- Update Version 1.0.1 - 30 September 2026
Added an option to toggle tool usage with a single button press. Increased the grab area of the Grabber tool. Increased the scan area of the Scanner ability. Decreased the number of hazards that appear on certain region maps slightly.
- Island Restoration - OUT NOW! - 23 September 2026
Hey guys,I'm SUPER EXCITED! Island Restoration just released and you can play it now!The past year has been quite crazy and wild for me as a solo developer. I want to thank everyone who played the demo, wishlisted, shared feedback, reviewed and was just here to support me 💖I have read every comment, every review, every post and basically everything possible to make this game just for you! Your feedback has always been helpful to me.To celebrate the release Island Restoration launches with a 10% launch discount making it available for under ten bucks in the first two weeks.Free CosmeticsAlso, to celebrate the release of the game, I have prepared a very special cosmetic pack that you can claim right now by joining my Discord server. So make sure to join my Discord to claim your free goodies and help this amazing community grow together! 💖Thanks! EliteTheDev
- Release Date & Price - Island Restoration launches September 23 - 24 August 2026
Hey guys,first of all, a huge thanks to everyone, for your support, feedback, wishlists, and just playing my game :)I'm very happy to officially announce that Island Restoration will launch on September 23, 2026.PriceThe price will be $9.99 (with regional currency adjustments) plus a 10% launch discount making it available for under ten bucks in the first two weeks.What will be different compared to the demo:Explore 4 unique biomes across 12 distinct maps. Every region has its own look and environmental hazards to deal with.Endless replayability with a build-in randomizer and infinite side contracts. Every contract generates a completely new, every-changing island so you never visit the same island twice.You will be able to customize your boat with unique cosmetic options.Unlock 6 cleaning tools and a complete upgrade skill tree.More cute animals to find, help, and pet.New TrailerOf cou…
- Huge Demo Update - 10 July 2026
Hi everyone!I have some absolutely incredible news to share today. Island Restoration has officially reached 4,000 wishlists! 🏝️I cannot thank you all enough for your amazing support. To celebrate this huge milestone, I've been secretly working behind the scenes to give the WHOLE DEMO a complete, top to bottom overhaul, and it is live right now! 🏝️ Completely Redesigned Tropical Isles MapsI have completely rebuild the maps of the Tropical Isles region from the ground up! The flow, the visual details, and the overall experience have been significantly improved to better showcase what the final game will feel like.🐾 New Gameplay & Helping AnimalsThis update introduces brand-new gameplay mechanics alongside fresh ways to rescue and help the cute little animals.🌳 Skill Tree PreviewI heard you! A lot of you asked for some sort of upgrades. You can now test out a small portion of the upco…
- Major Demo Update: Controller + Steam Deck Support - 29 May 2026
Hello everyone! The Island Restoration Demo just received its biggest update so far. The demo now fully supports controllers and Steam Deck, so you can restore islands in a much more relaxed way. I've been reading through all the feedback, bug reports, and suggestions from players and I spent the past week fixing things up for this patch. It has been a wild week, but I'm really happy with how much smoother the demo feels now. Thank you to everyone who has played, shared feedback, reported bugs, and helped make my cute little game better (especially my Discord members 💜).New in this update*Added full controller support.*Added Steam Deck support.*Added controller-specific settings.*Replaced controller input icons.*Replaced the Tropical Isles postcard to better reflect the region.Improvements and quality-of-life changes*Added the ability to press ESC to exit nozzle selection.*Added a Dirt…
- Island Restoration DEMO is out🏝️✨ - 18 May 2026
Island Restoration Demo has been officially been released into the wild and is now available for everyone to try!🎉🎉 I've gathered all the feedback from the previous demo and after many playtests I put all my best into creating this version of the demo. I really want to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed and shared feedback, and all those who simply supported the game. As a little solo dev, it truly means a lot🩵 The demo lets you play the first region of the game, the Tropical Isles. You'll also start with a few upgrades already unlocked, so you can enjoy the core loop of the demo without worrying too much about upgrading your equipment for now.Bug Reports 🐛* Since I'm still actively working on the game, you may run into bugs here and there. Hopefully most of the major ones were caught during playtesting, but if you notice anything weird, I'd be very grateful if you rep…
- Dev Diary: Gameplay Trailer + Demo Launch Date - 5 May 2026
Hi everyone,It's time for a new dev diary, and this is probably the most exciting one so far. The gameplay trailer for Island Restoration is now LIVE!🎬✨And there is one more important thing.🏝️DEMO IS COMING ON 18 MAY!🏝️The demo will allow you to play the first region of the game, the Tropical Isles.I'm super excited and really looking forward to this demo. I can't wait for you to finally try the game🌿If you haven't already, wishlisting the game helps A TON and will also notify you when the demo goes live💚Best, EliteTheDevJOIN THE DISCORD COMMUNITY
- Dev Diary: Steam visuals + Demo coming soon - 27 April 2026
Hi everyone,It's been a while since the last dev diary but that doesn't mean things have been quite behind the scenes. Quite the opposite actually. I've been working really hard on preparing the next big step for the game along with everyone who has joined the Discord, as we shape the game togetherSTEAM VISUALS UPDATED🏝️First of all, you may have noticed that the Steam capsule and visuals have been updated!I wanted the new visuals to better show what Island Restoration is really about. The new capsule gives a stronger sense of the game's theme, mood and story.BACKSTORY OF THE GAME🏭The world of Island Restoration has been damaged, wildlife has been driven away and places that once felt like paradises have been left desolate. You set sail to restore what's been broken. That's the heart of the game. Cleaning, rebuilding and slowly bringing nature back to life one island at a time.NEW HUG…
- Dev Diary: Discord + Demo is now closed - 17 March 2026
Hi everyone, The demo period has officially come to an end and the demo is now closed. First of all, THANK YOU❤️ Over the past two weeks I've been reading every single feedback you've sent and it's been incredibly helpful. The demo was meant to be more of an alpha test, a way to make sure the core of the game was working and let your feedback help shape the future of Island Restoration. Now comes the next part. My plan is to keep building the features already on my roadmap while also adding and improving things based on what you've shared. There's a lot to do and the coming months are definitely going to be intense... but also very exciting!Since feedback and the community are becoming such a big part of the journey I've also created a Discord server (JOIN HERE) where we can talk about development and shape the future of Island Restoration together🤝UPDATESEven though the demo is now cl…
- Thank you for 1,000 wishlists! - 2 March 2026
Hi y'all👋 As Steam Next Fest is coming to a close, I just saw that Island Restoration hit the 1,000 wishlists milestone!🎉 This is huge for me, especially after that messy demo launch where all my socials got suspended since the accounts were brand new and the platforms though I was a bot😅 (for those asking... no I'm not... I think?🤖). The good news is they're all back now, so make sure to drop a follow. THANK YOU!Anywhooos, a BIG thank you to everyone who tried the demo and wishlisted the game❤️ I'm already hard at work adding tons of new stuff and making improvements based on all your feedback so far. If you have more feedback or ideas please post them over on the Steam Discussions page! Also I've noticed that a lot of players are still discovering the demo, so I've decided to keep the demo up for another week or two🏝️ Just in case anyone missed out during Steam Next Fest🌊 Thanks…
- Demo Patch 1.1.2 is now live! - 26 February 2026
Hi again👋 I'm back with another quick patch to keep things polished🛠️ Note: 📢 indicates changes inspired by community feedback! Improvements: *📢Updated the glass and plastic recycle bins icons so they're easier to tell apart *📢Brightene up the "Pollution" Damage Scenario to make it feel a bit less gloomy Bug Fixes: *Fixed a bug with flickering shadows on low-end settings Hope you are having a great time with the demo🌊 EliteTheDev
- Demo Patch 1.1.1 is now live! - 25 February 2026
Hi y'all! Another small patch for the demo build is live🛠️ This update brings some improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for your feedback and support🤩 Improvements: * Added an FOV Slider for better accessibility * Made Coast Litter brighter and more distinct Aaand that's all for now!👨🏻🔧 EliteTheDev
- Demo Patch 1.1 is now live! - 24 February 2026
Hello everyone 👋 The first patch of the demo build is now live. When you launch the game, you should see "Demo Build V1.1" in the bottom-right corner. You may need to restart your Steam client to trigger the update. Bug Fixes:* Fixed an issue where the custom cursor failed to appear until moved outside and back into the game viewport. * Fixed an issue where the "Leave Island" popup failed to appear after completing a cleaning category, causing players to leave the island without a warning. * Fixed menu typos. * The Twitter/X button has been removed for now. The main account got suspended 😔 and I am waiting to hear back on the appeal. I'm keeping a close eye out for any more bugs. If you run into any issues, feel free to report the in the Steam Discussion thread. Also if you're enjoying the game, leaving a review for the demo helps a ton and would truly make my day 🤩 EliteTheDev
- Island Restoration DEMO is out 🏝️✨ - 23 February 2026
The demo for Island Restoration has been released and is now available for anyone to try! This demo features just a small portion of the content coming in the full release. There’s no limit to how many islands you can clean, so feel free to restore all 2,000,000,000 of them available in the demo!😄 Bug Reports 🐛 Since I'm still actively developing the game, you might run into some bugs here and there. While I've caught most of the major issues during the playtests, please let me know if you notice anything strange. I'd be grateful if you could report any findings via the dedicated Steam Discussions thread. Feedback 📝 Please share ANY feedback or suggestions for improvements you'd like to see in the game! I truly want to build this game alongside the community, so anything that would improve your experience is greatly appreciated. You can share your thoughts via the dedicated Steam Dis…
