Spirit Island News

This hotfix update includes two bug fixes:

• The game no longer freezes during certain events when conditions are not met on every board. If you have a game in progress with this problem, you'll be able to continue playing after updating.
  
• Ocean's Hungry Grasp no longer incorrectly gains energy when an Invader is blocked from being destroyed by Rituals of the Destroying Flame.
  

Want to try something different? Now you can customize your Spirit Island experience with new playmat options. Two are included in the core game, two more come with Promo Pack 1, and two more come with Branch & Claw. Visit the Options screen from the main menu or in-game to try them all!



If you backed the original Indiegogo project at the Deluxe Edition level, you'll get access to 3 more exclusive playmat options. Check your BackerKit digital downloads to find your Backer Bonus Pack key!

This update also includes many bug fixes and improvements:

• Zoom up the text on all cards and Spirit panels by clicking them when viewing them at full size.
  
• Drag growth and presence panels to wherever you like on screen.
  
• Improved UI animations for Spirit Phase panels.
  
• When a Spirit is focused and another Spirit must take an action, the game will automatically switch focus to the second Spirit.
  
• Fixed a problem with using undo during the Ritual of Terror.
  
• Fixed a few issues relating to the Powers Long Forgotten scenario.
  
• Various other small bug fixes and improvements have been made.
  

[h2]Online Multiplayer in Development[/h2]
We're happy to announce that online multiplayer support is in development and will be added to the game in the future. Follow our Twitch channel where you'll get the first peek at online multiplayer in development. We also plan to have a public beta phase before it launches to the world.

[h2]Spirit Island on Smartphone[/h2]

Spirit Island is now available on iPhone and Android phones! Now is a great time to pick up Spirit Island on mobile. It's free to download and try!

And since we know someone will ask:

I bought one of your games for Steam (or iOS, or Android). Do I get it for iOS (or Steam or Android)?
A purchase of one of our games is good on the store where you made your purchase and does not transfer to other stores. It would be best to decide where you want to play and plan your purchase accordingly. For instance, a purchase on Steam allows you to play on Windows, Mac, and SteamOS/Linux computers signed in with your Steam account. A purchase for iOS allows you to play on any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch linked to your Apple account.

See more on our FAQ.

This update includes various bug fixes, notably:

• Powers that repeat themselves with an elemental threshold now work properly when set aside in Second Wave.
  
• Fixed various issues related to the Powers Long Forgotten scenario, particularly with the undo button.
  
• Using Undo while Spirit Foresight is active no longer causes a freeze.
  
• The Unlock the Gates achievement now requires the correct number of thresholds (53 instead of 52).
  

This update includes various bug fixes, notably:

• Fixed a crash that could occur with the Sacred Sites Under Threat event card.
  
• Forgetting a power played face-down in Ward the Shores now works correctly.
  
• Twisted Bronze Spirit Benefit in Powers Long Forgotten now affects non-regular builds.
  
• Fixed various issues related to Ocean's Hungry Grasp's Presence being destroyed or absorbed.
  
• Branch & Claw scenarios are now being tracked properly for the Diversify achievement. Defeat them again to earn the achievement.
  

Branch & Claw brings the Island back to life with new Spirits, new ways to fight Invaders, new Adversaries & Scenarios, and more Powers! This adds a judicious spice of uncertainty for experienced players as well as creating both opportunities and hard choices for the Spirits!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1516480/Spirit_Island__Branch__Claw

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How can we Spirits drive the invaders back to their boats and off our island? We must grow, change, and find new paths - if we stay as we are, we shall die, and the Island with us. Bring forth the natural chaos, and let our new ways be of both Branch and Claw! We shall summon predators from the heart of the island, wilds from every patch of ground, illness from the twisting mists, and turn the hearts and minds of the invaders against one another. More Spirits answer the call, but the invaders redouble their efforts. Can you stop them in time?



[h2]New Feature: Spirit Foresight[/h2]
The Invaders spread at an appalling speed, but if you focus, you can anticipate the results of their current activity. This foresight is not certain; unexpected turns of events do happen, and fear-crazed humans are difficult to predict. However, it can be useful as an indicator of what will come to pass absent chance or further intervention on your part.

To access Spirit Foresight, click the new button on the right side of the screen. You can also tap the tab key to toggle Spirit Foresight on and off, or hold the tab key down to use it for a short while.



While Spirit Foresight is active, you can see an overall summary of what would happen in the next Ravage and Build steps, if they were to occur immediately. Hover over a land to view a popup of the land contents and a Ravage/Build preview for that land in particular. Click on a land to view a detailed display of all the pieces in the land, and interact with pieces for Push, Gather, Damage, movement, and other selections.



[h2]Other Fixes & Improvements[/h2]

• Official errata from the game designer has been incorporated. Notably, at game setup, an extra Blight is added to the Blight card.
  
• Fixed a problem where duplicate Fear cards could appear in one game.
  
• The end game screen now properly shows the Adversary and/or Scenario cards.
  
• Fixed a problem where Blight was not added to the land correctly in some situations.
  

[h2]Have a Question?[/h2]
We now have an official FAQ page for Spirit Island digital. If you have a question or feedback, check there first, as it may already be addressed.