Dinkum News

Update preview: Night market (Updated on 6/26)

[p]※ June 26 Update – Additional Changes Added[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]G’day! mate![/p][p] [/p][p]We're bringing you a sneak peek at the upcoming update! Scheduled for June 26, this update brings a brand-new event, new content, Steam achievements, QoL improvements, and bug fixes — making your Dinkum life more enjoyable than ever.[/p][p]After the preview of our official launch patch notes, we received many questions from you. From now on, we’ll continue to share patch notes 2–3 days before updates go live, so you can focus on gameplay on the day of![/p][p]Alright, let’s dive into the update details![/p][p] [/p][h2]Update Schedule[/h2]

[p]June 26, 02:00 (UTC) / June 25, 19:00 (PDT)[/p]
[p]No downtime required.[/p]
[p]If you're already in-game, you can keep playing, but we recommend restarting after installing the update to access the new content.[/p]

[p][/p][p] [/p][h2]New Features[/h2][p][/p][h3]Night Market Event[/h3][p][/p][p]On the 19th of every season, a colorful tent will appear at the visitor's site. But it only opens its flaps after midnight, once your tiring day is over and the spooky late night sets in. Inside, you'll meet the Night Merchant, who claims to have come from the 'Depths'. (Once you've encountered them for the first time, their visit date will be marked on the calendar on the board.)[/p][p]Inside the tent, you can buy items displayed by the Night Merchant or craft decorative accessories at the Jewellery Table. The highlight of this event is the 'Mystery bag' — filled with various event items, available for purchase with Dinks. You can also buy the 'Blistering bottle', which summons a heatwave the next day, and the 'Glowing box', which plays different visuals depending on the time.[/p][p]Opening a mystery bag will grant you 3 random items from the list below.[/p]

[p]Bone Mask[/p]
[p]Bone Shirt[/p]
[p]Bone Pants[/p]
[p]Bone Shoes[/p]
[p]Paper Hat[/p]
[p]Glowing Mushroom Pot[/p]
[p]Giant Bat Wings[/p]
[p]Giant Feather Wings[/p]
[p]Glowing Glider (Super Rare!)[/p]
[p]Floor Candelabra[/p]
[p]Die[/p]
[p]Hand Bell[/p]
[p]Glowing Path[/p]
[p]Glowing PickAxe[/p]
[p]Wind Chime[/p]
[p]Glowing Dress[/p]
[p]Glowing Coat[/p]
[p]Glowing Sun Glasses[/p]
[p]Jackaroo Wand (When using the wand, a whirlwind will form on the ground. Try jumping higher!)[/p]

[p] [/p][p]There are glowing coats and dresses that shift colors, luminous tiles you can see even at midnight, and other unique items. Make your island stand out and enjoy![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]Steam Achievements[/h3][p][/p][p]Steam achievements are finally here — a long-awaited feature! There are 25 quirky and creative achievements you can earn while playing. Among them are 8 entries selected from the recent community achievement contest. Time to show off your Dinkum prowess![/p][p](Some achievements are not applied retroactively — you’ll need to meet the conditions again even if they were already fulfilled.)[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]New Items[/h3][p][/p]

[p]Added 3 new furniture / decoration items.[/p]
- [p]Now you can place the wooden swing even in normal mode. Recipes are available through villager requests, Franklin’s shop, or blueprints.[/p]
[p]Added 14 new clothing / cosmetic items.[/p]
- [p]You can obtain it through the recycling bin, the clothing store, or as gifts from villagers.[/p]
[p]Added 7 new accessories which can be crafted at the Jewellery table in the Night Merchant’s shop.[/p]

[p] [/p][h2]Changes[/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Crafting stackable items now allows bulk crafting. Looks like we can go to bed a bit earlier. Hehe...[/p]
[p]In winter, if a Wary Mu nest was destroyed, it may now respawn on each Saturday after sleeping.[/p]
[p]Improved camera smoothness for character and vehicles[/p]
[p]Improved camera when aiming[/p]
[p]Improved aiming controls for controllers[/p]
[p]Improved performance[/p]
[p]Bone Bow now fires further and charges faster[/p]
[p]Added Steam keyboard support when playing on Steamdeck or Big Picture Mode with a controller [/p]
[p]Improved legibility for UI text[/p]
[p]Improved UI elements for smaller screens[/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) Critters caught in Crab Pots are now counted in the pedia caught list [/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) Villager heart deterioration has been lowered[/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) Villager path finding while following the character has been improved [/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) Whistling now makes a pet Diggo follow you, patting the Diggo will stop them following[/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) A pet Diggo that is following you will have a glowing spot above their head[/p]
[p](Updated on 6/26) The refresh rate setting has been changed to automatically match the user's monitor refresh rate, and the option has been removed from the settings menu[/p]

[p] [/p][h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

[p]Fixed a bug that caused “Must be Empty” message to appear when picking up empty seats and beds[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that prevented the player from taking multiple photos once time had hit late[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that allowed pergolas to intersect with each other, causing item loss when picked up[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that prevented festoons from connecting to fences correctly[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that prevented crops from being watered when it rained while in the mines or off the island[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused projectile weapons to fire backwards when exiting aiming[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that blocked certain positions in houses and guests houses from placing items on them, especially after upgrading the building[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused item placement on certain tiles to appear on a different tile[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented the player from entering a certain shop located on a boat[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused NPCs to speak over each other dialogue bubbles[/p]
[p]Made a change to prevent player’s dresses and skirts getting stuck in their waist[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused a weapon to drop with 1 durability remaining[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused furniture to “bounce” the first time when entering a house or guest house[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that caused the price in the catalogue to be shown incorrectly by 1 dink[/p]
[p]Projectiles fired by players no longer do damage to other players and farm animals[/p]

[p] [/p][p]If you have feedback or thoughts on this patch note or Dinkum in general, feel free to drop a comment on our Steam page or join the official Discord and share your voice![/p][p] [/p][p]See you in the game~ Hooroo![/p]

Steam Achievement System and Upcoming Updates

[p]G’day! everyone![/p][p] [/p][p]Have you been enjoying the recent full release update?
Today, we’d like to briefly update you on something many of you have been curious about — the Steam Achievement system and our upcoming update. The achievement system is a feature many players have been waiting a long time for, and we’re happy to say that it will be officially introduced in the next update alongside other new content.[/p][p][/p][p]However, due to a testing environment issue, the list of achievements will appear early in your Steam library. While you’ll be able to see the list, you won’t be able to make progress or unlock them until the update is live. To avoid any confusion, we wanted to let you know in advance.
More detailed information will be shared soon in the official patch notes.[/p][p](Please note that since these achievements are currently visible for testing purposes, the final version may differ slightly upon release.)[/p][p]In addition to the achievement system, we’re also preparing a night market event featuring nighttime vendors, along with quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes — all things we hope you’ll enjoy![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you as always for your love and support for Dinkum.
We’ll see you again soon in the patch notes![/p][p]See you in the game~ Hooroo~![/p]

Dinkum's First Discount Promotion Since Official Launch

[p]G’day! everyone![/p][p][/p][p]Since Dinkum’s official release on Steam on April 23, 2025, we’re excited to announce our very first discount promotion!
If you haven’t had the chance to try Dinkum yet, this is the perfect opportunity to jump in.
And don’t forget to share the news with your friends who might want to join you on your adventure![/p][p][/p][h3][/h3]

[p]Discount Period: June 12, 2025, 17:00 – June 26, 2025, 16:59 (UTC)[/p]
[p]Discount Rate: 20%[/p]

[p]※ Please make sure that the 20% discount is correctly displayed before making your purchase.[/p][p][/p][p]There’s no better time to start your Dinkum journey!
Build your very own town under the warm Outback sun.[/p][p][/p][p]See you in the game~ Hooroo~![/p]

Hot Fix Announcement - April 30

G’day! everyone!

We’ve released a hotfix to address several issues, including a bug that caused infinite loading when saving the game after playing from an older save file.

We’re continuing to work on resolving any additional bugs and known issues that have been reported, and we’ll share further updates through announcements as they become available.

Please see below for the full details of this hotfix.

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[h3]Hotfix Schedule:[/h3]

April 30, 2025 – 06:00 (UTC)
No downtime required.
If you are currently playing the game, you may continue without interruption. However, to experience the updated gameplay with the applied fixes, we recommend exiting the game and installing the latest update before launching it again.

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[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

Fixed a bug that would stop the game saving when loading an older save file.
Fixed an issue that caused the terrarium to never exceed one cocoon when filled with low value bugs.
Fixed an issue that occurred in Irwin’s shop when buying a Chook would cause the animal feeder to sell instead.
Fixed a bug that caused the player to remain wet forever after walking through an animal shower.
Fixed a bug that changed the new villager Mason’s hair colour when they were wearing a hat.
Fixed a bug that caused items to float when placed on top of the Wide Bookshelf.
Fixed a bug that caused birds to appear “stuck” under water.
Fixed a bug that let players put honey in the cocoon nest in the Bug Terrarium.
Fixed a bug that caused the glider in the museum to show the incorrect price.

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[h3]Changes:[/h3]

Farm Animal sickness will now always last 2 days. If the animal has been sick for more than two days and the animal is not dirty on a new day, the sickness will be cured.
Bin Chooks(New birds) now drop a random relic when hunted or trapped

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If you want to chat about the game, come hang out on our Discord full of Dinkum discussions~

See you in the game~ Hooroo~!

Putting a 3D, Australian spin on Stardew Valley, Dinkum has finally hit 1.0

The cozy, rural life sim formula that the likes of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley have mastered continues to be the foundation for a steady stream of new games. All trying to tap into a more relaxing reality where fishing, farming, and flirting with your neighbors is all you have to worry about, they remain hugely popular. Dinkum, which puts an Australian spin on this core experience, has been building itself up in early access for quite some time now, but it's now finally out in 1.0.

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