Bootstrap Island News

[p] The shots have landed - and the Sharpshooter Challenge has officially wrapped up! After countless bullets and some wildly creative aiming, it’s time to celebrate the winners:

🥇 HuitziFranco and DarkVRKnight – true island sharpshooters!
🥈 @MrYobo
🥉 NoChoice
[/p][h2]Special Recognition:[/h2][p]💥 A special shoutout to Roto, winner of the **@0aim100style** title for style, flair, and one unforgettable shot. [/p][h2]Thank you for participating![/h2][p]Whether you nailed every target or just gave it your best shot - we loved seeing your submissions. We’re always amazed by your creativity, persistence, and... in some cases, your complete disregard for proper aiming form. ❤️
[/p][h3]Stay sharp - more challenges are coming soon!

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[/p][p] Link to event here [/p]

[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][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

[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]