Len's Island News

[h3]~ Changes & Bugs fixed:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed the chest on the desert island not being interactable[/p]
• [p]Tweaked the cell loading calculation to work better on capped frame rates[/p]
• [p]Made grapes and passionfruit display as perfectly ripe on the new UI when in their sparkle stage[/p]
• [p]Fixed Tesla towers needing to be interacted with after loading to activate (even though they had fuel)[/p]
• [p]Updated compendium pet "unlocked" counter to include bear[/p]
• [p]Stopped the chicken coop output slot from showing in UI[/p]
• [p]Stopped animals bunching up on bits of navmesh (e.g. from pet bed) before the cellObject navmesh is finished generating[/p]
• [p]Stopped foundation farms from being placed on top of decorations if they were snapping to another construct[/p]
• [p]Fixed many issues with moving farming items (e.g. water towers, farms, etc.)[/p]
• [p]Stopped quests from showing notifications again after every load[/p]

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[h3]~ Changes & Bugs fixed:[/h3]

• [p]Improved frame rates during chunk loading when using a framerate cap or vsync[/p]
• [p]More small improvements to rendering performance.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the camera lock setting not saving correctly and resetting whenever changing scenes.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Bear cub duplicates from spawning.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue causing interactable objects to sometimes not be selectable.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the new bear cub quest title not translating[/p]

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[p]Since the 1.0 launch, we’ve been actively gathering your feedback and ideas, and taking note of ways we can continue improving the game. In this update, we've introduced a variety of community-requested features, quality-of-life improvements, and balancing changes that better the Len's Island experience. Discover what's changed in the latest Community Feedback update:[/p][p][/p][h2]Free Camera Orbiting [/h2][p]We've changed how the camera works in Len's Island. You can now freely orbit without the soft-lock. Combined with the increased load distance in the settings, you can now see much further into the distance to appreciate the world and discover distant islands. If you don't like the unlocked camera, no worries, you can re-enable the camera lock in the settings menu.[/p][p][/p][h2]Chunk Loading Settings & Performance Boost[/h2][p]We've made many improvements to chunk loading, including enhancing its performance and adding chunk load distance and speed settings in the game menu. You'll find that the game's performance around large buildings and farms has significantly improved, creating an even smoother experience. This also gives you the option to see islands much further into the distance, although please keep in mind that longer load distances will affect performance.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]
Increased Performance of Buildings and Farms[/h2][p]We made some big performance improvements to large houses and farms. We re-wrote the optimisation systems that handle structures, making larger structures load far smoother and also impact performance far less when you're nearby.
[/p][h2]Sorting Button for Storage Items[/h2][p]Are your chests filled with random resources and looking like a mess? We've added a new sorting button to all storage items to make it easier to keep your resources in order. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Edit Constructions With New Move Button[/h2][p]We heard you wanted an easier way to make edits to your base. Now, instead of having to delete and re-place build items, you can use the new 'Move' button to pick up the building item and place it in a new area. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Animal Companion: The Black Bear[/h2][p]Discover the new black bear lurking in the Len's Island cave network! Once tamed using a bait box, they'll make themselves useful by harvesting nearby wild fruit and vegetable bushes! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]New Crop Status UI[/h2][p]Additional UI has been added to the crop system to show its name, maturity, and watering status to give you a better indication of how your crops are progressing in your farm. [/p][h2]
[/h2][p][/p][h2]Translation Updates [/h2][p]Many improvements have been made to translations across all languages, driven by community requests. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Future Plans for Len's Island [/h2][p]We’ve got some exciting events happening this month! [/p][p][/p][p]We’ll be at Gamescom this week! Julian, the creator of Len’s Island, will be at the Fireshine booth in the Indie Arena on Thursday and Friday from 2–4 pm. Stop by to say hello, ask questions, and play Len’s Island at the booth.[/p][p][/p][p]We're planning the next major update live on stream! In the last week of August, Julian will also be hosting a livestream on our YouTube channel to talk through plans for the next major update. It’s a great chance to share your feedback and ideas directly with the dev team. Subscribe to the Len's Island YouTube Channel and keep an eye on our Discord for all the details.[/p][p][/p][h2][/h2]

[p]Hey everyone! Welcome to another Community Wrap-Up. We’ve got some exciting development news to share, and a bunch of amazing community content that’s been catching our eye, so let’s jump right in.[/p][p][/p][h2]Community Feedback Update: Releasing Soon![/h2][p][/p][p]Since the 1.0 launch, we’ve been actively gathering your feedback and ideas, and taking note of ways we can continue improving the game. We’re excited to announce an update launching this weekend, packed with community-requested features, quality-of-life improvements, and balancing changes. Stay tuned, we’ll be revealing all the details very soon![/p][p][/p][h2]Developer Stream for Next Major Update![/h2][p] [/p][p]We're planning the next major update live on stream! In the last week of August, you can watch lead developer Julian live on the Len's Island YouTube Channel as he plans the content coming in the next major update. Don't miss a chance to share your feedback, insights, and suggestions directly with the developer. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel and join the Discord for more details![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Len's Island at Gamescom 2025[/h2][p][/p][p]Come meet the devs and play Len's Island at Gamescom! Julian, the creator of Len's Island, will be hanging out at the Fireshine booth in the Indie Arena between 2-4 pm on Thursday & Friday, ready to chat and answer all of your Len's Island questions! You can also play Len's Island at the booth during the event. Be sure to stop by and say hello![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Grand Garden Build Challenge Winner![/h2][p][/p][p]Congratulations to Foruna for winning the Garden Build Challenge with their creative island base that includes a Len’s Island sign made entirely from crops! Love building in Len’s Island? Join in on the fun and share your creations over on the Len’s Island Discord! [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]Creator Showcase[/h2][p]
Ever wondered what surviving 100 in-game days in Len’s Island looks like? Check out this awesome video by Rogue, as they battle bosses, build epic bases, and take on the ultimate 100-day challenge in their latest YouTube video!
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This build by Stripysocks is absolutely wild! Who would've thought you could use building pieces to create a full-on airship?! [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h2]Amazing Pagoda Fortress[/h2][p][/p][p]Community member Axevalla's extravagant pagoda build is nothing short of epic. We can only imagine how long it took to create. One thing’s for sure: Voidling raids don’t stand a chance against this mighty fortress![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Show me the Stuff![/h2][p]
As always, if you made something cool or saw something cool, we'd love to see! Tag us on X or share it on Discord.[/p]

[h3]! Bugs fixed:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed bug that allowed quests to auto-complete on load without giving rewards.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue that could make the quest UI not populate correctly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed lighting issue and optimised lighting performance.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]