Run your cozy farm shop, feed your animals, sell goods, fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
🔑 Early Access Keys + Payment Processing!
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Feb 05, 2025 at 05:47:01 AM
Hey everyone 👋!
We just wanted to give you a quick update: One two hours ago, we processed credit card payments for all Backerkit Pre-Order users, as well as anyone with an outstanding balance, such as those who added a cosmetic item(s) to their cart later.
This does not affect Kickstarter backers who did not have an open payment 🤗.
If your payment went through, you should have already received (or will soon receive) your Early Access keys from Backerkit. Please check your spam folder just in case! Alternatively, you can use this link.
As an Early Access user, you get access to Sugardew Island on PC/Steam four weeks before release! The game is 100% content complete, but there may still be some minor bugs.
☝ IMPORTANT: If you have not received your Early Access Key, it could be because your credit card has not been charged correctly OR because you have not completed the survey. Please check this on Backerkit or with your bank.
☝ Your Feedback Matters! Help us improve the game before launch by sharing your thoughts! The survey only takes 3-5 minutes: https://forms.gle/NTqwawrj8xnZgngj9
📺 Can content creators stream the Early Access version? YES! You’re welcome to stream and share content, just don’t forget to post it in our Discord :D!
🔑 STEAM Game Key ACTIVATION: Please follow these instructions to activate a new retail purchase on Steam:
Launch the Steam client software and log into your Steam account.
Click the Games menu option at the top of the Steam client.
Choose Activate a Product on Steam...
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
Begin locking all orders, Release-Date, Early Access, Shipping Info
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 01:42:10 AM
Hey Sugardew backers,
We know you're eagerly awaiting the release, and we truly appreciate your excitement and trust in us. Today, we have some important updates regarding BackerKit, shipping, and the release date! Wall of text incoming 🤗.
🔒 Begin locking all orders | Is your address correct?
We have just pressed the “Lock Orders with Final Notice” button ... 🥳
You should all have received an email from Backerkit and we will begin locking all orders. We will locking shipping addresses soon. That means you have two days to update your shipping address in your BackerKit survey (only relevant for those who expect a physical version).
If you need to review your shipping address, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at "sugardew-island.backerkit"
For those who still want to add cosmetic items, now is your last chance before we finalize everything. In 48h, Backerkit will lock all orders and we will charge credit cards for all Pre-Order Backers, as well as anyone who added extra items through BackerKit.
🔑 Once that process is complete, we will begin sending out the Early Access keys 🥳.
📆 Release Date Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that the official release date will be revealed on February 6. We are still waiting for the Nintendo eShop page to go live 😪, which is why we haven’t made the public announcement yet. However, as our amazing Kickstarter backers, you get to hear the news first.
The digital version will be available on March 7 (PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5, Switch) , while the Nintendo Switch and PS5 retail editions will launch on March 14.
Digital version will be available on March 7 (PC, Xbox, PS4, PS5, Switch)
Nintendo Switch and PS5 retail editions will launch on March 14.
📬 Shipping of the Nintendo Switch Deluxe + Hand-signed Version of the Game
For those receiving the Nintendo Switch Deluxe Edition, we will ship them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we are dependent on the production facility and cannot guarantee an exact date for when you will receive the game. There is currently no indication that these will arrive late.
☝ As a reminder, the Nintendo Switch Deluxe version is a special version for Kickstarter backers with goodies (Sticker + Poster). It will be produced in the same company in Europe, but shipped by a different company than the standard retail version WITHOUT goodies.
This also applies to backers who will receive a hand-signed version of the game. Since our team is spread across different locations in Germany, we need to send the copies internally before shipping them out to backers. This means they will arrive later than the standard Nintendo Switch Deluxe versions.
To make up for the delay, every backer receiving a hand-signed copy will also receive a digital Nintendo Switch key on day one. This way, you can start playing immediately while keeping your signed copy sealed and in mint condition for your collection.
If you have any questions, the best way is our Discord, where our community mod will help you.
After all the text, here's a quick look at the Nintendo Switch version (played on the Devkit).
✅ Smooth 30 fps & Short loading times confirmed!
Once again, thank you all so much for your support and patience. We are almost there, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game! ❤️
Your Sugardew Island team
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Former developers from Bethesda, BioWare, and Naughty Dog bring you a sandbox RPG realm of anthropomorphic animals and fairy creatures. Play co-op or solo as you build a village of memorable NPCs, farm, craft, explore, and celebrate the seasons in an ever-changing world bigger than you.
🌟 New Trailer, 💕 Romance feature, 📅 Release Date
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 12:23:28 PM
Hello everyone,
We have some thrilling updates to share with you today, including a new trailer reveal, detailed insights into the romance feature, an updated release date, and more!
🌟 New Trailer at Wholesome Snack
We’re excited to announce that our brand-new gameplay trailer for Sugardew Island will debut during the Wholesome Snack showcase! This exclusive sneak peek will highlight exciting features and hopefully make your wait for the game a little easier.
Every like, every share helps spread the cozy vibes of Sugardew Island. Let’s make this the game everyone’s talking about!
💕 Romance Feature: Building Deeper Connections
In Sugardew Island, you can forge meaningful romantic relationships with the four nature spirits: Ignis, Sylvana, Riva, and Zephiro. Here’s how it works and what you can look forward to:
Unlocking Romance: Relationships begin with friendship. By interacting with the spirit, completing their tasks from the Bulletin Board, and reaching the highest friendship level, players unlock the ability to pursue romance.
Building Bonds: As the friendship level grows, unique cutscenes reveal each spirit's backstory and deepen your connection.
Living Together: Once a romantic bond is formed, the spirit will move into your home, unlocking exclusive dialogues.
The romance system is designed to be both emotionally engaging and seamlessly integrated into the gameplay, enhancing the sense of connection and harmony that defines Sugardew Island.
We hope to be able to show more footage in the next update!
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A closer look at the four spirits and their stories:
Ignis: A proud and passionate soul haunted by his past. Ignis is a passionate nature spirit with a warm-hearted and caring personality. He is helpful, loyal, and always ready to support the player.
Sylvana: Sensitive and unsure of her identity, Sylvana struggles with insecurities about her origins. Despite her reserved nature, she is empathetic and has a big heart for her friends and the forest folk. She often struggles with self-doubt and fears hurting others, which makes her seem cautious and uncertain. Yet behind this insecurity lies a quiet strength and a desire to grow.
Riva: Adventurous and restless, Riva is frustrated by her limited world. She is an adventurous and confident nature spirit with a love for freedom and challenges. She is direct, unafraid to speak her mind, and possesses a slightly arrogant yet charming demeanor.
Zephiro: A devoted guardian of the island who often overworks himself for others. Zephiro has a gentle yet dutiful nature and feels responsible for maintaining the island's balance. Despite his heavy workload, he maintains a light sense of humor and enjoys moments of peace when he allows himself to take them.
Romantic relationships add depth to the gameplay and reflect the game’s core themes of harmony, acceptance, and personal growth. We’re excited for you to experience these heartfelt stories and connections
We also worked on the idle animation of the Romance character so that they don't just simply stand there.
Tasks from the Bulletin Board
📅 Release Date: March 2025
We planned to release Sugardew Island in January 2025. However, this would have split the digital and physical launches and delayed some console releases (PS4 and Xbox).
To ensure a simultaneous release for all digital and physical versions, we’ve moved the launch to March 2025. You’ll also get to enjoy the game on all planned platforms on the same day.
This of course gives us the opportunity to continue polishing the game and removing bugs. We are already very happy with the Nintendo Switch version and have already submitted the game to Nintendo Lotcheck.
We’ll share the exact release date about 2-4 weeks in advance. Let’s cross our fingers that Nintendo doesn’t announce a new console on the same day! 😅
Here’s a complete overview of where Sugardew Island will be available:
Nintendo Switch (Digital + Physical)
PlayStation 5 (Digital + Physical)
Xbox One (Digital)
PlayStation 4 (Digital)
Steam/PC (Digital)
⏳ Extended Early Access Period
Until now, Early Access was planned to start 2-4 weeks before release. Since we have set the release for March and the game is already in good shape, we plan to give all Early Access backers access earlier than planned 👀.
Stay tuned for more details on when you can get into the game!
Thank you all for your incredible support, patience, and enthusiasm. We’re getting closer and closer to launch and can’t wait to share more with you soon!
Warm regards, The Sugardew Island Team
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Special Shoutout:
🕳️ A Game About Digging A Hole
Finally, we’d like to share a small but creative project from a good friend of ours: A Game About Digging A Hole.
In this charming game, you’ll dig for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment, and uncover a mysterious secret hidden underground. It’s a fun little adventure, and we’re thrilled to support it.
Adding it to your Steam wishlist helps boost its visibility in the algorithm, so if you like the sound of it, check it out!
Quick Update: Xbox One & PS4 release, new tiny trailer!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 04:38:30 AM
Hello wonderful backers,
You're probably wondering “What's up with them, another Kickstarter update?” but we are thrilled to share some news with you! Thanks to your feedback and repeated requests, we have decided to bring Sugardew Island to even more players 🔥.
XBOX ONE + PS4 Release Announcement
Many of you have asked for it, and we're happy to announce that Sugardew Island will be coming to XBOX ONE (digital release)! Your voices have been heard, and we can't wait for Xbox players to experience our cozy little world. In addition to the XBOX ONE version, we have also decided to release Sugardew Island digitally on PS4 (digital release)! We want as many players as possible to enjoy the peaceful experience we've created, and expanding to PS4 was a natural next step.
Available Platforms
Here’s a complete overview of where Sugardew Island will be available:
Nintendo Switch (Digital + Physical)
PlayStation 5 (Digital + Physical)
Xbox One (Digital)
PlayStation 4 (Digital)
Steam/PC (Digital)
Silver Lining began supporting us with game distribution this month. Thanks to their help, we’re able to port the game to Xbox and PS4, as well as offer retail versions for PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
New Trailer Exclusive
We’ve also prepared a brand-new trailer for the XBOX ONE announcement, and we are excited to share it with you! This trailer features some brand-new scenes from the game and gives a fresh glimpse into the world of Sugardew Island.
The trailer is part of the "Cozy Quest" Showcase, a cozy gaming event happening right now. It even includes a Steam event with discounts on tons of cozy games!
In "Paws and Leaves", you play as Me, a young fox bitten by a snake and now... dying. It's like life flashing before your eyes, when you die. You'll follow "Me" on his final journey to rediscover his memories. By his side is a charming butterfly named Ani, who will help you, sometimes more, sometimes less. Me relies on his senses, like smelling, to locate his memories in the realm between life and death.
😢 Emotional Storytelling with Fearful Elements: A deeply moving narrative that includes darker and dangerous moments to reflect the protagonist's fading life.
🎣 Unique Gameplay Activities: Engage in activities like fishing for keepsakes on the back of an ancient wise turtle.
⛄ Beautiful World with small open world zones in different seasons: While the game has a strong linear storyline, players are free to explore the breathtaking world at their own pace to uncover secrets, collect keepsakes and unravel new tales.
💬 Personal Keepsakes: Discover and collect player-submitted keepsakes, such as messages, images or videos, scattered throughout the world.
