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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]

Hot Fix Announcement - November 3

[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]

Dinkum October Snapshot Contest : Express Ride!

[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]

Animal Tracks Update Now Live + Celebration Sale!

[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] [/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]