Dinkum News

[p]G'day, everyone![/p][p]How are you enjoying the Animal Tracks Update that was released last week?
We’ve rolled out a hotfix to address some of the issues found in the pre-release beta build as well as those that appeared after the update went live.
Additionally, some of the bug fixes listed in the patch notes on October 29 were not properly implemented, and these have now been corrected. Please refer to the section “Bug Fixes – October 29 Update” at the bottom of the patch notes for detailed information.[/p][p]We’re continuing to work hard to resolve any bugs and other issues that are reported. We’ll share further announcements as soon as new updates are available. If you encounter any bugs or errors while playing Dinkum, please report them in the \[Bug Report] channel on our official Discord. We’ll do our best to make sure you can enjoy the game without any inconvenience.[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix Schedule[/h3]

• [p]UTC: November 3, 2025 – 10:25[/p]
  • [p]PDT: November 2, 2025 – 23:25[/p]
  • [p]AEDT: November 3, 2025 – 18:25[/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 a bug that caused animals to instantly die if spawned close to a tile with deep water.[/p]
• [p]Dev commands are now disabled when not in Creative Mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused an annoying sound while placing railway tracks[/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]

[p]G’day everyone![/p][p]Are you enjoying the Animal Tracks update? The highlight of this update is definitely the train feature! We’re curious to see how you’re making the most of it on your islands.
Take a snapshot of your train and share it with us — it’s super simple![/p][p]As a reward for this snapshot event, we’ve prepared Dinkum keycaps! Decorate your keyboard with these adorable Dinkum-themed keycaps and bring the island vibes to your desk![/p][p]Check out the event details below [/p][p][/p][h3]Event Period[/h3]

• [p]Entry Period[/p]
  • [p]UTC : October 31 (Thu) 05:00 AM – November 19 (Tue) 05:00 AM[/p]
  • [p]PDT : October 30 (Wed) 10:00 PM – November 18 (Mon) 10:00 PM[/p]
  • [p]AEDT : October 31 (Thu) 4:00 PM – November 19 (Tue) 4:00 PM[/p]
• [p]Winner Announcement[/p]
  • [p]UTC: November 27 (Wed) 05:00 AM[/p]
  • [p]PST: November 26 (Tue) 9:00 PM[/p]
  • [p]AEDT: November 27 (Wed) 4:00 PM[/p]

[p][/p][h3]How to Participate[/h3]

• [p]Take a screenshot of your character together with your train in-game. Upload it to the event channel. #nov_snapshot_event[/p]
• [p]Don’t forget to include a short title for your entry![/p]

[p][/p][h3]Winners & Rewards[/h3]

• [p]10 winners will be randomly selected to receive Dinkum keycaps.[/p]
  • [p]Please note that the keycaps are currently in production, and international shipping may take some time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Important Notes[/h3]

• [p]Each participant may submit only once, and must be Freshies or higher in rank. (If you post multiple times, only your first entry will be considered.)[/p]
• [p]Please use English, the default language of our Discord server.[/p]
• [p]Abusing the system or displaying unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to disqualification, at the discretion of the moderators and admins. (This may include a Discord ban in severe cases.)[/p]
  • [p]Do not steal or alter someone else’s ideas.[/p]
  • [p]Please avoid using profanity, slander, political or religious content, sexually suggestive themes, or anything that could be offensive to others.[/p]
• [p]Submitted snapshots may be used in future official updates. By submitting your entry, you grant the company the rights to use your idea.[/p]
• [p]Basic edits such as brightness or saturation adjustments are allowed, but please avoid excessive modifications. (This will not affect selection.)[/p]
• [p]Only in-game screenshots are eligible. Images generated by AI tools or other external software will result in disqualification if detected.[/p]

[p][/p][p]See you in the game, HooRoo~![/p]

[p]G’day, mates![/p][p]The Animal Tracks Update — which we previewed recently — is now live!
Hop aboard the brand-new Train Mount and travel swiftly across the island. You’ll also find exciting new features like the Farm Animal Breeding system and more! Check out the full patch notes below for all the details.[/p]

• [p]Read the Animal Tracks Update Patch Notes[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Animal Tracks Update Celebration Sale[/h3][p]To celebrate the release of the new update, we’re also running a special discount event!
If you haven’t picked up Dinkum yet—or have a friend who’s been curious—now’s the perfect time![/p]

• [p]Sale Period[/p]
  • [p]UTC: October 29, 2025, 02:00 – November 5, 2025, 02:00[/p]
  • [p]PDT: October 28, 2025, 19:00 – November 4, 2025, 19:00[/p]
  • [p]AEST: October 29, 2025, 12:00 – November 5, 2025, 12:00[/p]
• [p]Discount[/p]
  • [p]Up to 30% OFF[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]How to Switch from the Beta Build to the Live Build[/h3][p]If you’re still using the beta build, we recommend switching to the live version for a smoother experience.
Don’t worry—your save data from the beta build will carry over after updating![/p][p][/p]

1. [p]In your Steam Library, right-click Dinkum and select Properties[/p]
2. [p]Go to the Betas tab and choose “None” under the beta participation list[/p]
3. [p]Let Steam update the build, then launch the game as usual[/p]

[p] [/p][p]See you in the game~ Hooroo~![/p]

[p]G’day, mates![/p][p]Recently, we shared a sneak peek at the upcoming Animal Tracks Update and some of the new content in development. Now, we’re excited to give you the chance to experience it a little early through the Beta Build!
Hop in and try out new features — like the train, the animal breeding system, and more — and share your thoughts with us! Please read the guide below carefully before joining.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]How to Access the Beta Build[/h3][p]Joining the beta build is simple! Follow the steps below:[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

1. [p]In your Steam Library, right-click Dinkum and select Properties.[/p]
2. [p]Go to the Betas tab. Enter the code DinkumKraftonBeta in the “Enter beta access code” field and click Check Code.[/p]
3. [p]Once verified, click the newly appeared blue button to select the beta build.[/p]
4. [p]If the process is successful, you’ll see “beta-experimental” listed under the beta participation field.[/p]
5. [p]Wait for the build to update, then click Play to launch the game![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]If you wish to return to the regular version later, simply:[/p]

1. [p]Right-click Dinkum in your Steam Library and select Properties.[/p]
2. [p]Go to the Betas tab. Change the beta participation field to “None”.[/p]
3. [p]Wait for the update to finish and launch the game again.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Save File Location & Backup Instructions[/h3][p]Save files created in the beta build are not compatible with the regular build until the update goes live on the 29th, so they cannot be loaded when playing on the regular version. To protect your valuable progress, please back up your save files before joining the beta. Even if your beta save file overwrites an old one, we won’t be able to restore it, so please follow this guide carefully![/p][p]Your save files can be found here (default path):[/p]

• [p]C:\\Users\\\[YourUsername]\\AppData\\LocalLow\\James Bendon\\[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]You can access it by pressing Windows + R and entering the path above, or by clicking the version number at the bottom right corner of the game’s loading screen. Inside the Dinkum folder, you’ll find subfolders named like Slot\[Number], each containing a save file. Copy your desired save folder and paste it somewhere safe and easy to find. After finishing the beta, you can restore your backed-up save file to continue playing as usual.[/p][p]If you forgot to back up and saved in the beta build, you’ll still be able to access your progress once the Animal Tracks Update is officially released in the regular build.[/p][p][/p][h3]Feedback & Bug Reports[/h3][p]If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing the beta, please report them through the official Discord channels: #trouble-shooting, #bug-report, #ask-anything[/p][p]When posting, please make sure to include the Beta-test tag so we can sort reports efficiently.
All feedback and reports will be reviewed and shared with the development team.[/p][p][/p][h2]Important Notes[/h2][p]Please keep these in mind while participating in the beta:[/p]

• [p]Please note that once a save file has been overwritten, it cannot be recovered.[/p]
• [p]Multiplayer is available between players who are using the beta version.[/p]
  • [p]We do not recommend attempting multiplayer with users on a different version (standard build), as this may cause save file corruption or other issues.[/p]
• [p]Save files created in the beta build can be continued normally once the Animal Tracks Update is officially released on the standard version.[/p]
• [p]Since the update may cause compatibility issues with existing mods, we recommend playing the beta build without any mods installed.[/p]

[p]We hope this guide helps you enjoy a fun and safe beta experience! We’re already looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the new update.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the game, HooRoo~![/p]

[p]G’day! everyone.[/p][p]The train that left to bring our next update will arrive on October 29.[/p][p]To celebrate the Animal Tracks Update, we'll also host a preview livestream so you can check out the new content ahead of time. Hop aboard and let's see what this train has brought to town![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Update Schedule[/h3]

• [p]October 29, 02:00 (UTC) / October 28, 19:00 (PDT)[/p]
• [p]No maintenance downtime.[/p]
• [p]If you're already in-game, you can keep playing. However, to access the new content, we recommend you exit the game, install the update via Steam, and then relaunch.[/p]

[p]Animal Tracks Update Livestream[/p]

• [p]October 15, 05:00 (UTC)[/p]
• [p]Where: Dinkum broadcast on Steam & the official Dinkum Discord streaming[/p]
  • [p]In addition to our official channels, Dinkum influencers will also be showcasing the update on their own channels.[/p]
  • [p]To help share the new content via streams/videos, Animal Tracks beta codes have been provided first to Dinkum influencers.[/p]
  • [p]We'll also be providing beta codes to all Dinkum players on October 23rd via a separate announcement so everyone can try the update early.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]New Content[/h3][p][/p][p]New Vehicle: Train[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Train[/p]
  • [p]Franklyn will offer the crafting recipe for the Train once you've donated a certain number of Shiny Discs.[/p]
  • [p]When the conditions are met, Franklyn will complete the craft and give you the Train. If you already meet the conditions, you must still donate at least one Shiny Disc in order to receive it.[/p]
  • [p]The Train can only run on tracks and cannot be operated outside of them.[/p]
• [p]Railway Tracks and Railway Bridge[/p]
  • [p]If you hold Vehicle Licence Level 2 or higher, you can obtain the Locomotive Licence. After obtaining it, you can craft railway tracks and railway bridges.[/p]
  • [p]You can craft both straight tracks and curved tracks.[/p]
  • [p]Railway Bridges are special bridges designed for trains to cross.[/p]
• [p]Conductor Set[/p]
  • [p]To match the arrival of the Train, a new Conductor outfit set has been added. The set includes the Conductor Cap, Conductor Shirt, and Conductor Pants.[/p]
  • [p]You can purchase these items from the Clothing Shop, receive them as gifts from villagers, or even find them at the Recycling Bin.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]New System: Animal Breeding[/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Animal Breeding Licence[/p]
  • [p]If you hold Animal Handling Licence Level 3 or higher, you can obtain the Animal Breeding Licence from Fletch. This licence allows you to begin breeding animals on your farm.[/p]
• [p]Breeding[/p]
  • [p]Once two animals are bred, there is up to a ten-day pregnancy period before the birth.[/p]
  • [p]Birth takes place between 8:00 and 12:00 in the morning, and the newborn will appear in the same pen with the mother.[/p]
  • [p]Pregnant animals are displayed with a special state while in the pen.[/p]
  • [p]After giving birth, animals cannot breed again for a certain period of time.[/p]
• [p]Egg Incubation[/p]
  • [p]When a rooster shares a pen with up to three hens, Fertilised Chicken Eggs can be produced.[/p]
  • [p]These eggs cannot be used for cooking, but they can be placed in an Egg Incubator to hatch Baby Chook.[/p]
  • [p]When the egg hatches, a Baby Chook is born and can be placed into an Animal Box to bring it to your farm.[/p]

[p] [/p]

• [p]Egg Incubator[/p]
  • [p]You can obtain the crafting recipe for the Egg Incubator once you hold Animal Breeding Licence Level 1 or higher.[/p]
  • [p]Fertilised Chicken Eggs placed in the incubator will hatch into chicks.[/p]
• [p]Duff Dust[/p]
  • [p]Duff Dust can be purchased at Irwin's once you hold Animal Breeding Licence Level 2 or higher.[/p]
  • [p]When used on a male animal, it will search for a female and attempt to breed.[/p]
• [p]Domesti-Crate[/p]
  • [p]The Domesti-Crate is an item that lets you capture and tame animals such as roosters, Vombull, Plunk, Boaricoots, and Penguins.[/p]
  • [p]You can purchase it at Irwin's once you hold Trapping Licence Level 2 or higher.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]New Animals[/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]Farm Animals[/p]
  • [p]Rooster: Rarely found in tropical regions and can be caught with a Domesti-Crate. Has the trait of running away from players.[/p]
  • [p]Penguin: Can be caught with a Domesti-Crate, but breeding is not possible. Feeding cooked fish will give you a Pretty Pebble the next day.[/p]
• [p]Wild Animals[/p]
  • [p]Vombull: Rarely found in plains and can be caught with a Domesti-Crate. Drops a large amount of Meat and has a chance to drop Prime Meat.[/p]
  • [p]Plunk: Found near rivers and can be caught with a Domesti-Crate. Does not fight unless attacked first and runs away from predators.[/p]
  • [p]Boaricoot: Rarely found near deserts and can be caught with a Domesti-Crate.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Items and Crafting[/h3][h3][/h3][p][/p]

• [p]New Resource Items[/p]
  • [p]Native Bread: Obtained when a fully grown, well cared for Burrowcoot digs up a grassy tile each day. [/p]
  • [p]Earth Worms: Obtained when a fully grown, well cared for Burrowcoot digs up a bare tile each day. Can be used as bait for the Crab Pot.[/p]
  • [p]Pretty Pebble: Produced when a Penguin is fed cooked fish, and the item appears the following day. Can be placed in the Stone Grinder to obtain random ores.[/p]
  • [p]Fertilised Chicken Egg: Laid when a rooster and hens are kept together. Can be sold or placed in the Egg Incubator to hatch into a Baby Chook.[/p]
• [p]Auto Placer[/p]
  • [p]The Auto Placer is discovered by Franklyn after you donate a certain number of Shiny Discs and complete the Berkonium quest.[/p]
  • [p]If the conditions are already met, you must still donate at least one more Shiny Disc to receive it.[/p]
  • [p]When placed next to processing devices such as BBQ or Furnace, items that can be processed (for example meat and ores) will be automatically handled when put in the rear storage slot.[/p]
  • [p]The Auto Placer works with all processing machines in the game, such as the Billy Can Kit, Keg, Camp Fire, Furnace, Spinning Wheel, and Cheese Maker.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]
Improvements[/h3][p]We reviewed bug reports and suggestions from the community, incorporated as much feedback as possible into this update, and improved areas across the game that previously caused inconvenience.[/p][p][/p][p]Multiplayer and Stability[/p]

• [p]Improved the multiplayer environment that was affected by issues with an older version of the game engine, allowing play in a stable network environment.[/p]
• [p]Fixed performance degradation and forced closures during long play sessions for a more comfortable gameplay experience.[/p]
• [p]Fixed slowdown that occurred when many bombs went off or when sudden heavy load was applied.[/p]
• [p]Fixed errors that occurred during saving and loading.[/p]

[p]Graphics and Performance[/p]

• [p]Upgraded the graphics engine to improve performance and stability, which also changed some visual details.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues where character animations were choppy or not smooth.[/p]

[p]UI and UX[/p][p]It is difficult to describe every UI and UX change in detail, but many improvements have been made across the board.[/p]

• [p]Fixed small inconveniences such as display delays, flickering, and aliasing issues.[/p]
• [p]Improved readability in places like overlapping villager dialogue windows and quest windows.[/p]
• [p]Fixed situations where certain actions were possible during loading screens or while paused.[/p]

[p]Quests and Rewards[/p]

• [p]Adjusted conditions for certain quests to allow smoother progression.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where milestone rewards were not granted correctly.[/p]

[p]Gamepad Controls[/p]

• [p]Improved menus so that they can now be selected with a gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where input occasionally did not respond when switching tabs with a gamepad.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the cursor flickered during gamepad operation.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the cursor disappeared when entering a scrollbar.[/p]
• [p]Fixed bugs that occurred while operating the helicopter.[/p]
• [p]Improved usability when selecting save files.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the cursor moved to the wrong place when opening the Animal tab or in certain situations.[/p]

[p]Other Improvements[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where sound effects for volume buttons did not play in specific situations.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3][p][/p][p]Content Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the character's hairstyle sometimes disappeared after sleeping.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the display image of the Fiery Halo before purchase did not match the image shown after purchase or when equipped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Blistering Bottle and Mystery Bag displayed on the Night Merchant's stall appeared to remain even after purchase.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where completing John's request to trade a mining helmet left the helmet in the player's inventory.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where John did not appear during the tutorial.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a discrepancy between the likeability gauge shown during villager dialogue and the gauge displayed in the People tab of the Pedia.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where pinned quest text displayed as "-" in certain situations.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Guest House renters remained in town even after their rental period ended.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Guest House companions displayed the same dialogue options as before accompanying the player.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where villagers used ranged weapons without projectile items equipped.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the sparkle effect shown when Diggo was following appeared unnatural.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the character's appearance looked awkward when herding Vombats while holding an Animal Brush or Milking Bucket.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where only Chooks and Baby Chook gathered to the player when ringing the Hand Bell.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where baby Pleep and Vombats did not take damage when attacked by wild animals.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where two-tile items could not be placed against walls inside houses.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where using the Wooden Swing Set caused character models to clip when used by a villager or another player.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where tall or wide items displayed in cases extended beyond the boundaries of the case.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where clothing and accessories placed indoors required a double click before the placement UI appeared.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where fences placed next to festival or Bunting Festoon displayed awkwardly on one side.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Copper Spear dealt higher damage than intended.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where item quantity could not be adjusted when crafting at the Ice Sculpting Table.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Dinks were deducted incorrectly when purchasing the Butter Glider.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an intermittent issue where dirt could not be dropped at the intended location.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where digging more than two tiles sometimes created invisible water terrain.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an intermittent issue where chairs could not be collected.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an intermittent issue where Jimmy's shop could not be entered.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where mode icons extended outside the UI in certain cases.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in multiplayer where health decreased from arrow attacks even when PVP was turned off.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in multiplayer where hit animations and the health gauge did not display when taking damage while in a "recover above base health" state.[/p]

[p]Steam Achievement Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the "Creative Thinker" achievement at the Sky Festival unlocked even when fewer than ten Flying Lanterns were destroyed.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue in Irwin's Barn where the "Thanks, mate." challenge did not unlock when renaming Baby Chook or Vombat Joeys after purchase.[/p]

[p]Language and Text Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed awkward villager dialogue, typos, and text that extended outside display areas.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where certain dialogues or words displayed only in English when playing with non-English language settings.[/p]

[p]Updated Bug Fixes (2025-10-29)[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where prevented delivered trapped animals from flying in the sky when the host was far away[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where cause some tile objects such as fences and rails to connect incorrectly[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where would not update the visual appearance of growing plants and crops[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where Chook Whistle and Pleep whistle would not call the male variant of their respective animals[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where prevented seeing the meteorite trail in the night sky[/p]
• [p]Made change to vehicles to hopefully prevent visitors “sliding” off them while moving[/p]
• [p]Fixed outdoor wallpaper not showing correctly for visitor players[/p]
• [p]Domesticated Boaricoot will no longer attack unless attacked[/p]
• [p]Baby Bandicoots will no longer wear their cute lil’ bow[/p]
• [p]Fixed crop ready particles remaining after harvested crops[/p]
• [p]Adjusted Berley Box alternative recipes for consistency[/p]
• [p]Fixed some tile object animations[/p]
• [p]Fixed the appearance of growing corn on the corn plant[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]If you have any opinions or feedback about this patch note or about Dinkum, please leave a comment on the Steam board or visit the official Discord to share your thoughts.[/p][p]Until we return with more news, we hope you continue to enjoy your life in Dinkum. [/p][p]See you in the game. Hooroo![/p]