IfSunSets News

🌸'LIFE' Update🌸

■ Update Version:: v0.5.0

Hello,
This is the IfSunSets development team.
The new update, "Life," has been released!
Check out the new content that matches the theme of "Life!"

[h2]■ Important Announcements[/h2]
1. We have identified an issue where certain antivirus programs create firewalls that interfere with game access.
If you are unable to connect to multiplayer, we recommend closing your antivirus software and restarting the game.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.

2. We had no choice but to reset all boss respawn timers to fix a respawn bug.
Players who had only three days left for a boss respawn have also been affected, so please keep this in mind while playing.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

3. The If Sunset prologue has been updated.
The prologue offers a preview of what you can experience in the main game.
Please note that some content is restricted in the prologue, unlike the main game.

[h2]■ Key Updates for "Life"[/h2]

[h2]Farming[/h2]
Farming in IFSS has been completely revamped!
Enjoy a more user-friendly UI, a greater variety of crops,
and new buildings to make farming even easier.

17 new crops have been added.
17 new seeds have been introduced.
Attribute fruits that grant buffs based on their properties have been developed.
Crops now grow based on in-game days rather than real-time progression.
Crop growth time is displayed in the UI when aiming at planted crops.
Soil moisture levels (whether water is sufficient or lacking) are now displayed in the UI when aiming at farmland.
Fertilizer status (whether the soil has fertilizer or not) is now displayed in the UI when aiming at farmland.
"Ktuga Resonator" has been added—a device that emits energy to activate automation structures.
"Seed Generator" has been added—it converts crops into seeds. It requires a Ktuga Resonator to function.
"Sprinkler" has been added—it automatically waters the field in the morning. It requires a Ktuga Resonator to function.
"Energy Farm" has been added—it automatically harvests crops in the morning and stores them in a chest. It requires a Ktuga Resonator to function.
"Streetlight" has been added—it emits bright light by receiving energy from the Ktuga Resonator.
"Delivery Box" has been added—it automatically sells stored crops in the morning.

[h2]Livestock[/h2]
Animal friends are coming to IfSunSets!
Manage their happiness and obtain new items from them.
And if necessary, you can also harvest meat.

A new livestock system has been developed in IfSunSets.
A total of 5 adult animals and 5 juvenile animals have been added.
Animals can be raised by registering them in feeding troughs and chicken coops.
Animals can be purchased from Laura, or if two adult animals of different genders are registered, they can produce offspring.
Juvenile animals can grow into adults once they accumulate enough growth points.
Animals can be butchered to obtain meat and bones.
Each animal, when happy enough, will produce special items through unique behaviors.
Sheep produce wool.
Pigs produce various types of mushrooms.
Cows produce manure, which serves as fertilizer for farming.
Dairy cows produce milk.
Chickens produce feathers, and hens will lay eggs if a rooster is present.
Extremely happy hens may occasionally lay golden eggs.
All animals have special variants that produce unique items.
Animals can be enclosed by constructing fences around them.
All animals can be given names.
Hitting an animal decreases its happiness.
Chicken feed, called "Grain Mix," can be crafted with 2 wheat or purchased from NPCs.
Hay, the feed for sheep, pigs, and cows, can be obtained by growing Timothy grass or purchased from NPCs.
New livestock equipment sets have been added to improve efficiency: Apprentice Livestock Gear and Professional Livestock Gear.

[h2]Fishing[/h2]
A new fishing bait system, fishing points, new fish species,
and a fish farm that allows fish to multiply are being added in the update!

Fishing in IfSunSets has been revamped.
Fish now spawn appropriately in rivers, seas, and ponds.
Special fish that can only be caught at night have been added.
Bait has been introduced.
If bait is in your inventory, you can switch it using the "R" key, just like swapping arrows.
A new "Fish Farm" has been added, where placing two of the same type of fish may result in one additional fish appearing the next day.
A "Matter Converter" has been added, which transforms trash into a random general material item overnight. The Matter Converter requires a Ktuga Resonator to function.
Two new fishing rods have been added.
Nine new fish species have been added.

[h2]Research Notes[/h2]
The Research Note System is being updated!
Register items, earn new rewards, and upgrade your life in IfSunSets.

Research Notes have been added to IfSunSets.
They can be accessed by talking to Laura, Logan, and Aiden.
There are three types of research notes: Crop Research, Ichthyology Research (Fish Study), and Animal Research.
By providing the requested items, players can earn experience points and unlock new blueprints.
As the research level increases, both difficulty and rewards will grow.
Completing all research notes will grant a final reward.

[h2]Construction[/h2]
94 new interior furniture items are being added in bulk!
Furniture can be purchased from NPCs or crafted directly.
Decorate your home beautifully!

1x1 stairs have been adjusted to align in a straight line, allowing seamless connections.
1x1 cubes and 2x2 cubes can now be placed on the ground.
Logic optimization has been improved.
The appearance of some module types has been updated.
A total of 94 new furniture items have been added for home decoration.
Having furniture in your home now provides buffs that assist in exploration.

[h2]Music Performance[/h2]
A Guitar Bench construction has been added, allowing you to play beautiful music.
The Guitar Bench can be crafted at the workbench, placed in the world, and interacted with.
Play your favorite music freely!

A guitar system that allows freeform playing has been added!
To use the guitar, craft a "Guitar Bench," place it in the world, and interact with it.

[h2]■ Bug Fix[/h2]

[h2]General[/h2]

Fixed an issue where some items did not grant material items when dismantled.
Fixed an issue where the crafting requirements for certain items were displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue that allowed item duplication through specific methods.
Fixed an issue where destroying chests did not provide materials.
Fixed an issue where wells appeared abnormally when destroyed.
Fixed an issue where the effect played twice when monsters were defeated.
Fixed an issue where the color of crab monsters changed upon defeat.
Fixed an issue where the number of ballista bolts did not reset when retrying the Worm Boss fight.
Fixed an issue where controls became unresponsive upon death during the Worm Boss fight.
Fixed an issue where interacting with the boss altar while performing another action made further interactions impossible.
Fixed an issue where bosses did not respawn in certain worlds.
Fixed an issue where gaps were present in some maps.
Fixed an issue where incorrect information was displayed in the compendium.
Fixed an issue where certain monsters did not appear in the compendium even after being defeated.

[h2]Multiplayer[/h2]

Fixed an issue where players occasionally entered the wrong world when joining a multiplayer session.
Fixed an issue where castle traps did not function correctly for guest players.
Fixed an issue where guest players' FOV settings were reset.
Fixed an issue where tombstones spawned inside the boss room when dying during a boss fight.
Fixed an issue where interacting with water in multiplayer allowed multiple interactions.
Fixed an issue where rescuing NPCs displayed incorrect language.
Fixed an issue where quests that did not meet the completion conditions were marked as completed.

We are continuously working on fixing crashes and errors in the game

If you experience any issues after the patch, please tell us in our discord.
Your feedback is always welcome. You can write your feedback on Steam or Discord.

Discord: https://discord.gg/Ifsunsets

Bug report form (link)

Upcoming "Life" Update

Sneak Peek at the Upcoming "Life" Update

Hello,
We are the IfSunSets development team.

This month, we are preparing a new update for IfSunSets.
Check out the new content that matches the theme of "Life"!

[h2]■Key Updates in "Life"[/h2]

[h2]Farming[/h2]
Farming in IfSunSets has been completely revamped!
Expect a more convenient UI, a greater variety of crops,
and new buildings to make farming even easier.

[h2]Animal Husbandry[/h2]
Animal friends are coming to IfSunSets!
Manage their happiness, collect new items from them,
and if necessary, you can even obtain meat.

[h2]Fishing[/h2]
A new fishing bait system, fishing spots, new fish species,
and fish farms for breeding will be added in the update!

[h2]Research Notes[/h2]
A Research Notes system is being added, allowing you to register items and earn new rewards!
Complete your research notes and upgrade your life in IfSunSets.

[h2]Construction[/h2]
94 new interior furniture pieces are being added!
You can purchase them from NPCs or craft them yourself.
Decorate your home beautifully!

[h2]Music Performance[/h2]
A Guitar Bench building is being added, allowing you to play beautiful music!
Craft the guitar bench at the workbench, place it in the world, and interact with it to play.
Enjoy the freedom to perform the music you love!

3/7 Hotfix

■ Update Version:: v0.4.10

[h2]■ Known Issue[/h2]
We have identified an issue where interacting with boss battle puzzles using the Z key while performing another action simultaneously may cause the interaction to become unresponsive.

This issue is currently being fixed.

If you encounter this problem and are unable to proceed with the boss battle, please exit the world and reconnect, as this will resolve the issue.

Thank you for your understanding, and please keep this in mind while playing.

[h2]■ Major Hotfix Details[/h2]

Fixed an issue where monsters spawned inside the base during the Night of the Dead.
Fixed an issue where some items would disappear when dismantled.

[h2]■ Hotfix Details[/h2]

Fixed an issue where items could be crafted without meeting the required conditions.
Fixed an issue where there was an unintended opening above the Aporathes Cave.
Resolved an issue where seeds were not obtained when harvesting crops.
Fixed an issue where crops did not fully grow.
Adjusted the sole of the Desert Armor: Foot Guard item to look more natural.
Fixed a delay in the blackout effect during boss fights.
Corrected inappropriate language appearing in the French AI translation.
Fixed an issue where incorrect text was displayed when a guest attempted to draw water with a watering can.
Fixed an issue where red lines appeared in the world.

We are continuously working on fixing crashes and errors in the game

If you experience any issues after the patch, please tell us in our discord.
Your feedback is always welcome. You can write your feedback on Steam or Discord.

Discord: https://discord.gg/Ifsunsets

Bug report form (link)

[2/28] 4-Player Multiplayer Update

Ahoy Pirates!

Thanks to all the support and sincere feedback from everyone who joined us so far during the first months of the Early Access phase.
We are proud to announce that IfSunSets is finally fully supporting 4-player multiplayer.

Now, you can experience even more intense, strategic, and fun survival gameplay with your friends, colleagues, and family. We deeply apologize for the long waiting time you all had to endure.

As always, we will continue to listen to your feedback and grow IfSunSets together with you.
Your feedback is always welcome. We will never ignore it and will carefully consider everything!

The reward will be the updates our community is asking for. We are committed to making IfSunSets a wonderful experience for all of you.

■ Update Version:: v0.4.9

[h2]4-Player-Multiplayer Support[/h2]

Changed Multiplayer from a maximum of 2 players to a maximum of 4 players.

[h2]■ Party System[/h2]

Added a party system for the 4-player multiplayer support.
Through this system, players can share experience points, monster kills, and more.
The party system is essential for tracking each other's locations and participating in boss battles together.

[h2]Lock System[/h2]

A new lock system has been developed to protect your valuable home and treasure chests.
Locks can be installed on chests and doors, preventing interaction with them by anyone other than the owner.
However, party members can still interact with locked chests and doors if permission is granted through the party system.

[h2]New Shared Chest System[/h2]
The long-awaited shared chest system is now live!

Shared chests will now allow players to share materials better with each other.
Store your materials in the shared chest and feel free to share them with others!

Important Information

The teleportation system has been changed for system management purposes.
Disconnect issues may occur intermittently, but a patch will be released soon to improve this.
For optimization purposes, the quest "Records on the Crimson Wetlands" has been temporarily suspended.
We will improve the performance for this quest and plan to activate this quest again with the next update

[h3][General Bug Fixes][/h3]

Adjusted the crafting quantity in the crafting tab to increase only up to the max. craftable amount.
Fixed an issue where the boss Worms repeatedly perform the same actions.
Fixed an issue where the boss Brown Beard would not attack unless within a specific range.
Fixed an issue where night monsters would pause briefly before acting after spawning.
Fixed an issue where materials were excessively consumed when repairing traps.
Fixed an issue where the trap repair icon would not disappear from the screen.
Fixed an issue where Golden Tribe Archer Armor dropped as a regular armor instead of a blueprint.
Fixed an issue where monsters respawn immediately after visiting certain locations near the castle.
Fixed an issue where there were gaps in the stairs inside the castle.
Fixed an issue where the guillotine trap in the castle appeared abnormally based on distance.
Fixed an issue where crops appeared abnormally based on distance.
Fixed an issue where attempting consecutive attacks with a spear drained additional stamina.
Fixed an issue where the arrow flying animation for arrow traps appeared unnatural.
Fixed an issue where the character's stat description did not match the actual stat increase.
Fixed an issue where there were unreachable spaces in the jungle area.
Fixed an issue where some object placements in the jungle area looked unnatural.
Fixed an issue where pressing Enter and ESC simultaneously caused the chat to become unusable.
Fixed an issue where the damage values for stealth attack hits did not match the actual damage dealt.
Fixed an issue where the mouse pointer would not immediately appear after death in the Night of the Dead.
Fixed an issue where the Steel Spear item would fall beneath the ground when dropped.
Fixed an issue where the Night of the Dead notifications appeared twice.
Fixed an issue where a crash occurred when opening the building scroll.
Fixed an issue where fertilizer consumption in small plots was too fast.
Fixed an issue where parts of the background would disappear when the character died.
Fixed an issue where holding a bed allowed teleportation to a teleportation point.
Fixed an issue where the texture of some rocks appeared unnatural.
Fixed an issue where the texture of the cliff in the gorge appeared unnatural.
Fixed an issue where some bundles would generate inside the ground.
Fixed a typo during interactions with Thor and the fairy.
Fixed an issue where the base attack damage was reduced when equipping weapons.
Fixed an issue where dungeon keys would drop twice.
Fixed an issue where items would disappear when acquired while the bag was full.
Fixed an issue where the Nameless Captain's Sword was not displaying as intended.

[h3][Single Player][/h3]

Fixed an issue where the boss cutscene could not be skipped in single-player mode.
Fixed an issue where no tombstone was created after the player died in Night of the Dead in single-player mode.

[h3][Multiplayer][/h3]

Fixed an issue where multiplayer world search was not functioning properly.
Fixed an issue where guests could not gather brambles in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where the flame effect of explosion traps was not visible to guests.

[h3][Known Issues][/h3]

We are investigating into an issue where bosses do not respawn after 5 days, despite having been defeated.

2/21 HotFix

■ Update Version:: v0.4.8

[h2]■ Major Hotfix Details[/h2]

[h3]1. We have resolved the issue where certain interactive objects were being reset. The specific issues addressed are as follows[/h3]

The issue where trees planted by the player would disappear has been fixed.
Fixed an issue where world settings, including private rooms and other configurations, were being reset.
Fixed and issue were unlocked doors in dungeons were locked again.

**If you saved the game after experiencing these issues following the previous hotfix (2025.02.20), recovery may not be possible.
If your save was affected, please use the "Restore Backup" option in the Main Menu → Backup Menu.**

[h3]Fixed an issue where save data would not appear on the screen before or after saving.[/h3]
Fixed an issue where save files would not appear on the load screen after saving and restarting the game.
Modified the system to prompt players to restart the game after the first save. (This restart is required only once after the initial save; further restarts will not be necessary.)

[h2]■ Hotfix Details[/h2]

Fixed an issue where certain night monsters would not move.
Fixed an issue where NPCs were selling items from unreleased content.
Fixed an issue where crafting recipes from unreleased content would appear.
Fixed an issue where the blue orbs in the Cultist Dungeon would overlap in pairs, and the red orb would not appear.
Fixed an issue where certain monsters in dungeons would continuously respawn.