Ahoy! We’ve launched the Enchanted Islands Update, our biggest single update of Critter Cove since we entered into Early Access last year and an expansion of the playable area of the game by nearly a third!

The update features multiple new islands, new quests, the next town rank, and a new museum upgrade. Of course, there are also loads of new customization items, decorations to craft and critters to recruit.

Accessing the New Islands

If you’ve been with us from the very start and you’re anxious for new stuff to do, some content is available right away; but to really open up what the new islands have to offer, you’ll need to visit your tavern keeper to get the “Rum Running For Ruckus Juice” quest which will get you out and exploring the new biome and characters.

If you’re just starting out on The Cove, don’t worry, this new content will blend right in!

And if you’re still debating whether or not to take the plunge and join us on the island, there’s more great news: we’re 30% off in the Summer Sale starting today!

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Sail north from town and you’ll find yourself in a mysterious island chain that looks very different from the places you’ve explored so far.

These islands are both larger and more mysterious than the islands closer to Critter Cove, places where relics from the time before are much more visible from between the leaves of exotic flora.

And new islands also mean more ocean to sail through, so we’ve also added new caves and a bunch of underwater areas awaiting exploration.

Keeping your tourist upgrades maxed out will allow you to bring a bakery and a gym to Critter Cove, offering both new food to enjoy… and new ways to work it off!

You’ll need to find townies to take up the roles of Bakery Owner and Gym Manager, and both buildings can help increase your tourist satisfaction too.

A new market stand you’ll find in the world will sell you brand new furniture items and new seeds for crops. There’s just one small problem – they might not be too eager to accept your doubloons! Perhaps there’s something else you’ll be able to offer in trade?

Spend some time hunting for resources for the museum and you’ll be able to build a brand new wing, just in time to fill it with all the treasures you’ll find that are scattered not only in the new areas but all around the existing world.

Those treasures can take the forms of items, fossils, gold plates, and even … ducks, so don’t forget your shovel, and your new wetsuit!

Dive into some of Copperbottom’s backstory, meet new characters who have made the enchanted biome their home, and learn from long-abandoned ruins how to craft working carnival rides! We’ve added tons of quests, big and small to enjoy as you explore the new biome.

We’ve also added plenty of brand new Critters to join your town and some new scenarios to make recruiting them for your adventures more varied.

Many crafting machines can now be upgraded to level 3, and with those upgrades, there are also new decoration items, tools and crops to discover.

We’ve also been expanding the interior options since our housing update last month, so you’ll be able to create a Country and Bath set to add some class to your surroundings.

But what’s the point in exploring if you can’t do it in style? We’ve also added a bunch of new style variants, hairstyles, tails and some new clothing items. And for those of you who’ve been waiting for “Chompy” the robotic dinosaur… he’s there waiting for you to learn how to craft him…

Lastly, if you’ve been wondering what to do with all those plungers you’ve found during your explorations, this release has the answer. The one… the only… plunger gun! No spoilers, you’ll have to find the recipe on your own, but this little baby will allow you to collect treasures that are out of reach without it.

Haven’t played since launch? Firstly, welcome back! Here’s a few more updates we’ve released since Critter Cove launched into Early Access, big and small:

• Robotic Helpers and Barges

• Upgraded decoration UI, control over who lives in your town, and other highly requested Quality of Life improvements

• Tons of new clothing, customisation and decorative items

• Decorating the homes of your Critter friends

• Animation and technical performance upgrades

• Gardening Job & New Plants

• Barnacle’s Fishing Quests and Rewards

• Controller Remapping

• Hundreds of bug fixes and tweaks