Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop News

Hey everyone!

We've released a new update for Sugardew Island! 🚀 The demo is now live, and we've already received some early feedback—especially regarding energy management. So we've made some adjustments:

⚡ Energy Changes
✅ Selling items in the shop no longer requires energy
✅ The low energy warning now appears slightly earlier

📌 Gameplay & Balance

Chilis now drop correctly
Energy bars can now be crafted (2 wheat + 1 carrot)
Energy bars are now cheaper (250 → 125)
Players start with more energy bars (3 → 6)
Watering animation has been shortened
Tool charging time reduced from 1 second to 0.66 seconds per level

🔧 Improvements & Bug Fixes

The negotiation result in the shop can now be correctly dismissed (button)
The counter in the statistics screen now stops correctly
Item sorting at Tomte is no longer inverted
Buying multiple animals no longer causes duplicates
Harmony Tree UI improved (automatic quest selection & better visualization)
Virtual keyboard now opens automatically on Steam Deck
D-Pad control added for item selection
Shortcut for energy bars now assigned to the right analog stick button
The demo watermark no longer overlaps with the logo
Save files now have clear names ("Manual 1," "Manual 2," "Manual 3")
Correct pigs are now unlocked on the proper islands
Lighting & performance improvements
Fixed crashes
Animals should now clip into buildings less frequently
UI now scales better for resolutions other than 16:9
New sounds added & existing ones adjusted
Music updated for certain situations
Fixed issues where multiple buildings appeared interactable at the same time
The "X" button to close the workbench with a mouse is now always visible
Skill descriptions were incomplete in some languages and have been fixed
We’re excited to hear your feedback and hope you enjoy the improvements! ❤️

Enjoy your time on Sugardew Island! 🌾

Your rokaplay Team

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]
Today is a special day – the demo for Sugardew Island is now live! 🎉
In this demo, you can experience all the latest features and get a first impression of the island. Enjoy the cozy daily life, explore the surroundings, and dive into the gameplay. The demo ends at the end of Day 7 – so make the most of your time and discover as much as you can!

[h3]✨ What to Expect in the Demo:[/h3]
🔹 All current features of Sugardew Island
🔹 7 in-game days full of exploration and possibilities
🔹 A charming world to discover at your own pace

We'd love to hear your feedback! Share your experiences, impressions, and suggestions with us!
If you find any bugs, feel free to report them directly using this form:
Bug Report Form

Enjoy your time on Sugardew Island! 🌾

Team rokaplay

In this diary, we’re diving into one of the most rewarding parts of your cozy adventure—running your very own shop! Whether you’re stocking shelves with fresh produce, helping customers or upgrading your space to make it even better, your shop is at the heart of the island! So, let’s take a closer look at how selling, negotiating, and upgrading all come together to create a satisfying and cozy loop!

[h3]Your Shop: Where the profit happens🏪[/h3]
Your shop is apart of one of the core cozy game loops, all your hard-earned produce can either be crafted into something else, or sold for Sugardew - the main currency of the Island. Sugardew can be traded for seeds, upgrades or little boots and benefits like fertilizer or candy to restore stamina.




[h3]Stocking: Watch your shelf!📦➡️🛒[/h3]
Once you place your items on the shelves and open for the day, the island’s forest folk will stop by to shop. They’ll pick out what they want, pay at the till, and sometimes—if they need a little extra convincing—you might have to step in and make the sale.



[h3]Negotiation: The art of the deal💪💰
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Some customers won’t make a purchase right away, and that’s where your persuasion skills come in! You can go all-in for a bigger profit (with the risk of scaring them off) or take a gentler approach with a small discount for a more reliable sale.



[h3]Upgrades: Upgrades people, upgrades!🏗️💖[/h3]
Every sale not only earns you Sugardew but also helps restore Harmony to the island. As you progress, you’ll unlock new tools, bigger shop spaces, and even more plants and creatures to tend to!



[h3]Growth: Bigger is better📈🏡
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Upgrading your shop comes with plenty of perks. The first expansion allows you to stock more items and introduces handy features like the universal chest. Plus, it makes your shop feel even more inviting!



That’s all for now! Whether you’re carefully curating your stock, mastering the art of negotiation, or growing your business into something truly special, we’re excited to see how you make your shop your own. Let us know your favorite features—and what you’d love to see next!


Thank you for your support 💓
Team rokaplay

[h3]Hey everyone![/h3]

We want to express our heartfelt thanks for all your incredible feedback, it’s truly amazing to see so many of you actively participating! 🎉The first Kickstarter backers have now gained access to the full version, and your feedback has been invaluable in helping us improve the game.

[h3]Our Plan for the Coming Weeks[/h3]
We're working hard on your bug reports and planning to release updates every Friday (subject to change) for beta users. Only one month until release – we're giving it our all! 🚀

[h3]Today's Fixes & Improvements[/h3]
✅ Shop tables: Inventory bag was broken
✅ Item placement (B): Canceling now works correctly for bag, chest, and table
✅ CountPanel: Darker background for better readability
✅ CountPanel: X-Button now properly in the background
✅ RB/LB: Better positioning & improved visibility
✅ Controller & mouse input: Fix for “Feed All” input prompt
✅ Upgrades: Now properly unlock when loading a savegame
✅ Controller navigation: Now works without needing to press a button first
✅ Mailbox popup: No longer opens at incorrect moments
✅ Missing description text for dead plants added
✅ Corrected term for "Place" in inventory
✅ Renamed “Reward” → “Unlocks”
✅ Multiple seeds per day from animals? (Still under testing)
✅ Various text improvements
✅ Handbook bug with controller input fixed
✅ Some sound issues fixed
❓ Intro videos on Steam Deck: Fix implemented, but not yet tested 😉

And that’s just part of the improvements – we’ve fixed even more!

We’ll continue working on Monday, and we’re absolutely loving all your feedback.
Thank you so much for your support – you’re amazing! 💖

Team rokaplay

[h2]Hello Cozy Shopkeepers![/h2]

We're thrilled to announce that Sugardew Island is releasing on March the 7th 🥳

There's not much longer before you get to unwind, relax and manage your little homestead and shop!
We've put together a new little trailer that showcases some more of the romance

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Tell us, what are you looking forward to the most!
We've got some more developer diaries on the way so you might just get a glimpse!

Thank you for your support 💓
Team rokaplay