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Unity Awards Nomination Celebration Discount Promotion

[p]G’day! mate![/p][p]As we shared recently, Dinkum has been nominated in the Multiplayer Game category for the 17th Unity Awards. To celebrate this nomination, we’re launching a special discount promotion, and we hope it gives even more players the chance to experience the charm of Dinkum.[/p][p]If you have friends or acquaintances who haven’t tried Dinkum yet, this might be the perfect opportunity to introduce the game to them![/p][p]Please check the details below for more information on the discount promotion.[/p][p] [/p][h3]Sale Details[/h3]
  • [p]Sale Period[/p]
    • [p]UTC: Dec 5, 2025 6:00 PM – Dec 16, 2025 6:00 PM[/p]
    • [p]PDT: Dec 5, 2025 11:00 AM – Dec 16, 2025 11:00 AM[/p]
    • [p]AEST: Dec 6, 2025 4:00 AM – Dec 17, 2025 4:00 AM[/p]
  • [p]Discount Rate[/p]
    • [p]Up to 30%[/p]
[p]※ When purchasing, please make sure the discount is properly applied before completing your purchase.[/p][p] [/p][p]If you’d like to chat about Dinkum or catch up on official updates, visit our Steam community page or the official Discord.
And if you’re enjoying the game, don’t forget to leave us a review on Steam![/p][p] [/p][p]See you in the game, HooRoo~![/p]

Nick is Back for the December Festival!

[p]G’day, mates![/p][p]Can you believe it’s already December—the most festive time of the year? As always, that means a familiar face is returning to your island. Let’s all give a warm welcome back to Nick, who’s here once again for the December Festival![/p][p]Oh, and for those of you playing Dinkum on Nintendo Switch—this might be your very first time meeting him! Nick is a special villager who only visits during December. He’s known for crafting all sorts of festive items that perfectly capture the joyful spirit of the season. So if you’ve been wanting to decorate your town with a cozy festival touch, this is your chance to get creative and have some fun![/p][p]As usual, there are plenty of winter festivities happening across the island—special investigation requests, unique rewards, and even the appearance of the White Boomer—all to make your December adventures extra merry.[/p][p]You’ll find more details below![/p][p] [/p][h2]Event Period[/h2]
  • [p]December 1 – December 31 (The event follows your PC’s system time.)[/p]
[h2]Event Details[/h2][p]Special Villager: Nick[/p][p][/p][p]On sunny days during the event, keep an eye out along the beaches—you’ll see a candy-shaped question mark icon on your map. That’s where you’ll find Nick![/p][p]Nick can craft a variety of festival-themed items, but you’ll need Cherries as one of the key ingredients. Don’t worry—we’ll tell you how to get them![/p][p] [/p][p]Special Requests & the White Jackaroo[/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve placed a bulletin board in your town, check it during the event—you’ll find limited-time investigation requests available only this month. Follow the map to the marked area, and open Jolly Sack to discover exclusive festive items and Cherries inside![/p][p]During the event period, you may also spot some unusually colored White Boomers roaming around the island. According to Nick, he seems to have lost a few of them! If you manage to capture a White Boomer using animal traps and send it to the Animal Collection Point, you’ll receive Dinks and Cherries as a reward in the mail the next day.[/p][p]They’re quick and easily startled, so try to outsmart them and carefully guide them into your traps![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]Make the most of this festive season to collect cheerful clothing, decorations, and furniture that will fill your island with holiday magic. Customize your town to match your style and celebrate the December Festival in your own way![/p][p] [/p][p]See you in the game—HooRoo![/p]

Dinkum December Snapshot Event

[p]G’day everyone[/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the upcoming December, the Dinkum December Snapshot Event is here! [/p][p][/p][p]Decorate your town with a Festive Season theme and share your creations with the community. Selected submissions will be featured as in-game loading screens during the end-of-year and New Year period, and winners will receive official Dinkum merchandise of their choice as prizes. [/p][p][/p][p]Additionally, everyone who participates will be entered into a random draw for participation rewards, so please check the details below and join the event![/p][p][/p][p]────────────────────────────────────────[/p][p][/p][p]Event Period[/p][p]- November 14 (Fri) – December 14 (Sun)[/p][p][/p][p]How to Participate[/p][p]- Decorate your town in-game with a Festive Season theme[/p][p]- Upload your screenshot and a short description to the Discord #dec_snapshot_event channel[/p][p][/p][p]Winner Selection[/p][p]- Top 5 entries with the most pink heart emoji (:buff_healregen:) votes[/p][p]- 5 entries selected by the operations team[/p][p]- 5 entries selected randomly among all participants[/p][p][/p][p]Rewards[/p][p]- Top 5 & Staff Picks (10 winners)[/p][p] - Featured as in-game loading screens + 1 Dinkum goodie of your choice (Desk Pad A/B, Cushion, or Keycap) + Special role granted on Discord[/p][p] - Loading Screen Display Period: December 24 (Wed) – January 4 (Sun)[/p][p]- Random Draw (5 winners)[/p][p] - 1 Dinkum goodie of your choice (Desk Pad A/B, Cushion, or Keycap)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Winner Announcement[/p][p]- Winners will be announced on December 22 (Mon) via the Discord announcement channel.[/p][p][/p][p]Participation Rules[/p][p]- Uploaded images should be at least 1080x1024 resolution, under 10MB, and in jpg jpeg or png format[/p][p]- Selected works will be featured as in-game loading screens from December 24 (Wed) to January 4 (Sun) The schedule or duration may change depending on operational circumstances[/p][p]- Entries containing inappropriate content, copyrighted material, or stolen works may be removed without notice Community restrictions may apply[/p][p]- In case of a tie in votes, the final decision will be made by the operations team[/p][p]- Only the pink heart emoji (:buff_healregen:) will be counted as a valid vote Other emojis will not be tallied[/p][p]- Mass vote requests, bot usage, or multiple account voting will result in disqualification[/p][p]- Stolen screenshots, heavy photo edits, or external graphic inserts will be disqualified Basic edits such as brightness or color adjustments are allowed[/p][p]- Entries deemed off-theme may be excluded from judging regardless of vote count[/p][p]- Each participant may submit only one valid entry If multiple entries are submitted, only the most recent one will be counted[/p][p]- Winning entries will be adjusted to fit the in-game loading screen format Minor color, lighting, or rendering differences may occur during implementation This is part of the normal process[/p][p]- Loading screens will be applied only to the Steam version and not to the Nintendo Switch version[/p][p]- For prize delivery, winners will be asked to provide personal information such as country and shipping address Winners may refuse to provide this information but in that case, rewards cannot be delivered[/p][p]- By participating, you agree that all submitted works may be used on Dinkum’s official channels Discord, Steam, X and others for promotional or community showcase purposes[/p][p][/p][p]────────────────────────────────────────[/p][p][/p][p]Whatever your Dinkum looks like, we’d love to see it Capture your moment and share it with the community[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for participating[/p]

DINKUM Nominated for the 17th Unity Awards!

[p][/p][p][/p][p]G’day, everyone![/p][p]We’ve got some exciting news to share today — DINKUM has been nominated for Best Multiplayer Game at the 17th Unity Awards! This nomination wouldn’t have been possible without all the love and support you’ve shown us along the way. We truly appreciate every one of you — thank you so much![/p][p]Public voting is now open to help decide the final winners, so we’d be incredibly grateful if you could visit the voting page below and cast your vote for DINKUM![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h3]Unity Awards Voting Details[/h3][p] [/p][p]We’ll keep doing our best to deliver a great game experience in return for all your amazing support. Thank you again![/p][p] [/p][p]See you in the game~ HooRoo!![/p]

Hot Fix Announcement - November 6

[p]G'day, everyone![/p][p]We’re releasing a hotfix patch to apply a few additional fixes that have been identified.[/p][p]Please check the details below.[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix Schedule[/h3]
  • [p]UTC: November 6, 2025 – 10:00[/p]
    • [p]PDT: November 6, 2025 – 23:00[/p]
    • [p]AEDT: November 6, 2025 – 18:00[/p]
  • [p]No downtime required[/p]
  • [p]If you are currently playing the game, you can continue without interruption. However, to experience the game with the fixes applied, we recommend restarting the game after installing the update.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]Fixes & Changes[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where Bin Chook could not be captured with traps.[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted the Flame Jelly capture reward, which was unintentionally set higher than intended, to the correct amount.[/p]
[p] [/p][p]We will continue to keep this post updated with any further confirmed issues.[/p][p]If you'd like to talk about the game, please join us on the Steam forums or our official Discord.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you![/p]