Restore Your Island news & patch notes

Hi everyone!

We've been hard at work on the next update, and today we wanted to share a little preview of what's coming.

Over the past few weeks we've been focusing on something many of you have been asking for: making the world feel a little more alive... and making your home feel more like your own.

Meet Your New Friend

One of the biggest additions to the game is your very own cat companion.

After unlocking the house, they'll become a permanent resident of your home. You can give them a name, spend time with them, and they'll always be there to welcome you back after a long day of cleaning islands.

Here's a first look at them in action:

We're excited to see all the different names players come up with!

More Home Customization

Your home should feel like your home.

We're starting to expand the amount of customization available, giving you more ways to decorate and personalize your living space.

Here are a couple of early previews of some of the new interior styles we're working on.

Whether you prefer a bright tropical atmosphere...

...or something a little warmer and cozier, we're building more options so everyone can create a space that matches their own style.

This is only the beginning we already have plenty more ideas we'd love to add in future updates.

Patch Notes

Alongside new content, we've also released a small patch fixing several issues reported by the community.

• Fixed an issue where the Pirate Ghost was accidentally collecting certain trash items before the player could reach them, preventing players from achieving 100% completion on Black Pearl Island.

• Fixed a bug that could result in players having more than one cat, along with several other cat-related issues.

• Additional stability, optimization, and minor bug fixes.

Special Reward for Affected Players

If you were affected by the Pirate Ghost bug and couldn't finish your save because important trash disappeared, we'd love to make it up to you.

Please reach out to us through Discord server Admin-contact channel, and we'll verify your save and send you a special exclusive in-game reward as a thank-you for your patience while we fixed the issue.

Your bug reports helped us track down and solve the problem much faster, and we really appreciate everyone who took the time to let us know.

As always, thank you so much for all the support you've shown us.

Every suggestion, bug report, screenshot, review, and kind message helps us make the game better, and we're excited to keep expanding the world with new features, companions, islands, and surprises.

If you have ideas for future updates, feel free to join our Discord and share them with us. And if you're enjoying the game, leaving a review or adding the game to your wishlist really helps support both the project and the team.

We'll have more to show very soon. ❤️

Addressing the Technical Issues

Hey everyone

We want to sincerely apologize for the serious issues introduced in our latest update.

While working on the New Game+ feature, we encountered unexpected technical problems that resulted in a save file bug for some players, as well as an issue with the progress meter UI.

This was never our intention, and we completely understand how frustrating it is to lose your progress or be unable to reach 100% completion after spending hours in the game.

We take full responsibility for these mistakes, and we're truly sorry to everyone who was affected.

we've released an update that addresses these issues and have also implemented additional safeguards to help prevent similar problems in future updates

If You Were Affected

If your save file was affected please contact us through our admin_contact channel on Discord or email us at

[email protected]

Please include your save file if possible. We'll do our best to recover your progress, and as an apology for the inconvenience, we'll also provide a special in game reward

Meow... Do You Hear That? 🐈

The Cat Has Finally Arrived

Ever since the game's release the number one request we've received from players has been...

"Where's the cat?"

Well... it's finally here

You can now find your new feline friend waiting for you inside the house on Island One. Go say hello, give it some pets, and enjoy having a new companion on your island

Update Patch Notes

New Features

• Added cats to the game.

• You can now choose your cat's breed.

Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed recent save related issues.

• Fixed several UI issues.

• Fixed an issue causing trash to reappear unexpectedly.

• Improved overall game optimization and performance.

• Fixed multiple localization issues.

• Fixed issues preventing some achievements from unlocking properly.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support your feedback means a lot to us, and we'll keep working hard to make Restore Your Island a better experience for everyone.

We solved some problems!

Patch Notes

Fixed multiple controller-related interaction issues.

Fixed several menu and Settings related gameplay bugs and soft-locks.

Fixed Island 2 cassette playback and audio issues.

Fixed total trash count discrepancies across different systems.

Fixed and tested all achievement.

Fixed Island 2 New Game dog selection issue.

Fixed dog-related issues.

Fixed UI and localization issues.

Fixed bed purchase interaction issues.

Fixed Backpack (Tab) opening issues on Island 2.

Fixed Backpack mouse interaction issue.

Bugs & Feedback

You can also gain access to our updates earlier through the steam beta channel. You can find the password in our discord beta-test channel.

https://discord.com/invite/GAfHQmZzfk

What’s Next for Our Island Adventure

First of all, thank you so much for all the support since launch!

We’ve been listening closely to your feedback and wanted to share a quick look at what we’re currently working on next.

Our roadmap includes:

New Game+ & Cleanup 🔄

Cats on the Island 🐱

Cabin Customization 🛖

A brand new Polar Island ❄️

More community-driven updates 🤝

Right now, our main focus is also on bug fixes, balance improvements, and overall polish to make the experience smoother for everyone.

Bugs & Feedback

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in our Discord bug report channel or in the bug report thread in our steam discussion forums, so we can fix them as soon as possible.

We’re also looking forward to your feedback and suggestions for future updates, many of the ideas on this roadmap came directly from the community!

Don't forget to join our community on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GAfHQmZzfk

Launch Discount

Big Island Update is finally here and you can experience it right now Check out the trailer for the new island

This new area is deeply connected to the legend of a mysterious pirate captain, whose ship has been stranded here and slowly forgotten over time. Across the island, you’ll find hidden secrets, lost treasures, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered… some say the legendary treasure grants immortality.

What’s New in this Update?

New big island 🏝️

New treasures & secrets 🏴‍☠️

New tools 🔨

UI redesign 💡

New music tracks 🎵

Tons of fixes, improvements ⚙️

And more 🔥

Important Note

To access the second island, you must complete the first island.

If your save file has been lost for any reason, we’ve uploaded a completed save file in our Discord so you can continue right away.

Bugs & Feedback

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in our Discord bug report channel so we can fix them as soon as possible. We’re also looking forward to your feedback and suggestions for future updates!

Launch Discount

We’ve also launched a 20% discount for new players who haven’t purchased the game yet

Hi everyone

Only 2 days left until our big island update finally releases, and we thought it was finally time to reveal the name of the new island.

Before we get into the details, take a look at our final teaser:

Our new island is called Black Pearl.

Over the years, many people arrived on this island… and never managed to leave. It is filled with hidden treasures, forgotten secrets, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

But what exactly is your mission on this island? Well… besides cleaning it up after years of chaos and destruction.

A legendary pirate once lost his belongings across the entire island. Some say that anyone who manages to return all of his lost items will gain access to his special treasure.

And honestly… who knows what might be waiting for you there.

One thing our players always wanted was the ability to go underwater and explore the sea, sharks, fish, and everything hidden beneath the surface.

Adding full swimming mechanics turned out to be a little difficult for this update…

So instead, how about a hidden aquarium?

Thanks again for all your support. We seriously can’t wait for you to finally explore the Black Pearl Island

And as always, if you have any feedback, ideas, or suggestions for future updates, feel free to join our Discord and share them with us, and if you’re enjoying the game, leaving a review or adding the game to your wishlist really helps support the project and the team.

Hi everyone

First of all, i want to sincerely apologize from the whole team for the one week delay. big island update will now be releasing on May 28th.

we really tried our best to get it out on time, but we didn’t want to release an incomplete update when it reaches you.

Before we go into details, please take a look at the new teaser:

Everything was actually going pretty smoothly towards the end of development but a few unexpected bugs started showing up that made the experience pretty frustrating in certain situations.

the biggest issue was performance drops on the big island. the longer you played, the more the game would start to drop fps.

we tried really hard to fix everything in time, even with long nights and extra effort, but in the end we couldn’t get it to a state we were fully happy with.

But moving away from the bad news… there’s still a lot we’re excited to show you.

it almost feels like someone was here before you. a famous pirate once scattered his belongings across the island, and for years no one has managed to uncover his treasure. maybe you’ll be the first to find it… We’ve also completely redesigned the UI.. with this update, almost all UI elements have been refreshed to give the game a cleaner and more modern feel.

we’d love to hear your thoughts on the new UI once you try it.

We are also adding a new music tracks. after all, exploring a new island deserves a fresh soundtrack.

by the way, we’re curious which of the tracks did you enjoy the most so far? Thanks again for all your support we can’t wait for you to explore the new island, if you have any feedback, ideas, or suggestions for future updates, feel free to join our Discord and share them with us

Hi Big island update now just 5 days away. before we dive into the details here’s a second teaser for our big island update :

Update will be releasing for free on May 21st, now let’s get into the new stuff… of course no big update would be complete without new features and tools this new island is much larger and it also introduces big piles of trash that you can’t just vacuum right away, you need to break them down first before you can fully clean them up.

smashing through these garbage piles and the whole hammer mechanic turned out to be way more satisfying and cozy than i expected… but honestly the vacuum is still my favorite tool Coming to the new island without our beloved dog just didn’t feel right, but we also received some feedback from players who found it a bit distracting so we added an option: you can now choose to keep the dog on the original island if you prefer a more focused experience or bring them along to the new one. There are also a huge number of achievements chests and hidden secrets scattered across the island there’s more hidden content than before waiting to be discovered. Many of you asked for New Game+ the ability to replay the island and clean everything again we heard you, so now new game+ is available for both the main island and the big island, so you can experience the full loop again if you want to. Thanks again for all your support we can’t wait for you to explore the new island, if you have any feedback, ideas, or suggestions for future updates, feel free to join our Discord and share them with us

Hello

With the release date of our big island update now revealed we thought it would be a great time to share a few devlogs so you can get a better idea of what you’ll be seeing on the island

Before we dive into the details, here’s a first teaser for our big island update ⤵️

The big island update will be releasing for free on May 21st

First of all, our island has grown a lot… and it’s now big enough to keep you busy for a long time

one of the most common pieces of feedback we’ve received from you was that the game felt like it ended too quickly, and that you didn’t really get the chance to fully upgrade your tools to their final stage.

well… this island is now designed to be the place where you can take your fully upgraded tools and go all in on cleaning everything as efficiently as possible.

A while ago i saw this video on tiktok of people chasing seals to rescue them, and it was honestly adorable.

that made me think… why not bring something like that into the game? and honestly, chasing them around and watching them try to run turned out to be way more fun than i expected. of course, if you manage to reach them, you’ll be able to rescue them and even become friends with them

You may also come across an old pirate ship somewhere on the island.

it seems like it crashed here a long time ago and was left abandoned ever since… but who knows?

maybe there’s still treasure or something even more interesting hidden inside it.

And finally, if you haven’t already consider wishlist the game or leaving a review your feedback, reviews, and comments have been incredibly helpful in shaping the upcoming updates and features we’re planning to add.

While we’re working on upcoming big island updates and improvements, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate this milestone together: Restore Your Island has reached 50,000 copies sold

Seeing so many of you play our game has been an incredible reward for us. your support and feedback motivate us every day to make the game better and better.

We’re truly grateful that you’ve been with us on this journey. big island update is coming in may and it will be 10x bigger than the current island.

We hope this will be a small thank you from us to everyone who has experienced the game and wants even more.

Thank you so much for all the support.

• Fixes for resolution-related issues
• A fix for the store confirmation skip bug that could lock the game
• Balance adjustments and gameplay improvements Thank you for the feedback and support.

• Balance adjustments to improve progression
• A fix for the motion blur issue
• Multiple bug fixes
• General stability and gameplay improvements

Restore Your Island is Out Now on Steam

Restore Your Island is Out Now on Steam

• Restore and clean a damaged island
• Rescue animals and help nature return
• Rebuild habitats and explore at your own pace
• Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with your loyal dog companion

The wait is over — Restore Your Island will officially launch on April 9, 2026.

We’re also excited to share a brand-new trailer to celebrate the release date reveal.

Watch the trailer here:

Restore Your Island is a cozy island restoration game about cleaning up the environment, rebuilding damaged areas, and gradually bringing a forgotten island back to life. From the beginning, our focus has been on making restoration feel rewarding, relaxing, and full of visible progress.

In Restore Your Island, you can:

• Clean up the island

• Rebuild damaged areas

• Restore life and beauty to the environment

• Enjoy a cozy and satisfying gameplay loop

We’re so excited to finally share this date with you, and we hope you’re looking forward to stepping onto the island soon.

Wishlist the game on Steam:

Thanks for being part of the journey.

The wait is over — we’re happy to share that Restore Your Island will launch on 9 April 2026 on Steam.

Restore, rebuild, and bring a forgotten island back to life in a relaxing and satisfying adventure built around cleanup, renewal, and transformation.

To mark the occasion, the release date reveal trailer is now live on IGN.

Watch the trailer here:

And if you haven’t already, make sure to wishlist Restore Your Island on Steam:

To celebrate the release date reveal, we’re also featuring gameplay from ImCade here on the Steam page.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

This new gameplay trailer highlights the core of Restore Your Island cleaning, restoring, helping wildlife, and spending quiet, peaceful moments with your loyal dog as the island slowly comes back to life.

No rush. No pressure. Just you, your dog, and an island waiting to be restored.

The Island Restoration Loop

• Collect & Clean: Clear debris, trash, and fallen branches from beaches, forests, and rivers. Every small cleanup brings life back to the environment and opens new areas to explore.

• Upgrade & Improve: Sell collected trash and resources to unlock tools, upgrades, and decorations. Better equipment helps you restore your island faster and more efficiently.

• Build Your Dream Island: Use your restored resources to plant trees, grow gardens, create cozy homes, and design the island exactly how you envision it. Watch as wildlife returns and the environment transforms into a living paradise.

In this special update, there is a hidden gift waiting to be found by most eagle-eyed people of all ! A present box is hidden in the island waiting to be found. The first 3 people who find it and send a screenshot of it to us will get a free key of the full game and will get to play it for free on day one !

The Christmas Demo of Restore Your Island includes everything from the main experience plus:

A Winter Wonderland Theme – Experience the island completely transformed with a cozy, thick blanket of snow and falling flakes.

Festive Decorations & Holiday Props – Bring the spirit of the season to life with twinkling lights, wreaths, and festive ornaments.

The Grand Christmas Tree – A special, massive pine tree stands at the heart of the island, waiting for you to restore its holiday glow.

A Nostalgic Holiday Vibe – Relax with a cozy atmosphere designed to make you feel right at home during the holidays. The Secret Santa Gift – A mysterious, hidden present is tucked away somewhere on the island. Can you find it and reveal what’s inside?

Hey everyone! 👋 I just wanted to give a big shoutout to OVERLOOK by the super talented Omidjm. If you loved exploring secrets, uncovering hidden stories, or just enjoying a game that makes you smile, you might really enjoy this one too! I’ve been following Omid’s work for a while, and their passion really shows in every corner of this game. Plus, I’ve got a feeling some of you might even catch some surprises that reminded me a bit of OVERLOOK, but in their own clever way 😉 💡 Quick heads-up: There are only about 30 hours left on its launch discount, so now’s the perfect time to check it out! Check it out here:

The Halloween Demo has come to an end.

Your cozy island is back once again.

You can now experience the original Restore Your Island demo.

Relax, rebuild, and bring your Island back to life.

Something spooky is coming to Restore Your Island this Halloween