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| Sale | 35% OFF - Summer Sale on Bootstrap Island! Dear Survivors, It's summer on Bootstrap Island all year round! 😎 But the Steam Summer Sale won't last forever. Take advantage of our biggest discount yet and put your survival skills to the test with 35% OFF for a limited time. Thank you for your continued support, and see you on the island! The Bootstrap Island Team 🌴 Guides & Solutions: Performance Guide and Virtual Desktop VDXR Support Jo… | — | |
| In-game event | Major Update Hotfix 1.1.1 Is Live Now! Dear Survivors, Hotfix 1.1.1 is now live! Thank you for all your feedback following the release of Major Update 1.1.0! Hotfix 1.1.1 brings further improvements to the new Crate inventory system, gameplay, world visuals, audio, and overall polish, while refining inventory interactions, animal behavior, and many other aspects of the survival experience. Below are the full patch notes. We're grate… | 23777313 | |
| Major update | Major Update 1.1.0 - New Progression System, New Inventory, and Night Beasts! Dear Survivors, The first major update since Full Release is live! This update introduces a brand-new cumulative progression system , the Crate early-game inventory , dangerous Night Apes , full bHaptics support , and numerous gameplay improvements designed to make survival more rewarding and immersive than ever before. Cumulative Progression Unlocking new tools and items is now tied to your cu… | 23619707 | |
| Sale | June Sale! 25% OFF! Get Ready for Major Update 1.1.0! Get Ready for Major Update 1.1.0 - 25% Off During the June Sale! A major update is coming soon to Bootstrap Island, and now is the perfect time to prepare. Major Update 1.1.0 will introduce (Sneak Peek): · A new cumulative progression system · A redesigned early-game inventory experience · New dangers lurking in the night · A lot of improvements and additions If you've been waiting to test your… | — | |
| Community | Sneak Peek: Post-Launch Major Update 1 Sneak Peek: Post-Launch Major Update 1 - Cumulative Days for Unlocks In Post-Launch Major Update 1, we’re introducing a major evolution to the Progression System . Unlocking new tools and items will now be tied to your total cumulative days survived on the island . Every day you survive becomes a persistent resource that contributes toward future unlocks. This change makes progression less puni… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 1.0.5 Is Live Now Dear Survivors, Patch 1.0.5 is now live! Our fifth post-release update brings further optimization improvements to make the experience smoother and more stable. We’ve also refined the unlocking logic for tribal trading items to make it clearer. We will continue delivering additional improvements in future patches. Full list of patch notes below! Performance Issues & Solutions: · If your PC meet… | 22882974 | |
| Sale | April-May Sale! 25% OFF Dear Survivors, It’s been just over a month since our 1.0 release. Since then, we’ve rolled out four patch updates, and your feedback has been invaluable in helping us focus on what matters most. We’re committed to continuing to improve the game - with further optimizations, gameplay adjustments, and new features on the way. You can now enjoy the full experience with 25% OFF for a limited time.… | — | |
| Community | Updated Demo is Live Now! Dear Survivors, the Bootstrap Island Demo has returned! We have updated the demo so it now includes the tutorial, gameplay additions, main menu, and optimization improvements from the full game. Replay the demo as many times as you want, just keep in mind - every stay on the island lasts a single in-game day and night. Important Notes: · Virtual Desktop support is also available for the demo in… | — | |
| In-game event | Patch 1.0.4 Is Live Now Dear Survivors, Patch 1.0.4 is now live! Our fourth post-release update focuses on optimization and overall performance improvements to make the experience smoother and more stable. We will continue refining performance and delivering further improvements in future patches. Additionally, we’ve made some quality-of-life improvements and tweaks. Full list of Patch Notes below! Performance Issues… | 22694928 | |
| In-game event | Patch 1.0.3 Is Now Live Dear Survivors, This is our third update since the full release. Thank you for your kind words and feedback - it helps us improve the game with every patch. Patch 1.0.3 is now live! · Reworked Chest Spawn System – Locked chests can now spawn any items you’ve unlocked, with newly unlocked items appearing more frequently. · Grab Pull is now the default grab option. · Performance improvements and… | 22617461 | |
| In-game event | Full Release Hotfix #2 Is Now Live Dear Survivors, It’s been two weeks since the Full Release, and we’re incredibly grateful for the amazing response from players and creators alike. Your feedback continues to play a vital role in helping us improve the experience. Hotfix 2 is now live and includes a range of improvements (see Patch Notes below). Performance-related topics remain our highest priority, and we are actively working… | 22498391 | |
| In-game event | Full Release Hotfix #1 Is Now Live Dear Survivors, It’s been a week since the Full Release, and we’re incredibly excited about the positive reactions from players and creators. At the same time, we know that some of you have encountered issues. We’ve released Hotfix 1 to address these problems. Additionally, we’ve added a new feature! Main issues reported: · Items found on trade altars sometimes disappearing after being picked u… | 22398918 | |
| Community | Bundle: Bootstrap Island x Into the Radius Dear Survivors, With Bootstrap Island now fully released and more survivors joining the adventure every day, celebrate the moment with a limited-time VR survival bundle that brings together two unforgiving worlds . Step into the surreal Pechorsk Anomaly zone in Into the Radius , scavenge for gear, brave deadly anomalies, and hunt for mysterious artifacts. Then fight for your life in the brutal… | — | |
| Steam news | Bootstrap Island Leaves Early Access and Launches in Full Release Dear Survivors — today is the day. The Full Release is here 🔥 After two years in Early Access and five major and a lot of small updates, the island is now more alive and dangerous than ever. Our largest update yet introduces the local tribe, concludes Daniel’s story, and brings new threats, gameplay systems, and major improvements across the game. A Ruthless Survival Adventure Designed for VR… | — | |
| Community | Full Release Features Revealed Dear Survivors, The wait is almost over. Bootstrap Island’s Full Release arrives in just 2 days. Before launch, we wanted to take a moment to share an overview of the new features and content arriving with the Full Release — our biggest update yet. Many of the additions were inspired by ideas and discussions from the community, and you might even recognize some of your own suggestions . In the… | — | |
| Community | Full Release Date Announcement - March 12, 2026 Bootstrap Island Sets Sail for Full Release – March 12, 2026 🌴 After an incredible Early Access journey together, we’re beyond excited to share this: Bootstrap Island is leaving Early Access and launching in Full Release on Steam on March 12, 2026. This will be the biggest and most ambitious update in the game’s history - unveiling the world of the local tribe, complete with their own tools, w… | — | |
| Community | Full Release Approaches - Early Access Price Ending Soon! Big News This February! Full Release Soon, Early Access Price Ending Bootstrap Island is approaching full release, which means Early Access pricing will be ending soon. Now is the perfect time to jump in before the next chapter begins. Merch Store Live! We’re also thrilled to launch our official merch store - featuring original Bootstrap Island designs so you can bring a piece of the island wit… | — | |
| Community | Bootstrap Island Art Event - Winner Revealed! Hey, Survivors! The votes are in – and the Bootstrap Island Art Event has come to a close! We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who took part, submitted artwork, and brought their creativity to the island. 🌴 Below you can see all of the amazing submissions we received from the community: After a week of voting, one piece stood out and claimed the win... Congratulations to Happy Milk ,… | — | |
| Sale | Last Sale with Early Access Prices! As we move toward full release in Q1 2026 , we want to give a special thank you to all the survivors who joined us during Early Access . 💚 Your feedback and support played a huge role in shaping the game into its final form, and we’re incredibly excited to share everything we’ve created. 🌴 This is the final opportunity to enter the island at the Early Access price -20% OFF (Now - January 19)… | — | |
| Community | Bootstrap Island Art Event - Now Live! Hey, Survivors! We’re kicking off our first ever community art event - and we want to see your take on a mysterious character from the island... 👀🏝️ We’ve prepared a special page from the survivor’s journal with the silhouette of a Mystery Character . Your task: Create your own version of this character! How to enter: - Use the provided PNG or PSD template - Draw your version of the character… | — | |
| Sale | 30% OFF - Winter Sale on Bootstrap Island! ❄ Last Winter Sale before Full Release - with Early Access prices! ❄ We’re heading toward full release in Q1 2026 , making this the final Winter Sale where you can grab the game at the Early Access price with a frosty discount. Face the island before full release raises the stakes! Thank you for surviving with us! 🌴 Share your survival stories on our Discord! | — | |
| In-game event | Hotfix #1 for Major Update 5: Visions Dear Survivors 🌊, Major Update 5: Visions has now been out for a week, and we’re really thankful for all the feedback you’ve been sending our way. Seeing you battle sickness, chase the hallucinations, and push through the fever fits has been both terrifying and inspiring. Today we’re rolling out a quick Hotfix #1 to smooth out some rough edges from Visions and tighten up the overall experience… | 20856683 | |
| Major update | Major Update 5: Visions Is Live! Dear Survivors, The last major update before the full release has arrived - and it’s live now with a 20% discount to celebrate this milestone! “Visions” brings a new layer of psychological survival , introducing sickness and hallucinations that blur the line between reality and illusion. As the infection spreads, your senses deceive you - and the only hope lies in discovering the mysterious Med… | 20738404 | |
| Sale | 20% OFF - November Sale Is Live! Some major changes are coming soon ... but before that... enjoy the Sale on Bootstrap Island - 20% OFF . Take a deep breath, and explore the island at your own pace - before things get intense with the Major Update 5: Visions! Stay tuned! Share your survival stories on our Discord ! | — | |
| Community | The Last Major Update Before Full Release is Coming Soon! Major Update 5: Visions - Sneak Peek! “Visions” brings a host of new systems and mysteries that push survival and sanity to the edge. A strange sickness takes hold, twisting perception and blurring the line between reality and illusion. What you see may not be what truly is. You’ll need to use all your survival instincts to overcome the sickness or it will take you. Prepare to face your fears,… | — | |
| Sale | 20% OFF - October Sale Is Live and the Nights Are Getting Longer! October has arrived, and the island feels different... a bit more spooky? Bootstrap Island is 20% OFF until October 12 . Longer nights, falling leaves, and the quiet sense that you're being watched. Keep your fire burning, your musket dry, and your nerves steady. How long would you last with no sun in sight? Share your survival stories on our Discord! | — | |
| Community | Bootstrap Island Building Challenge Event Results! Building Challenge Results! The hammers... we mean rocks , have stopped and the results are in - our Bootstrap Island Building Event has officially wrapped up! 🥇 exect01 – 3:13 🥈 Ralecs – 4:18 🥉 MrYobo – 7:16 A huge congratulations to our winners for showing incredible speed and skill! Whether you built for glory or just enjoyed the challenge, we're glad to have you. Thank you for participat… | — |
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