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Steam News27 March 20263mo ago

Update 0.3 - New Locales & Recipe Pinning & Underground Hazards

Hello Survivors, Update 0.3 is now available. This update focuses on expanding underground mechanics, adding highly requested quality-of-life features, and increasing localization support.

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Hello Survivors,

What changed

0 fixes9 additions4 changes1 removal
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Performance
addedUpdate 0.3 is now available. This update focuses on expanding underground mechanics, adding highly requested quality-of-life features, and increasing localization support.
addedUnderground HazardsDigging requires more caution. We have introduced new environmental hazards to the underground layers to make exploration more dynamic.
addedUnderground HazardsYou may now encounter explosive mines while digging.
addedUnderground HazardsLava rocks have been added to the underground generation.
changedUnderground HazardsStay alert and plan your routes carefully to avoid taking damage.
addedRecipe Pinning SystemWe’ve added a new system to help you track your crafting goals more efficiently without constantly opening your inventory.

Dig Island changes

addedUpdate 0.3 is now available. This update focuses on expanding underground mechanics, adding highly requested quality-of-life features, and increasing localization support.
addedDigging requires more caution. We have introduced new environmental hazards to the underground layers to make exploration more dynamic.
addedYou may now encounter explosive mines while digging.
addedLava rocks have been added to the underground generation.
changedStay alert and plan your routes carefully to avoid taking damage.

Update 0.3 is now available. This update focuses on expanding underground mechanics, adding highly requested quality-of-life features, and increasing localization support.

Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.

Dig Island

Underground Hazards

Digging requires more caution. We have introduced new environmental hazards to the underground layers to make exploration more dynamic.

What this means

  • You may now encounter explosive mines while digging.

  • Lava rocks have been added to the underground generation.

  • Stay alert and plan your routes carefully to avoid taking damage.

Recipe Pinning System

We’ve added a new system to help you track your crafting goals more efficiently without constantly opening your inventory.

How it works

  • Select any recipe in the crafting menu and pin it.

  • The required materials will stay visible on your screen.

  • Easily track what you need while exploring the island.

Movable Chests

Reorganizing your base is now much simpler. You no longer need to empty and break chests to change their location.

How it works

  • Approach a placed chest.

  • Pick it up directly with its contents inside.

  • Place it in your desired new location.

Placeable Torches

Torches are no longer just for holding. You can now use them to set up permanent light sources around your base or mining tunnels.

Key details

  • Equip a torch and place it directly on the ground.

  • Use them to illuminate work areas or mark your path back home.

Falling Tree Hazard

Logging requires a bit more situational awareness. Falling timber is now a physical hazard in the environment.

Key details

  • Trees will now deal damage if they fall directly on your character's head after being chopped down.

  • Maintain a safe distance when a tree starts to fall.

New Locales (13 Total)

We’ve expanded localization for Dig Island. 13 new locales are now available to make the game accessible to more players.

Newly added

  • Chinese (Simplified)

  • Chinese (Traditional)

  • Dutch

  • French

  • German

  • Italian

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Polish

  • Portuguese

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • Turkish

What this means

  • Play in the language you’re most comfortable with.

  • Share the game more easily with friends and communities around the world.

  • Enjoy a smoother experience with localized UI, menus, and in-game text.

You can switch locales anytime from the game’s settings. If you spot translation issues or have suggestions, we’d love your feedback, help us keep improving! 🌍🏝️

We’ll continue refining Dig Island with regular updates throughout Early Access. Thank you for your feedback and support.

Safe digging.

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Steam News / 27 March 2026

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