Genre: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Len's Island
Festive Present Hunt Event
[p]Season's greetings, everyone! [/p][p]We've released a fun Christmas event that will be active until January 6th. This event introduces cozy new festive items to decorate your builds and spread some festive cheer across the islands!
Len's Island will be 45% off during the Four is a Party Steam Sale from December 8th to 15th! Want to team up to complete the present hunt or build, fight, farm, and explore with a friend this holiday season? Now is the perfect time to grab a copy! [/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/"][/p]
Find Presents
[p]Explore the islands and underground caves to discover new, mysterious presents scattered around the world. Claim them by striking the presents with a pickaxe and collecting the smaller gifts that drop out. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOTk5NXRqdG9wdHJxNmNkbHM5NGRvd3YxZXF4YW1renF5em50OG4waCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/KRzVNj27UmhwbpemGj/giphy.gif"][/p][p][/p]
Visit Alex and Steph
[p]After gathering enough presents, head to Bridgewater Town and check out the new fancy festive blueprints for sale. Here, you can exchange your presents for a variety of decorations.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNGdsYnM5aGNxMDB3bDJxcGJwcnp5NDdpYnVmdHppNjN4MjVoZWZvcyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ozNZutJXgDCzwfneLZ/giphy.gif"][/p][p][/p]
Deck out your Builds for the Holidays
[p]You can display your new holiday treats in and around your home to brighten the place and spread some holiday cheer to the islands![/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbmlnOWZ0ZGM4Z2Z4M2ttN2g4NGd2N255eDZrZzNubWh4bjk5am5rOSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/1uyiBfAE2mrmMrcW4E/giphy.gif"][/p][p][/p]
What's Coming in 2026?
[p]Firstly, we want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported us this year. 2025 was a significant year for us, as we finally launched the major 1.0 update with co-op multiplayer!
Len's Island has come a long way, and we truly appreciate all your support, insights, and passion over the years. In 2026, we'll continue to show Len's Island a lot of love with exciting content updates and a complete overhaul of controller support, which is one of our top priorities.
[p]Dear Players,[/p][p]Thank you for your unwavering support! This year, Len's Island is eligible for the Steam Awards, and we would be honored to have your nomination! 🙏[/p]
🌟 Our Dedication to the Experience
[p]Fighting, farming, exploring, and building are always better with friends[/p]
[p]Cooperative gameplay that strengthens friendships[/p]
[p]Whether your friend gets eaten by a shark or you get electrocuted in a thunderstorm, there's never a dull moment when playing together [/p][p]If you love playing Len's Island and exploring the islands with friends, please vote for us in the Better With Friends award![/p]
🗳️ How to Vote
[p]If you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the Store Page).[/p][p]Please nominate us for:[/p]
[p]Better With Friends Award[/p]
❤️ Your Support Means Everything
[p]Every single vote fuels our passion to keep creating, updating, and perfecting Len's Island.[/p][p]Whether it's a nomination or a review on the store page, we appreciate you being part of our community.[/p][p]Thank you for being with us. Let's make a splash at the Steam Awards together! 🚀[/p]
Patch 1.1.3
[p]Hey all, it's been a while, I hope you're well!
We have been preparing a fun update for December, and thought it best to put out a patch now to fix some bugs and make some meaningful changes to the camera system. [/p][p][/p][p]I'm still open to making further changes to the camera if needed, but I think we have nailed it now. [/p][p]~ Julian[/p][p][/p]
~ Camera Changes:
[p]Inverted the default camera tilt, as it was the opposite of what most people are used to (you can still invert it back in the game settings)[/p]
[p]Added smooth-scrolling to camera zoom so it's not bound by only 3 zoom levels[/p]
[p]Changed the smoothing settings and sensitivity levels for the camera[/p]
[p]Added new sliders in settings to adjust camera sensitivity and zoom sensitivity[/p]
[p]The camera now adjusts when you tilt to look at the horizon, making it easier to see into the distance while moving around.[/p]
[p]Slightly altered the FOV of the camera [/p]
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~ Bug Fixes and Changes:
[p]Fixed interact objects such as beds, chests, campfires, etc, becoming locked and not clickable[/p]
[p]Fixed an exploit where holding down the attack input after starting the press during the crit window of a tool would result in all subsequent attacks being crits[/p]
[p]Optimised enemy loading speed to improve frames in the dungeons while lots of enemies are spawning[/p]
[p]Fixed moving farm plots in edit mode not working correctly[/p]
[p]Several changes to help prevent cases where character data can become corrupt[/p]
[p]Added distant black fog in the caves [/p]
[p]Fixed the Cane Torch not properly fading away in buildings[/p][p][/p]
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Patch 1.0.13
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed bug that allowed quests to auto-complete on load without giving rewards.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue that could make the quest UI not populate correctly.[/p]
[p]Fixed lighting issue and optimised lighting performance.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Patch 1.0.12
[p]Hey all, so sorry this happened but a bug slipped thru the last build which caused load issues. These load issues would roll back town levels and crops most notably, and sometimes some other stuff too.
This has been fixed and will no longer happen, but if you loaded the game over the past 12 hours and got some rollbacks, all we can do is manually fix them ourselves. If you lost any progress from this bug, please submit a bug report and share your save files and email https://noteforms.com/forms/lens-island-bug-report-form?notionforms=1. In the report, tell us what you're missing and how you would like it returned. I will then manually add back in any lost town levels, or crop resources, etc, and send back your save file to your email.[/p][p][/p][p]Sorry again, hopefully it's the last time we ever have a bad bug like this. We will do whatever we can to help anyone affected and continue your progress. [/p]
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed bug with the item drops that could cause some parts of the save file to not load correctly. Then, if the game was saved after that point, it would override and wipe town levels, crops, and some other save data. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Patch 1.0.11
~ Changes:
[p]Item pickups on the ground now despawn after 1 hour of playtime (this helps avoid performance issues when large amounts of items are scattered on the ground).[/p]
[p]Killing bosses and lighting keystones give XP to everyone on the server.[/p]
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! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed boats turning into helicopters when turning upside down, still possible to bug the physics, but it's now a lot harder.[/p]
[p]Fixed a bug that could cause trees to despawn temporarily if resource multiplayer was set to 2x.[/p]
[p]Chat messages, such as 'died', 'connected', and 'disconnected', now translate.[/p]
[p]Fixed boss names and outpost names not translating.[/p]
[p]Fixed an issue causing quests to sometimes not load in the correct state.[/p][p][/p]
Post 1.0 Roadmap + July Community Wrap-Up
[p]Hey everyone, and welcome to our first-ever post-launch Community Wrap-Up! It’s hard to believe that after eight years of development, Len’s Island has finally reached 1.0. [/p][p]We’re thrilled with all the love and support Len's Island has received from our amazing community over the past few weeks. We hope you’re all enjoying playing Len’s Island co-op multiplayer and exploring all the new content and features. We have lots of exciting news to share in this Community Wrap-Up, including…[/p][p][/p]
We Broke Our All-Time Concurrent Player Record!
[p] Three years ago, during one of our Early Access updates, Len's Island reached its highest-ever player count, and we've been itching to break that record ever since. We’re thrilled to announce that we absolutely smashed it at launch, with a whopping 15,912 concurrent players on Steam! It’s amazing to see so many people playing Len's Island at the same time and enjoying co-op adventures together.[/p][p][/p]
What's on the Horizon for 2025?
[p] We know many of you have been eagerly waiting to hear what’s coming next after the major 1.0 launch. So we want to assure everyone that we’ll be showing Len’s Island plenty of love in the future and will continue working with the community to create fantastic updates you’ll enjoy.[/p][p]Want a sneak peek at what’s next for Len’s Island? Check out our Post-1.0 Roadmap below for a look at the exciting updates coming in 2025! [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/ee1e4c6f59d5b1114416534336f0237c8d08d5d4.png"][TAG-20] [/p]
Our Co-Op Build Challenge Continues!
[p] We're currently holding a Co-Op Build Challenge over on Discord where we’ve asked players to share their most creative bases built by two or more players, and the top three builds will win a copy of the new Gothic Build Style DLC! The competition isn’t over yet, but we can’t help sharing some of the amazing builds posted by the community so far. Want to join in? There’s still time, so be sure to check out the challenge on the Len’s Island Discord. [/p][carousel][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/17b2dd625f4ca226ab41a29b55582a0015186350.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/a0792815ed8c85e45baac945ef4a4b06b19ab3af.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/e3deeb495542035233638b9d85d0ef7877e649f4.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/e32f4ba7a9b39ea9681213996d3527cd25def52b.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/1058cda43057e7f28e4bc0643cb3a9bea259ffbf.jpg"][TAG-40][/carousel][p][/p]
Helicopters in Len's Island!?
[p] We’re just kidding… but this bug sure is a hilarious way to fast-travel! [/p][p][/p]
Beginner's Guide to Len's Island
[p] If you’re brand new to Len’s Island at 1.0, you might be wondering how best to get started. Well, Rascally Rasmus has got your back! Check out this ultimate beginner’s guide to Len’s Island 1.0, sharing loads of helpful tips and tricks. [/p][p][/p]
Creator Showcase
[p] We loved watching Hat Films play Len’s Island on stream! Their playthrough was hilarious, as Ross, Trott, and Smith survived the islands and battled through dungeons together. Check out their first impressions of Len's Island in the video below! [/p]
Awesome FanArt
[p]How awesome is this Vigilant Warden Helm concept art by community member Professor Heavy?! [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/37921296/f34fefae3709c755e23dfb804267999224d7acc6.jpg"][/p][p][/p]
Show me the Stuff!
[p] 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.[/p]
Patch 1.0.10
[p]More bug fixes and some new quests for you all. It slipped under our radar that the Act V quests we made had an issue and were not in the game at all. You now have proper quest tracking right up until the end of the game, and for all cursed dungeons too. [/p][p]~ Julian [/p]
+ New Additions:
[p]Added new Act V quests and new cursed dungeon quests.[/p]
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~ Balancing Changes:
[p]Harvest Moons will now spawn more enemies due to a bug being fixed that altered their spawning to be lower. More info below. This does not affect the enemies spawned at resource outposts, only the ones spawned on islands/around your home. [/p]
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! Bugs fixed and changes made:
[p]Fixed enemy spawning bug that was making Harvest Moon's spawn too few enemies. This was especially noticeable for people with houses near the water or on small islands.[/p]
[p]Various enemy behaviour changes to make fleeing better and improve navigation on player-built structures.[/p]
[p]Fixed Void Boar getting stuck if the encounter reset while it was changing phase.[/p]
[p]Added \Lightstone Crown\ to list of armor to unlock for the completionist quest.[/p]
[p]Arrows no longer damage bushes or crops, which also makes ballista bows more effective and prevents their bolts from getting stuck in your farms.,[/p]
[p]Tweaked the fog and sky settings to look better now that the camera can look into the horizon.[/p]
[p]Made dungeon markers pulse when they are next on the quest objectives. This makes the dungeon locations more obvious to new players. [/p]
[p]Various translation fixes.[/p][p][/p]
Patch 1.0.9
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed characters missing in the Traditional Chinese translations[/p]
Patch 1.0.8
! Bugs fixed:
[p]Fixed bugged titles sometimes incorrectly showing after repairing bridges.[/p]
[p]Fixed issue that allowed player to get into a bugged 0 HP state and not be able to die or heal.[/p]
[p]Made dropped backpacks cursor zone bigger so they are easier to pickup. [/p]
