Dinkum News

[p]G’day! Hello, everyone![/p][p]Are you enjoying the recent Night Market event from the latest update? We imagine your islands are looking more unique than ever with the various decorative items available through the Night Market! We’ve been curious to see how you’re enjoying the new content, so we’ve prepared a small community event: our Snapshot Event.[/p][p]The Snapshot Event is a light, casual event held on our official Discord, where you can share screenshots of your decorated island based on a theme we suggest each round. As you may have guessed from the title, the theme of this first Snapshot Event is “Night Market”![/p][p]Decorate your island using outfits or furniture from the Night Market, and take a snapshot—either with your villagers or your friends! You can find the full event details below.[/p][p][/p][h3]Event Schedule[/h3]

• [p]Submission Period: From July 15, 2025[/p]
  • [p]Until July 27, 2025, 08:00 AM (UTC)[/p]
  • [p]Until July 27, 2025, 01:00 AM (PDT)[/p]
  • [p]Until July 27, 2025, 06:00 PM (AEST)[/p]
• [p]Winner Announcement: July 31, 2025[/p]
• [p]Gift Delivery: From July 31, 2025[/p]

[p](Additional instructions for prize delivery will be provided directly to the selected participants.)[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Participate[/h3]

1. [p]Join the official discord[/p]
2. [p]Join the #snapshot-event-1 channel[/p]
3. [p]Click the “New Post” button and upload your snapshot with a short title or description[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Event Rewards[/h3][p]To thank everyone who’s enjoying the update with us, we’ll be offering a small token of appreciation.[/p]

• [p]10 participants will be randomly selected to receive a $5 Steam Gift Card[/p]
• [p]2 snapshots that receive the most ❤️ emoji reactions will each receive a $10 Steam Gift Card[/p]

[p]Note: The actual value may vary depending on your country and currency.[/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]Entries that significantly deviate from the theme (Night Market) or are of such low image quality that the content cannot be clearly seen may be disqualified.[/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]We look forward to your cozy and creative snapshots~ Hooroo~![/p]

[p]G'day! Hello, everyone![/p][p]Today, we’re bringing you something a little different—exciting news about the Dinkum marathon stream, “DINK-A-THON”! Passionate Dinkum fans who are also streamers have come together to host a special relay stream event. From July 13 to 15, 19 streamers will take turns streaming Dinkum over 48 hours, with each taking a slot of approximately 3 hours. We’re sharing this through our official channels so that more people can discover Dinkum and enjoy the stream event together.[/p][p]Just as everyone enjoys the game in their own unique way, we’re excited to see the many different sides of Dinkum through each of the streamers. There will also be some fun giveaways for viewers during the stream, so if you get the chance, make sure to catch the event live![/p][p]For the full list of participating streamers and their streaming links, please refer to the details below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]DINK-A-THON Event Details[/h2][h3]Streaming schedule[/h3]

• [p]July 13, 11:00 AM ~ July 15, 08:00 AM (UTC)[/p]
• [p]July 13, 04:00 AM ~ July 15, 01:00 AM (PDT)[/p]
• [p]July 13, 09:00 PM ~ July 15, 06:00 PM (AEST)[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Participating Streamers and Streaming Channels[/h3]

• [p]Rymanora: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]GG’s GameRoom: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Sarahndipity Plays: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Kanzalone: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]JadeMist Gaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Barb's Corner: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Cem Black: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Shan-anigans: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Reaps Gaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]KD Gentlemen: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Gerse Games: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Soho zockt: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Martin Gaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Mistyveil Gaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]RileyKSGaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]Jennooki: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]BoozyLoomer: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]StoriesWithAzyh: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
• [p]The Project Gaming: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]※ Please note that this is not an official event hosted by KRAFTON but a fan-made event. We appreciate your understanding that we may not be able to respond to inquiries related to this event.[/p][p]※ The content in the image above, as well as the list of participating streamers and the streaming schedule, are subject to change without prior notice.[/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you![/p]

[p]G'day! everyone.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve been consistently identifying various inconveniences and issues reported through the Steam discussion board, Discord, and customer support regarding the multiplayer environment. Despite various efforts, including engine updates, to improve the multiplayer environment, we recognize that some players are still experiencing difficulties due to numerous variables such as region of residence, internet connection, and PC specifications.[/p][p]As mentioned, multiplayer-related issues are caused by a wide range of factors, and in order to address them, we need to collect information about your gameplay environment. If you have experienced any of the multiplayer issues listed below, we kindly ask that you submit your information via the prepared link. This will help us analyze the data more thoroughly and work toward providing a better multiplayer service.[/p][p][/p][h2]Gameplay Environment Information Collection[/h2][p]If you have experienced any of the following issues, please submit your information via the link below.[/p][p]https://forms.gle/EAhoycQBxjwGnndr7[/p]

• [p]Disconnected during multiplayer and lost game progress[/p]
• [p]Unable to enter specific areas during multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Differences in progression time or acquired resources between host and guest players[/p]
• [p]Crash occurs when trying to sleep and save the game during multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Unable to exit NPC conversation or accept quests during multiplayer, making further gameplay impossible[/p]

[p][/p][h2]msinfo File Collection[/h2][p]One of the data we collect includes uploading the msinfo file. This file contains comprehensive information such as your PC’s hardware, system components, software environment, and IP. If you prefer not to upload this file, that is completely fine. Please refer to the instructions below to extract the msinfo file.[/p]

1. [p]Press the Windows + R keys.[/p]
2. [p]Type msinfo32 in the search field and press Enter.[/p]
3. [p]In the new window, click ‘File’ at the top left and select ‘Save’.[/p]
4. [p]Choose your desired directory and click ‘Save’.[/p]
5. [p]Locate the saved file in the selected directory and upload it to the submission form.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Thank you![/p]

[p]G'day, everyone![/p][p]We’ve released a hotfix to address several issues that occurred after last week’s Night Trader update. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused while playing the game. We are continuously working to resolve other reported bugs and issues, and will keep you updated via announcements as new developments arise.[/p][p]If you encounter any bugs or issues while playing Dinkum, please continue to report them in the \[Bug Report] channel on our official Discord. We’ll do our best to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.[/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][h3]Hotfix Schedule[/h3]

• [p]June 30, 2025 – 10:00 (UTC) / 03:00 (PDT)[/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[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a bug that causes villagers to become stuck when hanging out.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused some lights to not turn on at night.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that caused animal feeder to disappear when buying a Chook in Irwin’s tent.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug that voice chat prompt was overlapping camera UI messages in multiplayer mode.[/p]

[h3]Changes[/h3]

• [p]Adjusted the spawn rate of Berkonium in the Hot Hot Hot.[/p]
  • [p]Following feedback that Berkonium Ore was too difficult to obtain, its spawn rate had been increased, but it was unintentionally too high. It has now been slightly reduced—still higher than before the Night Trader update.[/p]

[hr][/hr][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 “Night Market” update?[/p][p]We’d like to share a summary of the currently known issues reported by players after the update. Please refer to the information below during your time in Dinkum.[/p][p]If you experience any bugs or issues while playing Dinkum, please continue to report them via the \[Bug-report] channel. We’ll do our best to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.[/p][p][/p][h3] [Known Issues After the “Night Market” Update][/h3][p] [/p]

• [p]Villagers become stuck when hanging out(Fixed in the June 30 hotfix)[/p]
  • [p]Sometimes villager will be standing in spot, unable to move when asking a villager to hang out, running far away so the villager respawns and then returning to their location. This will be fixed.[/p]
• [p]Some lights not turning on at night(Fixed in the June 30 hotfix)[/p]
  • [p]Floor lights and other lights may fail to turn on during nighttime. This is scheduled to be fixed.[/p]
• [p]Animal feeder disappears after purchasing a Chook from Irwin’s Tent(Fixed in the June 30 hotfix)[/p]
• [p]Visual bug with earrings appearing red when worn[/p]
  • [p]Aquamarine, emerald, and similar earrings may appear red at the point where they meet the character's ear. This will be fixed.[/p]
• [p]Voice chat prompt overlaps camera prompt in multiplayer(Fixed in the June 30 hotfix)[/p]
• [p]Adjustment to Berkonium spawn rate in Hot Hot Hot area(Fixed in the June 30 hotfix)[/p]
  • [p]Based on feedback that Berkonium ore was too difficult to obtain, its spawn rate was increased. However, it was raised more than intended, so it has been adjusted to a slightly increased rate[/p]

[p][/p][p]Confirmed (Expected Behavior or Already Explained)[/p]

• [p]Removal of refresh rate (Hz) setting option after update[/p]
  • [p]The game’s frame rate now automatically adjusts to match your monitor’s refresh rate.[/p]
• [p]"Steam download data is corrupted" message preventing installation or launch[/p]
  • [p]Temporarily resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling the Steam client.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Issues Under Investigation[/p]

• [p]Map markers for quests activating simultaneously[/p]
• [p]Partial cropping of certain loading screen images in specific conditions[/p]
• [p]Mustard coat appears black when worn or placed on the ground[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’ll continue to update this post as more information becomes available.[/p][p]
Thank you for your continued support![/p]