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Major Update 4 - Riverlands! Live Now!

[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]
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