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Have you ever found yourself questioning life? Of course you have! Life is chaos! Life is confusing! Life is something you get handed to you at birth with zero instructions or hints! But what if there were a way to try something before buying it, so to speak?

Wonder no more! We at Moonstone Island Labs have invented a new thing we're calling a DEMO, short for "demonstration", which allows you to give something a go in a short, controlled fashion before you make your decision on whether or not you want it!

In this "demo", which we're releasing today, you can trial the fantastic (and currently on sale!) game that is Moonstone Island, COMPLETELY FREE!

Free, you say? How can such a thing be free?! Well, therein lies the catch, chums: this demo grants you access to the first two weeks of the game, which take place in the springtime. During those two weeks, you will get to experience what it's like to play Moonstone Island, completely gratis!

And if, at the end of those two weeks, you decide that you want to see more, then GOOD NEWS! You can purchase the game (ON SALE FOR 40% OFF!!!) and your save game will continue into the full game, no restarts needed!

We're really hoping this "demo" thing catches on, and if it does, remember to tell your friends: Moonstone Island invented that thing! We're the first ones to ever do it! Patent pending!

Lots of love,
– Kate, Community Manager and Co-Inventor of Demos

Happy April, dear ones! It's Magic Man, or Waldo, perhaps you know me as, yes.

In the old kingdom, the first of April was a most special day – a day for rejoicing in the strange, the arcane, the unusual – much like me, oho!

And I indeed have something strange, arcane, and unusual to show you today. In my magical experimentation, I discovered something most peculiar, revealed to me by my darling Fishbo Junior in whispers at night. I am calling them...

FISHBO VARIANTS.

You see, under the right conditions, a Fishbo can transfer its very essence to other Spirits, transforming them into Fishbo-like creatures, while still retaining parts of their own original essence, yes! These new Spirits sprout legs and grow bowls around their bodies, becoming as Fishbo, but still yet something... unique, and special. It is said that any Fishbo that appears in the world will have a small chance of being one of these mutations! How interesting, yes!

I hope you will find some of these rare and wonderful Spirits yourself, and you will say to yourself, "ah, Waldo, what a genius you are, yes!" And then I hope you will bring them to say hello to Fishbo Junior. It was his idea, after all.

Happy April, my dear ones! Ah, no, I already said that. Well, goodbye, then!
– Waldo, AKA Magic Man

Moonstone Island and all DLCs are on sale during the Steam Spring Sale!

Don't miss out and happy exploring

Moonstone Island: 35% Off
Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off
Artbook: 35% Off
Soundtrack: 35% Off
Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 30% Off
Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off
Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off
Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 20% Off
Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off
Moonstone Island Eerie Items: 30% Off

Hello, and happy holidays to you all!

It's almost the end of the year – our first full year having Moonstone Island out in the world. We got a LOT done in 2024, and we'd like to celebrate all of those milestones with you! But first, here are the discounts for the Steam Winter Sale!

Moonstone Island: 35% Off Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off Artbook: 35% Off Soundtrack: 35% Off Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 20% Off Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 35% Off Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off

Here are just some of the cool features we added in our updates:

• BEING ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME ON SWITCH
  
• Renaming Spirits
  
• Magnetic Spirit Poop
  
• Icons for active potions
  
• Three new island shapes (including COOL S)
  
• Magic Man attending festivals
  
• MARRIAGE
  
• A Slay the Spire crossover
  
• A Cassette Beasts collab
  
• Napping
  
• More inventory slots
  
• A second tool wheel
  
• Extra dialogue for Waldo
  
• Dozens of new cards
  
• Map zooming
  
• Perpetually running Furnaces and Alchemy Labs
  
• New fishing lures
  
• Item Frames
  
• Walls
  
• Saplings
  
• Russian language option
  
• Improved save system
  
• Secret dancing easter egg
  
• Cooking
  
• New crafting stations
  
• More quests
  
• The Community Chest (free stuff)
  
• Tokens of affection
  
• New dialogue for everyone
  
• The Recycler
  
• The Juicer
  
• The Small Greenhouse
  
• Barn exteriors
  
• More water in your water
  
• Improved item placement
  
• Deck Reset Potions
  
• The ability to pick up full chests
  
• A better basement door
  
• Numkey shortcuts
  
• Looping music
  
• New festivals
  
• Swapping NPC Spirits
  
• 138 pieces of decor (at least... we're not good at counting)
  
• 19 new Spirits
  

...except one of those was a LIE.

Because we're actually adding EVEN MORE DECOR. Right now, in fact! For free!

To celebrate the season of giving and kindness, we've had our talented artists draw up some cute, wintery, festive decor.



We've got:

• A present-shaped house exterior
  
• A wreath-shaped rug
  
• A Taro-shaped decoration
  
• A BIG STAR
  
• A plate of cookies
  

And there will be a few changes to the game, too, based on things that you (the players!) have requested:

• A second autosave slot
  
• Quick transfer for chests
  

That's it for us for 2024! We're going to have a long, much-needed break, and we'll see you in the new year. We have PLENTY more to show you next year!

– Kate, community manager and eater of Santa's cookies (sorry)

Happy holidays, Villagers!

It's winter-time here over on Moonstone Island and that means it's Rawcember day! That means our Publisher, Raw Fury, celebrates all things Moonstone Island. Check out some of the community creations the visitors of our Islands have put together to celebrate the winter season:



A lot of the winter holiday items are available in the Cozy Comforts DLC Pack with things like:

• 1 New House Skin - Snowman House
  
• 1 New Rug
  
• 2 New Snowmen
  
• 1 New Snowboard
  
• 4 Icicle Variations
  

Before we sign off for the holiday break, here's one more photo we wanted to share. Mr. Morris is on an extended holiday, Honestly, he deserves it - it's hard to lay around and be cute on a 24-hour cycle. Instead we bring you Ponyo, a very good girl with a name Fishbo approves of.



Wherever you are, even without the snow, we hope you're staying comfortable and warm
~ Studio Supersoft