Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure News

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Hello there, Castaways! 🏝️

As the moon wanes, so does the magic of the Festival. Time is running out to gather the exclusive treasures!

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Ikonei Island will soon bid farewell to the Lunar Union Festival, taking with it the magic that has painted the island with radiant hues. Act swiftly, for the window to gather these exclusive treasures is closing. 🌙

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550730/Ikonei_Island_An_Earthlock_Adventure/


We'll croak you on the island! 🐸
Snowcastle Games

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Hello there, Castaways! 🏝️

So, as you probably noticed, Ikonei Island had a bit of a rocky start here on Steam. Some sneaky bugs managed to slip through the cracks despite all the testing we threw at it. We took that hard, but stepped up and have been hustling to squash those issues.

On the upside, we've managed to roll out not one but two seasonal updates – Lystide during the 2023 Holiday season and, today, Lunar New Year. We really hope you're enjoying the new stuff and grabbing those goodies.

Now, here's the real talk. It's clear to us that there are more improvements that we need to deliver, many inspired by the amazing feedback we have had from your guys. We have things we need to do to make sure the game really delivers on its potential. That's why we're holding off a bit on the PlayStation and Xbox releases. We're working on it and getting extremely close! The updates include significant improvements to usability (UX/UI), onboarding as well as more seasonal content!



We were hoping to announce a confirmed release date today, but we don't want to make promises until everything's locked down. Console releases are like putting together a complex puzzle, and we're making sure all the pieces fit just right.

We know many of you will be super disappointed, but we're not about to deliver anything less than awesome. The improvements and new content we've thrown your way so far are just a glimpse of what's coming. Our aim is to launch on console with all the upgrades and cool stuff by the end of March.
We will share a much more detailed breakdown of the improvements (coming to PC as well) and a confirmed release date in the next few weeks.

In the meantime, here is a small taste of what some of the new UI assets will look like - let us know what you think!


There is no way for us to explain how much it means to us that you are sticking with us, and we can't wait to hear what you think of the changes!

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[h2]💙 Join Our Discord Island[/h2]

Join our community on Discord! We've got contests, and channels where you can share feedback, report bugs, get help with the game, and find friends to play with. As well as the magnanimous presence of your favorite Frogboy!

Don't froget to share the magic Ikonei Island's Friends' Pass with other castaways:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550730/Ikonei_Island_An_Earthlock_Adventure/


We'll croak you on the island! 🐸
Snowcastle Games

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Hello there, Castaways! 🏝️

Get ready to welcome in the Lunar New Year with the enchanting Lunar Union Festival! 🌟 Update your game now and witness Ikonei Island transform into a celebration of unity, joy, and unfrogettable adventures with your fellow explorers.

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At this event, take part in themed quests to uncover unique clothing and decorations to fill your homestead with the feeling of togetherness. Collect special decorations infused with the essence of the festival, turning every corner into a radiant display.



There's no better way to embrace the joy of the Lunar Union Festival than by celebrating together with friends! Play with them for FREE with the Friends' Pass, and team up for Lunar Co-op Quests, craft festive items side by side, and revel in the joyous group celebrations that define the season and make lasting memories together.



Get ready for an adventure that transcends the ordinary, where friendships are forged, and memories are made under the radiance of the moon. 🌙✨ Happy Lunar New Year, and may the Lunar Union Festival bring prosperity and joy to Ikonei Island! 🌙✨
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[h2]🛠️ Patch Notes[/h2]

[h3] 🌙 The Lunar Union Festival Has Begun on Ikonei Island! [/h3]

• Come celebrate the Lunar Union Festival with us and collect exclusive items!
  
• A Lunar Spirit will appear in the Hamlet during the Lunar Union event. It will give a quest that will reward you with Ribbits and beautiful rewards - such as decorations and clothing!
  
• Red envelopes have been scattered around the island. Track them down to receive unique items that are available for a limited time only!
  
• Multiple new items and recipes will be available in the different Shops during the Lunar Event.
  

[h3]💬 Languages[/h3]

• Added Chinese (Traditional) to the game
  
• Added Bahasa Indonesian to the game
  
• Typos fixed in multiple languages
  

[h3]👓 Visuals[/h3]

• The water shader has been updated to support ripples
  

[h3]🖌️ Art & Animation[/h3]

• Added Quadragon Amri Spirit for Lunar New Year
  
• Added new animations for HUD Popup Menus
  
• Added Lunar New Year placeable animations
  

[h3]⚔️ Combat[/h3]

• Updated the timing of weapon attacks
  

[h3]🖥️ GUI[/h3]

• Created item counter for quests
  
• Added FAQ button in the start menu
  

[h3]🎶 Audio[/h3]

• New sound effects have been added to the Lunar Union assets and animations
  

[h3]🐛 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• The Hoe will no longer be destroyed while being used when its last charge is used
  
• Pirates sometimes dance when they shouldn't and vice versa fixed
  
• Hearts are now shown when possessing companions
  
• Fixed a bug where attacks don’t react to player input
  
• Fixed the areas where Longhorn could get stuck
  
• Grabbing Ribbits in reach mode is now handled correctly
  

[h3]🔎 Bug Fixes In The Works Or In QA[/h3]

• There is no visible GUI for "Rotate object". Please check the keybindings in settings to see what button is bound for “Rotate object”
  
• All friends are shown online
  
• In multiplayer for clients: Sometimes the Companion mood is shown as negative but if you listen to it - it's happy. Send it back home and summon the Companion again - will fix
  
• Achievements and region/construction counters not working properly
  
• Nodes, scrap piles, etc. respawning
  
• Cave/Tree House icon being displayed incorrectly
  
• Becoming invisible after attempting to bond
  
• Getting stuck at certain points of the game after a crash
  
• Friends not being able to pick up items or plant
  

[h3]🙇 Known Issues That We Have Not Had Time Or Capacity To Look At Yet[/h3]

• Game not starting (running on Steam but not showing up in the task manager, or due to fatal errors)
  
• Friends’ Pass not working with shared libraries
  
• Items not showing in chests on multiplayer
  

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[h2]💙 Join Our Discord Island[/h2]

Join our community on Discord! We've got contests, and channels where you can share feedback, report bugs, get help with the game, and find friends to play with. As well as the magnanimous presence of your favorite Frogboy!

Don't froget to share the magic Ikonei Island's Friends' Pass with other castaways:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550730/Ikonei_Island_An_Earthlock_Adventure/


We'll croak you on the island! 🐸
Snowcastle Games

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Hello there, Castaways! 🏝️

Castaways, mark your calendars! On February 8th, the Lunar Union Festival will illuminate Ikonei Island with joy and warmth as we welcome in the Lunar New Year. The island's vibrant landscapes are set to be bathed in the soft glow of lanterns, and the air will be filled with the spirit of unity and celebration. It's not just an event; it's a gathering of joy and unity as we welcome in the Lunar New Year together. 🌙



Don’t forget, with the free Friends' Pass, your friends can join you to embark on a shared adventure together through Ikonei Island. After all, the joy of celebration is amplified when shared with friends! 🏮
As the clock ticks closer to February 8th, the celestial magic of the Lunar Union Festival draws near. Get ready for an adventure that transcends the ordinary, where friendships are forged, and memories are made under the radiance of the moon. 🌙 We can’t wait to see you there!✨



P.S.: Some of you pointed out in the last announcement's comments section that we didn't mention anything about the current bugs! We apologize, and we assure you that we are working hard to eliminate all these annoying bugs: we want nothing less than a flippering fantastic experience for you all on the island.

With that said, here is the list of the current known issues - compiled with your help - we are working hard to fix at the moment (in the next announcement we will share more updates, by the way!):

• There is no visible GUI for "Rotate object". Please check the keybindings in settings to see what button is bound for “Rotate object”
  
• All friends are shown online
  
• In multiplayer for clients: Sometimes the Companion mood is shown as negative but if you listen to it - it's happy. Send it back home and summon the Companion again - will fix
  
• Achievements and region/construction counters not working properly
  
• Game not starting (running on Steam but not showing up in the task manager, or due to fatal errors)
  
• Friends’ Pass not working with shared libraries
  
• Nodes, scrap piles, etc. respawning
  
• Getting stuck at certain points of the game after a crash
  
• Cave/Tree House icon being displayed incorrectly
  
• Friends not being able to pick up items or plant
  
• Becoming invisible after attempting to bond
  
• Items not showing in chests on multiplayer
  

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[h2]💙 Join Our Discord Island[/h2]

Join our community on Discord! We've got contests, and channels where you can share feedback, report bugs, get help with the game, and find friends to play with. As well as the magnanimous presence of your favorite Frogboy!

Don't froget to share the magic Ikonei Island's Friends' Pass with other castaways:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550730/Ikonei_Island_An_Earthlock_Adventure/


We'll croak you on the island! 🐸
Snowcastle Games

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Hello there, Castaways! 🏝️

Castaways, listen! Can you hear the whispers on the breeze? There's an air of excitement building, a secret waiting to unfurl its magic. Stay tuned for an announcement that will bring joy and wonder to Ikonei Island! 🐉



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[h2]💙 Join Our Discord Island[/h2]

Join our community on Discord! We've got contests, and channels where you can share feedback, report bugs, get help with the game, and find friends to play with. As well as the magnanimous presence of your favorite Frogboy!

Don't froget to share the magic Ikonei Island's Friends' Pass with other castaways:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550730/Ikonei_Island_An_Earthlock_Adventure/


We'll croak you on the island! 🐸
Snowcastle Games