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:
New release date, Nintendo Switch WIP, Gamescom recap
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 06:12:51 AM
Dear Sugardew Island Community 👋,
We hope you're doing well! We've got some important updates to share with you about the progress of our cozy farm shop adventure. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm—it truly means the world to us!
Release Date Postponed to 2025
First and foremost, we have decided to postpone the release of Sugardew Island to early 2025.
💖 But the reason for this is quite exciting! we’ve received a grant of €40,000 from the state of Hessen/Germany! This incredible support allows us to implement a highly requested feature that many of you have been asking for. This means that the game will have more content than planned.
Unfortunately we can't tell you what this feature is at the moment as we are in the process of planning our marketing beats and many showcases want exclusive announcements/features, but we promise you that the wait will have an impact on your relationship with the game 🙃.
Nintendo Switch Version in the Works
We are thrilled to announce that a dedicated external team is currently working on the Nintendo Switch port of Sugardew Island. This team has already successfully ported several games for us in the past, and we're confident that they will deliver a version of Sugardew Island that will delight all our Switch players. Rest assured, they are committed to maintaining the quality and charm of the game on this platform.
We switched from Unity 5 to 6 for the Switch port, but unfortunately the shaders broke 😕. But it will be fixed :).
To place it in perspective: The Nintendo Switch always presents the greatest difficulty, if the Switch version is running, then the port to other consoles is quite "fast".
Gamescom Recap
Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of attending Gamescom, where we presented Sugardew Island to a select group of German press members and content creators behind closed doors. It was an incredibly exciting experience for us to witness the first reactions to our game, and we can't wait to share more with all of you soon!
Our tiny booth in the business area - Other devs showcased also their own games there!
Sugardew Island is played here.
We also met up with other Cozy Games devs and Content Creator at Gamescom, such the devs from Memento or Youtuber Eeowna & her's brother Alan 😲.
We also met up with the Youtuber Eeowna and her brother. What great people.
Sugardew Island Poster
For Gamescom, we created a special Sugardew Island poster, which was displayed in our booth. We’re curious to know what you think—Would you be interested in getting this poster online 🤔? Let us know in the comments or on our Discord!
Discord Roles
Finally, we’re planning to distribute Discord roles by the end of this/next week.
If you haven’t joined our Discord server yet, now is the perfect time to do so! We’ve gathered your Discord usernames via the Backerkit survey, and we’ve set up a bot to automatically assign your role once you’ve completed the survey and joined the server. Don't miss out on connecting with our amazing community!
Thank you once again for your incredible support and patience. We’re working hard to make Sugardew Island the best experience possible, and we can’t wait to share more updates with you soon.
Warm regards,
The Sugardew Island Team / rokaplay
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INSIDER TIP - Project we love:
Outbound - Cozy Camper-Van Exploration-Crafting Game
Build your own home on wheels and live sustainably off-grid. Craft workstations, source energy, upgrade, customize, and play together!
Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. You start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams. Coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Playstation. Play it alone or together with up to 4 players!
Play alone or with up to 4 players in Co-op multiplayer
Build and customize in and on top of your camper van
Transform your vehicle into your dream home with unique furnishings and decorations
Gather materials to craft workstations and building parts
Gather, Farm, and Cook delicious food
Power your electric vehicle using various energy sources
Choose from several vehicle options, each with its own characteristics
New Features & Exclusive Content Added! 👗✨
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 06:34:12 AM
Hello dear Sugardew Island community,
We hope you're enjoying the summer just as much as we are! It's vacation season in Europe, and many of our team members are currently on a well-deserved break. As a result, there are a bit fewer news and updates this month, but we still want to keep you informed about what’s been happening with Sugardew Island over the past few weeks.
Guestbook Update 📖
Our in-game guestbook, which you can find in the shop, is almost complete! We're just waiting on a few more personalized messages from you, our amazing backers. Currently, there are still some placeholder texts in place. If you haven't yet left your mark in the guestbook, we kindly ask you to do so by filling out the survey. We’re excited to see your personal messages in the game!
Exclusive Kickstarter Outfit 👗
For all supporters who have been eagerly awaiting the exclusive Kickstarter outfit: it’s finally fully designed and implemented in the game! We hope you have as much fun wearing it as we did creating it.
Colorful Animals 🎨
Another exciting feature is now also in the game: the various animal colors are fully integrated. You’ll now be able to discover animals in all sorts of vibrant color combinations on Sugardew Island – the island is truly coming to life with color!
Work in Progress: Game Intro 🎥
We’re currently working hard on creating a captivating intro for the game. The texts and illustrations are already finished, and we’ll soon be giving you a first sneak peek. Stay tuned to see more soon!
New Decorations and Lamps 💡
In addition, we’ve completed and implemented new decorations like floor tiles and fences into the game. The island is now even more beautiful and customizable! We’ve also added new lamps that create a wonderful night time ambiance. We’ll be sharing some pictures of these in the coming days – stay excited!
The Most Important Update: Nintendo Switch Port 🎮
And now, perhaps the most important update: we’ve already begun porting Sugardew Island to the Nintendo Switch! After just a few days an early version was already running stable. We’re aware that some games have recently had difficulties releasing on the Nintendo Switch, which might have caused some concerns among the gaming community. However, we want to reassure you: Sugardew Island will definitely be released on the Nintendo Switch. We’re doing everything we can to provide you with the best possible gaming experience.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding during this quieter vacation period. We look forward to bringing you more exciting updates soon!
Until then, enjoy the summer and have fun on Sugardew Island!
Best regards,
Your Sugardew Island Team
Insider Tip - Outbound! 🚐
Our friends at Outbound have launched their Kickstarter campaign - and it's been very successful! ⭐
Outbound is an open-world exploration game set in a near future. You start with an empty camper van and transform it into the home of your dreams. The game will be released for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation. Play it alone or together with up to 4 players! 🎮
If you want to support Outbound and soon drive through a virtual world with your own camper van, you can support them here:
Important Survey News and Exciting Updates! 🌟
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Jul 04, 2024 at 01:53:54 AM
Hello everyone 👋,
In today's news, we will cover the long-awaited survey, what we have finalized and worked on in the last few days, some insider numbers, our cool new PlayStation Store page release, and a shoutout to Lou’s Lagoon. Let's dive right in!
Backerkit Survey Starts
We are currently working on the Backerkit survey and will conduct the smoke test this week. 🧪 5% of users will be asked to fill out the survey. If everything goes smoothly, all other users will be contacted shortly after. ✉️
In addition to assigning possible Discord roles, we will also ask for shipping addresses for physical backers and the key regions you need for your digital codes. 🎮 Backers who have Stranded Sails and/or Spells & Secrets as a bonus game in their tier will receive them soon. 🏝️✨
You also have the opportunity to change your tier and upgrade if you wish. For those who missed it, there is an exclusive Nightsky Skin for your in-game Pet at €30, and at €40, you get an exclusive outfit for your Character. Here are the rewards for the two tiers:
What We Are Working On 🔧
In the last few days, we have spent a lot of time adding the final decoration elements. These were part of the Kickstarter goals, and we wanted to make placing them very easy. So, elements like fences will automatically connect and corners will be rounded. 🛠️
Additionally, we have finished implementing the last animal skins and adding the Kickstarter-exclusive skins. 🐾🎨
Some Numbers 📊
A month ago, we reached 60,000 wishlists on Steam, and just one month later, we have already reached 70,000. 🎉 This is an impressive result and shows the broad interest in the game. 🚀 On X/Twitter, we currently have 4450 followers, on Instagram 800 followers, and on TikTok 2230 followers. 📈
Please let us know in the comments if you are interested in such numbers. We don't want to bore you. 🥱💬
We are probably the first team to actively use emojis in the description of the Sony PlayStation Storepages. 😊 If you have a PlayStation, please add Sugardew Island to your wishlist. 📝❤️
Shoutout: Run a seaplane delivery service ✈️🌊
Our friends at TinyRoar have an exciting new Kickstarter project: Lou's Lagoon! Run a seaplane delivery service and find Uncle Lou! Traverse the vibrant Limbo Archipelago in search of your Uncle Lou, who mysteriously disappeared and left you his seaplane delivery service. Explore the islands, harvest resources, and hone your crafting skills to complete jobs and grow your business!
Check out the teaser trailer below and follow the project on Kickstarter to stay updated. Let's bring another amazing game to life together! 🚀
Sugardew Island Community Update: Great Achievements and Exciting Events!
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, Jun 05, 2024 at 05:46:54 AM
Hello everyone! 🎉
It's been a few days since our last update. We've been really busy over the past weeks, participating in various events. We hosted the "Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration 2024" on Steam 🎮. Additionally, we had to prepare material for the Pillow Fort Spring Showcase and the OTK Expo. Not to forget, we've cracked the 60,000 wishlist mark on Steam, which is absolutely insane – but let's take it one step at a time.
Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration 2024 🌟
This year's "Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration," hosted by us at rokaplay, featured outstanding games like "Disney Dreamlight Valley" and "Dorfromantik." Sugardew Island was in the "Upcoming Games" category and gathered over 20,000 wishlists. Overall, we now have just over 60,000 people who have added our game to their wishlists. Simply incredible!
The fantastic people at "The Pillow Fort" hosted the Pillow Fort Spring Showcase, where Sugardew Island was a major focus. We managed to include some new material in the trailer and released a small devlog. Check out the video and give it a thumbs up to support the algorithm! 👍
Thanks to the entire team at The Pillow Fort.
OTK Expo Showcase (okay, just the Pre-Showcase 😅)
We strive to present our game to the world, which isn't easy as a small team, but we're doing our best. We applied for a spot at the OTK Expo Showcase and were initially rejected with Sugardew Island. After some pleading, we managed to get into the showcase – only the pre-show, but still! We were glad to have made it that far. Here's the recorded livestream (Warning: Plan for almost 5 hours, but check out 22:48 ):
We continue to work hard on our game and will keep you updated. Do you have any questions? Head to the comments section.
🌱 A cozy survival game set in a fantasy world, filled with cute pet companions and adventures across many biomes! 🌱
Character Editor & Kickstarter Survey Update
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, May 22, 2024 at 04:20:22 AM
Hello dear Kickstarter backers, 👋
today we're back with an update to give you an insight into the current state of development and some additional information for you.
Character Editor 🎨
The last few weeks we have been working on a Kickstarter stretch goal, the character editor. This feature was very important to many of you and of course to us, so we made sure that this goal was realized first. 🥳
You can design your character completely freely in the character editor and outfits, hairstyles and accessories are not gender locked. You can wear what you want and what you feel comfortable in.
You will get more information about which other features have been added to the game in the next Kickstarter update! 😊
Survey & Bonus Games 📄
The last few weeks have been packed with development. We will be working on the survey very soon and will send it out to you within the next few weeks. Please excuse the delay, we are working on so many things at the same time and are doing our best to get the survey out as soon as possible.
Please make sure that you fill out the survey, as we can only send you the bonus games once you have completed it. This is due to the technical requirements of Kickstarter/Backerkit, so we are dependent on everything being filled out correctly.
Next Steps & New Release Slot🌻
We are working on the implementation of the other stretch goals. Thanks to your great support and the successful Kickstarter campaign, we were able to unlock some stretch goals, but this also means more work for us in development, which is why everything is taking a little longer than initially expected.
We will probably not reach the original release date in the 2nd quarter of 2024, which is why the release date is realistically more likely to be in the 3rd quarter of this year. We hope for your understanding, because we want to use the time to provide you with a great game and realize all your well-deserved features. 🥳
