Islands of Insight News

Seekers, welcome to Part V of Explore Islands of Insight – the last of a 5-part series where we have explored each biome of the game.

The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world – our world, planet Earth. It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist.

Today, we’ll be wrapping up this series by talking about Serene Deluge – let’s dive in!



The first thing you’ll notice about this truly unique biome is its distinct shapes. The pillar-like cliffs of Serene Deluge were based on the very-real Zhangjiajie Mountains in China. We’ve scattered rifts throughout the terrain to give you every opportunity to soar and explore every inch of this vertical landscape.

Like every other biome, we’ve fused a different timeless building style into the world. In Serene Deluge, the inspiration comes from the Khmer architecture of Cambodia, giving you a variety of rock-cut temples to explore.



This biome boasts three main Enclaves. Vaulted Heights introduced a new logic grid rule – Viewpoint Arrows*. The whole Enclave is based on the theme of seeing things from all angles, and includes Hidden Rings, Skydrops, and Hidden Relics.

*unless you already found them in the bonus Enclave in Autumn Falls 😉)



Limber Cascades introduces a whole new puzzle type – Shifting Mosaics. With this sliding tile puzzle, getting from Point A to Point B may not be as easy as it first appears.



And Leaves in the Wind, will give you the chance to really test your wings with Glide Ring challenges, as well as some of the most clever Pattern Match puzzles the game has to offer.

Explore even further to find more challenging Enclaves, testing what you’ve learned about Viewpoint Arrows and Shifting Mosaics.



Thank you so much for reading along and learning about the various biomes in Islands of Insight. If you’ve missed previous editions, go back and learn about Verdant Glen, Lucent Waters, Autumn Falls, and Shady Wildwood.

Which biome is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

Until next time,

See you on the Islands!

Hello Seekers,

Today we released a new patch that addresses various issues. Please see details below.

General game fixes

• Fixed an issue affecting some players where selecting Play Game would result in a crash and UE4 crash report.
  
• Improved server synchronization.
  
• Improvements to reported rubber banding and server connection issues.
  
• Players previously unable to complete Enclaves, and hence blocked in their campaign, should now be unblocked.
  
• Enclave progress will no longer reset upon launch.
  
• Each zone on the map will now display the correct Mirabilis count.
  
• Customization items that could previously not be unlocked, are now available and displaying as intended.
  
• Wing unlock now behaving as intended.
  
• Fixes to Party features, including pings and emotes now behaving and appearing as intended.
  
• Several graphical & interactive (collision/clipping) fixes.
  
• Naming discrepancies between different areas in the game and menus have been fixed.
  
• Unlocking secrets and opening secret animations in the Encyclopedia no longer cause issues.
  

Puzzle specific fixes

• For those impacted, Rolling Block puzzles are now available in the Enclave, Gather No Moss. Completing the Enclave will now also display information about unlocking this puzzle type.
  
• Sentinel Stone pillars now appear as intended in the environment.
  
• Solving puzzles in The Temple of Infinite Rings will now impact your quest log and progress will not reset.
  
• Invisible wall is no longer present in one of The Glass Temple’s Crystal Labyrinth.
  
• Skydrop mastery now impacted by the Skydrop Combo.
  
• Holding X to reset (Glide Rings, Crystal Labyrinth) now works as intended.
  

Thank you all for your patience and support, and if you experience any other issues, please be sure to contact our support team here: https://islands-of-insight.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

The IOI Team

Seekers, welcome to Part IV of Explore Islands of Insight – a 5-part series where we will explore each biome of the game.

The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world – our world, planet Earth. It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist.

Today we will talk about Shady Wildwood – let’s dive in!



Like every other biome, Shady Wildwood pulls ancient architecture – in this case Dravidian temples from India - into an unexpected landscape – the redwood forests of California.



Shady Wildwood, like the rest of Islands of Insight, offers plenty of sublime locations and experiences to breathe in and discover. Explore the expansive open world and climb to some of the highest points in the game on the tops of Dravidian Temples, overlooking the rest of whole of this beautiful world. Try to wrap your brain around Reflections in the Sky – a mind-bending inverted island filled with themed puzzles.



One aspect that makes this biome unique is that it contains a handful of objectives focused on timing. The Cloud of Pearls Enclave will invite you into a temple filled with Skydrops, challenging you to solve them all within a time limit. Scurry Hurry is a testament to Movement puzzles, hiding a series of Flow Orbs inside the confines of a multi-story Crystal Labyrinth. Shady Wildwood also sees the return of the Match 3 Speed Challenge, which will test your Match 3 skills and your memory at the same time.



Discover a new logic grid rule in A Solitary Island. And make friends with the truly mysterious Shy Auras – a new puzzle type that is unlike anything in the game so far.



Play Islands of Insight now to solve and discover everything that Shady Wildwood has to offer. And stay tuned for Part 5, where we’ll wrap up our time Exploring Islands of Insight in the Serene Deluge.

Hello, Seekers!
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you know what to expect on Islands of Insight!

[h2]Frequently Asked Questions [/h2]

Requirements

How do I add friends?
In order to play in the same party, both players must have launched Islands of Insight once. This will ensure you can appear on each other's in-game friend lists.

• Once this has been done and you re-launch the game, press 'Tab' or click on the Tab icon at the top right to see your in-game friend list. Press the 'Join' button next to your friend's name. This will allow you to join the server your friend is in.
  
• Now that you are on the map, simply press 'ESC' to view the menu, and press the 'Join' button here to invite your friend to your party.
  
• Once they have accepted your invitation, you will be able to see them in your 'Party'.
  
• You will be able to spot them easily when you meet them on the map, even if they go behind a wall.
  

If I played the demo, will my progress carry over?
Yes! Your progress from the February demo will carry over into the full version of the game.

Is there support for controllers?
There is no support for the use of controllers for Islands of Insight at this time.

Is there Steam Deck support?
Islands of Insight is currently only supported and best played on Windows, you can view our minimum requirements here. Steam Deck, Mac, and Linux are currently not supported for Islands of Insight but we appreciate the feedback players have provided us so far.

How do I change my name?
Your in-game name is taken from your Steam profile name. If you update your Steam name, it will update in-game the next time you boot Islands of Insight.

Is there a cap to a puzzle's Mastery level?
Yes, the highest level that you can achieve for the Mastery of any puzzle is level 99.
Note: The bar may appear to move after you have hit level 99

How do I find more info about a specific puzzle?
The Encyclopedia contains all the information regarding the puzzles you have discovered so far. Make sure to use it to your advantage!

Want to see the full FAQ or experiencing an issue? Please contact us here:
https://islands-of-insight.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

[h2]Developer’s Notes[/h2]

I played the Early Playtest in September and/or the most recent demo during Steam Next Fest. What changes can I expect to find in the full game? 

• The complete experience: 4 new biomes filled with new puzzle types, Enclaves and challenges.
  
• New daily quests - more quest types and the ability to cancel quests, giving the player greater agency. 
  
• Improved player progression: addition of puzzles awakening, which adds improved sense of progression in completing the campaign, and ensures players engage with tutorials at the right time.
  
• Revisions on lore, map, costume art, user interface, puzzle collection, difficulty, and several Enclaves.
  
• And we also did something special with the pyramid...
  

Seekers, welcome to Part III of Explore Islands of Insight - a 5-part series where we will explore each biome of the game.

The story of the land is that it was created by the Auroral from the memories of another world - our world (planet Earth). It allowed us to take inspiration from lots of different areas on the planet to create new and unique zones that do not normally exist.

Today we will talk about Autumn Falls – let's dive in!



This rustic, yet jaw-dropping environment finds balance in its contrasts, like its tiny island in the middle of a massive open-air crater. The idea for combining the rugged Canadian Niagara Escarpment and China’s stunning hanging temples came from wanting to celebrate some of our team members being from these parts of the world. 



While exploring these magnificent riverlands, you can expect to encounter Phasic Dials for the first time. These new puzzles will challenge your observation and strategic thinking as you turn each dial to its satisfying final location.



The Enclaves in Autumn Falls are among the most unique in the game. Dyads in the Mist is a test of perception that will force you to expand your horizons to find all the puzzles, let alone solve them. The Cliff and the Void was lovingly constructed as an homage ying-yang puzzles, beloved by the puzzle community. And The Phase and the Melody will not only introduce Phasic Dials, but also offer the game’s first deep dive into Music Grids.



And for those paying close attention, there is even a bonus island, on which new symbols are introduced to Logic Grids!  



Beyond the Enclaves, there are quests to discover, like a sequence of Underclued Logic Grids, a Pillar of Insight, a Quest for Perfection, and the Riverland Bridge, which will test your eyes and ears as a dense but tricky search for Hidden Cubes.



Play Islands of Insight now to solve and discover everything that Autumn Falls has to offer. And stay tuned for Part 4, where we’ll continue to Explore Islands of Insight in the Shady Wildwood.