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30% OFF - New Major Update and Steam Summer Sale are Live!

[h2]Major Update 4 – Riverlands Is Live! 🌊🐊[/h2][p]Celebrate with 30% Off During the Steam Summer Sale![/p][p][/p][p]Bootstrap Island’s biggest update yet has arrived, and we’re celebrating with a 30% discount as part of the Steam Summer Sale![/p][p]Explore the Riverlands: a vast, untamed biome larger than all previous areas combined. This lush, dangerous wilderness is shaped by flowing rivers, steep cliffs, and deadly new creatures lurking beneath the surface.[/p][p]From electric eels and gharial-like predators to powerful new fruits, unlockable gear like the musket sling, and entirely new survival systems — Update 4 brings game-changing mechanics and fresh dangers.[/p][p]🌴 Survival here will push your instincts further than ever before. Share your adventures on our Discord![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]


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Roadmap to Bootstrap Island’s Full Release Revealed!

The full vision of our VR survival game!

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Released Major Updates (1-2-3)

The first three major updates have laid a strong foundation - introducing the inventory and building systems, allowing players to craft shelter and manage scarce resources. The terrifying Jungle Overlord boss fight added a major combat challenge, while the dynamic weather system brought unpredictability to every step.

Upcoming Major Updates

[h2]Major Update 4: Riverlands (Summer 2025)[/h2]

This summer, the island expands. Major Update 4: Riverlands will introduce a vast new region shaped by rivers. But beware- these waters are dangerous. Expect new threats like gharial attacks, electric eels, and strong river currents that demand caution and new strategies.

You'll also find new resources like a tropical fruit, and wield the musket sling- a new tool for survival.

[h2]Major Update 5: Visions[/h2]

Next up, Major Update 5: Visions explores the psychological effects of survival. After a violent storm, you'll face sickness-induced hallucinations and flashback visions. Survival will no longer be just physical - it becomes mental.

Manage your condition with new medicinals, but tread carefully: quicksand adds a new environmental hazard. This update also introduces a tutorial to help newcomers adapt.

The Full Release

All roads lead to the full release, where the island’s deepest mysteries will come to light.

The arrival of tribal inhabitants - including a Shaman - will unlock rich social dynamics and narrative depth. Communication won’t rely on words. Players will use body language to build trust... or trigger aggression.

New tribal items and artifacts will deepen survival, story, and culture in a way that makes every encounter meaningful.

Full release planned for Q1 2026

[p]Wishlist, follow, and stay updated as the island continues to evolve.[/p]

Bootstrap Island is 30% OFF!



[h2]🌴Bootstrap Island is 30% OFF! 🏝️[/h2]

[h3]With the roadmap revealed and a discount live, there’s never been a better time to join the island. [/h3]

Our newly released roadmap charts the path ahead - from dangerous new biomes and psychological twists to tribal encounters. Pair that with a fresh sale, and it's the perfect moment to jump in.

Want to share some survival stories? Join the Bootstrap Island Discord - our community of survivors is always ready to help.

And if you want to sharpen your skills, The Survival Journal on YouTube has tips to keep you alive.

Sneak Peek: Roadmap!



Dear, Survivors! 🏝️


We’ve come a long way since launch - and now it’s time to reflect on the journey so far.
The Sneak Peek: Roadmap video is now live, showcasing the first three pages of our roadmap.

[h2]Major Update 1, 2 and 3[/h2]
This preview highlights the milestones we’ve hit so far - the key features, improvements, and updates that have shaped Bootstrap Island.

[h2]Full Roadmap Reveal – May 15[/h2]
On May 15, we’ll reveal the full roadmap, showcasing most of what we have planned for the future.
New features, community-requested additions, long-term goals - it’s all coming into view.

Thanks for being part of the journey 🏝️
We’re just getting started.

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Community Discussion #4: Most Unexpected Death

Hey, Survivors!


Each week, we'll be hosting a new topic in our discord server to spark conversations within the community.
During 14:00 - 16:00 GMT+2, we'll be actively participating, responding to your thoughts, and chatting with everyone directly.

These discussions are a chance to share your thoughts, get creative, and connect with others who love the game.


[h2]Topic #4 is - What’s the strangest or most surprising way you’ve met your end on the island? [/h2]

Write the funniest, most practical or original answer + add a picture if possible!
The best ones will be selected via poll and they will receive rewards.

Submissions should be posted to the forum "Discussion #4" in our discord's #captains-quarters channel.

First place - 1500 jewels
Second place - 1000 jewels
Third place - 500 jewels


All submissions will be rewarded 200 gems

Discussion ends on Thursday, 1 May 2025 16:00 GMT+2 after which we will start the poll Results of the poll Friday, 2 May 2025 16:00 GMT+2

Join the event in our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/zZM9EJtxtz