Bootstrap Island News

Hi, Survivors!

It is time to put your survival skills to test!! We have launched our very first Survival Challenge #1 on our Discord! It is a very simple challenge ;)

The challenge #1 is this... you will need to survive one night with only one (1!) small rock and as many coconuts as you want! This is all you are allowed! 🪨 + 🥥🥥🥥🥥

Naturally this challenge will be in roguelike mode and not the Peaceful Mode that was recently added.

For proof you need to submit 3 screenshots: 1. before the night (how prepared); 2. during the night (surviving); 3 after the night. Videos are also acceptable if you are able to upload them. And you can upload them in the ⁠🎪︱events-submission channel in Discord. The challenge ends on 25th of April.

Since this is just a beginning challenge those who complete it will obtain a new role called the @Novice Survivalist in our list of new event roles! The more events you participate in and the more you succeed the higher in the role bracket you will go!

Good luck, have fun, and try not to die! 🌴🔥

The other survivors will be waiting you and sharing their tips and tricks on Bootstrap Island Discord.

Dear Survivors,

Patch 0.1.8 is now live!
As most of our team is now working on (super secret) next features and items, our regular patches are now smaller bugfixes. However, the last patch introduced a problem with proteins, which is now fixed. We continue to polish and improve the core survival experience of Bootstrap Island and as always, your feedback is very important for us!

0.1.8 Patch notes:
Fixed a bug where crabs, fishes and meat would disappear after stabbing
Fixed an issue with unlocked items not appearing the game (work in progress)
Replaced the visuals of a tree fallen over the ravine
Fixes to the geometry of the shipwreck area
Foliage and trees placement improvements
Transitions between areas are now smoother visually
Fixed a cliff colliding improperly on a beach
Fixed an issue with players not able to eat certain fruits
Peaceful mode now has a confirmation after closing the menu, not on selection
Darkness attacking vignette is now a little bit transparent

If you encounter any issues, let us know on our Discord or Steam forums, so we can act promptly!

[h3]Succulent Seafood: Mushrooms of the sea [Survival Journal No. 9][/h3]
"Today, I stumbled upon some clams washed ashore and pried one open with my trusty knife. The taste was horrendous! I struggled to keep the oozy mollusc down. I cracked open another and cooked it over the fire. Surprisingly, the chewy meat had a faint resemblance to mushrooms."

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[h3]Previous Survival Journal Entries on Bootstrap Island YouTube Playlist[/h3]
Elevate your expertise with a variety of strategies tailored for thriving on a tropical island adventure!

[h3]Crack the Coconut: hit, smash & shoot! [Survival Journal No. 1][/h3]
"I've gotten good at opening coconuts. At first, I used a stone, but it took a while. It's quicker to seize the coconut with both hands and smack it against rocks. But the fastest way is to throw the nuts swiftly at the rocks, which also spares my hands a couple of bruises. I could also shoot the coconut with a pistol, but dare not squander a bullet on that."

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[h3]A Defensive Circle of Fire: Would flames keep the beasts at bay? [Survival Journal No. 2][/h3]
"By now I know that the beasts hold fear for fire. I wondered whether a grand circle of flames around me would keep the beasts at bay. But there is always a chance that something will attack from the sky... what ought I do then?"

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[h3]Hungry for Crab: Exquisitely tasty...when grilled to perfection...[Survival Journal No. 3][/h3]
"The crabs are hard to seize, but I have found various ways for catching them - sharp sticks, guns, rocks. Alas, the crabs are worthless without cooking and I must also take care not to burn them. Nothing comes easy on this island."

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[h3]Carryable Firepower: Swift reloading makes me the real danger...[Survival Journal No. 4][/h3]
"Until recently I used a coconut to haul around bullets and powder. Finding a holster for my gun and a box for bullets speeds up the loading dramatically. For the first time in a while I feel powerful."

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[h3]Clinging to Life: Either I hold on or meet my demise...[Survival Journal No. 5][/h3]
"So I've been pondering...the hounds prove to be terrible at scaling rocks and even more so with ropes or vines. What if I spent the whole night on a rope grasping a flame in the other hand? A torch ought to endure through the night. I pray my arms do likewise."

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[h3]Mastery in Climbing: I have found power in heights [Survival Journal No. 6][/h3]
"Isolated on this island, I've become adept in navigating its jungle. I've uncovered shortcuts and learned to climb with finesse. The dense foliage and elevated terrains now yield to my practised moves. I have found power in heights."

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[h3]Shelter of Stone: Fortifying against the night and its horrors [Survival Journal No. 7][/h3]
"As the dire need for shelter arose, I noticed caves on this isle. I shall haul rocks to fortify the entrance and construct a barrier against the elements and hidden perils. As night descends, its sturdy presence offers a semblance of safety amidst the desolate wilds."

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[h3]Delicious Protein: Satisfaction of the hunt [Survival Journal No. 8][/h3]
"Hunting for animals here can be challenging, but the satisfaction of a successful hunt is unparalleled. Today, I tried something new - I tasted bat meat for the first time. The flavor was surprisingly rich and gamey, satisfying a longing I didn't know I had."

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[h3]New journal entries and other survival videos on Bootstrap Island YouTube[/h3]
[h3]Other survivals can advise on Bootstrap Island Discord![/h3]

Dear Survivors!

Last few days left to enjoy a 20% discount on Bootstrap Island! Don't miss out! 🏝️🔥
The 20% discount ends on April, 8th!

Watch the developers and VR content creators survive on Bootstrap Island!

If you need assistance with surviving, join our Bootstrap Island Discord - other survivors will be waiting for you! 🌴

The Survival Journal will provide you with advanced tips to enhance your survival skills🥥

Dear Survivors,

Patch 0.1.7 is now live!
Some unexpected bugs appeared from patch 0.1.6, which we promptly reverted. Now we were able to fix those issues and some more.
As always, feedback is very welcome!

Also, don't forget to make use of our -20% off weeklong deal!

0.1.7 Patch notes:
Fixed an issue where some items became huge after a number of days had passed
Made the vines hanging from a fallen log shorter
Added an alternative way to cross the ravine to the jungle
Fixed a fern which was glowing in the dark
Fixed some more collision issues
Fixed an issue of chests not appearing in 0.1.6
Knife can be used to open up a cooked crab again
Fixed some geometry issues
Fixed some texture issues
Fixed some foliage issues
Made unlocks appearing in chests more stable

0.1.6 Patch notes:
Fixed unlocks sometimes relocking (might still have some issues)
Fixed an issue where eating a specific fruit would block further eating
Fixed fall damage sometimes not happening
Possible fix to spawning in the sky when loading the game
Lichen graphics improved
Adjusted meat scale
Added some rubble to a cave
Fixed a collision issue with fruit
Further optimization of foliage
Fixed an issue where coconut halves sizzle infinitely in fire
Fish texture issues improved
Improved vignette visuals
Fixed some plants sticking through rocks (work in progress)
Various clam fixes
Clam meat can now be harvested with a knife
Clam meat is now less willing to leave the clam
Clam sound effects adjustments
More ambient sound effects
Improved textures of some rocks
Fixed some geometry
Fixed some collisions
Removed a dysfunctional tree

Currently still in the works:
new features
new items
new creatures
new control options and improvements
further bug fixes and adjustments

As always, survivors are gathering on Bootstrap Island Discord!