- Finally, an online game shutting down the right way: Islands of Insight will close servers next month and 'permanently modify the game to be offline-only' so the promising puzzler can live on - 30 September 2024
I liked the shared-world puzzle game Islands of Insight quite a bit when it came out in 2023, and so did some of my PC Gamer compatriots. Alas, it wasn't able to find an audience, and today the Islands of Insight community team announced that, like so many other online games, the servers will be shut down at the end of August. But the good news is that even without remote servers, you'll be able to keep on playing... Read more.
- Islands of Insight | What's Next - 30 September 2024
Update Oct. 30: Islands of Insight is now offline-only. Seekers, our final Islands of Insight update will arrive on October 30, 2024, which will permanently modify the game to be offline-only. This will allow Islands of Insight to live on for all Seekers to find and enjoy, while we focus our efforts onto our next projects. For what to expect, here is what you need to know: The online servers will officially shutdown on October 30, 2024 Any online progression that is not transferred before October 30 will be lost There are no plans for more content to support the offline version All the online features will no longer be available Puzzles will continue to respawn throughout all zones There will be no bug fixes/balance changes with the final update, however we are reducing the frequency of player position saving in response to community feedback about SSD wear and potential file corruption…
- Islands of Insight | Offline Mode Available Now! - 9 July 2024
Seekers, it is here. Our Offline Mode is live now! We are happy to expand our play experience and provide more players with the opportunity to join us in the islands and solve beautiful puzzles. For what to expect, we covered the details in our previous post, but in case you missed it, here are the highlights: You no longer need to be tethered to an internet connection to play the game The world is still brimming with puzzles and has the same biomes. Puzzles will also respawn, and you will be able to do daily quests Any social / online functionality, like emoting or pinging other players will not be available in this mode Content has been balanced, modified or removed to fit with the single player experience A world brimming with puzzles await for you. See you on the islands! Update 1.2.6 Patch Notes Bug Fixes: Party invite button, which can currently be found in your Friend menu while…
- Gorgeous puzzle game Islands of Insight soars amid free Steam giveaway - 27 June 2024
It's tough to beat the joy of claiming a good free Steam game, and if you're quick you might be able to do just that, as beautiful puzzle game Islands of Insight celebrates the news of its much-requested offline mode with a free game giveaway. Reminiscent of The Witness, this multiplayer open-world game is available to claim free on Steam for just 24 hours, and it's already seen the game's player count rise dramatically on the Valve platform. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DBD dev's stunning new puzzle game gets free demo ahead of launch Dead by Daylight devs' new puzzle game gets free Steam download This breathtaking puzzle game is The Witness with multiplayer
- Islands of Insight | Offline Mode Release Date - 26 June 2024
Seekers, we are so happy to announce that our Offline Mode will be released on July 9! This addition provides you, our dedicated players, and new players with more flexibility in how you enjoy the islands and our beautiful puzzles. Play Anywhere With our Offline Mode, you no longer need to be tethered to an internet connection. You can experience Islands of Insight without worrying about unreliable connection and delays. A Mode Brimming With Puzzles Our offline mode is brimming with puzzles. The mode has the same biomes and puzzles quantity and diversity as the online version. Puzzles will also respawn, and you will be able to do daily quests. What to Expect Our goal is to have a similar experience between the online mode and the offline version. It's important to understand that any social / online functionality, like emoting or pinging other players will not be available in this mod…
- Islands of Insight | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase Wrap-Up (+ NEW wallpapers!) - 30 May 2024
This year’s Cerebral Puzzle Showcase has come to a close. We’re so grateful to have had so many new puzzle lovers join us as Seekers on the Islands, solving thoughtful, brainy puzzles. Between the Showcase and the recent announcement of an Offline Mode, it’s been an eventful week! As a thank you, and as a celebration of both the Showcase and our iconic logic grids, here are some brand new, exclusive desktop wallpapers as a reminder to keep your brain sharp until your next visit to the Islands. The IOI Team
- Islands of Insight | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase + SALE! - 23 May 2024
Islands of Insight is part of the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase! If you’re here from the Showcase and don’t know about us, we are a sublime shared-world puzzle game set in a fantasy realm of ancient wonders and natural beauty. We invite you to seek out and solve 10,000+ puzzles at your own pace. Puzzle-lovers have explored our sublime world and found it brimming with carefully-crafted, brain-teasing puzzles. But don’t take our word for it – “Islands of Insight isn’t like other puzzle games” – Godisageek “If you’re a puzzle fan, Islands of Insight is a must-play” - GameSpew “Puzzle utopia” - Rectify Gaming Find out for yourself by playing our FREE demo, where you can solve and explore to your heart’s brain’s content in part of the first biome of the game. Oh, and one last thing! We’re offering 50% off the Deluxe Edition, and 40% off the base game, for when you decide to solve even more though…
- A Message on Offline Mode - 21 May 2024
Seekers, We’ve got some exciting news to share with you! We’re aware that some of you have asked for an offline experience to help you enjoy Islands of Insight in your own way. We hear you and understand that playing online can come with a variety of frustrations. When creating this shared world, our vision was always to bring a fresh experience to the puzzle genre. We set out to create a game that could be played by many in an environment that promoted social interactions, community, and streaming – all without disrupting the experience of those who preferred to journey on their own. We’re happy to announce that Lunarch is currently developing an offline mode that will be released in the coming months. While this isn’t the easiest task, we’re excited to see where the journey will take us. In the meantime, follow our Steam blog posts and social channels for further updates. Thank you to…
- Islands of Insight | Patch Notes - Version 1.1.0b - 16 April 2024
Hello Seekers, Today we released an update with new content and technical improvements! Read below for details: New Content Added The Archipelago of Curiosities—a large bonus endgame Enclave featuring some unusual and creative twists on your favourite puzzles. The entrance is off to the side of the Haven of Insight along the path toward Serene Deluge. Added new grid rules and a new grid symbol. Awaken them by completing Bent Into Shape and Nearsighted—two new challenges in Autumn Falls and Serene Deluge respectively. New puzzles using each rule will spawn daily in the areas surrounding those challenges. Added Two for One, Cross the Streams, Found the Difference, The Puzzle Cube, and See Serpents—five new themed logic grid challenges spread across the map. Added Ground Away—a tricky group of Pillars of Insight in Serene Deluge. Added a fresh pack of high-difficulty logic grids along the…
- Islands of Insight | ON SALE NOW and Demo Relaunch - 14 March 2024
Seekers, We’ve got a few updates for you! First and foremost, Islands of Insight is ON SALE right now! Get the Deluxe Edition for 50% off or the Base Game for 40% off from March 14-28! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071500/Islands_of_Insight/ Second, solving is believing! If you’re still on the fence or are new to Islands of Insight, and the idea of a sublime shared-world puzzle game seems hard to believe, we’ve brought the demo back for you. Get a taste of our expansive world brimming with puzzles for free! Notes about the demo: Progress from the demo will carry over into the full game Play in a part of the first biome of the game, Verdant Glen This is a new demo build, including all the latest quality of life updates, but in terms of content available, it is very similar to the demo during Steam Next Fest Thanks for reading and see you on the Islands! The IOI Team
- Explore Islands of Insight | Part V: Serene Deluge - 8 March 2024
Seekers, welcome to Part V of Explore Islands of Insight – the last of a 5-part series where we have explored each biome of the game. The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world – our world, planet Earth. It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist. Today, we’ll be wrapping up this series by talking about Serene Deluge – let’s dive in! The first thing you’ll notice about this truly unique biome is its distinct shapes. The pillar-like cliffs of Serene Deluge were based on the very-real Zhangjiajie Mountains in China. We’ve scattered rifts throughout the terrain to give you every opportunity to soar and explore every inch of this vertical landscape. Like every other biome, we’ve fused a different timeless building style into the world. In Serene Del…
- Islands of Insight | Patch Notes - Version 1.0.13a - 7 March 2024
Hello Seekers, Today we released a new patch that addresses various issues. Please see details below. General game fixes Fixed an issue affecting some players where selecting Play Game would result in a crash and UE4 crash report. Improved server synchronization. Improvements to reported rubber banding and server connection issues. Players previously unable to complete Enclaves, and hence blocked in their campaign, should now be unblocked. Enclave progress will no longer reset upon launch. Each zone on the map will now display the correct Mirabilis count. Customization items that could previously not be unlocked, are now available and displaying as intended. Wing unlock now behaving as intended. Fixes to Party features, including pings and emotes now behaving and appearing as intended. Several graphical & interactive (collision/clipping) fixes. Naming discrepancies between different are…
- Explore Islands of Insight | Part IV: Shady Wildwood - 1 March 2024
Seekers, welcome to Part IV of Explore Islands of Insight – a 5-part series where we will explore each biome of the game. The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world – our world, planet Earth. It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist. Today we will talk about Shady Wildwood – let’s dive in! Like every other biome, Shady Wildwood pulls ancient architecture – in this case Dravidian temples from India - into an unexpected landscape – the redwood forests of California. Shady Wildwood, like the rest of Islands of Insight, offers plenty of sublime locations and experiences to breathe in and discover. Explore the expansive open world and climb to some of the highest points in the game on the tops of Dravidian Temples, overlooking the rest of whole of…
- Islands of Insight | Frequently Asked Questions & Dev Notes - 29 February 2024
Hello, Seekers! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you know what to expect on Islands of Insight! Frequently Asked Questions Requirements How do I add friends? In order to play in the same party, both players must have launched Islands of Insight once. This will ensure you can appear on each other's in-game friend lists. Once this has been done and you re-launch the game, press 'Tab' or click on the Tab icon at the top right to see your in-game friend list. Press the 'Join' button next to your friend's name. This will allow you to join the server your friend is in. Now that you are on the map, simply press 'ESC' to view the menu, and press the 'Join' button here to invite your friend to your party. Once they have accepted your invitation, you will be able to see them in your 'Party'. You will be able to spot them easily when you meet them on the map, even if th…
- Explore Islands of Insight | Part III: Autumn Falls - 23 February 2024
Seekers, welcome to Part III of Explore Islands of Insight - a 5-part series where we will explore each biome of the game. The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world - our world (planet Earth). It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist. Today we will talk about Autumn Falls – let's dive in! This rustic, yet jaw-dropping environment finds balance in its contrasts, like its tiny island in the middle of a massive open-air crater. The idea for combining the rugged Canadian Niagara Escarpment and China’s stunning hanging temples came from wanting to celebrate some of our team members being from these parts of the world. While exploring these magnificent riverlands, you can expect to encounter Phasic Dials for the first time. These new puzzles will c…
- Islands of Insight | Hotfix 1.0.12c. - 16 February 2024
Addendum Hotfix name updated to include full version: 1.0.1. to 1.0.12c. Wording edits to more clearly describe the player experience. ______________ Seekers, we've just released a patch to resolve progression-related issues. For impacted players, you may experience the following: Players who encountered progression issues may get a mirabilis or the upgrade tutorial as soon as they load in - possibly even during the loading screen. Players that were blocked by not completing The Empyrean Journey or not unlocking their wings, will have the wings unlock cutscene play, without their Seeker, as soon as the Enclave is entered, or the game is loaded. Please also note that affected players will need to re-enter any Enclaves that were previously not responding to progress to trigger completion of any objectives that are required for the campaign. This will not occur automatically. We thank you…
- Islands of Insight | Tag Removal (Online Co-op) - 16 February 2024
We've heard your feedback that the "Online Co-op" tag doesn't accurately reflect our shared world experience, so we have decided to remove it from our Steam page to avoid further confusion. We originally added this tag because it was the closest available tag to describe the ability to interact with and offer guidance to other players in-game, but we do understand it may set an expectation that the game, in its current iteration, doesn’t align with. Thank you for taking the time to voice your feedback, and we welcome you to continue doing so. The IOI Team
- Islands of Insight has a great gauntlet of logic puzzles that overshadows its beautiful but aimless world - 14 February 2024
s cozy online games continue to prove that not all MMOs need to be RPGs, I'm always excited to dip into a new world. Islands of Insight is the latest, a "shared-world puzzle game" of chill challenges. After a few hours with it though, I don't think the concept gels. Islands of Insight has constructed what already feels like a great gauntlet of puzzles, it just doesn't seem to have needed the online open world, gorgeous though it may be... Read more.
- Islands of Insight | AVAILABLE NOW! - 13 February 2024
Islands of Insight is NOW AVAILABLE, and for the first time ever, you can fully experience over 10,000 hand-crafted puzzles and countless hours of solving and exploration, across all five biomes of our expansive and vibrant open world, and seek out every secret and Eureka moment this sublime world has to offer. For those seeking even more, our Deluxe Edition is available now, and on sale for 10% off until February 20th. We’re so thrilled for you to finally be able to experience all the beautiful areas and fascinating puzzles in Islands of Insight. And we can’t thank you enough for being here at the beginning of this adventure. We've built this world to have a lot of room to grow. There are countless opportunities for new puzzle types and variations on existing ones, new interactions, areas and Enclaves, and even new biomes to explore. We can't wait to see where the journey will go. Unti…
- Explore Islands of Insight | Part II: Lucent Waters - 10 February 2024
Seekers, welcome to Part II of Explore Islands of Insight - a 5-part series where we will explore each biome of the game. The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world - our world (planet Earth). It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist. Today we will talk about Lucent Waters, so let's dive in! The theme of this serene biome is Greco-Roman architecture, combined with an awe-inspiring landscape whose beauty is natural, yet fantastical. Inspired by the Caño Cristales areas of Columbia in South America - with crystal-clear water and colorful seaweeds, it is hard not to stop and admire the beauty around you. Right behind the plaza, it is impossible not to notice the Haven of Insight, a sublime island with a familiar face on its rocks - a clue for one…
