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Steam News25 March 20251y ago

🌊 ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Is Here – Try the Next Chapter Today!

Hey ISLANDERS friends, we’ve got something special to share… We’re incredibly excited (and honestly, a bit emotional!) to finally let you know that the next step in the ISLANDERS journey is here!

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Hey ISLANDERS friends, we’ve got something special to share…

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addedISLANDERS: New Shores is part of Steam’s City Builder & Colony Sim Fest , and we’ve released a DEMO that’s live for a limited time. This is your first chance to get hands-on with the game, and as long-time fans, we’d absolutely love for you to be among the first to try it out.
addedJust some of what’s new in ISLANDERS: New Shores:New Islands - Explore majestic new island types. Volcanic peaks in the “Lava” islands, or the tranquil beauty of the “Fantasy” islands.
changedJust some of what’s new in ISLANDERS: New Shores:Dynamic Scoring Systems - Master innovative scoring methods - such as line of sight, distance bonuses, and inter-island strategies - to enhance your gameplay.
addedJust some of what’s new in ISLANDERS: New Shores:Twitch Integration - Streamers can now engage their audiences directly with interactive features built into the game.
addedWe Want Your Feedback!As the OG fans of ISLANDERS, we would love to know your thoughts and feedback on how we can make ISLANDERS: New Shores even better. Let us know what you enjoyed & what could be improved from the demo, by filling out our short survey here:
addedWe Want Your Feedback!ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Feedback .

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addedISLANDERS: New Shores is part of Steam’s City Builder & Colony Sim Fest , and we’ve released a DEMO that’s live for a limited time. This is your first chance to get hands-on with the game, and as long-time fans, we’d absolutely love for you to be among the first to try it out.
addedNew Islands - Explore majestic new island types. Volcanic peaks in the “Lava” islands, or the tranquil beauty of the “Fantasy” islands.
changedDynamic Scoring Systems - Master innovative scoring methods - such as line of sight, distance bonuses, and inter-island strategies - to enhance your gameplay.
addedTwitch Integration - Streamers can now engage their audiences directly with interactive features built into the game.
addedAs the OG fans of ISLANDERS, we would love to know your thoughts and feedback on how we can make ISLANDERS: New Shores even better. Let us know what you enjoyed & what could be improved from the demo, by filling out our short survey here:

We’re incredibly excited (and honestly, a bit emotional!) to finally let you know that the next step in the ISLANDERS journey is here! 🏝️

ISLANDERS: New Shores is part of Steam’s City Builder & Colony Sim Fest, and we’ve released a DEMO that’s live for a limited time. This is your first chance to get hands-on with the game, and as long-time fans, we’d absolutely love for you to be among the first to try it out.

🌋We’ve taken everything that made the original ISLANDERS special and expanded on it - gently and carefully, like one of your best building placements. Whether you're a high-score chaser or someone who just loves zoning out and building something beautiful, there’s so much here for you to explore.

Just some of what’s new in ISLANDERS: New Shores:

  • New Islands - Explore majestic new island types. Volcanic peaks in the “Lava” islands, or the tranquil beauty of the “Fantasy” islands.

  • Photo Mode - Capture and share your stunning island creations with customisable filters and a turntable camera.

  • Expanded Soundtrack - Enjoy 75 minutes of original music that sets the perfect mood for your building adventures.

  • Dynamic Scoring Systems - Master innovative scoring methods - such as line of sight, distance bonuses, and inter-island strategies - to enhance your gameplay.

  • Boons - Unlock single-use power-ups that give you unique tactical advantages as you progress.

  • Twitch Integration - Streamers can now engage their audiences directly with interactive features built into the game.

We Want Your Feedback!

As the OG fans of ISLANDERS, we would love to know your thoughts and feedback on how we can make ISLANDERS: New Shores even better. Let us know what you enjoyed & what could be improved from the demo, by filling out our short survey here:

ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Feedback.

Watch the Devs Play the Demo Live!

Want to see the game in action first? Head over to the ISLANDERS: New Shores Steam page where we’ll be displaying the stream throughout the festival. Come watch the Devs play, share their tips and tricks to getting the highest score, and insight into how they made the game!

Thanks again for being part of this community - we’re so excited to finally share ISLANDERS: New Shores with you. Let us know what you think, and happy building! 💙

From our Island to yours, we hope you enjoy the demo. The Station

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Steam News / 25 March 2025

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