A settings panel! Accessible from the cog on the top right of your game HUD, you can now control various aspects of your Castaways experience including graphics settings, sound settings and more!
Game servers will now shut down automatically after being online for 12 hours to ensure optimal performance.
The new song "Castaways" has been added to coconut radio!
Improved
Improved our process around versioning to ensure that older clients will always be prompted to download the newest version, among fixing other issues.
Improved the look and position of the jump button on mobile.
Improved the look and touch area of the virtual joystick on mobile.
Fixed
Fixed a bug causing players to animate running in place if they open UI while running.
Fixed a bug with the furnace not allowing players to insert stacks of coal when coal is already present in the furnace.
Fixed a bug causing the magic generator to not animate the lava pour correctly.
Fixed a bug causing players to spawn in the wrong position in the hub upon first join.
Fixed a bug causing players to not load chunks (also commonly refered to as the movement bug where you see nothing but random game objects and the ocean and are unable to move)
Fixed a bug causing players to logout from their account when updating the game. (This may happen to you once more when you download this release)
Overhauled the way clients communicate with the server to improve latency, network reliability and resolve many reported connection problems.
The skills system no longer requires you to sacrifice items at the altar to earn XP. XP is now earned passively by completing various actions pertaining to the skill.
All new players now start in the hub instead of on a raft near the hub.
Improved
Improved the skills system by no longer requiring you to sacrifice items at the altar to earn XP. XP is now earned passively by completing various actions pertaining to the skill.
Improved the new player experience by starting them on the dock in the hub instead of a raft in the water near the hub.
Improved the miners island to resolve reported player confusion when working with the Miner.
Improved the fishing bite radius by snapping your bobber to the nearest fish upon casting.
Improved the visibility of Terra Cotta in the hub by moving them closer to the front.
Improved the big fish banner hitbox by making the entire popup clickable.
Improved the visibility of fish in the ocean.
Improved the fish spawn rate by doubling it.
Fixed
Fixed an item deposit issue with the composter.
Fixed an issue with our error reporting integration causing lag on game servers.
Fixed an issue with the bird feeder and other pre-1.5.0 generators not dropping when broken.
Fixed an issue with the top banner dissapearing while working on vendor islands.
Fixed an issue with fish dissapearing in certain situations when players try to fish them.
Fixed an issue causing dialogue response buttons to show up in the middle of the screen.
Fixed an issue allowing players to move starter island generators to other islands.
Fixed an issue causing furnances to not open upon being interacted with if there are other nearby furnances.
Fixed a crash issue related to pet navigation.
Removed
Removed a confusing dialogue path regarding the generators from the vendors if you already owned an island before working with them.
Item Lock System: Introduced a new system to lock specific crafting recipes based on skill progression.
Skills Overhaul: Launched a comprehensive new skills system featuring an updated UI, refined skill curves, and rewarding skill progression incentives.
Currency Enhancements: Enhanced the experience of acquiring Sandollars and Dabloons with immersive currency effects.
Vendor NPCs Expansion: Rolled out new Vendor NPCs and an overarching vendor system, including themed vendor islands. Explore the hub to interact with these engaging characters!
Sandollars Store Packages: Unveiled new store packages tailored for Sandollars, enriching the in-game economy.
Coconut Radio: Get ready to tune into the Coconut Radio.
Generator Upgrades: Introduced an upgrade system for your generators, including the bird feeder, magic generator, and composter, using Sandollars or Dabloons.
Improved
Visual Fidelity Enhancements: Upgraded textures, models, UV maps, normals, and made various texturing improvements for a more lifelike visual experience.
Post-Processing Effects: Enhanced the game's visual appeal with refined toon shading, outline shaders, and disc shadow decals.
Material and Lighting Optimizations: Fine-tuned material settings, lighting, shadows, and outlines for a more vibrant and dynamic environment.
Performance Optimization: Implemented graphical performance enhancements, ensuring a smoother experience on low-end devices.
Fixed
Store Accessibility: Addressed and resolved issues affecting store opening times, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Intro Sequence Bugs: Ironed out various bugs within the intro sequence for a polished game start.
Asset Streamlining: Eliminated duplicate assets, optimizing game resource usage for better performance.
Removed
Legacy Rendering Elements: Phased out the reflection probe and real-time reflections to streamline rendering processes.
Outdated Shaders: Removed various legacy shaders that were underperforming, upgrading to more efficient alternatives.
Starter Island Challenge System: Discontinued the challenge system on the starter island, paving the way for a more refined introductory experience.
