ISLANDERS: New Shores Brings Serene Strategy To PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Switch TodayNews

ISLANDERS: New Shores Brings Serene Strategy To PC, PlayStation, Xbox & Switch Today

Sequel to acclaimed minimalist city builder delivers meditative streamlined strategy experience on PC and consoles

Gateshead, United Kingdom - July 10th, 2025 - Coatsink are pleased to announce that ISLANDERS: New Shores is available now/today on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. 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.

Coatink can also reveal three awesome bundles to suit every type of ISLANDERS fan – whether you're just starting out or looking to complete your collection. The Island Hopping Bundle is perfect for newcomers, including the original ISLANDERS and the brand new ISLANDERS: New Shores at a discounted price! The Scenic Builders Pack includes the game, the soundtrack and a photo filter pack and, last but not least, the the Full Archipelago Bundle includes everything. Find the full details on Steam.

What critics are saying

"a worthy and perfect successor" - 5/5, Gameliner

"This is a team that has woven a spell" - Eurogamer

"almost certainly going to enjoy a lengthy stay on my Switch's home screen" - 8.5/10, Nintendo World Report

"relaxed puzzle strategy, a lovingly designed, cozy look, and a catchy gameplay loop" - 86/100, Game2Gether

"in every way, an improvement from the original Islanders" - 8/10, Siliconera

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 how ISLANDERS: New Shores builds on the foundations of the first game! 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 for yourself, with each boon offering an intriguing new twist on how you go about building your town.

Coatsink can confirm that ISLANDERS: New Shores will be getting free content updates throughout the rest of 2025! These free content updates include monthly challenges, a new biome, seasonal updates, a new boon, and new rewards too. Details will be posted on the ISLANDERS: New Shores Steam page explaining when each free content update will be dropping and what is included.

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