Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop News

[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

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]
Today is a special day – the demo for Sugardew Island is now live! 🎉
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 as much as you can!

[h3]✨ What to Expect in the Demo:[/h3]
🔹 All current features of Sugardew Island
🔹 7 in-game days full of exploration and possibilities
🔹 A charming world to discover at your own pace

We'd love to hear your feedback! Share your experiences, impressions, and suggestions with us!
If you find any bugs, feel free to report them directly using this form:
Bug Report Form

Enjoy your time on Sugardew Island! 🌾

Team rokaplay

In this diary, we’re diving into one of the most rewarding parts of your cozy adventure—running your very own shop! Whether you’re stocking shelves with fresh produce, helping customers or upgrading your space to make it even better, your shop is at the heart of the island! So, let’s take a closer look at how selling, negotiating, and upgrading all come together to create a satisfying and cozy loop!

[h3]Your Shop: Where the profit happens🏪[/h3]
Your shop is apart of one of the core cozy game loops, all your hard-earned produce can either be crafted into something else, or sold for Sugardew - the main currency of the Island. Sugardew can be traded for seeds, upgrades or little boots and benefits like fertilizer or candy to restore stamina.




[h3]Stocking: Watch your shelf!📦➡️🛒[/h3]
Once you place your items on the shelves and open for the day, the island’s forest folk will stop by to shop. They’ll pick out what they want, pay at the till, and sometimes—if they need a little extra convincing—you might have to step in and make the sale.



[h3]Negotiation: The art of the deal💪💰
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Some customers won’t make a purchase right away, and that’s where your persuasion skills come in! You can go all-in for a bigger profit (with the risk of scaring them off) or take a gentler approach with a small discount for a more reliable sale.



[h3]Upgrades: Upgrades people, upgrades!🏗️💖[/h3]
Every sale not only earns you Sugardew but also helps restore Harmony to the island. As you progress, you’ll unlock new tools, bigger shop spaces, and even more plants and creatures to tend to!



[h3]Growth: Bigger is better📈🏡
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Upgrading your shop comes with plenty of perks. The first expansion allows you to stock more items and introduces handy features like the universal chest. Plus, it makes your shop feel even more inviting!



That’s all for now! Whether you’re carefully curating your stock, mastering the art of negotiation, or growing your business into something truly special, we’re excited to see how you make your shop your own. Let us know your favorite features—and what you’d love to see next!


Thank you for your support 💓
Team rokaplay