Publisher Coatsink and developer The Station announced a release date for ISLANDERS: New Shores, their new comfy city builder sequel.
ISLANDERS: New Shores is set to launch on July 10th for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.
A post-launch content roadmap was also revealed:
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
ISLANDERS: New Shores offers a world of tranquil creativity that welcomes longtime fans and newcomers to explore, build, and strategise like never before. In New Shores, you are presented with a series of beautiful islands to build on, starting each level with an inventory of buildings to choose from. Carefully consider where to place them based on their unique properties to get the most points over the course of the stage as you unlock more structures in a title that reigns in the overwhelming complexity of the sprawling city-builder to deliver minimalist shots of short yet cerebral strategy.
Let’s unroll the blueprints and take a look at the new features ISLANDERS: New Shores is bringing too! One key new feature is the introduction of “boons”. Boons are one-time power ups unlocked on each stage as you collect points, offering a helping hand that will become vital as you take on the game’s tricker levels. Boons can allow you to duplicate buildings in your inventory and replace buildings you’ve already built. There’s more for you to discover yourself in the full game, with each boon offering an intriguing new twist on how you go about building your city.
ISLANDERS: New Shores also features the new Sandbox mode, new building types to play with, advanced scoring mechanics and unique island properties. There’s also a Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera for you to capture snaps of your aesthetically pleasing creations on the stunning natural landscapes New Shores offers up. For streamers among you, there is Twitch integration, allowing viewers to vote on what to pick.
Features
- Two modes: High Score and Sandbox with separate saves
- 44 unique building types and 7 stunning island properties
- 50 dynamic island generators offering endless variety
- Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera
- 75 minutes of original, immersive music
- Boons: new one-time power-ups for strategic gameplay
- Advanced scoring systems that reward clever tactics
- Twitch integration for an interactive streaming experience
