Tukoni: Prologue News

[p]Hello, Forest Keepers! 🧡[/p][p]The wait is over — the demo of Tukoni: Forest Keepers is now live on Steam! [/p][p]Step into the soft paws of Traveller, explore a cozy corner of the forest, meet whimsical critters, and solve gentle puzzles as the Tukoni prepare for winter.[/p][p]We can’t wait to hear what you think and hope you enjoy your journey through this hand-drawn world of kindness and tea. [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]With warmth, The Tukoni dev team[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Tukoni: Forest Keepers demo is releasing August 7! 🧡 [/h3][p]In the demo, you’ll:[/p]

• [p]Step into the soft paws of Traveller, the Tukoni on a bigger journey than ever before [/p]
• [p]Explore Sycamore, a cozy corner where forest keepers Tukoni are getting ready for winter’s arrival [/p]
• [p]Solve charming puzzles and meet whimsical characters [/p]
• [p]Brew fragrant tea and enjoy a warm, illustrated world filled with kindness[/p]

[p]We're extremely happy to be going live during the Wholesome Games celebration![/p][p]Don’t forget to wishlist and follow to be notified when the demo goes live![/p][p]Kind regards, [/p][p]Tukoni dev team[/p]

Our dear Forest Keepers,

We’re thrilled to share a little peek into the magical puzzles and mini-games waiting for you in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! Whether you’re brewing fragrant teas, organizing cozy spaces, or cracking whimsical padlocks, every challenge is steeped in the charm of our kind hand-drawn world. Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

[h2]The Ritual of Leaves
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In the heart of Yavir, the bustling hub where Tukoni gather, you’ll meet Tea Tukoni — the revered master of tea ceremonies. Tea Tukoni will guide you through the ancient art of brewing, teaching you how to combine fragrant herbs found throughout the forest. Each blend brings warmth and comfort to those who sip it. Keep your eyes open for rare herbs and new recipes; every cup is a delightful discovery.


[h2]The Art of Tidying
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Organizing is an art! Our cozy grid puzzles invite you to fit a variety of items into snug, diegetic spaces. Each object has a unique shape, making it a delightful challenge to get everything to fit just right. In Tukoni: Forest Keepers, organizing spaces becomes part of the adventure.


[h2]The Lore of Locks
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The forest spirits and critters may be adorable, but they are also notoriously forgetful! That’s where you come in. Scattered across the world are chests, shelves, and other locked treasures, waiting to be opened. Solve gentle puzzles, follow clever hints, and use your keen observation skills to discover what’s hidden within. Each padlock has a story to tell, so get ready to turn those keys!


We can’t wait for you to experience these delightful puzzles and mini-games for yourself. Stay cozy and keep an eye out for more sneak peeks as we get closer to the demo release, and then the launch!

Before we sign off for today, here are two more screenshots from our upcoming game!


May your teapots stay warm and your puzzles stay delightful! See you soon!

Kind regards, Tukoni dev team.

Greetings, our dear forest keepers!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your days be as warm and delightful as a cup of tea brewed beneath a sky full of sparkling stars. 🌟 May your hearts be filled with love, coziness, and endless wonder! 💙💛

As we prepare to take a short break before embracing all the adventures that 2025 will bring, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on some of our biggest milestones from 2024!

Tukoni: Prologue Updates
We released several updates to the beloved Tukoni: Prologue, fixing critical bugs and adding support for several dozen languages!

Tukoni: Forest Keepers Announced!
The full Tukoni game we've dreamed about for so long (and we know you’ve been dreaming about too!) is finally becoming a reality! We revealed Tukoni: Forest Keepers during the Wholesome Direct 2024 event and were thrilled to see it receive over 3,000 wishlists on the very first day!

Tukoni Team Assembled!
We’ve brought together an amazing team, including many talented folks who worked on Tukoni: Prologue back in 2020, as well as some wonderful new faces. Each one is pouring their heart and soul into the game, and we’re so grateful to be creating Tukoni: Forest Keepers together.

First Screenshots!
This year, we shared the first enchanting glimpses of Yavir, the location we’re currently crafting. We can’t wait to unveil even more magical moments in the coming months!

Incredible Support!
We couldn’t have done it without you—our loyal and supportive forest keepers! Over 27,000 (!) players have wishlisted the game, and we’ve been followed by more than 1,000 fans. Your enthusiasm truly means the world to us.

We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Wholesome Games, Women-Led Games, Ukrainian Games Festival, Cozy Quest and Cozy & Family Friendly games celebration for helping bring Tukoni to players around the world. Your support has been incredible!

Stay Connected!
Be sure to follow our developer page Dream Operator, so you don't miss any updates. You can also find us on Twitter and Bluesky. Let’s stay in touch!

That’s a wrap for now. Thank you for being part of this magical journey with us. See you in 2025!

Dear Forest Keepers,

It's been some time since our latest update in June!

We're happy to share that the production for Tukoni: Forest Keepers has been in full swing for a while now!

Today we'd like to share a glimpse of the game's story, and show you the locations and puzzles we're currently working on!

Before embarking on his important magical journey, our main character Tukoni The Traveller makes a stop in Yavir, the home to all Tukoni of the forest. Here he will meet his old friends, get this year's assignment and learn some important things that will help him along the way.



Before we wrap up, we'd like to thank you all again for your incredible support since our game's announcement! Special thanks to our friends at Secret Mode, who have put up such a heart-warming Cozy Quest lineup this year!

We'd be in touch again before Christmas, and you can await a lot more news from us throughout 2025.

Kind regards, Tukoni dev team.