Hello everyone,

Today there is another update about the upcoming event and the next version 0.9.5 that I am working on.
It feels like time is passing faster and faster and a little vacation of my own contributes to the later release of the new version.

First of all the most urgent NEWS:

Summer Islands is part of GAMESCOM 2024.

https://www.gamescom.global/de #Gamescom2024
From August 21 to 25, 2024, we will be at Gamescom in Cologne with our own stand to show everyone who wants to play Summer Islands.

=> Hall 10.2 Stand F042g

Come by and play a round or just chat and get to know each other.
There will also be stickers for everyone who wants one ;)
I'm really looking forward to seeing you!!!!

As you can imagine, I've been working on the next update for the last few months.
We have reached the end of our timeline. We were able to integrate the biggest features in the last updates.
The last updates have also shown us that the direction of Summer Islands is getting better and better.
I was extremely pleased with the positive feedback and hope to continue this in the next update.

The next update should theoretically be version 1.0.0.
Possibly there will be an intermediate update with some bug fixes and smaller features.
Because for version 1.0 I would like to integrate another surprise. At least something that has already been requested and can be celebrated with this.
In order not to raise expectations too high, there will be no auctions. But definitely something with more game length

My list of smaller features and bug fixes is unfortunately not that small, which makes another update worthwhile.
To give you an idea, for example, the map editor needs to be validated again and the event editor needs to be redesigned and integrated. The Steam Workshop will also be reactivated. But there are also many small things in the game that work, but are still not satisfying from time to time. For example, you are not informed when a new award starts. This could be improved with a small sound and a notification.

All these small improvements will probably come with version 0.9.5. So that you don't have to wait too long.
I'm guessing that this will only come in September because everything is being prepared for Gamescom before then.
This also includes a small tutorial video for all those who want to test Summer Islands. We simply realized from the past conventions that I explain and tell far too much. I wouldn't be able to do that for the whole Gamescom. Of course, I'm always happy to explain everything if someone asks. But with a short tutorial video, you can help a lot of people to get into the game.

I hope that version 0.9.5 will be closely followed by the full release 1.0.0. I would like to keep the details of version 1.0.0 a little bit secret.

You may have noticed something else. The whole operation here runs under a business and we have a name for it:
Marttalin Games (www.Marttalin.de)
So don't be surprised if you no longer see my name on the store page, but instead Marttalin Games.
But only the name will change. The rest stays the same ;D

Thank you for your support, feedback and patience.

P.S. If you ❤️ Summer Islands, we would be very 🤩 about a 👍 Review.

Have fun