Safe to say, youll soon have a relaxing way to spend your evenings after a hard days work.
But first, here’s a quick look at everything we know aboutISLANDERS: New Shoresso far.
What is ISLANDERS: New Shores?
ISLANDERS: New Shoresis an upcoming follow-up to the acclaimed minimalistcity builderof the sameISLANDERSname.
The new game will be about building an island retreat in a minimalist world.
From the trailer, the gameplay seems to becalm and relaxing, just like the original.
Story
ISLANDERS: New Shoresis a tranquil adventure that tells the next chapter in the minimalistcity-buildingfranchise.
From what I can tell, there doesnt seem to be a story set in stone.
Gameplay
ISLANDERS: New Shoresis a single-player city-builder where you build the island city of your dreams.
You start the game with an inventory of buildings it’s possible for you to place on the map.
Where you place, the buildings have to be strategic with a scoring system.
The more points you earn, the more building structures youll unlock.
Your playthrough will evolve across 50 unique and dynamic island levels, providing endless variety.
Therell be more than 44 unique building structures you’re free to unlock across six diverse biomes.
The buildings and biomes will have four vibrant color variations.
Thus allowing you to customize and build a city that stands out.
Additionally,New Shoreswill have different game modes, including High Score and a newSandbox mode.
The former is more competitive, tracking your performance.
New Features
So, what doesNew Shoresdo differently from the original game?
Well, youll now have a photo mode, for starters.
Some boons can duplicate buildings, while others can swap outbuildings youve already set up.
Besides the new features, The Station also overhauls the originals visuals.
According to Steam,ISLANDERS: New Shoreshas completely reimagined the minimalist aesthetic.
The Station hails from Sweden and is a subsidiary of Thunderful Games.
They are most known for co-developingLittleBigPlanet.
Coatsink, on the other hand, is an indie games developer and publisher.
They operate from England.
Coatsink is also a subsidiary of Thunderful Group.
According to Coatsink,ISLANDERS: New Shoresintends to abide by the originals relaxing M.O.
Itll employ a similar strategy, building on the mechanics, modes, and features ofISLANDERS.
Trailer
Thedebut trailer forISLANDERS: New Shoresis out now on YouTube.
Its quick but detailed enough, showcasing how the new update intends to build on the original.
The visuals immediately look super cute.
Colors jump off the screen with ease and delight.
The mechanics seem easy enough for newcomers to jump into.
Its definitely one of the more casual city-builders that doesnt seem to demand too much from you.
This is definitely a cozy game it’s possible for you to play to destress.
Yet, at the same time, the scoring system can potentially keep you on your toes.
Summer 2025 is nearly here.
So, its a bit annoying that the developers couldnt give an exact release date.
Its unclear whether the launch includes last and current-gen consoles.
Neither are the editions to expect, if any.
However, well keep an eye out for any updates for you.
Alternatively, you could constantly check the respective store pages, which are already out.
For more updates, feel free tofollow the official social media handle.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
