Havendock News

[h3]Hey, Settlers![/h3][p][/p][p]Wizard Island DLC is out! 🧙‍♀️✨[/p][p][/p][h2]Sail to Asteria 🪄[/h2][p]Wizard Island takes you to a new island where wizards experiment with Mana and everyday chores become enchanted![/p][p]You can now:[/p]

• [p]Explore Asteria, a self-contained sandbox island with its own research and production chains.[/p]
• [p]Befriend 5 wizards – earn their trust, level them up, and unlock stronger spells and passive bonuses.[/p]
• [p]Cast 20 different spells to buff settlers, buildings, and animals; boost productivity, regen, drop rates, and more.[/p]
• [p]Invest in 6 passive abilities to power up your magical economy over the long term.[/p]
• [p]Build 10 new buildings: Mana Shrooms, Mega Mana Shrooms, Mana Extractor, Mana Converter, Mega Mana Converter, Mana Storage, Mana Crystal, Mana Pillar, plus the cozy Stone Lantern and a very Mysterious Statue.[/p]
• [p]Work with a new resource & currency: Mana & Mana Essence, used for wizard upgrades and late-game boosts.[/p]
• [p]Meet the Wisps, speedy little helpers who ferry items between Asteria’s buildings.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Bundles[/h2][p]If you’re missing something, there are now a couple of bundles on Steam:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Players who already own part of the set can complete it at a discount.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s Next for Havendock[/h2][p]Wizard Island isn’t the end of the journey![/p][p]I’m planning another big free update for the base game in Q1 2026, focused on:[/p]

• [p]More endgame content[/p]
• [p]New things to chase once your settlement is already strong[/p]
• [p]Extra ways to get benefits as you progress that add extra replayability[/p]
• [p]And yes - the player traits you see at the start of the game will get a revamp and actually give benefits.[/p]

[p]I’ll share more details as we get closer, but I wanted you to know that Havendock is still very much alive in my head (and my messy design docs)~[/p][h3][/h3][p]In the meantime, Wizard Island is the first DLC I’ve ever released, so in many ways it’s been an experiment for me: learning how to scope it, price it, and make sure it still feels true to Havendock’s vibe.[/p][p]It's also a little different from the rest as I wanted to try something new and experiment with fresh ideas.[/p][p]I’m honestly a bit anxious to see what you all think, but also really excited. I hope Wizard Island feels like a fun, cozy extension of the world you already know. If you enjoy it, or if you have ideas, criticism, or bugs to report, let me know on Discord - I’ll be reading everything![/p][p][/p][p]— YYZ[/p]

[h3]Hey, Settlers![/h3][p][/p][p]I’m very happy to share our next step for Havendock. [/p][p]On December 4, we’re launching the Wizard Island DLC! It's a magical detour beyond the edge of the map that you know. You can add it to your wishlist already 🧙 [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Sail to Asteria, a mysterious isle where wizards experiment with Mana法力 and everyday chores become enchanted! Befriend mages, brew Mana, cast spells, and slowly build an arcane outpost that supports your whole settlement.[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s Included[/h2]

• [p]New island: Asteria - a self-contained sandbox with its own research and production chains.[/p]
• [p]Befriend 5 wizards - earn their trust, level them up, and unlock stronger spells and passives.[/p]
• [p]20 castable spells - buff settlers, buildings, and animals; boost productivity, regen, drop rates, and more.[/p]
• [p]6 passive abilities - long-term upgrades for your magical economy.[/p]
• [p]10 new buildings - Mana Shrooms, Mega Mana Shrooms, Mana Extractor, Mana Converter, Mega Mana Converter, Mana Storage, Mana Crystal, Mana Pillar, plus Stone Lantern and a Mysterious Statue.[/p]
• [p]New resource & currency - gather Mana, forge it into Mana Essence for wizard upgrades and late-game boosts.[/p]
• [p]New NPC: Wisps - speedy helpers that ferry items between Asteria’s buildings. [/p][p][/p]

[p]My hope is that Asteria feels like a little side garden you can wander into when you want a change of pace! Or you can just... make it rain ducks~ [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What's Next[/h2][p]This isn’t the end for Havendock![/p][p]I still have another free update lined up for the base game, which includes the New Game Plus update with plenty of new player traits to experiment with.[/p][p][/p][h2]FAQ[/h2][p]Q1: Are the changes purely visual?[/p][p]No, the DLC contains new content in the form of a new island. It contains new buildings, resources and a few new research in the workshop. It even unlocks new equipment in the Forge. [/p][p][/p][p]Q2: Is it only for Windows?[/p][p]No, the DLC follows the same platforms as the base game. If you can play the base game, you will be able to unlock this content with the DLC. [/p][p][/p][h2]Thank you![/h2][p]Thanks for sticking with Havendock and giving me the courage to try something new. It's the first time I'll be releasing a DLC. Feel free to share your thoughts or ask questions here or on Discord! I hope Wizard Island brings a bit of sparkle to your settlement.[/p][p][/p][p]— YYZ[/p]

[h3]Hey, Settlers![/h3][p][/p][p]I'm super excited to share that my new game, Siegeturtle, releases on November 10![/p][p]
[/p][p]To celebrate Siegeturtle's upcoming release, I prepared two turtle-themed surprises for you 🐢[/p][p][/p][h3]Giant Turtle Head Accessory 🎩[/h3][p]How does it feel to be a turtle? Find out by wearing this new accessory! Just... don't get carried away and siege your settlement~[/p][p][/p][h3]Bring Your Siegeturtle to Havendock 💚[/h3][p]When you start playing Havendock, you're all alone. But, if you've played Siegeturtle Demo (and later the full version too), your turtle will spawn with you, exactly how you customized it - so you're not alone anymore![/p][p][/p][p]Play the Demo to get your turtle![/p][p][/p][p]Hope you enjoy these surprises, and give Siegeturtle a try! If you want to share your feedback, please let me know on Discord. Thank you for your support![/p][p]— YYZ[/p]

[h3]Hey, Settlers![/h3][p][/p][p]It’s spooky season, so here’s a fun (and a little creepy) Havendock update to sink your fangs into:[/p][p][/p][h2]Pizza & Vampires 🍕🧛[/h2][p][/p][h3]New food: Pizza[/h3][p]You can now make and eat pizza. [/p][p][/p][p]But… wait. What’s the catch? Settlers who eat pizza temporarily transform into Vampires or Ghouls and gain a Trait![/p][p][/p][h3]New equipment: Pizza Necklace?[/h3][p][/p][p]In future, a new equipment, the Pizza Necklace, will also be able to be forged. It unsurprisingly gives you a high amount of cooking stat. This equipment requires an ingredient from Wizard Island so it will be released with it.[/p][p]
Have fun experimenting with your freshly “turned” settlers and their late-night cravings![/p][p]I also want to wish everyone a Happy Halloween![/p][p][/p][h3]Slime Pudding changes[/h3][p][/p][p]In a review, a player commented that slime pudding was tedious to collect, and I understand that not everyone enjoys hunting for its ingredients in the cave, so I have reduced the quantity required to craft it from 10 to 2 slimes. I hope this makes the game more enjoyable.[/p][p][/p][h2]Who will help this smol turtle 🐢[/h2][p][/p][p]I’m also cooking up something cozy on the side: an idle-incremental-roguelike-RPG Siegeturtle, an idea born from my love of turtles. The demo is live, so if you get to try it out, I'm active on Discord and would like to hear your feedback on it![/p][p]Launch is coming very, very soon![/p][p][/p][p]Try the demo[/p][p][/p][h2]What’s next?[/h2][p][/p][p]Up next for Havendock: a new island update. More details soon![/p][p][/p][p]Full v1.3.1 changelog:[/p]

• [p]Add new food: Pizza,[/p]
• [p]Settlers who consume Pizza temporarily turn into Vampires and Ghouls, and gain a Trait,[/p]
• [p]Slime pudding slime bubble required: 10 -> 2[/p]

[p]Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fix wizard island questline activating in builds with no wizard island[/p]
• [p]Fix an issue where wizard island buildings could be prematurely seen or built[/p]

[p][/p][p]- YYZ[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Hey settlers![/h3][p][/p][p]Pizza Vampires have been released in the experimental branch! It will be released in the main branch later this week around Thursday.[/p][p][/p][p]This was a whacky idea suggested by JackyDOS.[/p][p]It was pretty silly, and I thought it would be great for the Halloween Update![/p][p][/p][h2]New food: Pizza! 🍕[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]You will be able to cook a new type of food: Pizza![/p][p][/p][h2]...and Pizza Vampires? 🧛[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]But there is just something a little suspicious about these pizza... they seem to transform your settlers in a way normal food does not.[/p][p][/p][h2]Pizza Necklace?[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In future, a new equipment, the Pizza Necklace, will also be able to be forged. It unsurprisingly gives you a high amount of cooking stat. This equipment requires an ingredient from Wizard Island so it will be released with it.[/p][p][/p][p]I have also fixed a bug reported regarding to a leaked questline related to Wizard island being made prematurely visible. Sorry about that![/p][p][/p][p]Here's the full changelog for v1.3.0 experimental.[/p][p][/p][h2]Changelog:[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Add new food: Pizza[/p]
• [p]Settlers who consume Pizza temporarily turn into Vampires and Ghouls, gaining a temporary Trait[/p]
• [p]Slime pudding slime bubble required: 10 -> 2[/p]
• [p]Fix wizard island questline activating in builds with no wizard island[/p]

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