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Steam News29 July 202620d ago

Fixes, Improvements and Continued Work

Hey everyone! We wanted to share a full overview of the fixes and improvements that have been made to Island Beekeeper recently.

In this update4

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What changed

17 fixes2 additions7 changes5 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Workshop
  • Balance
changedHey everyone!We wanted to share a full overview of the fixes and improvements that have been made to Island Beekeeper recently.
fixedFixes and ImprovementsThe Post Station has returned.
removedFixes and ImprovementsThe Bear Merchant and the Shrine should no longer disappear after loading a save. Unfortunately, they will still be missing from saves where they have already disappeared. We are continuing to work on this issue
fixedFixes and ImprovementsFixed a progression issue that could cause players to get stuck at the steel tools stage
fixedFixes and ImprovementsFixed an issue with the keys on the Swamp Island
addedFixes and ImprovementsAdded an Unstuck button to the pause menu

Island Beekeeper changes

changedWe wanted to share a full overview of the fixes and improvements that have been made to Island Beekeeper recently.
fixedThe Post Station has returned.
removedThe Bear Merchant and the Shrine should no longer disappear after loading a save. Unfortunately, they will still be missing from saves where they have already disappeared. We are continuing to work on this issue
fixedFixed a progression issue that could cause players to get stuck at the steel tools stage
fixedFixed an issue with the keys on the Swamp Island

Hey everyone!

We wanted to share a full overview of the fixes and improvements that have been made to Island Beekeeper recently.

We continue working hard to improve the game, resolve reported issues and make your time on the islands as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Fixes and Improvements

  • The Post Station has returned.

  • The Bear Merchant and the Shrine should no longer disappear after loading a save. Unfortunately, they will still be missing from saves where they have already disappeared. We are continuing to work on this issue

  • Fixed a progression issue that could cause players to get stuck at the steel tools stage

  • Fixed an issue with the keys on the Swamp Island

  • Added an Unstuck button to the pause menu

  • Fixed an issue that prevented players from collecting frames from the Crystal Hive

  • Fixed an issue that prevented players from building the Eastern and Night Hives using bamboo and dark wood

  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Snow Bee from being placed in its hive

  • Improved interactions with the Honey Extractor

  • Fixed an issue that prevented frames from being inserted into the Honey Extractor and caused them to be placed in the regular inventory or hotbar instead

  • Improved the sound of bees

  • The smoker now properly produces smoke

  • The bee pages in the Journal have been expanded with additional information

  • Regular Honey has been replaced with Swamp Honey in the potion recipes shown in the Journal

  • Objects can now only be removed from the building system while the player is holding the Hammer

  • Objects can also be removed while building mode is active

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Workbench to sink into the ground

  • Fixed strange objects appearing in the air

  • Fixed the blinking sky

  • Lava on the Volcanic Island is now lethal

  • Minor landscape polishing has been completed

  • The Fishing Rod blueprint can no longer be found in the world. The Fishing Rod is permanently available for crafting at the Workbench

  • Fixed several issues with kitchen recipes

  • Fixed several issues with Workbench recipes

  • Plants should no longer disappear from garden beds after seeds are planted

  • Tree saplings no longer grow into full trees in only 10 seconds

  • The balance of plant growth in garden beds has been adjusted

  • Hunger and thirst consumption has been reduced

Thank You for Your Feedback

We know there is still more work to be done and we continue working hard to fix the remaining issues and improve the overall experience.

Thank you to everyone who reports bugs, shares suggestions and leaves reviews. This includes critical and negative feedback - your comments help us understand what needs to be improved and allow us to make Island Beekeeper a better game.

We read your messages and pay close attention to everything you share with us. We will continue doing our best for our players so that everyone can enjoy the game and their time on the islands.

Thank you for staying with us! 🐝🍯

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Steam News / 29 July 2026

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