ISLANDERS: New Shores News

Welcome back ISLANDERS fans to a fresh updated demo!
We took all of your feedback onboard from the 1st demo, and the devs have made multiple changes we think you’ll be pleased to see implemented into the new demo.

The demo is remaining open until ISLANDERS: New Shores releases (Summer 2025), keep your eyes peeled for exciting news coming soon…

So, what has changed in the updated demo? Balancing Adjustments:

• Fortune Teller: Score per building reduced from 3 → 2
  
• Aviary: Max score increased from 100 → 125
  
• Lumberjack: Penalty adjusted from -5 → -4
  
• Bargain: Count reduced from 2 → 1; penalty increased from 4 → 5
  
• Score Multiplier: 0.5 → 0.6
  
• Reroll Charges: 4 → 5
  
• Wisp: Score lowered from 5 → 4
  
• Nature Interaction: Increased from 2.5 → 3 score
  

UX/UI & Visual Adjustments:

• Replaced icon-based tooltips with default text (a highly requested change!)
  
• Slight UI color tweaks to improve score preview visibility
  
• Adjusted tint color to reduce confusion during illegal building placements
  
• Improved wall platform placement for smoother gameplay
  
• General polish and bug fixes
  
• If you’d like the images or text to be larger, check out the settings! You can decide how large you’d like the UI to be
  

Demo Specific Updates

• New island variations
  
• Larger islands
  
• Slightly extended gameplay (still limited to 3 islands!)
  
• New “Duplicate” boon introduced, replacing “Bargain”
  
• 4 new buildings:
  - Temple
  - Harbour
  - Verdure
  - Guild Hall
  
• New gameplay element:
  - Sacred Rocks
  

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Thanks again for being part of the community and supporting our game 💙
We’re looking forward to seeing your scores on the leaderboard - Good luck and have fun!

Hey ISLANDERS fans,

First off - a huge thank you to everyone who’s already jumped into the ISLANDERS: New Shores demo during the festival. We've loved seeing your screenshots, streams, and island-building experiments!

If you’ve played the demo, we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to share your thoughts via the short form below. Whether it’s a favourite feature, a weird bug, or just how it made you feel, we’re all ears:

ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Feedback

Haven’t played the demo yet? No worries as it’s not too late!
The demo will remain live for the rest of the event, so there’s still plenty of time to jump in, relax, build something beautiful, and explore what’s new in New Shores.

Thanks again for being here. We genuinely value your feedback!

The Station

🏝️ Hey everyone!

We’re excited to share that ISLANDERS: New Shores is part of the Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest, and we’ve got BIG news...

[h2]You can play the brand-new demo RIGHT NOW![/h2]

This is the first time players can get hands-on with ISLANDERS: New Shores, and we can’t wait for you to try it. Whether you're a long-time ISLANDERS fan or discovering the series for the first time, this demo is your first chance to experience everything we’ve been building - pun totally intended.

[h3]Just some of what’s new in ISLANDERS: New Shores:[/h3]

• New Islands - Explore majestic new island types. Volcanic peaks in the “Lava” islands, or the tranquil beauty of the “Fantasy” islands.
  
• Photo Mode - Capture and share your stunning island creations with customisable filters and a turntable camera.
  
• Expanded Soundtrack - Enjoy 75 minutes of original music that sets the perfect mood for your building adventures.
  
• Dynamic Scoring Systems - Master innovative scoring methods - such as line of sight, distance bonuses, and inter-island strategies - to enhance your gameplay.
  
• Boons - Unlock single-use power-ups that give you unique tactical advantages as you progress.
  
• Twitch Integration - Streamers can now engage their audiences directly with interactive features built into the game.
  

[h3]We Want Your Feedback![/h3]
Tried the demo? We’d love to hear what you think! Let us know what you enjoyed (or what could be better) by filling out our short survey here:

ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Feedback.

[h3]Watch the Devs Play the Demo Live![/h3]
Want to see the game in action first? Head over to the ISLANDERS: New Shores Steam page where we’ll be displaying the stream throughout the festival. Come watch the Devs play, share their tips and tricks to getting the highest score, and insight into how they made the game!

Thanks again for being part of this community - we’re so excited to finally share ISLANDERS: New Shores with you. Let us know what you think, and happy building! 💙

From our Island to yours, we hope you enjoy the demo.
The Station

Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores!

Whether you're a longtime ISLANDERS fan or discovering the series for the first time, get ready to build, relax, and explore like never before!

ISLANDERS is all about effortless creativity and smart, minimalist strategy. It’s a city-building experience without the stress - no complex resource management, no overwhelming systems. Just beautifully generated islands, a carefully curated set of buildings, and the freedom to craft something amazing at your own pace. Whether you're chasing high scores or simply creating a scenic paradise, ISLANDERS delivers that perfect mix of calm and challenge.

With ISLANDERS: New Shores, we’re taking that philosophy even further! Expect more variety, more creativity, and more ways to play, all while keeping the same simple, satisfying charm that made the original such a hit.

Wishlist HERE

• What’s New?
• Two Modes: High Score and Sandbox, each with separate saves
  
• 44 Unique Building Types & 7 Island Properties to shape your city-building strategy
  
• 50 Dynamic Island Generators offering endless variety with every playthrough
  
• Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera to capture your best builds
  
• 75 Minutes of Original Music to set the perfect atmosphere
  
• Boons: One-time power-ups for clever tactical play
  
• Advanced Scoring Systems that reward strategic creativity
  
• Twitch Integration for an interactive streaming experience
  

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This community has always been at the heart of ISLANDERS, and we’d love to hear your thoughts as we get closer to launch. Thanks for being part of this journey - we’re so excited to share New Shores with you!

Thanks for your support as always,
The ISLANDERS Team