Bootstrap Island News

[h2]Major Update 5: Visions - Sneak Peek![/h2][p][/p][p]“Visions” brings a host of new systems and mysteries that push survival and sanity to the edge. [/p][p]A strange sickness takes hold, twisting perception and blurring the line between reality and illusion. What you see may not be what truly is.[/p][p]You’ll need to use all your survival instincts to overcome the sickness or it will take you. Prepare to face your fears, your mind, and the unknown![/p][p]Stay tuned for reveals of new features and additions![/p][p][/p][p]Major Update 5: Visions - Coming in November 2025![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Join the other survivor on our Discord! [/p]

[h3]October has arrived, and the island feels different... a bit more spooky?[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Longer nights, falling leaves, and the quiet sense that you're being watched.[/p][p]Keep your fire burning, your musket dry, and your nerves steady.
[/p][p]How long would you last with no sun in sight?
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Share your survival stories on our Discord!


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[h2]The hammers... we mean rocks, have stopped and the results are in - our Bootstrap Island Building Event has officially wrapped up!
[/h2][h3]🥇 exect01 – 3:13
🥈 Ralecs – 4:18
🥉 MrYobo – 7:16
[/h3][p]A huge congratulations to our winners for showing incredible speed and skill!
Whether you built for glory or just enjoyed the challenge, we're glad to have you.[/p][p][/p][h2]Thank you for participating!
[/h2][h3]Stay tuned for more events coming soon - and keep your tools ready for the next challenge! [/h3][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][p] Link to event here [/p]

[h3]The rains are coming, and the jungle doesn’t sleep.[/h3][h2]Bootstrap Island is 30% OFF during the Steam Autumn Sale - until October 6! 🌧️[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Caves feel colder, the wind cuts sharper, and every shadow moves just a little too much.[/p][p]Stock up, stay dry, and don’t take your eyes off the treeline.
[/p][p]How many frogs can you catch before the storm hits?
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Share your survival stories on our Discord!


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[p][/p][p] A new challenge has arrived - this time, it’s all about speed and construction!
Welcome to the Bootstrap Island Building Event![/p][h2]Hammer fast – Building Challenge![/h2][p]
We’ve prepared a save file with everything set up. Your mission:
Build the bungalow and fence as fast as you can!

All participants who upload a video will receive 1000 jewels![/p][h2]Building Rules:[/h2][p]✔ Use the provided save file [/p][p]✔ Time starts on the first hit with the rock [/p][p]✔ Time ends when the final piece is placed [/p][p]✔ You may use your own timer, or we’ll track the time from your video [/p][p]✔ Record your full attempt [/p][p]✔ Edits for promotional purposes are OK – but keep the original video for verification [/p][p]✔ Submit your recording in the Discord event forum
[/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!
[/p][p]To use the save file, paste it into: Drive:Users*YourUsername*AppDataLocalFlintlockSavedSaveGames[/p][p]First place – 5000 jewels and @BuilderMan title [/p][p]Second place – 3000 jewels [/p][p]Third place – 2000 jewels [/p][p]Join the event in our Discord[/p][p]Event ends on October 2 at 10AM GMT+2 [/p][p]Winners will be announced on October 23 at 6PM GMT+2!

[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]Grab your rock - it’s building time! [/h3]