"Ahoy Critters!
We wanted to share what’s coming up for those who have recently joined the community, and even brand new information for those who’ve been hanging with us for a while. Consider it an early Christmas present.
New Enchanted Biome Screenshots
In our new enchanted biome, players will be exploring the remains of a research facility from the old world and uncovering the history of the entire archipelago.
We’ve already sprinkled many small stories about the time before around the existing map, but this facility will reveal more than ever about the old world. Plus, set across four large, detailed islands, and a number of underwater POIs, we expect our next update to expand the world space by nearly 50%!
More Than Just Islands
As usual, there’s loads to organically explore in the new biome, but just like in our original Early Access launch, we’re working equally hard to make sure there’s plenty of authored quests and new characters to hang out with.
Each island has its own scenario to work through, as well as new quests from villagers that will send you across the ocean, alongside new content from Meowise. And we'll be adding Steam achievements to the game for the first time, giving you even more reasons to see and experience everything the update has to offer.
Expanding Your Town
Of course the main game won’t be neglected in our big update. We’ll be expanding the town with the addition of the bakery and gym, including new customer and employee interactions.
Woolington is also eager to open a brand new wing of the museum to accommodate all of the new artifacts found in the new biome, and new crops, flowers and treasures to discover and cultivate!
Rather than promise dates, we’ll announce this one when we’re ready in the new year, but with some players finding over 50+ hours of gameplay already, there’s plenty of Critter Cove to explore before the new update, and of course, all saves will continue to carry over in early access!
And finally… if you read this far a little surprise… you’ll be able to grab a piece of special holiday headwear in the game if you log in during the festive season…
See you on the island!"