As we get closer to the Havendock 1.0 release, I wanted to give you all a heads-up—on March 21, 2025, I'll be increasing the game's price from $16.99 to $19.99.
This is the only price change I have planned, and before it happens, you’ll still have a chance to grab Havendock at the current price with a discount during the sale at the end of February, and for the very last time during the Steam Spring Sale.
Why the change?
With 1.0 coming this spring, there’s a lot of new content on the way! I've already rolled out 3 major updates from the new roadmap, with 2 more to go before the full release. But the journey doesn’t end there. I have plans for even more content post-launch, including Wizard Island with an expanded magic system, and more! If you're curious, you can already check out the upcoming 1.0 content (and even a bit extra) in the experimental branch.
Since launching in Early Access, Havendock has grown so much, thanks to your feedback and support. This game wouldn’t be the same without this awesome community. Together, we’ve built: 🎣 Fishing Village 🪹 Bird Island Expansion 🐮 Cow Island 🚀 Underwater Expansion 🥮 Moon Island 🎃 Spooky Halloween Update 🕊️ Seagulls & Ranching Update 🏮 Lunar New Year Update 🐟 Clownfish Update 🦪 Oysters Update 🐦 Kewi Traits Update 💡 Countless QoL Improvements …and more!
The past year has been tough for me, but being back on Havendock has felt like coming home. I’ve poured my heart into making 1.0 the best version of the game it can be, and your warm welcome after my break truly meant a lot. I hope you enjoy the final Early Access updates, and I’m excited to keep building Havendock with you all.
If you have any thoughts, ideas, or feedback, I’d love to hear them—drop by the Steam forums, Discord, or QQ and let’s chat.
v0.75.1 changelog: Fix astro island inaccessible by boat
Hi to all of you on experimental, I have just pushed out v0.75.1 on experimental - Astro island was inaccessible by boat by mistake and instead said the content was locked - I had missed this out when adding the island into the final version, and this has been fixed. (Previously you could only get there by Mother Kewi.)
-YYZ
v0.75.0 – Kewi Traits!
Hey, Settlers!
v0.75 is here, bringing new Kewi Traits, research expansions, and important fixes! Plus, for those testing the Experimental Branch, I've introduced Astronomy Island, a full housing revamp, and new upgrade tiers to explore. Let’s dive in!
🐦 New Features (Main branch)
14 new Kewi Traits – More personality and perks for your Kewis!
2 new Kewi research – Unlock fresh advancements.
2 new Parrot research – More ways to enhance your parrot companions!
Air Engine now requires more materials to build – An invitation to explore even more!
You can now teach your kewi birds new traits! There are 14 traits with various effects - you can improve an individual bird's speed, capacity or appearance. However, certain special traits unlock island-wide passive buffs.
New research for parrots and kewi have been added. You can now increase your parrots' speed and decrease their hunger loss. These research will make your avian friends more efficient!
🧪 Experimental Branch – A Sneak Peek at Future Content!
I've added major content and changes to the experimental branch, including a brand new island, Astronomy Island and new high-tech items!
Along with it comes a new NPC, and new storyline available by completing quests to unlock mission logs.
🏡 Housing Revamp:
One of the most received comments I got when the game launched was why settlers sleep on rocks and not in houses. I personally wanted houses to just be for population capacity and being able to see settlers sleeping was something I really wanted, but there were several remarking that it did not make sense, so I am testing out a housing revamp on experimental.
A new type of upgradable housing is introduced.
Old houses & Sleeping Rocks can no longer be built (existing ones remain in save files).
Sleeping Rocks research & objectives have been removed.
Since this is a big change on something core to Havendock, I'd like to hear your feedback! Let me know what you think about the new houses and the Housing Revamp as awhole, along with any other new features in the Experimental Branch.
Please let me know what you think of these changes!
⬆️ New Upgrade Tiers
Lastly, on experimental, new upgrades have been added that will use the new items added to the game. I like the idea of having overpowered buildings in late game upgraded from rare items, and I hope this helps expand what your dock can do in late game. This just increases the upper cap.
New Building Upgrades – Enhancements for Birdhouses, Charcoal Kilns, Grills, Mills, and Refineries!
🧪 How to Access the Experimental Branch?
1️⃣ Go to your Steam library and right-click on Havendock. 2️⃣ Choose Properties, and then, when the window opens, go to Betas. 3️⃣ Select “experimental - Windows experimental builds” from the dropdown list. 4️⃣ Let the game update and enjoy the experimental content.
💡 Your Feedback Shapes the Game!
I'm excited to hear what you think, especially about the new Kewi Traits in the main branch and the Housing Revamp in Experimental. Please share your thoughts!
🔧 Full v0.75.0 changelog: Add 14 new Kewi Traits Add 2 new Kewi research Add 2 new Parrot research Air Engine now requires more materials to build
Experimental branch: Add Astronomy Island Add new storyline and quests on Astro Island Add several new high-tech items Add new Birdhouse upgrades Add new Charcoal Kiln upgrades Add new Grill upgrades Add new Mill upgrade Add secondary Refinery upgrade Housing Revamp: House has been replaced with a new upgradable housing structure Old Houses can no longer be built (existing savefiles with houses remain) Sleeping Rocks can no longer be built (existing savefiles with rocks remain) Sleeping rocks research replaced Sleeping rocks objectives removed
When building certain decorations or buildings in multiplayer such as the Moon pit or Moon forge, the pier would be missing and unable to be built after a reload. This hotfix should fix it. (Credits to Zetazuni for providing the savefile on discord.)
Changelog:
Fix pier not loading in multiplayer after specific buildings built
-YYZ
v0.74.2 - Marine life research fixes
v0.74.2 changelog:
'Just Keep Swimming' speed boost: 0% -> 10% per level
Marine Life tab and its buildings now unlocked via research
Fix loading error caused by ObjectPool
Hello, just fixing some issues with the new clownfish research and also received a report of a loading issue today, so am pushing out a hotfix to address this. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!
-YYZ
v0.74.1 - Kewi improvements & fixes
v0.74.1 is released~
Fixes: Fix mini drill giving infinite resources Fix iron ore patch giving infinite resources Fix clownfish showing seagull description and audio
Experimental branch: You can now add kewi traits through kewi list panel
To improve convenience of adding kewi traits, you can now add them by the characters panel in the kewi tab. This way, you don't have to find or click on them individually which can be difficult when you have many of them moving at high speeds!
I am still working on final improvements and changes to the kewi traits and the Kewi Traits update is scheduled to land on the main branch approximately next Friday!
v0.74.0 has arrived, bringing a wave of new content, improvements, and fixes. This update introduces oysters to the underwater world, a delicious new dish, and a way to harvest the bounty of the sea! Let’s dive in 🌊
🐚 New Features
Oysters now spawn underwater – Keep an eye out for these little treasures beneath the waves!
New food: Seafood Platter – A fresh and filling meal for those who crave the taste of the ocean.
New items: Oyster & Pearl – Oysters aren’t just a tasty snack, you might find something valuable inside!
New building: Oyster Catcher – Automate your oyster collection and reap the rewards!
🧪 Experimental Branch – Kewi Traits
For those testing the experimental branch, I’ve introduced Kewi Traits! More details to come as we refine this feature based on player feedback.
🔧 Improvements & Fixes
School character panel – Building icons now have tooltips to display building names.
Trait upgrades – You can no longer delete a trait while upgrading it.
Item descriptions – The Black Box item description has been updated for clarity.
Pressing ESC now properly closes the Mother Kewi Bird panel.
The Assign button no longer appears on seagulls and Kewis in the Settlers panel.
Trait level-up durations now display properly without unnecessary decimal points.
Localization – Chinese translations have been updated!
Cartographer dialogue fix – The map reward text has been adjusted for better readability.
🌊 More to Come!
Your feedback helps me shape the future of Havendock. Let me know what you think of the new oyster mechanics and seafood additions!
I’m actively working on updates for Havendock. My focus now is on steering the game toward version 1.0. I'd like to present a roadmap with the key updates leading up to its release.
Even after 1.0, I plan to add more content to the game. There’s plenty to look forward to!
The first update, Clownfish, Spycam, is already in the game. It includes Clownfish Breeding (with different rarities), an Underwater Expansion, and new research (Spycam and Great Barrier Reef).
Here’s what’s coming next:
Content Update #2 – Oysters & Seafood Platter
Oysters will spawn underwater and you can harvest them to cook a new premium dish. It can be used to upgrade Kewi Birds later! (Available in experimental, coming to main branch soon.)
Content Update #3 (February) – Kewi Traits
To prepare for new islands that will increase reliance on inter-island transport, I’m introducing Kewi Traits. These will give your loyal Kewi birds specialized abilities, making them more essential for your growing settlement.
Content Update #4 (March) – New Buildings
Several buildings are getting new upgrade tiers! These upgrades will eventually require materials from Astro Island and let you create a base that’s stronger (and maybe a little overpowered) than ever before.
I am also working on a potential Housing Revamp that removes Sleeping Rocks.
Content Update #5 (April) – Astronomy Island
Unlock the next level of automation with drones, available on Astronomy Island. It’s time to push your settlement to new heights!
Thank you so much for your support, patience, and encouragement. It’s your passion for Havendock that keeps me going. As always, feel free to share your feedback or ideas. I love hearing from you.
