- Bug fixes for Winter patch - 27 November 2025
A few mistakes made their way into the latest patch which has now been fixed. - Wrong icon used for the Adaptable boon. - certain buildings not appearing in Chilling Gifts. - Achievements not being unlocked for the 4 new challenges. These fixes will be available on consoles as well as soon as certifications are passed. Mac will be patched within 24h.
- Winter Seasonal Update - 26 November 2025
Hello ISLANDERS,This is the final patch for 2025, we hope you have enjoyed all the content this year! The following patch notes are for build #b807ca19 - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on.✅ This patch is now available on all platforms (excluding mobile) Patch notesThe Aviary façade can now be used in Sandbox mode.Cliff House -> Cliff House 1 → 2Cliff House -> Lighthouse 4 → 10Cliff House -> Park 1 → 2Shaman -> Cliff House 1 → 2Added → a mirrored L-shape to the House building.Added → Accessibility setting added for turning off thunder effects in the Halloween challenge.Added → 4 new challenges.Added → 1 new unlockable façade.Added → 2 new unlockable photo filters.Added → Christmas decorations to sandbox mode.Added → Christmas biome to sandbox mode.Added → Storm climate to sandbox mode.Added → Heavy Snowfall climate to sandbox mode. We hope everyone…
- ISLANDERS: Mobile is Available Now! - 20 November 2025
Hey ISLANDERS fans! Following on from our announcement a little while ago, we are pleased to tell you that ISLANDERS: Mobile is now available on iOS & Android. To find it just search for 'ISLANDERS: Mobile', we can't wait to see the tiny island getaways you make in your pockets.ISLANDERS: Mobile is the same game you love, but now perfect for that commute, trip or just tucked up in bed. It looks and plays just as it does on PC. We’ve also added intuitive touch controls, plus Game Centre and Google Play integration for leader boards and achievements so you can still flex those city-planning skills wherever you go.Here’s a little of what you can look forward to:Two Modes - High Score & Sandbox, both with separate saves.7 Island Properties and 50 Dynamic Generators for endless variety.“Boons” tactical one-time power-ups for clever play.Photo Mode with filters and a rotating camera to captur…
- ISLANDERS: Mobile - Announcement - 10 November 2025
Hey ISLANDERS fans! Big news from our little archipelago - ISLANDERS: New Shores is making its way to mobile! Launching November 20th, ISLANDERS: Mobile brings the full relaxing, minimalist city-building experience to iOS and Android, perfectly re-imagined for touch screens.It’s the same ISLANDERS experience you know and love, just beautifully portable. Whether you’re chasing high scores on your commute or designing the perfect sunset island before bed, it plays (and looks) just as stunning as it does on PC. We’ve also added intuitive touch controls, plus Game Centre and Google Play integration for leader boards and achievements so you can still flex those city-planning skills wherever you go.Here’s a little of what you can look forward to:Two Modes - High Score & Sandbox, both with separate saves.7 Island Properties and 50 Dynamic Generators for endless variety.“Boons” tactical one-tim…
- Small Patch - 30 October 2025
- Fortune Tellers can no longer be rewarded when using the Replace boon. - Crash when using replace with only one type of building unlocked in the building pool.
- No Time To Dilly Dally Hotfix - 27 October 2025
In the Halloween patch a bug was introduced that made the timer in No Time To Dilly Dally reset between each island. This was unintended behavior and has now been fixed.Unfortunatly, due to us catching this to late, the leaderboard for this challenge contained some pretty high scores that was hard to know if they where done with this bug or not. We therefore also made the decision to clear the leaderboard for this challenge.We apologize to all players with legit scores on the leaderboard, but we believe that long term this was the best decision.Hope you understand,/The Islanders team
- Halloween Seasonal Update - It's spooky season! - 20 October 2025
ːsteamhappyː BOO! ːsteammockingːHello ISLANDERS, and welcome to our FIRST seasonal update! We’ve got a special update and patch notes to share today, it’s our first Seasonal Update AND we’ve also added an accessibility option for using the gamepad controls based on the first ISLANDERS game. You can catch up quickly by reading the patch notes, or scroll to the bottom for the in depth details! The following patch notes are for build #8cee8215 - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on!✅ This patch and new challenge mode is now live on Steam(PC), Steam(Mac), PlayStation and Nintendo.⌛ This patch and new challenge mode is coming to Xbox within the next few hours Patch notesAdded → New Biome "Halloween" (accessible via challenge mode, or sandbox mode. You will NOT be able to select “Halloween” biome via the main journey mode)Added → New sandbox items (pumpkins…
- 4 New Challenges, 6 New Achievements, It's patchday! - 3 October 2025
Hello ISLANDERS! We’ve got patch notes, 4 new challenges and 6 new achievements! The following patch notes are for build #719bba8d - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on.✅ This patch and new challenge mode is now live on Steam(PC), Steam(Mac), PlayStation and Nintendo.⌛ This patch is coming to Xbox within the next few hours. Patch notesUpdated → The "Add Cliff House" boon now rewards 6 Cliff Houses, instead of 4.Updated → Wall score against Houses and Mansions increased from 3 to 5. Added → 4 NEW ChallengesMetropolis - A single island where your building draw limit never declines. Can you keep going until you run out of room? Manufactory - No city in sight. Can you score high without any inhabitants? Mt Roberson - With limited space, clever use of wall platforms and cliff houses is the key to higher scores.Vanishing - Only 20 buildings can exist at th…
- Challenge Mode, New Achievements + Patchnotes, Out Now! - 28 August 2025
Hello ISLANDERS!We’ve got patch notes and a brand new challenge mode for you to try! We also bring good news for Steam(Mac) players too! The following patch notes are for build #2f95a55d - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on!✅ This patch and new challenge mode is now live on Steam(PC), Steam(Mac), PlayStation and Nintendo.⌛ This patch and new challenge mode is coming to Xbox within the next few hours. ✅ Steam(Mac) we did it - you are finally caught up to the latest patch! We’re super sorry about the delay, so thank you for your patience! Patch notesFixed → Issues where not all buildings were included in the score calculation with cone shapes.Fixed → Issue where the island score indicator UI sometimes would be invisible when completing a run.Fixed → Issue where verdures placed on plateaus would not be visible after save/load.Fixed → Buildings placed w…
- Patch notes + NEW BIOME! Available… now! - 1 August 2025
Hello ISLANDERS,We’ve got patch notes and a free content update!!!The free content update is a brand new biome which is available to play… today! (check your platform for specifics) The following patch notes are for build #3c74912d - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on!✅ This patch and new biome is now live on Steam (Windows)⌛ The new biome is live on all platforms, but the latest patch fixes and additions are coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo later on today. (Fixes coming soon™️). ⏳ Steam (Mac) is still pending previous patches, and will not receive the luminescent biome just yet. We’re sorry about the delay, and are working to resolve this ASAP!Thank you in advance for your patience! Patch notesFixed → issue where not all buildings would grant a score when using the Precious boon.Fixed → Issue where score was not calculated correctly when u…
- Patch notes - 16 July 2025
Hello ISLANDERS - It's patch time! We got all your feedback, bugs, suggestions, so we've been pretty busy! We wanted to get the first official patch out ASAP and we're hoping some of the hard hitters for bugs and feedback are addressed 🪲The following patch notes are for build #d0581a95 - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on! ✅ This patch is now live on Steam (Windows) ⌛ This patch will go live on PlayStation and Xbox later today. ⏳ These fixes will be included in a later patch for Nintendo Switch and Steam(Mac) - thank you for your patience!Fixed → Issue in a rising island generator where buildings placed on stones in the water would rise above the stones.Fixed → Weekly leader board not being centred around users on PS5.Fixed → Blooming trees from using a blossom boon would not follow rising islands.Fixed → Issue where the building from using duplica…
- Thanks for a great launch! Feedback, fixes, bundles & a community high score! - 11 July 2025
Hey everyone!Just a quick note from the team to say thank you for such a great launch day. The response to ISLANDERS: New Shores has been extremely positive, and it means the world to us to see so many of you enjoying the game. Whether you picked up a bundle, left a review, streamed it, or just quietly built a beautiful little mountain-top village, we appreciate every one of you.Bundle RecapIn case you missed it, here’s a quick look at the launch bundles (all with discounts!):🌴 Island Hopping Bundle (New Shores + Original): 🎵 Scenic Builders Pack (Game + DLC + Soundtrack): 🌟 Full Archipelago Bundle (Everything!): 💬 We’d Love Your FeedbackThis is our main feedback thread — so if you’ve run into bugs, have suggestions, or just want to share your thoughts, drop them in the comments below. We’re reading everything and already working through the top priorities.And if you’re enjoying New…
- ISLANDERS: New Shores is out now! - 10 July 2025
We did it - ISLANDERS: New Shores is available NOW! 🎉 We’re absolutely thrilled to release New Shores out into the wild, the early reviews and feedback we’ve received so far has blown us away! It’s been so lovely seeing people connect with the calm, creative city-builder again 🏝️We wanted to give a huge shout-out to everyone who has helped us get here: demo players, feedback sharers, streamers, curators, commenters, upvoters, even the post lurkers. You’ve all played a part in bringing this to life, and we’re truly grateful to you all. If you’ve missed some of our previous news, here’s a little roundup! Launch Bundles - Three ways to pick up the game (and the original!) 2025 Content Roadmap - What’s coming next? Steam Deck Verified - Fully supported and ready to build on the go. Want to share your island, ask a question, or just hang out? Check out /r/ISLANDERS_NewShores on Reddit, or…
- ISLANDERS: New Shores – Launch Day Bundles Are (almost) Here! - 9 July 2025
ISLANDERS: New Shores – Launch Bundles Heading Your Way! To celebrate the launch tomorrow (eeeek!), we’ve put together three awesome bundles to suit every type of ISLANDERS fan – whether you're just starting out or looking to complete your collection. Here's what we've got for you:Island Hopping Bundle – Perfect for NewcomersJump into both the original ISLANDERS and the brand new ISLANDERS: New Shores at a discounted price!Includes:ISLANDERS (Original)ISLANDERS: New Shores💰 Only $9.89 (vs. $14.98 full price) 🎉 Save 34% when you buy the bundle!The Scenic Builders Pack – For Soundtrack & DLC FansLove ISLANDERS: New Shores and want the full experience? Includes:ISLANDERS: New ShoresISLANDERS: New Shores SoundtrackISLANDERS: New Shores Photo Filter Pack💰 Only $13.75 (vs. $17.97 full price) 🎉 Save 24% with this bundle!The Full Archipelago Bundle – For the CollectorsThis one’s for the fan…
- Just 4 Days to Go – ISLANDERS: New Shores Launches July 10th! - 7 July 2025
Four Days to Launch – Let’s Build Something Beautiful Hello ISLANDERS friends! Can you believe ISLANDERS: New Shores launches THIS WEEK? On July 10th, the next chapter in our island-building journey sets sail, and we can't wait to push that big round red button! (It's a green square button, but it doesn't sound as impressive...)Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard on building something that feels fresh and new while keeping the heart of the original ISLANDERS intact. We’ve shared the first demo (and then updated it thanks to your feedback!), revealed our 2025 Content Roadmap, and connected with so many of you during Next Fest, streams, and community chats. Your ideas, feedback, and support have been a huge part of this journey - thank you!So What’s New in New Shores?Whether you’re a returning player or jumping in for the first time, ISLANDERS: New Shores expands on the orig…
- ISLANDERS: New Shores is Steam Deck Verified – Try the Demo Now! - 19 June 2025
Hey ISLANDERS friends!We’ve got some exciting news for handheld players – ISLANDERS: New Shores is officially Steam Deck Verified! That means the full game (coming 10th July!) and the demo available now have been tested to make sure they run smoothly right out of the box on Steam Deck. And we’re happy to say it plays great – this chill, score-based city builder is right at home in your hands.We wanted to share a few tips if you’re curious about performance, battery life, and settings. Of course, you don’t need to tweak anything if you don’t want to – the game runs beautifully on default settings – but for those of you who like to optimise, here’s what we’ve found during our own play sessions:Default ExperienceHigh Graphics Preset1280x800 resolutionCapped at 60fpsSmooth and responsive – perfect for on-the-go relaxing builds~3.5+ hours battery life on our older DeckPower Saver OptionLow G…
- 2025 Free Content Roadmap Revealed! - 12 June 2025
Hello ISLANDERS fans!With the launch of ISLANDERS: New Shores just around the corner (10th July!), we’re excited to share what comes next - the 2025 Content Roadmap!We’ve got months of new content lined up, and we’ll be rolling it out frequently after launch - completely FREE!. This is our way of saying thank you for being part of this cosy, creative little world we've built together.What can you expect?Monthly Steam Posts: Get the full rundown of what’s new each month.Community Challenges: Fun prompts, goals, and high-score hunts. New Content Drops: Fresh buildings, island types, weather effects, cosmetics, and more.Developer Feedback Loops: Share your thoughts with us directly through surveys and comments – and help shape the game’s future.Why a roadmap?We’ve always believed ISLANDERS shines brightest when it sparks creativity and relaxation. With New Shores, we want to keep deliverin…
- ISLANDERS: New Shores Launches 10th July - 7 June 2025
Hello ISLANDERS fans!We’re incredibly excited to share the release date for ISLANDERS: New Shores, July 10th 2025! 🎉 This is just the beginning of the next chapter for the series, and we can’t wait for you to explore everything we’ve been working on.Watch our announcement trailer below! The game will launch at $9.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount for a limited time!In the meantime, why not...Chill out with the free demo, still live here on SteamFollow us on socials for sneak peeks and dev chatsTake a walk in the sun (or build your dream island in Fantasy biome instead!)And most excitingly… check out what’s coming after launch!2025 CONTENT ROADMAP So what is the 2025 Content Roadmap? Great question! Once ISLANDERS: New Shores is released on July 10th 2025, we have a few cool updates planned to release each month for the rest of 2025… for FREE! Keep an eye out for more info coming in th…
- You spoke, we listened - Try the new updated demo! - 30 May 2025
Welcome back ISLANDERS fans to a fresh updated demo! We took all of your feedback onboard from the 1st demo, and the devs have made multiple changes we think you’ll be pleased to see implemented into the new demo. The demo is remaining open until ISLANDERS: New Shores releases (Summer 2025), keep your eyes peeled for exciting news coming soon… So, what has changed in the updated demo? Balancing Adjustments: Fortune Teller: Score per building reduced from 3 → 2 Aviary: Max score increased from 100 → 125 Lumberjack: Penalty adjusted from -5 → -4 Bargain: Count reduced from 2 → 1; penalty increased from 4 → 5 Score Multiplier: 0.5 → 0.6 Reroll Charges: 4 → 5 Wisp: Score lowered from 5 → 4 Nature Interaction: Increased from 2.5 → 3 score UX/UI & Visual Adjustments: Replaced icon-based tooltips with default text (a highly requested change!) Slight UI color tweaks to improve score preview vis…
- Tried the ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo? We’d Love Your Feedback! - 28 March 2025
Hey ISLANDERS fans, First off - a huge thank you to everyone who’s already jumped into the ISLANDERS: New Shores demo during the festival. We've loved seeing your screenshots, streams, and island-building experiments! If you’ve played the demo, we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to share your thoughts via the short form below. Whether it’s a favourite feature, a weird bug, or just how it made you feel, we’re all ears: ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Feedback Haven’t played the demo yet? No worries as it’s not too late! The demo will remain live for the rest of the event, so there’s still plenty of time to jump in, relax, build something beautiful, and explore what’s new in New Shores. Thanks again for being here. We genuinely value your feedback! The Station
