Bootstrap Island News

🌴 The jungle beckons - Bootstrap Island is 20% OFF on Steam from April 07–14! 🏝️

[h2]Will you thrive in the wild or become part of the island’s story? 💪[/h2]



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🥥

[h3]Dear Survivors,[/h3]
[h3]⛈️Here's a chance to watch the developer play Major update #3!⛈️ [/h3]

Watch us jump into the latest Bootstrap Island update and take on everything the island now throws at you - from dynamic weather that impacts fire, movement, and visibility, to aggressive warthogs, critter-catching, and roof-building for better shelter.

We're testing the new survival systems, facing The Wild Storm, and seeing how long we can last on the island.

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We welcome you on our Discord! Come and tell us (or show us) your survival adventures! 🌴🔥

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]And the first topic is - What’s your favorite location on Bootstrap Island and why? [/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 #1" 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 Monday, 7 April 2025 13:00 GMT +2 after which we will start the poll Results of the poll Tuesday, 8 April 2025 14:00 GMT+2

Join the event in our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/7np5AbX3?event=1354519113988444270

[h3]Dear Survivors 🌴,[/h3]

We’ve been listening closely, and thanks to your reports and support, we’ve just released Hotfix #2 for Major Update 3 - Weather, to further smooth out the survival experience. This update focuses on quality-of-life improvements, gameplay polish, and a host of bugfixes that make the island a better place to explore (and survive). 🌴🔥

[h3]Here’s what’s new. Patch Notes for Hotfix #2:[/h3]

• Fixed unlocks not saving correctly in some cases
  
• Foliage/Landscape fixes and optimization
  
• Audio and voiceover fixes
  
• Music changes
  
• Critter behaviour improvements
  
• Fish grabbing and stabbing improvements
  
• Crab interaction improvements
  
• Reduced tinder bounciness
  
• Palm leaf and tinder grabbing improvements
  
• Improved fire effect for palm leaves
  
• Warthog spawning and AI improvements
  
• Night combat bugfixes
  
• Haptic improvements
  
• Jungle Overlord movement fixes
  
• Spoiling effect improvements
  
• DLSS fixes
  
• Additional bugfixes
  

Thank you again for helping shape Bootstrap Island. Every bit of feedback helps us keep improving. As always, stay alert, stay dry, and happy surviving! 🌧️

Please share your survival adventures on our Discord! 🌴

It's been a bit after our last challenge event and we thought it's about time to start a new one!

[h2]This time it's all about speed and luck - speedrunning! [/h2]

All participants will earn the @speedrunner Discord title/role and 500 jewels!

[h2]Speedrun Rules:[/h2]
✔ Clean save – no unlocks
✔ Holster must be acquired from the ship
✔ Seymour must be defeated

Time submissions must include a video (ideally with a timer) and must be unedited (no splicing; visual flair is okay).

Submissions should be posted to the forum "Official Bootstrap Island Speedrunning Event" in our discord's #events channel.

First place - @TheFastestSurvivor title/role and 2000 jewels
Second place - 1500 jewels
Third place - 1000 jewels

Join the event in our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/7np5AbX3?event=1354519113988444270

Winners will be announced on April 10th at 9PM GMT+2!

[h3]Happy running and may the RNG be on your side![/h3]