Steam News11 July 20250y ago

Thanks for a great launch! Feedback, fixes, bundles & a community high score!

Hey everyone! Just a quick note from the team to say thank you for such a great launch day.

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addedJust 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.

changedBundle RecapIn case you missed it, here’s a quick look at the launch bundles (all with discounts!):

addedBundle Recap🌴 Island Hopping Bundle (New Shores + Original):

changedBundle Recap🎵 Scenic Builders Pack (Game + DLC + Soundtrack):

changedBundle Recap🌟 Full Archipelago Bundle (Everything!):

added💬 We’d Love Your FeedbackAnd if you’re enjoying New Shores, a quick Steam review goes a long way. It really helps boost visibility, especially in the launch window, so thank you if you’ve already left one!

ISLANDERS: New Shores changes

changedIn case you missed it, here’s a quick look at the launch bundles (all with discounts!):

added🌴 Island Hopping Bundle (New Shores + Original):

changed🎵 Scenic Builders Pack (Game + DLC + Soundtrack):

changed🌟 Full Archipelago Bundle (Everything!):

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 Recap

In 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 Feedback

This 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 Shores, a quick Steam review goes a long way. It really helps boost visibility, especially in the launch window, so thank you if you’ve already left one!

🛠️ Hotfix #1 – Patch Notes

We’ve already rolled out a small hotfix based on your early feedback:

AdjustedBrightness slider range reduced for better usability and control.
Fixed: Twitch connection status now updates correctly if the Twitch window is closed while connecting.
Fixed: Undo bugs related to Sacred Rocks that could incorrectly increase or decrease score permanently.

More fixes and improvements are already on the way.

Looking for Tips?

Check out this great video from ISLANDERS community friend Connor Roberson, who currently holds the highest score on New Shores! If you’re looking to level up your builds (or just want to see how absurdly efficient one person can be), this one’s worth a watch.

Watch on YouTube > Islanders: New Shores | Game Overview + High Score Guide for New Players

Thanks again for all the support so far - this is just the beginning, and we’re excited to keep improving and expanding New Shores with your help. Let us know what you think below!

The ISLANDERS Team

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