Dinkum News

G’day! Hello, everyone!

We would like to share the details of the hotfix released on April 23, which addresses issues related to the official launch update.

While many players showed great excitement and support following the official launch update, we sincerely apologize to those who experienced difficulties due to various bugs and errors in the game.

Based on community feedback and internal review conducted after the update, we have prioritized and addressed several key issues in this hotfix. We will continue to listen to your feedback and strive to provide a better gameplay experience.

Please see below for detailed information regarding the hotfix:


[h3]Hotfix Schedule:[/h3]

• April 24, 2025 – 10:30 (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.

[h3]Bug Fixes:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug that made cocoons disappear when it was added to the inventory
  
• Fixed a bug that did not give default permissions for Farm animals when a new player connects.
  
  • Host players will need to give these permissions to anyone that has played before this fix by clicking the cog next to the player’s name on the options tab of the journal.
    
• Fixed an issue that caused adult Vombats to freeze in place, and cause them to appear in different locations in multiplayer
  
• Fixed an issue that caused White Boomers to appear in Capture Requests on the Bulletin Board
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed Deeds to be deleted in creative mode
  
• Fixed a bug that occasionally caused birds to disappear mid flight when being chased
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented the Pontoon item recipe from being in the recipe unlocks pool
  
• Fixed a bug that caused farm animal to appear dirty even after cleaning them
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented Villagers from following the player into the mine elevator after a Town Bell has been built on the island
  

[h3]Changes:[/h3]

• When fed honey, Bug Terrariums will produce at least one cocoon a day, regardless of the type of bugs inside. Butterflies, Moths and Spiders still have a higher chance of creating cocoons
  
• Changed 2 alternate recipes for the Bug Terrarium to be consistent with the main one.
  
  • (The alternate recipes required 3 Bee Houses, but now only require 1)
    
• The Animal Shower will now turn on if an animal walks through it, regardless if they are dirty or not.
  
• The Animal Shower will turn on if a player walks through it.
  
• Improved the reliability of Scarecrows scaring birds away
  
• Rayne now sells Scarecrows, both in the visitor tent and her store
  
• Villagers will get scared and not want to leave the elevator when it stops in the Hot Hot Hot
  

See you in the game~ Hooroo~!

*2025.04.23 Update – Multiplayer section edited


G'day, everyone!

To celebrate the official launch of Dinkum on April 23rd, we're also releasing a demo version! We're excited to release this demo so that even more future adventurers can discover what makes Dinkum so special. The demo offers a taste of the full Dinkum experience. If you have friends who are still on the fence about Dinkum, now's a great time to introduce them and get them in the game!

Scroll down for more details about the demo!


[h2]Dinkum Demo FAQ[/h2] Q: Is the content different between the demo and the full game?

• A: The core gameplay is the same, but the demo includes the following limitations:
  
• You can only play up to one in-game month. After that, you won't be able to load that save file again.
  
• Only one save slot is available for the demo.
  Creative Mode and developer commands are disabled in the demo.
  

Q: Can I play multiplayer in the demo?

• A: Multiplayer is not available in the demo version.
  

Q: Can I keep playing the demo after one in-game month?

• A: You'll need to delete your current save and start over. Purchasing the full game removes this restriction.
  

Q: If I buy the full game, can I continue from my demo save?

• A: Yes! You can continue your progress by loading your demo save file in the full game. Just make sure to install the full game after purchase.
  

However, in the following cases, your saved data may not be retained.

• If Steam Cloud is not enabled, or if your save file is stored only on your PC (local device) and you uninstall Dinkum from your Steam library, the save file will be deleted.
  
• If there is no save file left on Steam Cloud or your PC (local device), you will not be able to continue your previous progress even after repurchasing Dinkum.
  
• You can check whether Steam Cloud is enabled by following the path below:
  
  • Steam Library → Dinkum → Manage → Properties → General tab

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


See you all in the game~! Hooroo!

G’day! Hello, everyone!

The official launch update for Dinkum has been applied! With Creative Mode, multiplayer improvements, and two-seater mounts, are you ready to dive into an even more exciting and feature-packed world of Dinkum? Let’s go~!

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If you’re curious about the update details, check out the Official Launch Update Patch Notes Preview.

See you in the game~ Hooroo~!

G’day, everyone!

The official launch update is just around the corner! Not long ago, we introduced a preview of some of the upcoming changes included in the launch update. Among all the update contents, the one that garnered the most attention and inquiries from players has undoubtedly been Creative Mode.

Creative Mode is a system designed to help you decorate your island in a more creative and free-spirited way, saving time and effort, and sometimes simply satisfying your curiosity. However, because enabling Creative Mode would make it too easy to complete standard Steam achievements, we’ve implemented a system where any save file with Creative Mode enabled will not be eligible to earn Steam achievements.

To help prevent players from enabling Creative Mode without knowing about this limitation and then losing access to Steam achievements on their valuable save files, we’ve added a warning message that will pop up in-game when you select a mode (as shown in the screenshot below). Still, just in case someone misses the message, we’re also making this announcement to raise awareness—so please be extra cautious!




The Steam achievement system for Dinkum is currently in development. While we can’t give you an exact date yet, we’re working hard to make it available to everyone as soon as possible. For now, there are no achievements displayed, but once the system is implemented after the official launch update on the 23rd, any save file that has ever used Creative Mode will be excluded from achievement tracking—so please choose carefully.

To help prevent and resolve any potential issues, please refer to the following precautions and solutions:

• Play a different save file that does not have Creative Mode enabled to unlock achievements.
  
• Start a new game and play through it to unlock achievements.
  
• Back up your existing save files and replace them in case any issues occur.
  
  • Default save file location - C:\Users\[User name]\AppData\LocalLow\James Bendon
    

Lastly, regarding the Steam Achievement system we mentioned is currently under development — we’ll share more details in a separate announcement as soon as they are finalized.
We’re also planning to host a Steam Achievement Contest soon on the official Discord, where you can submit your fun and creative ideas!
We can’t wait to shape the future of Dinkum together with you. Your interest and participation mean the world to us!


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


See you in the game~ Hooroo~!

G’day! Hello, everyone!

While playing the game, you may have found yourself humming along to the background music without even realizing it. Dinkum features a variety of music that matches every situation — sometimes calm, sometimes upbeat. To celebrate the official launch, we are releasing the Dinkum OST so you can enjoy the music even when you're not logged into the game.

The Dinkum OST was produced by Satsuma Audio, known for creating soundtracks for games like Selaco and Warbits. This soundtrack features 41 tracks, including 'Fair Dinkum!' — the music you hear when the game first launches — as well as themes for various villager NPCs. Now, you can enjoy Dinkum’s music anytime, anywhere.

You can find the Dinkum OST in the DLC section of the Steam store. To celebrate the official launch, we’re holding a special discount event, so we hope you’ll check it out!


[h3]Dinkum: Official Soundtrack Edition Discount[/h3]

• Period: April 23 02:00 (UTC) – May 7 02:00 (UTC) (14 days total)
  
• Bundle Contents
  
  • Full version of Dinkum
    
  • Dinkum Original Sound Track (41 tracks included)
    
• During the event, you can purchase the bundle at a 20% discounted price.
  
  • If you already own the base game, you’ll only pay for the OST with the discount applied, excluding the cost of the game.
    

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

See you all in the game~! Hooroo!