Islanders: New Shores next game builds on foundations laid by the acclaimed minimalist city builder
1The followup to their acclaimed minimalist strategy city-builder, ISLANDERS, with the debut trailer for ISLANDERS: New Shores. Coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in Summer 2025, ISLANDERS: New Shores recreates the relaxing atmosphere and streamlined strategy that made the original such a hit, and builds on those foundations with new mechanics, modes and features.
ISLANDERS: New Shores invites you back to 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 to get the most points over the course of the stage as you unlock more structures as part of an experience 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.
Key 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
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