Bootstrap Island News

[p][/p][p]A new challenge has arrived - and this time, it’s all about precision. 🔫

Welcome to the Bootstrap Island Sharpshooter Challenge! [/p][h2]Steady hands, sharp aim - Sharpshooter Challenge![/h2][p]
All participants who upload a video will receive 1000 jewels!
[/p][h2]Shooting Range Rules:[/h2][p]✔ Use the provided save file
✔ Stay behind the marked line
✔ 20 bullets, two pistols
✔ Shoot coconuts, gac fruit and bitterfruit
✔ All targets are placed at different distances
✔ After your final shot, check which objects were knocked down
✔ No cuts or edits in the video
✔ Submit your recording in the Discord event forum [/p][p] [/p][p]Get the savefile HERE![/p][p]NB! Back up your own save files if you want to keep your progress.[/p][p]To use the save file:[/p]

1. [p]Make sure that Steam cloud saving is turned off in Bootstrap Island Steam properties [/p]
2. [p]Use this .sav file to overwrite the existing .sav file in C:\\Users\\your-user-name\\AppData\\Local\\ Flintlock\\Saved\\SaveGames [/p][p]
   Request: Please do not share these save files [/p]

[h2]NB2!!![/h2][p]Back up your save files before overwriting, otherwise you will lose your progress!

First place - 5000 jewels and @Sharpshooter title Second place - 3000 jewels Third place - 2000 jewels

Event ends on September 10 at 7PM GMT+3 Winners will be announced on September 11 at 5PM GMT+3!
Join the event in our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/zZM9EJtxtz[/p]

[h2]August is a bountiful month - and the island is bursting with fruit, danger, and strange little victories.
Bootstrap Island is 20% OFF until August 31st! 🥥[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Gather what you can, dehydrate what you must, and keep one eye on the treeline.[/p][p]This is peak harvest season, after all... and you're not the only one foraging.
[/p][p] How many coconuts can you stack before something knocks them over?
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Share your adventures on our Discord!


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[h2]Summer’s heating up – and so is Bootstrap Island! ☀️🌴20% OFF till July 21st![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Take a tropical trip into the Riverlands – flowing rivers, hidden fruits, and heatstroke-level survival await. It’s the perfect time to relax, explore… and maybe dehydrate a few tropical berries?
[/p][p] How many raisins can you make before something bites you?
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Share your adventures on our Discord!


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[p][/p][h3]Dear Survivors 🌊,[/h3][p][/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing response to last week`s Major Update 4: Riverlands! Thank you all for the kind words, playthroughs, and support! 🙏[/p][p]It’s been amazing to see so many of you diving into the Riverlands, uncovering secrets, dodging water beasts, and tackling the new survival challenges. [/p][p]Today, we’re releasing a quick Hotfix #1 to smooth out some issues from the update. Check the full list of Patch Notes below![/p][h3]Hotfix #1 – Patch Notes Summary:[/h3]

• [p]Ongoing improvements to Riverlands visuals, creature behavior, sounds, and resource spawning.[/p]
• [p]Fixes for key issues, including item interactions, collision bugs, weather inconsistencies, and visual glitches.[/p]

[p]Please note that the Riverlands will receive further polish and fixes in the future. We’re continuing to monitor your feedback and polish the experience, so please keep sharing your thoughts, bug reports, and survival stories here or on our Discord! [/p][p]🌞 As most of our team will enjoy some well-earned vacation, these changes will go live with the next major patch. Good luck in the Riverlands, and watch out for the crocodiles... 🐊[/p][p]See you soon! [/p][p]The Bootstrap Island Team! 🌴[/p][p][/p][h3]🚨HOTFIX #1 - PATCH NOTES - SPOILER ALERT 🚨[/h3][h3]Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Improved interacting with eels[/p]
• [p]Improved falling tree animation[/p]
• [p]Improved falling tree usability[/p]
• [p]Improved crocodile-like beast behaviour[/p]
• [p]Improved object spawning in Riverlands — more resources now available[/p]
• [p]Improved sounds in Riverlands[/p]
• [p]Improved water behaviour[/p]
• [p]Improved cloud coverage lighting[/p]
• [p]Improved visuals of some plants[/p]
• [p]Improved visuals of waterfalls[/p]
• [p]Improved animal traversal in Riverlands[/p]
• [p]Improved underwater sounds[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed roof leaves appearing too dark[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with satchel and musket sling not getting along[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual glitches in Riverlands[/p]
• [p]Fixed collision issues with wood and rock objects[/p]
• [p]Fixed floating trees[/p]
• [p]Fixed player getting stuck on certain trees[/p]
• [p]Fixed rain not appearing in some situations[/p]
• [p]Fixed rocks not getting wet in rain[/p]
• [p]Fixed oceanwater drinking: hands no longer cup when in contact with oceanwater[/p]
• [p]Fixed hand dropping when holding fruit halves[/p]
• [p]Fixed animals giving the wrong type of meat[/p]
• [p]Fixed an unlock appearing multiple times on the Deathscreen[/p]
• [p]Fixed spoiling bug[/p]
• [p]Fixed Deathscreen icon placement[/p]
• [p]Fixed Jungle Overlord appearing twice[/p]
• [p]Fixed saltwater voiceover playing when drinking springwater[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]New Additions[/h3]

• [p]Added a new music track to the shipwreck area[/p]
• [p]Added more butterflies, insects, etc. to the Riverlands[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Major Update 4 – Riverlands Is Live! [/h2][h3]A massive new biome, game-changing mechanics, and fresh dangers. [/h3][p][/p][h3]Dear Survivors,[/h3][p]Major Update #4 – Riverlands is here, and it’s our biggest update yet! The island has expanded beyond anything you’ve seen before. To reach the Riverlands, you’ll first have to defeat the Jungle Overlord in his Dark Lair... but what lies beyond is a lush new world - with its own dangers, of course.[/p][p][/p][h2]Welcome to the Riverlands! [/h2][p]The Riverlands is a vast, untamed biome larger than all previous areas combined. It’s a living, breathing wilderness shaped by flowing water, steep terrain, and deadly new fauna. Survival here demands new strategies and sharper instincts.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s New in Riverlands:[/h2][p][/p][h3]1- Unlimited Fresh Water [/h3][p]Rivers, waterfalls, and streams flow throughout the region. Thirst is no longer your main concern… but don’t let your guard down.

[/p][h3]2- Electric Eel[/h3][p]A deadly aquatic predator that stuns or kills with brutal electric shocks. Swim carefully! But good source for food! [/p][h3]3- Alligator-like Predator [/h3][p]A stealthy, crocodile-like beast that ambushes from the riverbanks. One wrong step could be your last.

[/p][h3]4- Musket Sling[/h3][p]You asked, we delivered. Carry your musket hands-free with this long-awaited upgrade. Unlocked after surviving several days, it marks your growth into a skilled survivor.

[/p][h3]5- New Tropical Fruits[/h3][p]Discover powerful, nourishing fruits found only in the Riverlands.

[/p][h3]6- More Enhancements:[/h3]

• [p]New features & effects – Shortcut to Riverlands, waterfalls, river debris, pollen, hand-triggered ripples, and fauna reactions.[/p]

• [p]Audio/visual upgrades – New music by Liina Sumera, voiceovers, sound effects, advanced graphics options, volcano overhaul.[/p]
• [p]Gameplay improvements – Fish can now be eaten alive; equipped items return smoothly; crates behave more reliably.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]👉 When continuing an existing save:[/h3][p]All new systems and content should still work as intended with existing saves, but some new items might not spawn. Enjoy your adventure![/p][p][/p][h3]Bootstrap Island is also 30% OFF during the Summer Sale! 🌞[/h3][h3]Thank you for surviving with us! 🌴[/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]🚨Major Update 4: Patch Notes! SPOILER ALERT!🚨[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Content & Gameplay Updates[/h3]

• [p]New area – Riverlands - A vast new biome with hidden secrets.[/p]
• [p]New fruit – Found only in the Riverlands, with hidden uses.[/p]
• [p]New enemy – A crocodile-like beast.[/p]
• [p]New water animal – Electric eel.[/p]
• [p]New waterbodies – Rivers and lakes with currents.[/p]
• [p]New feature – All water is now drinkable, including ocean water.[/p]
• [p]New unlockable – Musket sling, unlocked after surviving several days.[/p]
• [p]New feature – Shortcut to Riverlands.[/p]
• [p]New environmental effects – Waterfalls, river debris, pollen.[/p]
• [p]New effect – Water ripples on contact with hands.[/p]
• [p]New fauna effects – Exclusive to Riverlands.[/p]
• [p]Fish can now be eaten alive[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Audio & Visual[/h3]

• [p]New advanced graphics options – Ripple simulation, shadow distance, and more.[/p]
• [p]New voiceovers, sound effects, and music by Liina Sumera. Her music makes Riverlands a magical place to explore, in addition to some other new tracks.[/p]
• [p]Volcano has received an overhaul[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Fixes & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Fixed satchel emptying or disappearing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed foliage not swaying in the wind; general foliage/landscape fixes.[/p]
• [p]Crates more reliable for carrying items.[/p]
• [p]Crates less common to find.[/p]
• [p]Equipped items return to the shoulder smoothly.[/p]
• [p]Water splash effects on animal contact.[/p]
• [p]Timing fix for the opening voiceover.[/p]
• [p]Spawner compatibility fixes when playing with older saves.[/p]
• [p]Warthog night audio changes.[/p]
• [p]Fixed sprinting stopping on game stutters.[/p]
• [p]Adjusted small finger to a more natural position.[/p]

[p] We welcome you on our Discord! Come and tell us about your survival adventure! 🌴🔥[/p]