Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop News

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]

The time has come – Sugardew Island is officially out! 🚀 But before you jump straight into the adventure, we recommend trying the free demo first!

[h3]Why?[/h3]
We want you to know exactly what to expect before purchasing the game. Sugardew Island is a relaxed farm-shop game with no time pressure, designed for fans of Harvest Moon DS, which was released years ago on the Nintendo DS. It’s not a traditional farming simulation like other games – instead, it focuses on running a cozy farm shop, taking care of animals, and exploring the island at your own pace.

[h3]🔗 Try the free demo now: [/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025430

✨ What makes the demo special?
✅ Save data carries over – Everything you achieve in the demo stays with you and transfers to the full version!
✅ No risk – Try the game first and decide if it’s right for you.
✅ Full feature experience – The demo lets you explore everything Sugardew Island has to offer, up until the end of Day 7.

If you enjoy the demo, you can seamlessly continue your farming adventure in the full version! 🌾

[h3]We’d love to hear your feedback! 💛[/h3]
If you like the game, please consider leaving a review on Steam – it really helps us and gives other players a better idea of what to expect.

Do you smell that? No, it’s not fertilizer — it’s love in the air! 💕 The island isn’t just perfect for growing veggies — it’s the perfect place for friendships and romance to bloom, too! 🌱 There’s a whole bunch of sweet, lovable folks ready to become your new besties… or maybe something more. 🥰

And as they say, the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach! 🍰


Share delicious treats and lend a helping hand with their projects, and you’ll soon see their warmth and affection for you start to grow. 🌸



As you grow closer, they’ll return the favor! You’ll earn heaps of Sugardew 🍯 (a sweet profit for your kindness) and get help around the farm — unlocking new seeds, 🌼 upgrades, 🛠️ and even more opportunities to thrive. 🌾



The more time you spend together, the more their stories unfold — and you’ll learn why they’ve come to the island and what dreams they’re chasing. 🌙



And who knows? 💍 If the timing’s right and the feelings are true, you just might get to pop the big question and start your happily ever after. 💕



Thank you for your support 💓
Team rokaplay

[h3]Hey, Shopkeepers! 🏡✨[/h3]

We’ve been reading all your feedback from the Alpha Testers and Demo Players, and we’re working hard to improve Sugardew Island! Your thoughts help us make the game cozier and more enjoyable, so here’s what we’ve been polishing in this update:

[h3]🛠️ Changes & Fixes[/h3]
🔹 Key prompts for Strafing (Precision Movement) and Running are now displayed.
🔹 Tree chopping & rock smashing – You can now hold the button instead of pressing it repeatedly! 🌲💥
🔹 Improved seed planting & fertilizing – A visual indicator now makes it clearer that holding the button covers a larger area. The same applies to the upgraded Watering Can & Hoe! 🌱💧
🔹 Some UI elements have been repositioned for a cleaner look.
🔹 Better support for non-16:9 resolutions – No more weird UI placements! 📏✨
🔹 Fixed a bug where pets blocking the Bulletin Board prevented interaction. 🐶📜
🔹 Fixed an issue where NPCs near the Harmony Tree caused interaction problems. 🌳💖
🔹 Island animals should now really, truly, only give seeds once per day. Seriously. For real this time. We hope. 🤞🐑
🔹 Island animals & their current seeds are now correctly saved in the Savegame.
🔹 The fourth owl was stuck in the wrong bush... We freed it! 🦉🎉
🔹 The Quest Progress Bar now behaves like a proper progress bar! 📊✅
🔹 Steam Cloud Saves now work (including Steam Deck & Demo Savegames!) ☁️🎮
🔹 Your character won’t accidentally turn in the opposite direction when letting go of the analog stick.
🔹 The Character Editor preview can now be rotated with the right analog stick. 🎨🌀
🔹 Steam Achievements are now properly saved! 🏆✨
🔹 Some icons have been updated for better clarity. 🎭
🔹 Key mapping for Mouse & Keyboard in the options menu has been corrected. 🖱️🎮
🔹 Fixed a UI bug where cutscenes didn’t properly hide UI elements. 🎬🔧
🔹 Overlong text in some languages has been adjusted for better readability. 📖🌍
🔹 Inventory navigation between your Bag and Storage (e.g., Chest) has been improved! 👜📦
🔹 An unnecessary (and sometimes incorrect) sleep prompt has been removed. 😴❌
🔹 Canceling a charged tool action now works properly with the right mouse button. 🛠️🚫
🔹 Various smaller bug fixes & polish improvements!

✨ Thank you for your support and feedback! Keep those suggestions coming – we love shaping the game with you! 💖

💬 Let us know what you’d love to see next!

Your Team rokaplay 🌿🏡

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]

Great news – Sugardew Island is part of Steam Next Fest! 🚀 Our demo has been live since last week, and thanks to your valuable feedback, we've already made some improvements that are now included in the demo.

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3025430

In this demo, you can experience all the latest features and get a first impression of the island. Enjoy the cozy daily life, explore the surroundings, and dive into the gameplay. The demo ends at the end of Day 7 – so make the most of your time and discover everything you can!

[h3]✨ What to expect in the demo:[/h3]
🔹 All the latest features of Sugardew Island
🔹 7 in-game days full of exploration and possibilities
🔹 A charming world to discover at your own pace
🔹 Improvements & adjustments based on your feedback!

Thank you so much for your support! 💛 We’re excited to hear more of your feedback – share your experiences, impressions, and suggestions with us!

[h3]🌞 Looking for more Next Fest fun? Try SolarpunK! 🚀[/h3]
Alongside Sugardew Island, our other project, SolarpunK, is also part of Steam Next Fest!
If you're in the mood for a relaxing survival & crafting experience in a stunning Solarpunk world, be sure to check it out and try the demo!

🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3465270

Hey everyone!

We've released a new update for Sugardew Island! 🚀 The demo is now live, and we've already received some early feedback—especially regarding energy management. So we've made some adjustments:

⚡ Energy Changes
✅ Selling items in the shop no longer requires energy
✅ The low energy warning now appears slightly earlier

📌 Gameplay & Balance

Chilis now drop correctly
Energy bars can now be crafted (2 wheat + 1 carrot)
Energy bars are now cheaper (250 → 125)
Players start with more energy bars (3 → 6)
Watering animation has been shortened
Tool charging time reduced from 1 second to 0.66 seconds per level

🔧 Improvements & Bug Fixes

The negotiation result in the shop can now be correctly dismissed (button)
The counter in the statistics screen now stops correctly
Item sorting at Tomte is no longer inverted
Buying multiple animals no longer causes duplicates
Harmony Tree UI improved (automatic quest selection & better visualization)
Virtual keyboard now opens automatically on Steam Deck
D-Pad control added for item selection
Shortcut for energy bars now assigned to the right analog stick button
The demo watermark no longer overlaps with the logo
Save files now have clear names ("Manual 1," "Manual 2," "Manual 3")
Correct pigs are now unlocked on the proper islands
Lighting & performance improvements
Fixed crashes
Animals should now clip into buildings less frequently
UI now scales better for resolutions other than 16:9
New sounds added & existing ones adjusted
Music updated for certain situations
Fixed issues where multiple buildings appeared interactable at the same time
The "X" button to close the workbench with a mouse is now always visible
Skill descriptions were incomplete in some languages and have been fixed
We’re excited to hear your feedback and hope you enjoy the improvements! ❤️

Enjoy your time on Sugardew Island! 🌾

Your rokaplay Team