Hey ISLANDERS friends!

We’ve got some exciting news for handheld players – ISLANDERS: New Shores is officially Steam Deck Verified!

That means the full game (coming 10th July!) and the demo available now have been tested to make sure they run smoothly right out of the box on Steam Deck. And we’re happy to say it plays great – this chill, score-based city builder is right at home in your hands.

We wanted to share a few tips if you’re curious about performance, battery life, and settings. Of course, you don’t need to tweak anything if you don’t want to – the game runs beautifully on default settings – but for those of you who like to optimise, here’s what we’ve found during our own play sessions:

Default Experience

• High Graphics Preset

• 1280x800 resolution

• Capped at 60fps

• Smooth and responsive – perfect for on-the-go relaxing builds

• ~3.5+ hours battery life on our older Deck

Power Saver Option

• Low Graphics Preset

• TDP limit to 4W

• Manual GPU clock ~300MHz

• Refresh rate capped at 40Hz

• In-game v-sync set to 30fps

• ~5+ hours of play on a full charge

If you’re new to tinkering with Steam Deck settings, don’t worry – you don’t need to adjust a thing. But for those of you who love to fine-tune, there’s room to stretch battery life even further while keeping things running smooth.

And don’t forget – the demo is live right now! If you want to get a feel for how it plays before launch, it’s a great time to jump in and build your first island 🌴

If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to drop them in the comments. We’re always happy to help!

Team ISLANDERS

Hello ISLANDERS fans!

With the launch of ISLANDERS: New Shores just around the corner (10th July!), we’re excited to share what comes next -  the 2025 Content Roadmap!

We’ve got months of new content lined up, and we’ll be rolling it out frequently after launch -  completely FREE!. This is our way of saying thank you for being part of this cosy, creative little world we've built together.

Monthly Steam Posts: Get the full rundown of what’s new each month.

Community Challenges: Fun prompts, goals, and high-score hunts. 

New Content Drops: Fresh buildings, island types, weather effects, cosmetics, and more.

Developer Feedback Loops: Share your thoughts with us directly through surveys and comments – and help shape the game’s future.

We’ve always believed ISLANDERS shines brightest when it sparks creativity and relaxation. With New Shores, we want to keep delivering fresh little surprises that make you smile – whether you're returning for a quick session or diving deep into a new biome.

So think of the roadmap as a growing archipelago – each update a new island, new tools, or a new twist on how you play. 🌴

We’ll reveal more details closer to launch, and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way (including any hiccups along the way!). Let us know what you’d love to see post-launch – and thank you, truly, for being on this journey with us 💙