Outbreak Island news & patch notes

Hello Survivors!

A new update is now available! This update introduces a new crafting system for clothing and backpacks, along with balance changes to resources and many fixes across the world.

New Features

Sewing Station

-Added a new crafting station: Sewing Station

-Craft and equip different clothes and backpacks

New Clothing & Backpacks

-Added craftable clothes and backpacks in different styles: Regular, Reinforced, Work, Light.

-These can provide various bonuses such as: Increased backpack capacity, improved damage, better stamina, faster walking and swimming speed and more

New Tools & Materials

-Added new crafting tools: Measuring Tape, Sewing Kit, Fabric Scissors, Needles, Rivet Tool

-Added new materials: Thread, Fabric

Resource & Loot Rebalance

-Rebalanced food and resource spawns

-Some new items can now be found in containers

-Added dynamic food, drink, and ammo spawning

-Spawn rates are higher at the beginning of a game

-Rates gradually decrease after 5, 10, and 20 in-game days

This should make the early game easier while making long-term survival more challenging, encouraging farming, hunting, fishing, and crafting.

Fixes & Improvements

World & Location Fixes

-Fixed many collision issues, floating props, and loot containers in: Military Base, Crashed Plane, Junkyard, Gas Station, Bunker, Arctic Military Base, Sawmill, Auto Repair Shop

-Improved Auto Repair Shop gate entrance

-Increased Canyon Bridge loading distance

-Railway Tunnel: Removed floating doors, Fixed collision issues

-Arctic Vehicle Workshop: Improved hangar floor collisions, Fixed motor pickup items

-Fixed multiple holes in the ground near the Cargo Ship at the Port

-Fixed LOD issues in all Arctic locations

Other Fixes

-Small improvements to French localization

-Fixed saving/loading for some new stations

-Fixed loading issues with Supporter Pack items

-Fixed weight values for some items

While working on Update #12, we've also been busy expanding the world with several new locations currently in development.

Today I am also sharing a few work-in-progress screenshots to give you a small preview of what's coming in future updates. These areas are still being built, so expect changes, improvements, and additional details before release. Finishing it asap, will be available this summer.

Also as always, thank you for playing and supporting the game! If you're enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review. It really helps us continue improving the game and reach more players.

Thank you everyone, and happy surviving!

Devlog – June 2026

Hello everyone!

I want to share some work-in-progress and what’s coming next:

New crafting table (Sewing Station): A new crafting station is being added that will allow you to create clothes, backpacks, and other useful equipment. This will expand crafting options and give more ways to improve your character's gear.

Map expansion: I'm currently working on a brand-new section of the map featuring multiple locations to explore. It's still a work in progress, but the goal is to make the world feel larger and offer more places to discover.

New story quests: I'm working on additional story content that will expand the game's world and give players new objectives to complete.

More items: New items and equipment are being added to provide more crafting options, loot, and progression opportunities.

New enemy types: Expect new enemies to encounter during your adventures, each bringing different challenges and combat situations.

As always, I'm continuing to fix bugs, improve performance, and work on new content based on your feedback.

Thank you for your support and patience. More updates are coming soon! Thanks for good reviews and feedback!

Hello everyone!

Update #11 is now live!

New content and main improvements:

-Added new animal: Bear

-Added new animal: Wolf

-Added new hunting quests (hunt bears and wolves)

-Added new enemy walking drones

-Tunnel location has been expanded with new rooms

-Scientist #1 quest card was moved deeper into the tunnels

-Added new weapon: Sniper Rifle

-Improved Rocket Launcher: Rebalanced damage and distance, rockets can now damage turrets

-Improved sounds for enemies and animals: Horse, Bear, Wolf, Turrets, Chickens, Bee

-Added many small sound effects for crafting, cooking, placing red crystals, learning skills, repairing objects, and more

-Improved sound category settings, volume sliders now work more correctly

-Improved enemy turrets: Better vision, can attack player vehicles, added turret sounds

Smaller bug fixes and improvements:

• Collision fixes

• Fixed electric motor pickup collider size

• Small bee hive improvements

• Fixed On/Off switch in farm basement

• Added missing item icons (Rocket Launcher, Sniper Rifle, and more)

• No more floating tools in the air (basement, weapon station)

• Fixed some incorrect quest location markers

About next update:

I plan Update #12 in around 1–2 weeks. It will include some new content, but mainly focus on quality improvements: More optimization, better sounds, huge language translation improvements, bug fixes, loot rebalance, night danger improvements, skills and enemy improvements and more.

Work in progress for future updates:

New map area, new story quests, new crafting/work benches (Armour and clothes station)

Thank you everyone for playing and supporting the game! If you enjoy the game, please consider leaving a review — it really helps a lot. All reported bugs are added to my list and I’m working through them step by step.

Hi everyone!

This is a smaller update while I’m preparing a bigger one that will introduce wild animals, weapons improvements, and more gameplay additions. Also, sorry for the increased update size, this build already contains some future content groundwork for upcoming missions and features.

Here’s what’s new in this update:

New Features & Improvements

-Added new story note and quest (can be found at the sawmill)

-Added new farming quest that teaches how to use the mill station

-Added ability to build Weapon Station directly at the farm, as well as Woodcutting Station (with on/off switch)

-Added Weapon Station at the Arctic Vehicle Workshop, allowing crafting ammo or upgrading weapons in the winter area

-Eliza NPC now has a trading option

-Added many new tutorial windows and journal entries to help new players catch up with recent features: Honey, Flour, Eggs gathering, Quick menu, Sleeping tent, Horse, Trading & money, Flashlight and more

-Steam page and game are now localized to Hungarian, thanks to Lostprophet.hu — one of the oldest Discord members and a true fan helping a lot with the translation! 🇭🇺

-Added new items: Omelette, Saw Blade, Electric Motor (required for building wood station)

-Added new journal challenges: Catch 50 fish, Craft/cook: omelette, honey toasts, egg toasts, bread, metal bars, wood planks, flour, Gather flour (10x, 30x, 50x), Gather eggs (10x, 30x, 50x)

-Compass now shows directions correctly (East and West swapped)

-Improved gamepad sensitivity settings

Smaller Bug Fixes

-Fixed UI bugs while riding horse (compass and stats update correctly)

-Fixed Antique collectible item names displaying incorrectly

-Fixed interacting with some containers while underwater

-Improved underwater collisions (less chance to fall through ground)

-Improved stairs and platforms collisions

-Improved overall challenges logic

-Fixed bug where crafting one item completed the wrong challenge

-Eggs in chicken coop now load correctly after restarting the game

-Fixed Honey Toasts and other food crafting tool requirements

-Fixed UI bug that could lock the game on tutorial popup

Thank You

Thank you all for: Reporting bugs, writing reviews, sending suggestions, supporting development

Your feedback really helps shape the game and pushes development forward. More big features coming soon!

Hi everyone!

I’m getting a lot better after my broken shoulder — if you’re on Discord you probably already know 🙂 Recovery is going well and I finally feel comfortable getting back to a more regular development pace.

Today I’m really happy to present the first update this year. My goal is to release updates more often from now on and keep expanding the game with more systems, content, polish, and quality-of-life improvements. Thank you for being patient while I recovered.

New Features & Content

Mill Station

-Added a fully functional Mill Station at Goodwin Farm

-You can now craft Flour from Wheat

-To unlock it, you’ll need to complete a quest and repair the mill first

-This is part of expanding the farming production chain and will be used in more recipes in future updates

New NPC — Eliza

-Meet Eliza, who is responsible for animals at Goodwin Farm

-She introduces new gameplay through 3 unique quests

-Each quest offers different rewards and helps guide you through new systems like animals and horses

Horse Riding (BETA)

-Horses are finally here! This is an early version and marked as BETA

-You can unlock horse riding by completing a special quest from Eliza

-Ride in first person or third person

-Current features include: horse health system, ability to respawn horse at Goodwin Farm, basic riding mechanics.

-Since it’s still early, you may encounter bugs or rough edges

Planned (But not confirmed) improvements: Improved riding physics and controls, visual upgrades and animations polish, customization options and skins, possible horse inventory/bags, showing horse on the map. feel free to share suggestions — they really help shape this feature!

Chicken Coop Building

-You can now build a Chicken Coop at your farm via the Renovation menu

-Raise chickens, feed them, and collect eggs

-Chickens require water and wheat to stay productive

-Fully integrated with: Save system, sleeping/time progression, farming resource loop

This is a fully implemented feature and will be expanded with more animal mechanics later

New Tools

-Added Kitchen Knife

-Added Baking Tray

-Some existing recipes have been updated and now require proper tools, making cooking progression more meaningful

New Items

-Wheat, Flour, Egg. Chicken, Egg Toasts

These items are part of the expanded farming and cooking chain

-Bread Baking. You can now bake bread, it requires Flour, Eggs, and a Baking Tray

Quest System Update

-Quest system now automatically updates when loading a save. This helps correctly mark older quests as completed if they previously bugged out

-Improves overall save reliability

Bug Fixes & Improvements

-Fixed issues with the “Bee Hives” quest

-Fixed bug where crafting stations showed knowledge requirements that were not actually required

-Fixed cooking station issues at Goodwin Farm where tools were not displaying properly

-Localization improvements and added missing text

-Added small immersion sounds (like fixing objects)

-Improved enemy spawning logic — enemies should now appear less often in strange or unintended locations

-General small stability and polish improvements across systems

Thank You

Thank you so much for playing and supporting the project — it really means a lot, especially during the slower period while I was recovering.

It helps me a ton if you leave feedback or a review. I read all your messages, comments, and reports, and I’m actively adding bugs and suggestions to my notes to guide future updates and priorities.

Your feedback directly shapes the direction of development, so please keep sharing your thoughts.

More content, improvements, and polish are coming soon — and I’m excited to keep building the game together with you!

Hello everyone, and happy New Year!

First, I want to apologize for not uploading the planned update this week. I broke my shoulder on the icy roads—some of you may have seen my post about that on Discord.

Despite that setback, I want to share some work-in-progress and what’s coming next:

• Farm animals & chicken coops: You’ll be able to build coops and keep up to 5 chickens. Don’t forget to give them food and water—they’ll produce eggs!

• New items, recipes & ingredients: I’m adding things like flour, wheat, eggs, and more. Plus, new weapons are coming: sniper, crossbow, and flamethrower.

• Horse riding & hunting: Horse riding mechanics are nearly done, and I’m working on wild bears and wolves for hunting.

• New areas: Get ready for a bigger town with shops, houses, and quests. There will also be rock mines, poisoned zones (requiring special gear and filters), and more.

• Performance & graphics improvements: I’m planning new settings for low-end devices (45–60 FPS, Steam Deck) and enhanced graphics for high-end rigs, including RTX GPUs.

• Crafting ideas: I’m considering adding something like a sewing or armor table to craft better clothes, backpacks, and more. Not confirmed yet—let me know what you think!

I’m reading all your comments and reviews and continuing to fix bugs. Your feedback really helps shape the game.

Thanks for your patience and support—it means a lot! ❤️

Hey everyone! This update is mainly focused on bugfixes, improvements and localization. The next updates will have some new content.

Core Gameplay

-Storage window is now a bit taller and can display more items at once

-Storage now shows correct values after loading or building

-Added instructions for moving items from/to storage using gamepad

-You can now store/take the whole stack from/to inventory by pressing right click (left click – move one item)

-Increased player flashlight distance and radius

-Added ability to untrack quests, and manually add or remove current goal

-Added container to the basement, can be built via renovation menu

-New item: Fish Soup, can be cooked using the kitchen stove

Sleep & Rebalance

-You can now sleep 6 hours (previously only 2, 4 and 8 hours)

-Sleeping now restores more HP and reduces hunger loss

-Added more starter food (house storage, auto repair shop and vehicle trunk)

-Small spawn rate rebalances, should play a bit better for new players (based on feedback)

-Car storage is now a bit bigger by default

-Overall food rebalance (how much stats prepared dishes restore)

Locations & World

-Port location improvements – no more random metal containers in the air and other flying objects

-Improved Fishing Village location – fixed floating objects, stuck barrels and other bugs

-Improved Auto Repair Shop location + underground sewer, fixed rocks going through the floor, fixed some collisions and holes in walls

-Improved Canyon location – railway rails collisions and visuals

-Goodwins Farm and Military Base now have increased loading distance, so they should no longer pop in instantly

-At Goodwins Farm, night lights and light poles were added

Localization

Added Italian translation to the game

Added Italian Steam page, roadmap and other info

Fixed many German localization issues

Thanks to Marek Van Helden from Discord for helping find them

Bugfixes & Other Improvements

-Fixed vehicle colliding with berry plants and other plants

-Fixed bug with auto shooting after dying

-Fixed bug where car auto driving could get stuck when opening Map or Journal

-When dying and losing random loot, you will never lose quest items or sleeping tent

-Removed EOS SDK (it was never used but was included in the game)

Thank you all for your continued support, feedback, reviews, and bug reports — it helps a lot and really motivates me.

I’ll keep polishing the game, fixing issues, and preparing new content for the upcoming updates.

Hey everyone! This update introduces a brand-new location, the first NPC with basic dialogue, a money & trading system, new farm items, and lots of quality-of-life improvements. Let’s jump in:

New Location: Goodwin Farm

Explore a fresh new area added to the world.

New NPC: Edward Goodwin (BETA)

First NPC is now in the game! Edward works at the Goodwin Farm and comes with a basic dialogue system. For now, he can: Give 2 quests, Trade items (Buy/Sell), Provide information This is a simple foundation, but it opens the door for many upcoming characters.

New Trade System

You can now buy and sell various items.

Money System Added

A new money icon appears in your inventory showing how much currency you have.

Quests & Challenges

Quest and Challenge menus redesigned: improved fonts, categories moved to the right, and Active / Completed quests are now split into separate sections.

New quest categories added: farming, fishing, hunting, and more (visible inside each quest info box).

Added new quest items: Edgar’s backpack and several new resource items.

New Items & Farming Additions

-New items: Honey, Bees, Honey Toast, Wax Scraper, and more.

-New farm buildable: Bee Hives — you can now build them on your farm and collect honey.

-Added a quest guiding you to build your first bee hive.

Animals (Not interactable for now)

-Added chickens and horses to the world. Note: They’re not interactable yet — I’m actively working on behavior, interactions, and future systems.

World & Visual Improvements

-Polished visuals in several areas.

-Increased loading distance in the Canyon location.

-Added more sleeping tents around the world.

-Added a storage box at the Fishing Village pier.

Added Toggle Sprint option.

Smaller Fixes

-Fishing nets now save/load correctly.

-Fixed fishing net text (no more “No Bait” when bait is actually there).

-Small collision fixes.

-Improved game intro illustrations.

-Fixed Engineer Skill issue where the requirement sometimes stayed active even after learning the skill.

Sneak Peek: What I’m Working on

Here’s a small devlog of what’s coming:

-More NPCs

-More animals

-Wild bears, wolves

-New locations

-Horse riding system

-Ability to build a chicken coop and harvest eggs

-And more!

Also: I’m collecting all your bug reports, comments, and crash logs. Still investigating some crash cases and the EOS SDK DLL issue — the game doesn’t use Epic Online Services, so I’m trying to understand why the DLL is included (possibly related to the Supporter Pack DLC). Looking into it!

Thank you all for your support, feedback, reviews, and bug reports — it really helps a lot! I’ll keep polishing the game, fixing issues, and building new content for upcoming updates.

Hello, Survivors!

A massive thank you to everyone exploring the dangers of Outbreak Island! Your support, your detailed feedback, and bug reports have been incredibly valuable, and I'm actively reading everything and adding it to my development list.

The work is far from over. I'm currently deep in development on a bigger update. Here's a sneak peek at what I'm working on right now:

• Writing dialogue trees for NPCs to bring the world and its characters to life.

• Creating new locations for you to explore and scavenge.

• Expanding the crafting system with new possibilities.

• Adding wild and farm animals to change up the ecosystem and survival strategies.

• Implementing new settings and options for a better player experience.

• Squashing bugs and improving overall game stability.

On top of that, I'm continuously working on technical excellence. This includes optimizing the game for Steam Deck and low-end devices to ensure a smooth experience for all players, while also working on improving the game's visuals for those who want to push their systems.

This brings me to an exciting point: the Steam Awards 2025 have begun!

If you've enjoyed playing Outbreak Island on the go, please consider nominating us for the Best Game on Steam Deck Award. And if the game's lush, deadly environments and tense atmosphere have captivated you, we would be honored by your nomination for the Outstanding Visual Style Award.

Your support in these categories would mean the world to me.

And if you have a moment, leaving a Steam review would also help us immensely. Hearing about your experiences is crucial for the game's growth.

Thank you for playing, surviving, and helping me build Outbreak Island

Weapons

New Weapon: Rocket Launcher You can finally blast things with rockets! This feature is new, so there may still be some bugs — but it’s already fun to play with.

Craftable Rockets (Ammo) Rockets can now be crafted so you can keep the explosions going.

Small Ammo Crafting & Spawn Rebalance Minor adjustments to ammo availability and crafting amounts.

Gamepad Support

Full Gamepad Support Added. Still experimental and might have bugs, but should be playable with a controller. More improvements will come, but everything works and shows proper button icons.

Manual Controller Layout Selection Choose between Xbox and PlayStation layouts. Default: Auto Detect.

New Controls Tutorial Window You can now view an info popup showing PS/Xbox control maps directly in the menu.

Sprint Bug Fixed Fixed an issue where sprinting didn’t work correctly while moving left/right.

Full Feature Support Radial menu, map navigation, flashlight, and more now work smoothly on gamepad.

Hot-Plug Support You can switch between gamepad and keyboard at any time — no restarts needed. UI updates instantly when input changes.

Improved DualShock 4 & DualSense Recognition No need for external tools like DS4Windows — the game now includes a built-in driver.

General Improvements

Smaller Crafting/Tools/Renovation/Farming Buttons Less scrolling when searching for items.

Improved Object Placement It should now be easier to place tents or display collectibles.

Added Object Rotation Instructions Clear info on how to rotate objects while placing them.

Solar Parts Are Now Craftable Requires tools, items, and the Engineer skill.

Greenwood Location Improvements Less floating objects and a cleaner, more polished look.

Radar Upgrade Radar now aligns correctly with the map (N/E/S/W) and displays accurate degrees (0–360).

Added storage to the Fishing Village house — you now have extra space available in that location.

Smaller Bug Fixes

-Prevented opening inventory, map, and other menus while paused or inside containers to avoid UI issues.

-Resolution setting no longer syncs with Steam Cloud (avoids switching to wrong resolution when changing PCs).

-Improved loading logic — fewer chances of spawning underground.

-Removed empty key bindings from the controls list.

-Various collision fixes, stuck spots, and small improvements.

-Improved Steam Achievement logic — fewer bugs.

-Removed black borders from the main menu.

-Overall image is now a bit more sharper (Will add sharpness and other FX settings later).

Thank you all for submitting bugs and leaving reviews — it really helps a lot! I’m continuing to fix issues, polish the game, and I’m also working on new content (more info coming soon!). Your support means a ton, and I hope you enjoy the update!

Hey Survivors! I made new update for you — added new tools, new renovations, and few of quality-of-life changes based directly on your feedback. Let’s dive in

New Features

Added Flashlight (Beta) — You can now light up dark areas! Default key: F (remappable)

Currently has unlimited power — I got suggestions about battery logic, maybe it will come in a future update. Note: Lighting may still have some visual bugs (I am still working on it!).

New Renovation: Plant Watering System

Automatically keeps your plants hydrated.

New Renovation: Garden Storage

Adds a 100-slot outdoor storage box to your garden for extra space.

New Quest: “Automatic Irrigation”

A new farming quest focused on building your watering system.

New Setting: Show Hints

You can now disable automatic tutorial popups. Tutorials remain available in the Tutorials section. Recommended for first-time players to keep ON.

New Setting: Weather Sound Volume

Control the loudness of rain, wind, and ambient weather separately.

New Clock Format Option

Choose between 24-hour or AM/PM display.

Improvements & Changes

Radial Menu Improvements:

Hold Q to open, hover over a weapon, then release to equip.

No more clicking to select or close — it’s smoother than ever.

Consumables Removed from Radial Menu:

They’re easier to use directly from your inventory.

Classic Weapon Switch Key is Back!

Default: 1 (remappable in settings).

Added Quick Heal Button

Default: 2 — instantly consumes a healing item.

Renovation Dependencies:

Some renovations now require others first (e.g., can’t craft solar panels without an inverter, or greenhouses without garden beds).

Melting Station Relocated

Now found in the Auto Repair Shop (was in the nearby hangar).

Bug Fixes & Minor Tweaks

-Fixed music volume slider not always reacting properly.

-Various resolution, VSync, and graphics setting improvements.

-Updated a story note — the bunker key is in one of the rooms, not specifically the server room.

-Sleeping now correctly advances Fishing Nets and Farm Bed progress.

-Increased in-house storage capacity (30–50 per storage).

-Improved collision at Forest Tower — you can now walk up wooden stairs normally (no more jumping needed!).

Thank you all for your continued feedback and bug reports Keep posting your thoughts — I am reading everything and planning more new features and improvements next!

Hey everyone! Hope you had good weekend.

New update is here with some improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes.

Main Changes

-New Radial Menu (Default Q key) — pressing it now opens a quick radial menu instead of just cycling through weapons. You can switch between Equipment and Consumables, making it much easier to quickly heal, eat, or pick the right weapon in combat.

-Scientist #4 quest updated — now the quest marker points to the portal instead of directly to the Arctic Military Base (to avoid confusion).

-Car engine sound improved — it’s still a work in progress, but should sound a bit better for now. I plan to replace it later with a more dynamic system (with gear shifts and more variety).

-“Store All” in storage now skips weapons — no more accidentally storing your guns!

-Fixed Story Notes Challenge and Steam Achievement not triggering correctly.

-Default vehicle storage increased — now 80 slots by default, and 100 with the storage upgrade.

-Water Storages are now refillable! They slowly refill a bit after each rain (not fully, but it helps).

-Hunger re-balance — your character now survives a bit longer without food, so you can focus more on exploration instead of constant eating.

-Day cycle slightly slowed down — days last longer.

Smaller Fixes & Improvements

-Fixed several floating objects above ground.

-Fixed inaccessible garden soil inside barns.

-Fixed a few collision and localization issues.

-Fixed infinite UI toggle bug (Inventory, Map, Journal) that happened when holding keys.

-Improved resolution settings when using 4K monitors.

-After cleaning/renovating house areas, drinking a water bottle now correctly gives back an empty bottle.

-Fixed repairing ladders, lab panels, etc. — now crafting resources are actually consumed (no more free repairs).

-Improved vehicle paint color loading — your paint and skin now load properly after reloading the game (no need to reapply in the shop).

-Mushrooms and Grilled Mushrooms now display the correct hunger restoration percentage in their descriptions.

-Sleeping Tent is now properly called “Sleeping Tent” in the world, not “Bed.”

I’m continuing work on more improvements, bigger content updates coming soon.

Thanks again for being part of this journey — your support and feedback keep this project alive and moving forward every day.

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on some new item changes, quality-of-life improvements, and fixes. Thanks as always to everyone sharing feedback and testing the game — it really helps me make the world better and more fun!

Changes & Additions

-Old soil bag is now called “Garden Soil Bag” — you can use a crafting station to split one bag into 4 Garden Soils, so 1 bag = 4 plants.

-More Garden Soil Bags in the world — spawn rate increased!

-New item: Sleeping Tent — currently uncraftable, but there are about 10 tents on the map (one at your base, on the farm). You can pick it up and place it to save your game.

-Save using Sleeping Tents (Experimental) — works, but be careful! Avoid placing tents in unusual spots like underwater, between rocks, fences, etc.

-All garage storages now have a 100-item limit.

-Added a “No Autosave” message in the menu for now — I plan to improve saving even more, and may add autosave later if needed.

-2x more berries in forests — easier to find and gather.

-Sink on the farm fixed — you can now fill bottles and buckets properly after upgrades.

-Fixed water storage capacity bug — no more random resets to 30L.

That’s it for this update! I’m continuing to work on saving improvements, new items, and balancing, so keep exploring, testing, and sending feedback — it’s a huge help.

Hey everyone!

Another quick update is here — bringing a few new features, quality-of-life improvements, and bug-fixes. As always, huge thanks to everyone who’s been playing, testing, leaving reviews and reporting bugs on Discord and Steam.

New Stuff

-All tools in workbenches are now shared — craft a tool in one workbench, and it’ll be available in all others. Everything now syncs properly!

-Coal can now be created using the BBQ Grill — just burn some wood planks.

Settings

-Added VSync option. (But for me personally more comfortable play with VSYNC OFF and 60 or 75 FPS Cap, for some reason VSYNC sometimes creates mouse input lag, so try different options and leave feedback, I will look what I can do with that issue)

-Added Fullscreen Windowed (Borderless) mode.

-Added Headbob On/Off toggle.

-Improved multi-monitor support — fixed some resolution issues.

-Extended FOV settings — you can now pick specific field-of-view angles instead of just “Wide” or “Narrow.”

Bug Fixes

-Fixed falling through the ground on the 3rd floor of the farm barn.

-Fixed collisions and small holes in the Port area.

-Fixed landscape holes in the winter zone.

-Improved Supporter Pack loading — it should now work properly for everyone.

-Quests “Safe Travels” and “Faster and Bigger” now correctly trigger as completed after finishing vehicle modifications.

-Supply boxes now properly trigger Steam achievements and Journal challenges when looted.

-Story Note at the docks (Lumber) can now be interacted with correctly. -Story Note at the Bunker can now be interacted with correctly and give proper quest and code.

Big thanks to our awesome Discord community members @Megina, @Prsnr Zero, @Norm4ik, @Aliaga, @Limp, @Arven97, @Wycsword, @BU4U, @Palandus and everyone else who’s been helping out with bug reports, ideas, and testing. You guys are amazing!

And thanks to @DankWestern for testing the game on the Steam Deck — your feedback was super helpful! I’m currently working on improved controller support and more Steam Deck functionality, aiming to get that “Deck Verified” green check mark

I’m already working on the next batch of improvements and new content — stay tuned and keep sharing your feedback. Every message, bug report, and idea helps a lot!

Thanks again for all your support and positivity — you’re awesome!

Hey everyone!

It’s been just one day since launch — and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who bought and played the game! Also, big thanks to everyone who left positive reviews and reported bugs both here on Steam and in Discord — this really helps a lot!

First Update — Bug Fixes & Improvements

This is the first small update focused mostly on fixing some critical bugs and improving a few things. Here’s what’s new:

• Added a respawn function — if you get stuck somewhere, you can now respawn (available after completing the intro and unlocking the open world, from the pause menu).

• Fixed issues with placing wood logs and gas canisters — they sometimes got stuck and couldn’t be placed.

• Lowered default mouse sensitivity by about 10–15%.

• Improved mouse sensitivity settings — now the range is from 0.1x to 2.0x (previously 0.4x–1.9x).

• Mouse sensitivity now affects horizontal (X-axis) movement properly, not just vertical.

• Better mouse rotation while climbing ladders.

• Added more hidden wood and metal stations around the world — you’ll now find them in places like the junkyard, fishing village, garage, and more. Some work during the day using generators and fuel, others only at night.

• Improved vehicle exit logic, so you’ll fall through the ground less often.

• Fixed some collisions/hitboxes on the sawmill roof.

• Automatic underground respawn — if you fall through the map, you’ll be respawned after ~20 seconds (you can still use manual respawn anytime).

• Fixed BBQ Grill UI bug (it sometimes showed the water bottle crafting window).

• Intro mission death — now if you die during the intro, you’ll just respawn at the start instead of restarting the whole game.

• Rendering tweaks for screen tearing issues — I made some improvements, but since I can’t reproduce this bug on my setup, I’d really appreciate if someone who had this issue could test and let me know if it’s better now. (IMPORTANT !!!) If you will break any game settings and wont be able to restore defaults, you can try this temporary fix: Delete Settings.sav file from C:\\Users\\YOURUSERNAME\\AppData\\Local\\OI_World\\Saved\\SaveGames

What’s Next

I read all your comments and reviews — thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts! Sorry if I don’t always reply fast, but I’m doing my best to keep up.

Based on your feedback, here are a few things I’m already working on for upcoming updates:

• Improve gamepad support and add gamepad key icons (Xbox & PlayStation)

• Better saving system — maybe autosave or a way to build your own tent to save anywhere

• Add Italian language and fix Chinese (it works, but store page says it’s not supported)

• Improve loot drops from enemies

• Improve quick weapon/item switching — possibly with assignable quick slots or a radial menu

• Add a VSync and Fullscreen Windowed (Borderless) on/off option

• ...and more!

Check out the roadmap for more info about future plans.

This is just the beginning

This is only the start — with your feedback and support, we can make this game much better together. Thanks again for being part of this journey!

Early Access Release — Thank You for Joining the Journey!

Hey everyone!

I’m excited (and a little nervous!) to announce that Outbreak Island is now live in Early Access on Steam!

This project has been a passion of mine for quite some time, and it’s finally at a point where I can share it with you. The game is still a work in progress, but it’s fully playable and already has a lot of what makes the core experience special. I’ll be actively developing and improving it with your feedback and ideas in mind.

What to Expect

The Early Access version includes:

• The first third of the island to explore.

• First main missions that reveal the island’s story.

• The ability to restore your father’s abandoned farm and use it as a base.

• A few types of enemies.

• A garage for vehicle upgrades.

• A weapon workbench for crafting and modifications.

• A research table to unlock new skills and crafting recipes.

• A radio station to locate supply crates — special containers with rare loot.

• Basic farming, woodworking, metalworking, hunting, and fishing systems.

• Over 25 large points of interest, each with its own unique tasks.

Over the coming months, I’ll be adding more content, polishing existing features, and expanding the world. You can check out the development roadmap on the Steam page to see what’s planned next.

Feedback Welcome

Your feedback is incredibly valuable! Whether it’s suggestions, bug reports, or just your thoughts after playing, everything helps make the game better. You can share feedback directly on the Steam Discussions, Discord, or wherever you prefer to connect. We also have official bug report form: https://www.tinymagicians.com/outbreakisland/report/

Thank You

It means a lot that you’re here early to support this project. Outbreak Island is something I’m building with passion, and I can’t wait to keep improving it together with this amazing community.

Thank you for playing and being part of the journey — this is just the beginning!

—Egis

Hello everyone!

I am excited to share a look at what’s coming next for the game. The journey has just begun, and this roadmap outlines the major features and updates currently in development.

Please note: this roadmap is a work in progress — things may shift or expand as we continue to develop and listen to community feedback. Your input truly helps shape the future of the game!

Core Updates

-Improved controller support -More language options -Better PC performance + full handheld support (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, etc.) -GeForce NOW support -Expanded settings — deeper control over gameplay, video, and audio -New Non-Story Mode with alternate spawns and randomized world

Story Mode

-Main Quest Packs #1 & #2 — continue your journey -Side Quest Packs #1 & #2 — new stories and challenges -NPC Update — trading, storylines, and quest interactions

World & Exploration

-Main Island Expansions #1 & #2 — new areas and hidden locations -Wildlife Update — bears, wolves, and more -Fishing System — catch and cook your own meals -Poisoned Zones — explore hazardous areas with special gear -Caves & Bunkers Revamp — deeper and more rewarding exploration

Survival & Crafting

-House Customization — personalize colors and materials -Crafting Expansion — more tools, items, and upgrades -Beekeeping & Honey Production -Farming Improvements — new plants and upgrades -Mining System — gather rocks and metal -Pet System — loyal animal companions

Transportation

-Vehicle upgrades and customization -Boats to explore the ocean -Horses for faster travel

Weapons & Combat

-New Weapons: Flamethrower, Crossbow, Sniper Rifle -Weapon mods and skins -New Enemies: Robots, drones, creatures, and new boss fights

Survive. Build. Explore. Evolve.

You can also check updated Development Roadmap on main Steam Page with translated to many languages! This is just the beginning — additional updates, surprises, and gameplay systems are planned beyond what’s listed here. We’re also exploring the possibility of adding Co-Op online functionality in the future, once core features are complete.

You can share suggestions, feature ideas, or report bugs using our official feedback form: https://www.tinymagicians.com/outbreakisland/report/

Hey survivors!

I’ve got some huge news to share —

Outbreak Island will officially launch in early access on October 28th! 🎉🎉🎉

It’s been a long journey developing this game, and I can’t wait for you all to finally experience it. You’ll be able to:

Survive the Outbreak Explore the island during the day, gather resources, and prepare for nightfall when the bloodthirsty monsters awaken.

Craft & Build Build shelters, craft tools, and upgrade your defenses. Every choice matters when survival is on the line.

Defend & Fight Back Use melee and ranged weapons, set traps, and find rare loot hidden across the island to give yourself the edge.

This is just the beginning! I’ll be continuing to improve and expand the game after release with updates, community feedback, and new content.

Your support means everything—don’t forget to wishlist and follow the game so you’ll be notified the moment it’s out. And if you like what you see, sharing the game with friends is one of the best ways to help projects like this grow.

Thanks for sticking with me on this journey—I can’t wait to see how long you survive on Outbreak Island.

See you on October 28th!

Survival Mechanics Update — Get Ready for New Features!

Survival in our game isn’t just about staying alive — it’s about smart choices and bold strategies. Here’s what’s new:

Radio Station Players can now craft a Radio Station in the workshop. Use it to scan the area and locate Supply Boxes. Once scanned, the box is marked on your map — but beware: every supply box is surrounded by increased enemy activity. Gear up before you go!

Fishing: Three Ways to Catch Your Meal

• Manual Catching — Dive underwater and catch fish with your bare hands. Yes, really.

• Net Fishing — Place bait in the net, set it up, and wait for the catch.

• Grilling — Cook your fish on the grill for a hearty meal. Requires the Chef skill.

Coming Soon We’re working on a full fishing system using rods. More mechanics, more realism — stay tuned!

Big News Incoming! Major updates about the game’s release are coming very soon. Follow us, stay alert, and don’t miss out!

Weapon Types

Crafting & Upgrading

Exclusive Weapons

Hit Effects

Rocket Launcher, Crossbow & Flamethrower

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Surviving Without Power

Hey everyone,

Daytime Power: Generators and Solar Panels

Nighttime Magic: The Mysterious Light Beam

Experimental Tech: Red Crystals and the Portal

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Hey everyone!

Building Garden Beds

Crafting a Farming Station (Shed)

Getting Started with Planting

Watering Your Plants

Harvesting Your Crops

Building Greenhouses

Hey everyone!

Exploring with Confidence: The Map

Organizing Your Gear: The Inventory

Keeping Track: Story Quests Journal

Taking on Challenges

Learning the Basics: Tutorials

Unlocking Abilities: Knowledge Points and the Knowledge Station

Hello, mystery seekers!

Location Enhancements and More Loot

Vehicle Improvements

New Bullet Impact Effects and Explosive Objects

Game Optimization

Outbreak Island Community

Hello mystery hunters!

Redesigned locations

Crafting

Your car

Outbreak Island Community

Hello, Survivors

• Moves quickly, piercing space ~
• Shoots energy pulses that can be countered with weapon attacks!

Add the game to your wishlist and follow the news!

We thank you for your support and positive feedback!

Be patient!

Hello, Survivors!

Oh yes, the Bunker!

NO!

But what else will be on the Island?

UNDERWORLD

RENOVATE

CUSTOM CAR

So much more! We saved the best for last :) Stay tuned for updates, add the game to your wishlist, and see you soon!