Genre: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Len's Island
Patch 1.0.4
[p]Small bug fixing and camera tilt patch. We will be doing another patch on Monday, focusing heavily on translation/localisation issues.[/p][p]~ Julian [/p]
! QoL Changes:
[p]Increased the rotation/tilt limits for the camera, so you can now tilt to look far into the horizon and see much further. We will do some more tweaks in the next patch to make the fog and sky look better when looking at the horizon.[/p]
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! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed issues with buildings sometimes not syncing correctly between players.[/p]
[p]Fixed a rare bug causing buildings or decorations to duplicate.[/p]
[p]Fixed the Wheat drag/drop not working correctly.[/p]
[p]Fixed linked storage emptying resource added by the player when resources were added to it by an outpost, while there were multiple linked storages loaded.[/p]
[p]Prevented linked storage from desyncing when modifying with high latency while an outpost is adding to it.[/p]
[p]Stopped trees and resources from regrowing through buildings in some cases.[/p]
[p]Fixed a rare issue with crops and very old save files.[/p]
[p]Fixed stun issues with the white wolf enemies.[/p]
Patch 1.0.3
[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]I saw a bunch of multiplayer groups picking up each other's backpacks and getting annoyed, so I quickly fit in a QoL change to make teammates dying and picking up your stuff a thing of the past.
We have some bug fixes in this patch too. The next patch will be in a few days from now, as we are going to take a little break to catch up on sleep :)[/p][p][/p][p]~ Julian [/p]
! QoL Changes:
[p]Backpacks now need to be clicked to be picked up, and they also show the player's name who dropped them.[/p]
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! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed bug that would cause occasional crashes during loading screens.[/p]
[p]Fixed the cursed dungeon achievement not completing.[/p]
[p]Fixed Act 2 main dungeon cursed mode not correctly resetting. [/p]
[p]Fixed trees and resources sometimes not respawning when they should.[/p]
[p]Dissallowed player to enter build mode from death state, allowing for immortal bug. [/p]
[p]Fixed status effects sometimes not clearing when they should.[/p]
Patch 1.0.2
[p]Hey all,[/p][p][/p][p]Another bug-fixing patch today. We will continue to focus on key bugs and stability over the next week. I will also try and squeeze in some QoL changes over the next few days :) [/p][p]~ Julian [/p]
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed storage containers on boats sometimes getting emptied.[/p]
[p]Fixed unbanning sometimes not working.[/p]
[p]Updated Japanese translations.[/p]
[p]Fixed various text formatting issues in non-English languages.[/p]
[p]Reduced the freeze that can occur when picking up a dropped backpack with a large amount of items.[/p]
[p]Fixed quest titles and hotbar hovering not translating.[/p]
Day 1 Patch 1.0.1
[p]Hey all!
We will be working on daily patches over the next week to fix any bugs we find and make Len's Island the smoothest experience possible. Thank you for all the bug reports and feedback. Please keep them coming!
Please have some patience if we don't get to an issue you have experienced right away, we are just a tiny team of 3 developers working around the clock.
~ Julian[/p][p][/p]
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Stopped linked storage containers from being emptied when upgrading save files to 1.0 (This won't fix ones already emptied, I'm so sorry
[p]Fixed left/right arrow keys and a/d camera orbiting controls not working correctly.[/p]
[p]Fixed vendor sale prices not showing for hardcore or sell-only game settings.[/p]
[p]Fixed ancient tablets being draggable and displaying an incorrect total of 11 instead of 10.[/p]
[p]Fixed button text in player list not translating correctly.[/p]
[p]Fix to prevent a chance of crashing on save and quit.[/p]
[p]Fixed Act 2 dungeon shortcut spawning player at the start of the dungeon and not halfway through.[/p]
[p]Added framerate cap in menu scenes at 90fps to stop GPUs chugging when no framerate cap is set.[/p]
1.0 Co-op Multiplayer Update + Free Weekend
Len's Island has officially launched into 1.0 full-release, featuring Co-op Multiplayer, loads of additional content, a final end-game conclusion, and a new building style DLC!
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[p]Host a server and play with up to 7 friends in 8-player online Co-op [/p]
[p]Reach the final dungeon and boss fight, completing the Len's Island journey and witness the final credits roll. [/p]
[p]Lots and lots of new content spread throughout the entire game. [/p]
[p]New Gothic Building Style DLC and Deluxe Edition are available to purchase[/p]
[p]New translations across all languages, and branch new Japanese and Traditional Chinese translations. [/p]
[p] To celebrate the new update, Len's Island will be FREE TO PLAY during a Free Weekend between June 19-23. [/p][p] You can also purchase Len's Island at a 35% discount over the next two weeks!
See below for the full list of additions and changes with the 1.0 update. I've summarised it all a bit, as there is a LOT new and changed.
[p]Host a server or join a friend's server to play up to 8-player online co-op. [/p]
[p]Your world save and character save are now separate, allowing you to join other servers with the same character and keep your progress.[/p]
[p]Final Act 5 dungeon tier added, with a final boss fight and end credits scene.[/p]
[p]New bow weapon type added, and several new exotic weapons and tools to find and collect.[/p]
[p]Skilltree has been completely remade and upgraded, allowing for more meaningful character progression and choice as you level up.[/p]
[p]Updates to the underground caves, adding slime biomes and a secret new Slime Boss.[/p]
[p]New enemies: Shark, Void Stomper, Evolved Enemies, and Slimes.[/p]
[p]New intro cutscene sequence.[/p]
[p]New ancient language tablets scattered across the world, learn the language of the ancients to uncover more about the lore and meaning behind Len's Island.[/p]
[p]New Paladin armor set and other secret armor items.[/p]
[p]Completely reworked the workbench, item crafting and unlocking, backpack upgrading, and progression systems.[/p]
[p]Chickens and Chicken Coops added, allowing for chicken farming.[/p]
[p]Many UI updates, including a new compass on the top left and reworked item UI allowing for easier drag/dropping, splitting, and modifying item stacks.[/p]
[p]Full rebalance and rework of early game progression, quests, crafting costs, hunger system, and balance damage.[/p][p][/p]
[p][/p][p]We're getting ready to celebrate the 1.0 launch with a special Free Weekend on June 19-23, and you're all invited to join in! [/p][p][/p][p]Want to play with friends when 1.0 drops? Now's the perfect time to try out the new 8-player co-op multiplayer and explore all the exciting new content together, completely free of charge! [/p][p][/p][p]Get even more pumped for 1.0 with our Free Weekend Teaser Trailer below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Join us on Discord to Meet Other Players!
[p][/p][p]Looking to chat with like-minded gamers about all things Len? Come join our official Len's Island Discord to share tips, make friends, participate in community events, and of course, meet your future co-op companions! [/p][p][/p][p]3 days to go... See you very soon! [/p][p][/p][p] ~ Julian[/p]
April Community Wrap-Up
Welcome to our April Community Wrap-up! We know this post is late and it's now May, but who's keeping track? This year is zooming by for us devs. We've been busy as ever with all things Len, so let's take a breather to reflect on a fantastic month!
Our Release Date Was Revealed!
In case you missed it, we've announced that the big Len's Island 1.0 will launch on June 19th, 2025, with 8-player co-op! We revealed this news in the Galaxies Showcase, which featured our brand-new trailer showing loads of unseen multiplayer gameplay and 1.0 features. It was so exciting for us devs to watch the showcase on Twitch; we were all amazed to see the range of great games releasing this year, too!
If you've been with us from the beginning, you might remember one of the first enemies Julian made for Len's Island... The Void Stomper! We've decided to bring these enemies back in a brand new way. Their spikes are just as tricky to dodge as their ground slam attack, which can throw you into the abyss! Get ready for a challenge, as the Void Stomper will keep you on your toes in the caves and dungeons come 1.0!
Spring Build Challenge
Last week we asked our Discord community to share their most creative builds inspired by the Spring season. Community member, wendercharles won the challenge with their incredibly grand build that takes over an entire cherry blossom island! Do you enjoy building in Len's Island? You can join us on Discord to take part in future building competitions and other fun Len's Island community activities.
The Age of the Ancients
Here's a sneak peek of the new ancient language coming to Len's Island 1.0! We've been listening to the community, and we know that further enhancing the lore in Len's Island is very important to players. So, at 1.0, one of the ways we're adding lore is by implementing a new ancient language system. As you explore the islands in 1.0, you'll discover several ancient tablets built on various islands. With every tablet you decipher, you will learn more about the ancient language, allowing you to uncover the secrets of the past left by the ancient people.
Fan Art by Gondamah
As if voidlings weren't unsettling enough, check out this fan art by Discord member and community translator, Gondamah, showing a creative idea for a Void Shark! While regular sharks will be sticking to the seas in Len's Island 1.0, we do think this would be pretty cool!
Creator Showcase
With the buzz of 1.0 in full swing, it's been so much fun to watch creators experience Len's Island for the first time. You don't need to speak German to find SullivanCooper's Let's Play an interesting watch!
Show me the Stuff!
As always, if you made something cool or saw something cool, we'd love to see! Tag us on X or share it on Discord.
Release Date Announcement Trailer
Hey everyone, the time has come, I can finally share our biggest milestone to date. Len’s Island 1.0 is launching June 19th, 2025!
Before I get into the details, I just want to say thank you all for being part of this early access journey. It means so much to me that there's a whole community backing Len's Island. We've loved hearing all of your feedback over the 3.5 years of early access, and we've added so many of your awesome ideas into the game. This won't stop either, as 1.0 is full of highly requested features. I hope we do Len's Island justice at 1.0 and make you all proud!
Now enough with the soppy stuff, here's our brand new Len's Island Release Date Trailer!
*EMBED TRAILER*
Coming to Len's Island 1.0!
We've been locked in working as hard as we can for the past few months, as we know this release date will come up quickly for us devs! Multiplayer is in the final stages of alpha testing, and we've been creating loads of new content to enhance the Len's Island experience. Whether you're a fighter, farmer, explorer or builder, there'll be something for you when 1.0 releases.
Since our Early Access launch at the end of 2021, it's incredible to look back and see how far we've come with Len's Island. Being so close to 1.0 is such an amazing feeling, and we'd like to say a BIG thank you to all our players (old and new) who have joined us for the journey. We're almost there!
~ Julian
March Community Wrap-Up
It's the end of March, which means another Community Wrap-Up!
In case you missed it, we released a big patch over the weekend, which included significant balancing changes and a performance boost. You can check out the patch notes here.
Now, to kick-start our March Community Wrap-Up, let's take a sneak peek at some new content coming to Len's Island 1.0...
It's (almost) Time for Slime!
We've been working on some exciting new areas for you to explore in the caves at 1.0, including a new slime biome. These locations are filled with slime, a valuable new crafting resource collected by mining slime piles. Always keep on high alert in this biome, as you never know what enemies are lurking in the shadows.
The Lore of Len is Coming...
Who is Len? Why did they end up on the island? And what's the deal with no shoes? We'll be answering these burning questions in 1.0! Len has always been a bit of a mystery, so we'll be giving more insight into the story behind Len's Island, and we wanted to share some new artwork that will be coming with the big update.
What's going on in this image? Let us know what you think in the comments.
We Hear You Love Chickens!
We held a vote on X to find out what 1.0 feature you're most excited about. We couldn't list everything new, and co-op multiplayer would be the obvious choice, so we asked you to choose from Chickens, Bows, Slime enemies, or the Final Boss.
To our surprise, you chose Chickens!
Get ready to capture, raise, and gather new resources from your very own chicken farm in Len's Island soon. You'll find chickens free-roaming around the islands, and you can place chicken coops around your home base to give them places to sleep and breed.
Creator Showcase
As developers, it'll forever bring us joy watching the community play our game, Len's Island. We enjoyed seeing 20 Minute Gamer's past stream where they explored the islands, built their home, mastered farming, and saw some speedy tree growth!
Delacroix's Epic Boss Fight
We're always impressed by the screenshots found on the Len's Island Discord and Steam Community. Check out this image by Delacroix - they captured the perfect moment during a boss fight, throwing a special attack that almost looks like a force field. Talk about good timing!
I have a surprise patch for you all. No new content, but some significant balancing changes, and a significant performance boost :)
As we have been getting the 1.0 version ready, we have noticed the early-game balancing being a bit off. It was a little too grindy and difficult at the start, so I have introduced some of the balancing changes we are implementing for 1.0. These changes keep the core experience and mid-late game the same, but you'll find it a bit quicker and easier to get started in a new game.
The performance changes are pretty big. We've always had some fps dips around the towns and bigger islands. We were able to double fps for most players around the towns and large islands with this update, and overall boost fps by around 30% over the entire overworld. The performance savings will differ for everyone, but overall, your fps will now be consistently higher!
P.s. We will have some more info about 1.0 and multiplayer to share in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
~ Julian
~ Balancing Changes
Increased default hotbar slots to 6, removed some of the hotbar skills from the skilltree
Halved resource cost for all basic building pieces
Reduced resource cost for bed, workbench, and campfire
Lowered blue berry sell price and doubled the blue berries dropped from bushes
Slightly lowered damage for void and voidling attacks
Lowered crafting cost of iron weapons from 3 iron to 1
Lowered crafting cost of anvil stone and iron
Made hunger drain 30% slower
Made full belly healing a 30% quicker
Made all stones destroy in 1 less hit
! Optimisations
Reworked chunk loading system. Overall improved fps by ~30% on most islands, and now over 50% fps boost around towns
! Bug Fixes
Fixed multiple load screen errors
Fixed resource notifications sometimes being slightly incorrect
Fixed the frozen status effect from the winter islands sometimes not going away after leaving the area
Fixed controller navigation breaking in the menu when a user has no save files in list
