCH NOTES - SPOILER ALERT 🚨 Inventory & ItemsFixed Crates disappearing in some cases (already broken Crates should be burned)Tweaked the process of item removal from inventoryTweaked the grabbing priori…
- Major Update 1.1.0 - New Progression System, New Inventory, and Night Beasts! - 12 June 2026
Dear Survivors,The first major update since Full Release is live!This update introduces a brand-new cumulative progression system, the Crate early-game inventory, dangerous Night Apes, full bHaptics support, and numerous gameplay improvements designed to make survival more rewarding and immersive than ever before.Cumulative ProgressionUnlocking new tools and items is now tied to your cumulative survival time across all playthroughs. Every day survived contributes toward future unlocks, ensuring that every expedition advances your progress - even when a run ends in failure.The CrateManaging resources in the early game is now easier with the Crate. Discover floating crates around the island, fill them with supplies, and carry them by hand until you unlock more advanced inventory options such as satchels.Night ApesThe island's nights have become significantly more dangerous. New nocturnal…
- June Sale! 25% OFF! Get Ready for Major Update 1.1.0! - 3 June 2026
Get Ready for Major Update 1.1.0 - 25% Off During the June Sale!A major update is coming soon to Bootstrap Island, and now is the perfect time to prepare.Major Update 1.1.0 will introduce (Sneak Peek):A new cumulative progression systemA redesigned early-game inventory experienceNew dangers lurking in the nightA lot of improvements and additionsIf you've been waiting to test your survival skills, you can now grab Bootstrap Island with 25% off during our June Sale and be ready when the update arrives.Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide and Virtual Desktop VDXR Support Thank you, Survivors!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or Discord Check out our t-shirts and hoodies: Merch Store
- Sneak Peek: Post-Launch Major Update 1 - 21 May 2026
Sneak Peek: Post-Launch Major Update 1 - Cumulative Days for UnlocksIn Post-Launch Major Update 1, we’re introducing a major evolution to the Progression System.Unlocking new tools and items will now be tied to your total cumulative days survived on the island. Every day you survive becomes a persistent resource that contributes toward future unlocks.This change makes progression less punishing, encourages to take more risks, improves early-game flow, and makes each run feel meaningful - even when things don’t go according to plan.So even unsuccessful runs will still contribute toward long-term progression and experimentation.But that’s not all! Stay tuned for more content coming in Major Update 1, including new features and new dangers lurking in the night.Thank you, and see you on the island! The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Join Our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or DiscordCheck…
- Patch 1.0.5 Is Live Now - 4 May 2026
Dear Survivors, Patch 1.0.5 is now live!Our fifth post-release update brings further optimization improvements to make the experience smoother and more stable. We’ve also refined the unlocking logic for tribal trading items to make it clearer. We will continue delivering additional improvements in future patches.Full list of patch notes below!Performance Issues & Solutions:If your PC meets the system requirements, you should not experience major performance issues. Render resolution should not exceed 100% in SteamVR and/or Quest LinkVirtual Desktop support is available in a Separate BranchPerformance Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1942110/discussions/0/4345480979783161508/?ctp=2Thank you for being part of the journey and for your valuable feedback and support!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or DiscordCheck out our t-shirts and hoodies!…
- April-May Sale! 25% OFF - 25 April 2026
Dear Survivors,It’s been just over a month since our 1.0 release. Since then, we’ve rolled out four patch updates, and your feedback has been invaluable in helping us focus on what matters most.We’re committed to continuing to improve the game - with further optimizations, gameplay adjustments, and new features on the way.You can now enjoy the full experience with 25% OFF for a limited time.We truly appreciate your support!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Join our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or DiscordCheck out our t-shirts and hoodies! Merch Store
- Updated Demo is Live Now! - 21 April 2026
Dear Survivors, the Bootstrap Island Demo has returned!We have updated the demo so it now includes the tutorial, gameplay additions, main menu, and optimization improvements from the full game.Replay the demo as many times as you want, just keep in mind - every stay on the island lasts a single in-game day and night. Important Notes:Virtual Desktop support is also available for the demo in a Separate Branch: Access: Right-click the game → Properties → Game Versions & Betas → virtual_desktop branchPerformance Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1942110/discussions/0/4345480979783161508/?ctp=2Ready for the full adventure? Dive into the complete game: Full GameThank you, and see you on the island! The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴Join Our Active Community on Steam Community Hub or DiscordCheck out our t-shirts and hoodies! Merch Store
- Patch 1.0.4 Is Live Now - 9 April 2026
Dear Survivors, Patch 1.0.4 is now live!Our fourth post-release update focuses on optimization and overall performance improvements to make the experience smoother and more stable. We will continue refining performance and delivering further improvements in future patches.Additionally, we’ve made some quality-of-life improvements and tweaks. Full list of Patch Notes below!Performance Issues & Solutions:Virtual Desktop support is available in a Separate BranchRender resolution should not exceed 100% in SteamVR and/or Quest LinkPerformance Guide: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1942110/discussions/0/4345480979783161508/?ctp=2If your PC meets the system requirements, you should not experience major performance issues. Thank you for your feedback and support - we truly appreciate it!The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴🚨PATCH 1.0.4 NOTES - SPOILER ALERT 🚨 Landscape optimizations & fixesFoliage opti…
- Patch 1.0.3 Is Now Live - 2 April 2026
Dear Survivors, This is our third update since the full release. Thank you for your kind words and feedback - it helps us improve the game with every patch.Patch 1.0.3 is now live!Reworked Chest Spawn System – Locked chests can now spawn any items you’ve unlocked, with newly unlocked items appearing more frequently.Grab Pull is now the default grab option.Performance improvements and fixes.Full list of Patch Notes below!Performance Issues and Solutions in the Guide:https://steamcommunity.com/app/1942110/discussions/0/4345480979783161508/?ctp=2Virtual Desktop support is available in a separate branchRender resolution should not exceed 100% in SteamVR and/or Quest LinkIf your PC meets the system requirements, you should not experience major performance issuesWe are continuing to refine performance across the game, with ongoing improvements being rolled out regularly in upcoming patches.Th…
- Full Release Hotfix #2 Is Now Live - 26 March 2026
Dear Survivors, It’s been two weeks since the Full Release, and we’re incredibly grateful for the amazing response from players and creators alike. Your feedback continues to play a vital role in helping us improve the experience.Hotfix 2 is now live and includes a range of improvements (see Patch Notes below).Performance-related topics remain our highest priority, and we are actively working on further optimizations. That said, we want to emphasize that if your PC meets the system requirements, you should not experience major performance issues.The most common causes of performance issues we’ve identified are:Launching with Virtual Desktop (not yet natively supported). TEMPORARY SOLUTION: Until we have a fully functional solution, we’ve provided a separate version for Virtual Desktop users. Access: Right-click the game → Properties → Game Versions & Betas → virtual_desktop branchRender…
- Full Release Hotfix #1 Is Now Live - 19 March 2026
Dear Survivors, It’s been a week since the Full Release, and we’re incredibly excited about the positive reactions from players and creators. At the same time, we know that some of you have encountered issues. We’ve released Hotfix 1 to address these problems. Additionally, we’ve added a new feature!Main issues reported:Items found on trade altars sometimes disappearing after being picked upSave Slot progress was lost when starting a new runGame would sometimes get stuck after completing the storyNote on Performance: Please note that if your setup meets the system requirements, you should not experience significant performance problems in the game. We recommend checking our Performance Guide for solutions (especially when using Virtual Desktop, SteamVR, etc.): https://steamcommunity.com/app/1942110/discussions/0/4345480979783161508/?ctp=2Hotfix 1 is now live! fixed main issues reported…
- Bundle: Bootstrap Island x Into the Radius - 17 March 2026
Dear Survivors,With Bootstrap Island now fully released and more survivors joining the adventure every day, celebrate the moment with a limited-time VR survival bundle that brings together two unforgiving worlds.Step into the surreal Pechorsk Anomaly zone in Into the Radius, scavenge for gear, brave deadly anomalies, and hunt for mysterious artifacts. Then fight for your life in the brutal 17th‑century world of Bootstrap Island, where wild beasts, hunger, and the jungle itself are out to get you.This bundle includes a 15% discount and is available only until April 12. Grab it now to expand your VR survival collection and test your skills in both realities.Survive as best as you can! The Bootstrap Island and Into the Radius Teams 🌴 Join our Active Community! Discord 🌴Check out our t-shirts and hoodies! Merch Store
- Bootstrap Island Leaves Early Access and Launches in Full Release - 12 March 2026
Dear Survivors — today is the day. The Full Release is here 🔥After two years in Early Access and five major and a lot of small updates, the island is now more alive and dangerous than ever. Our largest update yet introduces the local tribe, concludes Daniel’s story, and brings new threats, gameplay systems, and major improvements across the game. A Ruthless Survival Adventure Designed for VRYou step into the role of Daniel, a 17th-century castaway fighting to survive on a ruthless tropical island. With no guidance and no predefined solutions, survival depends entirely on instinct, observation, and experimentation.The island operates as a dynamic, systems-driven world, shaped by interacting elements such as weather, fire, liquids, physics, and animal behavior. You gather resources, hunt wildlife, build shelters, and prepare for the dangers that emerge after dark.Instead of watching dang…
