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You there! Game-player! Have you ever found yourself questioning life? Of course you have! Life is chaos! Life is confusing! Life is something you get handed to you at birth with zero instructions or hints! But what if there were a way to try something before buying it, so to speak? Wonder no more! We at Moonstone Island Labs have invented a new thing we're calling a DEMO, short for "demonstration", which allows you to give something a go in a short, controlled fashion before you make your decision on whether or not you want it! In this "demo", which we're releasing today, you can trial the fantastic (and currently on sale!) game that is Moonstone Island, COMPLETELY FREE! Free, you say? How can such a thing be free?! Well, therein lies the catch, chums: this demo grants you access to the first two weeks of the game, which take place in the springtime. During those two weeks, you will get to experience what it's like to play Moonstone Island, completely gratis! And if, at the end of those two weeks, you decide that you want to see more, then GOOD NEWS! You can purchase the game (ON SALE FOR 40% OFF!!!) and your save game will continue into the full game, no restarts needed! We're really hoping this "demo" thing catches on, and if it does, remember to tell your friends: Moonstone Island invented that thing! We're the first ones to ever do it! Patent pending! Lots of love, Kate, Community Manager and Co-Inventor of Demos
Happy April, dear ones! It's Magic Man, or Waldo, perhaps you know me as, yes. In the old kingdom, the first of April was a most special day a day for rejoicing in the strange, the arcane, the unusual much like me, oho! And I indeed have something strange, arcane, and unusual to show you today. In my magical experimentation, I discovered something most peculiar, revealed to me by my darling Fishbo Junior in whispers at night. I am calling them... FISHBO VARIANTS. You see, under the right conditions, a Fishbo can transfer its very essence to other Spirits, transforming them into Fishbo-like creatures, while still retaining parts of their own original essence, yes! These new Spirits sprout legs and grow bowls around their bodies, becoming as Fishbo, but still yet something... unique, and special. It is said that any Fishbo that appears in the world will have a small chance of being one of these mutations! How interesting, yes! I hope you will find some of these rare and wonderful Spirits yourself, and you will say to yourself, "ah, Waldo, what a genius you are, yes!" And then I hope you will bring them to say hello to Fishbo Junior. It was his idea, after all. Happy April, my dear ones! Ah, no, I already said that. Well, goodbye, then! Waldo, AKA Magic Man
Moonstone Island and all DLCs are on sale during the Steam Spring Sale! Don't miss out and happy exploring <3 [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/Moonstone_Island/] Moonstone Island: 35% Off Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off Artbook: 35% Off Soundtrack: 35% Off Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 30% Off Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 20% Off Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off Moonstone Island Eerie Items: 30% Off
Hello, and happy holidays to you all! It's almost the end of the year our first full year having Moonstone Island out in the world. We got a LOT done in 2024, and we'd like to celebrate all of those milestones with you! But first, here are the discounts for the Steam Winter Sale! Moonstone Island: 35% Off Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off Artbook: 35% Off Soundtrack: 35% Off Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 20% Off Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 35% Off Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off Here are just some of the cool features we added in our updates:
Happy holidays, Villagers!
It's winter-time here over on Moonstone Island and that means it's Rawcember day! That means our Publisher, Raw Fury, celebrates all things Moonstone Island. Check out some of the community creations the visitors of our Islands have put together to celebrate the winter season:
A lot of the winter holiday items are available in the Cozy Comforts DLC Pack with things like:
It's that time, Villagers! Steam Awards have rolled around again and we're up for votes in the "Labor of Love" category - which is for games that continually add things past launch. If you think we fit the bill, we'd love your vote <3 We hope you're enjoying the recent mini update that dropped this week and would love if you shared any of your fun screenshots with us on BlueSky or @moonstoneisland on X <3
From: Update Time @ Moonstone Island dot com
To: YOU!
Subject: RE: Free mini-update!
To whom it may concern,
Hey! Who's in the mood for some cozy games? I know we are. And hey, there's one right here! It's called Moonstone Island, and it's full of kindness, diversity, and adorable lil guys shaped like toasters and fishbowls!
But wait! There's more! Today, we're releasing a free mini-update with some lovely new additions to make the game *even better*. And they said it couldn't be done!
Here's whatcha get:
Yep, you heard it, we're on sale until the 26th! (Yes, we know the image says the 18th but we're staying on sale EVEN LONGER!)
Moonstone Island: 35% Off
Decor Galore DLC Pack: 35% Off
Artbook: 30% Off
Soundtrack: 30% Off
Autumnal Accessories DLC Pack: 20% Off
Chef's Kiss DLC Pack: 35% Off
Cozy Comforts DLC Pack: 35% Off
Arcane Artifacts DLC PAck: 35% Off
Designed for Lovers DLC PAck: 35% Off
Less tricks more treats! Happy Halloween!
Just some super cute bug fixes with a side of performance improvements for ya <3
Happy Autumn, Alchemists! September is nearly over, and that means it's almost Scary Month, but there's nothing scary about the FREE UPDATE we're launching today! Well, that might not be true. Those of a delicate disposition may find some of our new Spirits a bit creepy, depending on how you feel about things like disembodied hands (oooh) and dogs (aaaah). We cannot be held responsible for any heart attacks you receive from playing Moonstone Island. I think. [previewyoutube=cQwadM8scqI;full][/previewyoutube] Let's take a look at all the tasty new content we're adding today:
*insert fanfare here* Get out the birthday candles, because Moonstone Island is ONE YEAR OLD! Well, I guess that's just a singular birthday candle, but still. It's been a whole year since our launch, and we can hardly believe it we've had so much happen in those last 12 months. So many updates and DLCs! So much love and fanart from the community! So many new Spirits, items, cards, and things to do! And, of course, SOOOO MANY BUG FIXES. In celebration of our anniversabirthday, we're releasing an even bigger update than normal on September 30th: [previewyoutube=sRo27p4fLiA;full][/previewyoutube] THE FESTIVALS UPDATE! You've been asking for events, and you're getting them! This free update will add new seasonal festivals, new dialog, new Spirits, and maybe even a new character to meet. But that's not all! We're also doing our last paid DLC of 2024: Autumnal Accessories DLC! As you can probably guess, Autumn Accessories are all about the colors of fall. It comes with lots of decor to make your place look as autumnal as possible, which will go nicely with last year's Halloween decor, or even the Christmastime turkey (you can pretend it's Thanksgiving)! We'll have more details to share later, so make sure you're on our Discord and our newsletter. All the best jokes are in there. All the worst jokes are here on Steam, obviously. https://discord.com/invite/moonstoneisland https://www.moonstoneisland.com/#newsletter Kate, community manager, and Chief Anniversabirthday Celebrator
If my calculations are correct (they probably aren't), then this is our 20th patch notes! Wow. We're almost old enough to drink in the US. Or something. Anyway, just two things today:
Hello, friends! Good news: I just got wisdom tooth surgery! Wait, no, that's not the good news. The good news is they let me keep my teeth! And I put them under my pillow, just in case, and instead of money, the tooth fairy left me some patch notes! Isn't that weird?
Hello, hello, hello, and welcome to the first episode of Patch Notes Kitchen, with me, Kate I mean, Moonstonio McChefhat, famous TV cooking guy! Today we're making a tasty three-course meal: a Bugfixes Souffl, followed by a hearty Marinated Content Steak served with Baby New Spirits, and for dessert, DLC! Which stands for Delicious Layer Cake, obviously. The first step in this recipe is to add the following to your game:
AHHH YOU GUYYYYSSSS THIS IS A REALLY EXCITING ONE!!!
First off, the free content update, which I've been VERY excited about: we added cooking to the game!!!! You can create dishes in your new kitchen, complete cooking-related quests, and discover the characters' favorite dishes. Finally, you can have an actual functioning kitchen-zone! Isn't that cool? I think it's cool.
There are over 80 recipes to discover, some with incredible effects, and new ingredients made with crops, alongside a prep station, an oven, and a stove to put in your kitchen.
Alongside the cooking update, we have paid DLC themed around cooking, too! It's called Chef's Kiss, and it adds a few baking and cooking accessories to your game:
Donut Rug
Cloche
Pot Rack
Marble Counter
Marble Counter with Sink
Bakery House
The Chef's Kiss DLC costs the same as all the other DLC we've released, and as always, it's decor ONLY. You can cook in your game with or without the DLC!
Happy Cooking!
Kate, Community Manager who is now very hungryyyy
COOKING COOKING COOKING, ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME ...and you! And everyone that plays Moonstone Island! Thats right, we have a major, FREE, update coming next week themed around the culinary arts!
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As part of next weeks Cooking Update which introduces a BRAND NEW mechanic that yall have been poking us about, we're also releasing another DLC to go alongside it for folks who want a little extra decor. This one is called Chef's Kiss, and it comes with a bunch of items to make your indoors look like a kitchen, and your outdoors look like a cute lil bakery!
Here are the items that the paid DLC (Called Chefs Kiss) will add to your game:
Donut Rug
Cloche
Pot Rack
Marble Counter
Marble Counter with Sink
Bakery House
This DLC launches on July 31st. It'll cost the same as all the other DLC we've released, and as always, it's decor ONLY. The cooking mechanic will be added to the game FOR FREE, so get your olive oils out and flour your hands in preparation!
Bone apple teeth!
Studio Supersoft and Raw Fury
Woot, we're a part of SimFest because..well... we're a life-sim among many other things! :D
Here are the discounts that will run during the fest:
Have you been out in the garden today? The patch plants have grown some little patch fruits, and it's time to harvest them! Let's take a look at these juicy new changes:
COWABUNGA, YOU GUYS. It's summer, and you know what that means: it's time to grab your goggles, slap on some sunscreen, and head to the pool because its the STEAM SUMMER SALE and HOT AS HECK OUT at Supersoft HQ. Here are the Sale Prices for the duration of the Summer Sale:
*drum roll*
And now, please welcome to the stage: you know her, you love her, it's... POOOOOL PARTYYYYYY!
(The audience goes wild as a 7 foot tall drag queen named Pool Party steps onto the stage in platform heels. She is wearing sunglasses and a tiny bikini, and her wig is made of pool noodles. She begins to lip-sync to Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett.)
That's right! Our next DLC is on its way, and this one's a little bit different... because it's FREE for EVERYONE.
It's called Pool Party, and in case you can't guess, it's themed around summertime swimmin'. We've got towels. We've got floaties shaped like Snorcko. We've got actual, in-ground pools that you can swim in. It's a bathing bonanza!
Just remember the rules: no diving, no running, and no peeing. The P in pool should only be in its name, thanks.
Even better news: we're launching the Pool Party FREE DLC on PC this Thursday, 27th June, just in time for the beginning of summer!
We also have our NEXT update in the works, and I know I say this ALL THE TIME, but I think this one is game-changing. Get excited, pals.
Alright, that's it for today. Go put on some sunscreen and go outside! Unless you're in the parts of the southern hemisphere where it's currently very winter, in which case, stay inside and put a scarf on.
Kate, Community Manager and champion dive-bomber
Happy Summer, Alchemists! We've changed the name of a couple of our DLCs (but in name only, the contents remain the same!) and wanted to give you all a heads-up! Delightful little Comforts = Decor Galore! December's Lovely Cozies = Cozy Comforts! Our acronyms, while adorable, might have been hard to shorten for you all so we've made them stand out on their own! Welp, that's all, just some small changes to get our house in order. Oh ya, we're now out on Nintendo Switch! I suppose that's a big deal! ~ Studio Supersoft P.S. We've got something coming next week for every. last. one. of. you. Whoa, that sounds ominous... but it's the opposite of that! AND IT'LL BE FREE! Stay tuned ;)
Tiny lil patchy-patch!
It's nearing the end of Magic May, which means we're adding a ton of stuff to the game new furniture, new dialogue, new Spirits, and all of that. But we've already talked about that. You know all that. Today, my friends, I have brought you here to talk about the thing we love most (at least I do) PATCH NOTES. It's a long one, so we've split it up into four categories: Big Things, Small Things, Magic Man Things, and Bug Things. I mean, fixes. Bug Fixes. Let's start off with our man of the month, Magic Man!
Happy Magic May, everyone! Today, we're launching our latest update alongside some new DLC, both of which are themed around the mysterious man we all love to love: Waldo! However! Our enigmatic wizard and chicken house aficionado may be the focus of this update, but that doesn't mean that's all you get. We've also added a bunch of new tweaks, content, and changes that will make the game even better than before. [previewyoutube=penq0kbCHLc;full][/previewyoutube]
Our publishing partners at Raw Fury are having their annual Publisher Sale right here on Steam! We've got some sweet discounts to check out if you're been waiting to pick up Moonstone Island or the DLCs!
Hello, hello, hello! This is Ossono writing to you from inside Moonstone Island. How does that work, you ask? Magic! And also, stop asking!
Farming Fest starts today, and we're a part of it! Let's get growing! :D
Want to join the community on Discord and share your perfectly planned plots? Do it HERE!
Potential fix for "black screen" bug that was occurring for some players after battles ending and when entering/exiting buildings We believe this bug was caused by an issue with our game engine that has recently been fixed by the Construct 3 team. We will continue to monitor the forums to see if the issue pops up again or has been successfully resolved. Thank you for your patience and for your help determining the cause of this bug! XOXO Moonstone Island dev team <3
Alchemists, its time! All aboard the sale train, because it's about to head to Moonstone Island Station. We're doing another big discount for the game and all the DLC as part of Steam's Spring Sale!!! Here are the deets: Moonstone Island - 25% off Valentine's DLC - 25% off Halloween DLC - 35% off December DLC - 35% off Delightful Little Comforts DLC - 35% off Soundtrack - 25% off Art book - 25% off The sale will be on from March 14 - 21, and this is (yet again) our biggest sale yet. We've only done a 25% discount once before, so this is the best price for Moonstone Island right now! Unless you find a burned CD copy of it in a mysterious package sent to your house by an anonymous person, in which case... you probably shouldn't put that CD in your PC. Just buy a copy instead. It's less than $20. Also, stop putting mysterious CDs in your computer and giving out your address to strangers. AND just a reminder that you can now grab our bundle with Slay the Spire and grab additional savings by buying both together (OR, if you already own one, you still save by buying the other!) ~ Kate, Community Manager, and Card Collector SUPREME!
Oh *hello* there, Alchemists! It's been a little while! Have you missed us? We've missed you. But we have returned, and we bring some *very* exciting news. As usual, I know. What can I say? We have a lot of exciting news here at the exciting news factory. That's what I like to call my office.
Welcome, Alchemists! Did you see?? We're having a major sale on Moonstone Island, our DLC, Soundtrack, and Art Book right here on Steam until the 22nd!
IT'S HERE, ALCHEMISTS! Well, to be accurate, several things are here. Number One: Valentine's Day (which is tomorrow, in case you forgot). Number two: Our new Valentine's-themed DLC, which is full of things shaped like hearts, is live and available to buy right now. Number three: Our latest update, which is also live and brings a ton of Valentiney things, like new furniture, new Villager dialogue, and the most Valentiney thing of all: being able to marry your favorite person in Moonstone Island! Let's talk about the things that you'll be getting in this FREE Valentine's Update!
Hello, Adorable Alchemists!
The winter is here, the new year has come, and it's almost time for everyone's second favorite holiday about buying things, eating rich foods, and trying to impress all the cuties in your life: Valentine's Day!!!!
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Speaking of cuties, just take a look inside this heart-shaped box right here, and you'll find a few tokens of our love coming to you on February 13th...
LOVE TOKEN #1
It wouldn't be a Valentine's update without being able to show your undying devotion to the person who means the most to you. In the game, I mean.
THAT'S RIGHT MOONSTONE ISLAND WILL HAVE MARRIAGE
Moonstone Island has jumped on the new trend of "getting married", and that means you'll now be able to propose to your partner, hold a wedding ceremony (with cute outfits and a range of options for you to wear), have a reception with friends and family, and then your spouse will even move into your house!
We've written lots of new dialogue and made new animations for your spouse!!!! This is something we've been dreaming of doing for aaaaages, and were super excited about the new NPC content :D
LOVE TOKEN #2
It's DLC!!! And this time, it's themed around the most romantic time of year, as dictated by greeting cards companies.
Our Valentine's DLC will allow you to go ALL IN on the heart-shaped theme, with a heart rug, a heart house skin for your house, a heart box of chocolates, a heart archway (or "heartchway") and a heart lamp, as well as a loveseat. It's not shaped like a heart, but it has "love" in the name!
The DLC, which launches on February 13th, will cost $3.99 with a 20% launch discount.
LOVE TOKEN #3
A new update is here, and much like love, it don't cost a thing! As with all our big updates, this one contains a LOT of stuff that will improve the life of the game, as well as your enjoyment and fun-having time.
Some highlights:
I am usually so good at knowing what newsletter number we are on, but it's been a while since the last newsletter, and over the Christmas break, I forgot how to count, so... Welcome back! How's it going? How was your Christmas/New Year/non-denominational winter holidays? Or summer holidays, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere? You know, I've actually never been south of the equator. Maybe I should make that my new year's resolution!
Our break was great, and we're already working on some COOL STUFF FOR SOON TIMES. Can't tell you about it yet, but maybe I'll give a little hint: I had to write a lot of new stuff! It's the first time I've done a significant amount of non-item-description writing since the game released!!!!! How exciting.
New Year, New Meeeee!!
I wanted to do a little retrospective of 2023, because I saw other games studios doing it, and it looked cool. So! Let's go! 2023 retrospective!!!
It's time for our 14th patch notes! It's mostly bug fixes today, but one fairly exciting addition...
We're kicking off 2024 with a lucky number 13 it's our thirteenth patch notes! And boy howdy, this one's a doozy. Yeah, this is how I talk now. This is the 2024 me. I use words like "doozy". Don't make fun of me, it's patch time: UPDATES
The year is almost over... and that means that we're about to go on holiday, which means that this is the LAST NEWSLETTER OF 2023. I can't believe it! 2023 has been an amazing year for us, with the launch of Moonstone Island on PC, all the updates we've been doing, the Switch release announcement... and that's all been in the last three months, even though it feels like a LOT longer.
2024 is, of course, our Switch launch year, so here's hoping it'll be even more amazing a lot of cozy gamers are Switch-only, so I'm expecting it to get a little busy! But with all of you kind, generous, and patient Moonstoners, I'm not too worried. Thank you for all your lovely responses to the game so far
STEAM WINTER SALE
We're on Sale again, because we LOVE A GOOD SALE!
Dec 21st to Jan 4th
It's Holo-day Weekend! Starting today and going on until the 18th December, you can pick up THREE Holo Hunter Potions in Moonstone Island. Here's how! [olist]
Quick hotfix, nothing serious! We introduced a bug with yesterday's update that was stopping people from receiving a very important crafting recipe after beating the final boss, so we've just fixed that -- everything should be back to normal now, but let us know if you're experiencing any new bugs here: https://rawfury.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1
Good day, Alchemists! Forgive me for this, but it's December, I'm cold, and I'm feeling festive. Therefore, this bunch of patch notes will be brought to you in the form of... a carol. Ahem. On the first day of Patchmas, the dev team gave to me:
It's that time of the year, Alchemists! Our free Holiday Content Update and December Lovely Cozies DLC are both live! HO HO HO, LET'S GOOOOOOO! FREE CONTENT:
Merry day to you, Moonstoners!
We're almost halfway through this festive season already, but the gifts keep coming!
HOLO-DAY HUNT
This post is here to tell you about our upcoming Holo-Day Weekend event, which will work just like our Holoween event every player will receive some Holo Hunter Potions in the mail, and each one can be used to increase your chances of finding a Holo Spirit (that's a Spirit with a unique color palette you know, like Shiny Pokmon) from 0.2% to 10%!!!
The Holo-Day Weekend takes place from December 15th to December 18th, so just make sure to pop into the game during that time to grab your potions. Once you've got them, they're yours to keep until you use them.
Here are the details:
[olist]
H(ell)o, h(ell)o, h(ell)o! It's me, Moonstone Island's Santa just call me Father Katemas ready with a big bag of presents, just for youuuuu!
Some delightful news for you this week: We have MOOOORE DLC !!!
December Lovely Cozies (get it?) is a winter-themed festive feast of interior and exterior decor, including happy little snowmen, a fuzzy rug, a snowboard, icicles, and a gigantic, jolly snowman house to live in! The DLC will release on December 13th, and will cost $3.99 with a week-long 15% launch discount.
AND FOR FREE:
Hello, Alchemists! Just a quick one today to remind folks that the Steam Autumn Sale (which we're a part of) is over SOOOOOON! Just a few hours to be more precise - and we know you love precision. Moonstone Island - 20% Off Delightful Little Comforts DLC - 10% Off Artbook - 10% Off Soundtrack - 10% Off Decorator's Bundle - 24% Off Treat yourself to some adorable decor and placeables before prices revert later today! We're going to be a part of Raw Fury's annual "Rawcember" event starting next week - keep an eye peeled for some exciting announcements and events for all our Moonstoners <3 Until then - keep it cool! ~ Studio Supersoft
Everybody (yeaaaaaaaah)
Rock your body (yeaaaaaaaah)
Everybody
Rock your body right
Moonstone's back, alright
I don't know. I just had that song in my head. I'm sorry. Yesterday's stuck-in-my-head song was Banana Phone, so at least it's an improvement on that. What I'm trying to say is: IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER MOONSTONE NEWSLETTER!
AUTUMN SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's coming to the end of Autumn, and just like our ancestors used to celebrate/mourn the dying of the light with festivals centered around the harvest and/or fire, so too do we celebrate/mourn by holding a BIG SAAAALE. Moonstone Island is 20% off until the 28th November, and the DLC is also discounted 10%, so it's the best time to buy a copy for every single person you know!
I think our ancestors would be proud, if a little confused. They'd be all like "what do you mean a steam sale? How canst thou purchase steam, which is most ephemeral? Oh, I must not tarry, young Nathaniel is dying of the plague again."
Anyway, yes, we're on sale. Go buy the game.
Steam Nomination Please
Oh, also, since it's nearing the end of the year, that means a few things! One, make sure you've written all the games you want on your list for KeighleyClaus, because Geoffmas (AKA The Game Awards) is almost here. Two, it's GOTY time, baby! And even if we can't possibly ever hope to beat Baldur's Gate 3, we can still hope!
If you loved Moonstone Island, please consider giving us a little nomination as a treat. May we suggest the "Sit Back and Relax" category? Surely, Baldur's Gate 3 won't win that one... right? (Astarion cackles in the background) RIGHT????
We do love Baldur's Gate. But we also love awards.
Cozy Quest Roundup (?)
This week, we also took part in Cozy Quest, which was a lil showcase of cozy games like A Little to the Left, Fae Farm, Wobbledogs and LODDLENAUT which also RELEASED DURING COZY QUEST!!! Sorry for the caps but I am HYPED to play Loddlenaut. It's so freakin cute.
Before this turns into a Loddlenaut love-fest, though, Moonstone Island was also there, being cozy and such. It's an honour to be included in these things, not least because we get to be on the front page of Steam :) Keep an eye out for more!
DID WE MENTION SWITCH? DONT 4GET (?)
Oh yeah and also we're coming to Switch in Spring 2024. We may have mentioned it.
SWIIIIITCH! Like, *the* Switch! The Nintendo Switch! Personally, I've always been a Nintendo kid, so I'm very excited. Actual Nintendo! Actual Switch!!!! It's very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We hit a milestone of sorts: It's our tenth patch notes! Just a lil one, though:
Wowwwwwwww, we just hit double digits for patch notes! This is our tenth one! It sounds like something that shouldn't be celebrated because, you know, it's like saying "break out the champagne, this is the plumber's fifth visit to my house!" but I like to think that a lot of patch notes actually shows how much we care about Moonstone Island and want to make it better. Which is true! Anyway, just a small one for today, pals:
Hellooooo, Alchemists (and soon-to-be Alchemists-in-training!) Two super important things to chat about today that are both (well, in our opinion) exciting as cuss! ONE (singular sensation!): It's Steam Awards votin' time and you're all invited! It'd sure mean a lot to us at our tiny lil' studio if you voted for us in any of the categories, but maybe especially the "Sit Back and Relax" title?? It's the top award for Cozy Games and we'd love to be put in the running if you think we're fit to be there <3 [Insert gif of an adorable cat with giant eyes - but we won't for copywrite reasons and Mr. Morris is only giving only side-eye at the moment... but it is dinner-time as I'm writing this so...] In fact, while you're there, why don't you vote on your favorite games in all categories? I'm sure just about any of the games on Steam would appreciate the vote! TWO: Did you notice? We're on sale for the Steam Autumn Sale on top of everything else! Let's see what kind of savings you could grab RIGHT NOW (like, "right now", right now!): Moonstone Island - 20% Off Delightful Little Comforts DLC - 10% Off Artbook - 10% Off Soundtrack - 10% Off Decorator's Bundle - 24% Off You've got until November 28th to grab the above at some sweet sweet discounts so be sure to take a look at your wishlist and grab the games you've been saving up for a rainy day for! It'd be cool if Moonstone Island was one of those, but you do you <3 Until later this week, Moonstoners! ~ Studio Supersoft and Raw Fury
Hello, lovely Moonstoners! It's another beautiful week, and Moonstone Island just keeps getting better. This week, we have patch notes, a cool and cozy Steam event, and, uh, wasn't there... something else... I'm forgetting...
OH YEAH WE ANNOUNCED OUR NINTENDO SWITCH RELEASE WINDOW
Now I remember. It was a whole thing, we were on the Indie World Showcase, everyone was like "yay" and "woo", it was pretty cooooool. Yay! Woo!
Cozy Quest Event Starting
This week we're also going to be part of Cozy Quest, a Steam event run by our good pals over at Secret Mode (they published A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, and Loddlenaut!)
Cozy Quest is a curation of the bestest-best cozy games on Steam, and runs from the 16th to the 20th November. During that time, we'll be on the front page of Steam, alongside games like Ooblets, Potion Permit, and Unpacking, and I will also personally give you 20,000 Cozy Points whenever you wrap yourself in a blanket, drink a hot chocolate, or put on slippers. (Disclaimer: Cozy Points do not have any value. They are just for acknowledging your Cozy Level.)
Get cozy!
ICYMI Switch News!!
In case you missed it... we finally got to announce our Switch release in Spring 2024! I don't like keeping secrets, so I'm quite glad to not have to sit on this one any longer. Spring might seem really far away (we have to do Winter first!) but I guarantee it'll come up in no time at all. And then we'll all be playing Moonstone Island in bed, as intended.
We have a page on the Nintendo website, and Nintendo tweeted about us, and and and... I don't know! I've always been a Nintendo kid! So it feels really weird! And cool! And exciting!!!! I wonder if Miyamoto has ever had to say the words "Moonstone Island". Probably not, right? He's probably busy. But still. IT'S REALLY NEAT.
We're still improving the game with patches on the regular! This week's patch notes includes some rather exciting new changes, including:
You know what time it is! It's time for PATCH! NOTES! STEAM POST!!!! (audience cheers, whistles, yells WOO) I'm your host, Kate the Community Manager! Let's take a look at our lovely contestants! (please imagine the following patch notes in the voice of someone reading out prizes on The Price is Right, thank you)
IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING YOU GUYYYYYYYSSSSS We're coming to Switch in addition to PC Steam! And we were on the Nintendo Indie World showcase to announce it!!!! So cool. We're best friends with Nintendo now. Maybe they will let us wear a Mario hat? We'll let you know more when we have more details, but for now, rejoice! We finally have a release window: SPRING 2024!!! [previewyoutube=AWGAUEy-ZKE;full][/previewyoutube] Thank you all for being patient. Even those of you who were not patient. We still appreciate you :D ~ Studio Supersoft
Yarrr, it be a patch notes. Why am I speakin' like a pirate? Because it be our eighth patch notes. Like pieces of eight. Patch notes of eight. Yarr, I don't need to explain myself.
Here are our Haikuween winners! You all get a copy of the Halloween DLC! Twitter: @8leggedbunny @Addie_Baddi @hypotherm1a @gray_leak Discord: #goodcub #dollychrist #marissasa #honeybee Steam: Aya Breha Congrats to all our winners! We'll be DMing you VERY SOOOOOON
Happy November, everyone! As I write this, it's snowing hard outside. I live in Canada so everyone expects a lot of snow, but winter doesn't normally start until late December here, so this is unusual! It's very soft and quiet, though, so I'm not complaining. Also, I am sitting next to a fireplace so I'm quite cosy. Tell us your favorite season in the comments!
Before we get to the comments, though, let's dive back into what we've been up to.
DLC/ EVENT RETROSPECTIVE
This week we had TWO events: Holoween and Haikuween!
Holoween gave everyone who played the game between 30th October and 1st November three Holo-Hunter Potions, which increased the Holo Spirit encounter chances from 0.2% to 10%.
Haikuween asked people on our Discord, Twitter, and in these Steam posts to submit a spooky haiku or short poem to be in with a chance of winning a code for our Halloween DLC!
Both events are over now, but they were both a lot of fun. If you participated in either, thank you! We hope you now have many Holo Spirits and/or an appreciation for the art of haiku. We'll be announcing the winners on our Twitter, so keep an eye out!
Just before Halloween, we released our biggest-ever update, which included a ton of new content, new Spirits, and a lot of bug fixes and much-requested updates to the game itself.
The full patch notes are loooooooooooong, so here are the highlights:
Alchemists!
Go go! Grab your potions and start your Holo Hunting now until Nov 1 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET.
Just a reminder on where you can find your 3 free potions:
Happy Hunting!
~ Studio Supersoft
Eeeeeevening, Alchemists!
This is just a reminder that the Holo-ween Hunt starts tomorrow! Get your hands on 3 free Holo-Hunting potions, dropped very handily in the middle of the Town Square to snap up!
Potion specifics:
Holo-Hunter Potion - Drinking this potion increases the chances of Holographic Spirits spawning to 10%. Remains active until your day ends or until you tame a holographic spirit, whichever comes first. Does not stack.
You can grab your potions from October 30 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET - Nov 1 at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST/17:00 CET. Happy Holo-ween Hunting, Moonstoners!
~ Studio Supersoft
Welcome, Alchemists! The Eerie Items DLC is out today! That means that you can now buy some extra Halloweeny items, including a new pumpkin house, candle decor, and a big gross tongue-shaped rug, PLUS everyone will also discover a few new (FREE) spooky decor items added to their game, but guess what? THAT'S NOT EVEN EVERYTHING WE'VE ADDED TO THE GAME. You love patch notes, right? Get ready for the best patch notes yet...
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