- BIG UPDATE 0.8 - 14 June 2023
Hi all! We are pleased to announce the release of a new game update on Steam, in which we moved to an improved rendering engine. Now we can continue to improve the graphics without a noticeable decrease in performance. In this update, we have greatly reworked the nature of the island - new types of trees, bushes and grass have been added. We have worked on the appearance of the landscape in the game and now it looks more realistic. We have also added a new water rendering system - now the ocean has waves and beautiful reflections of the sky and the world around. Also in this update, we have worked on the inhabitants of the island - they look better, their clothes became more diverse. We also reconfigured natural lighting from the sun and moon for a more beautiful picture in the game. We also added the possibility of painting your car in a car service - it is quite inexpensive, and the j…
- LATEST DEVELOPMENT NEWS - 11 May 2023
Hello dear islanders! We continue to work on improving the game and moving to a new rendering engine. This is a large and complex process, so we will keep you updated on our progress. We continue to improve the graphics and implement a huge number of improvements in the gameplay. You will be able to choose the view from the first and third person. There are a very large number of players who want the opportunity to see their character. As in the current version, the new version will still have a cycle for changing the time of day, but it will become even more beautiful. We will also bring back various weather conditions to the game. At the moment, the construction system is also in development, which will undergo major changes. We will add to the construction a large number of new parts for the house, fences and railings, columns and beams and much more... While we continue to work on a…
- DEVELOPMENT NEWS - 6 April 2023
Hello dear players! We've got quite a lot of news about future updates to our favorite game. We continue to work hard on the game. Over the past time, we have done a lot of work on transferring the game to a new rendering engine, which will allow you to get better graphics with the same system requirements. Also in the future, improved graphics will be available for owners of relatively powerful graphics cards, starting with the GeForce GTX 1060 series from Nvidia and higher (as well as the corresponding graphics cards from AMD). This is quite a challenge, so we will periodically release updates with the current version of the graphics while we finalize the game. We are also working on adding the possibility of multiplayer. In the future, you will be able to play Ocean is Home with your friends. Thank you for your feedback and participation in the life of the project! We really apprecia…
- UPDATE 0.7400 - 26 February 2023
Hello dear players! We are currently busy working on a lot of things and are planning the next series of updates. The first update of the new series will be released next week. In it, we will improve a few more cars, add a view from the cockpit to them, and also significantly improve the detail. Full controller support will be added and it will now be possible to play on Steam Deck without using a touchscreen. We continue to work on graphics improvements and performance optimizations. Also in the parallel branch of the game, we are working on expanding the game map. We will add new islands in future updates, as well as improve the content of the first island. We will try to make more diverse biomes on the new islands. As always, we are open to your suggestions in discussions on Steam, as well as in our Discord server. We are very grateful for your comments, we try to take them into acco…
- UPDATE 0.7300 - 10 February 2023
Hello Islanders! In this update, we have added support for racing wheels and racing pedals. Now you can drive a car with them. Also, support for gamepads from Xbox and PS4 has been improved, the ability to view around with the gamepad stick has been added. We have added a new car - Cherry Van 1984. It is more spacious than the previous van, and it also has a first person view. This is the first of the more detailed cars we will be introducing in each of the upcoming updates. The interior and dashboard lights were added to the new van, and the car's dashboard instruments were also worked out. The ability to turn on the low and high beams has been added. We continue to work on the physics of driving cars and their tuning. Thank you for staying with us! Always yours, Birdy Dog Studio team. =) CHANGELOG Added a new van - Cherry Van 1984. Available in the Car Dealership in Rockwood. Added fi…
- UPDATE NEWS 0.7300 - 3 February 2023
Hello, Dear Players! We are hard at work on a new update that will finally add a first person view to some of the cars. Within a few updates, we will rework almost all the cars in the game, add new ones. Cars will have much more details both in the exterior and in the interior, dashboards will appear with all the basic information displayed on them. We will add a full-fledged implementation of the low and high beams, and we will also try to add interior lighting to the car. A move to a new physics engine for driving cars with suspension simulation, more detailed simulation of the gearbox and engine is already in the work. We are also working hard on painting the car and tuning it. Soon we will add the ability to repaint the car even after buying it. We also finished work on new types of rims - soon you will have access to a huge number of variations of rims and tires, from classic to mo…
- UPDATE 0.7200 - 19 January 2023
Hello! In the new update, we improved the radio and added the ability to listen on the boombox, added a device for selling unwanted items, and made fixes to the work of quick slots and inventory. Leave your feedback and suggestions in the Steam Discussions or our Discord! CHANGELOG Now the radio can be listened to on the boombox. Open the built-in menu and select a radio station or downloaded songs. Music can be heard not only in the car, but also next to it. You can adjust the radio volume using the “+” and “-” keys on the Numpad keyboard. Added a machine for selling unnecessary items. Installed next to the pawnshop. When you sell, you get 80% of the item's original price. Added the ability to collect water in bottles from faucets and drinking fountains. BUGFIX Fixed and improved the logic of quickslots. Minor fixes to models and materials. Fixed localization errors. Fixed prices of so…
- UPDATE 0.7100 - 13 January 2023
Hello to all islanders! We continue the series of weekly updates! This update adds a lot of garden furniture and more! CHANGELOG Added 4 new stores to open your business. Create a network of your stores and earn more! Added the ability to rename cars. Open the hood to change the car name. A large set of backyard furniture has been added: garden sofas, tables, pergolas and more. Increased the number of floors for building your house. Updated models of furniture and sanitary ware for the bathroom. Added the ability to mine stone from rocks on the island. BUGFIX Fixed a bug with incorrect furniture items placement on the site Fixed a bug with the death of the player when respawning from the lake Fixed a bug with taking damage when the player slides on the surface Fixed some localization bugs
- WEEKLY UPDATE 0.7023 - 6 January 2023
Hi all! The first update of this year has already been released. In this update, a large store has been added with a huge amount of materials for renovating your home: new types of carpet, wallpaper, ceramic tiles! The store is located near Palm Beach. A grid has been added to simplify the placement of interior items relative to each other. We also changed drinking fountains, adding the ability to drink water at gas stations and in stores. ;) CHANGELOG Added about 100 new repair materials and a new building materials store. We added a grid for easier installation of furniture and fixtures. The drinking fountains were changed and water was added to them. Now the faucets at gas stations and shops are working. You can now drink water from the faucet. BUGFIX Fixed minor bugs
- WEEKLY UPDATE 0.7022 - 29 December 2022
Hi all! New weekly update released today. In this update, we have added vehicle camera control as well as several camera modes to choose from. We've also added advanced settings for the mouse and gamepad sticks. There is also a new furniture store on the island. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! CHANGELOG Added control of the camera in the car - now it can be rotated with the mouse, and also added camera modes with different distances to the car Added advanced mouse and gamepad stick settings. Now you can more flexibly change the mouse sensitivity, change the sensitivity of the sticks, set the inversion for the mouse and sticks. Added bathroom items for sale in the furniture store - a toilet, a shower and a cabinet with a sink. Added a new furniture store near the airport - many new pieces of furniture for the home have been added, including various sofas. Redesigned and impr…
- WEEKLY UPDATE 0.7020 - 22 December 2022
Hello Islanders! The next update in the series came out today. In this update, we started working on the construction of a house and softened the balance in the resources for construction, simplified the delivery of goods and resources from shops to the house. We're continuing to work on the controls, as well as preparing for a major content update and the addition of a large number of new home decoration materials, new furniture, and new building parts. As always, we welcome your suggestions in the discussions. Thank you for being with us! ;) CHANGELOG Added purchase of items in the store with delivery to the mailbox. Now, for a small surcharge, you can receive the purchased goods immediately at home or in your store. Added the ability to rotate a box or a parcel in hand. Reduced prices for building your own house. We improved the movement of furniture at home - now it can be arranged…
- WEEKLY UPDATE 0.7017 - 13 December 2022
UPDATE 0.7017 Hello Islanders! Today the first update of the game was released, in which we tried to take into account your main comments and suggestions. If you have any suggestions for improving the game or if you encounter problems in the game, create topics in the discussions and we will definitely consider them. Thank you all for such warm support when the game comes to PC. We are very grateful to everyone who helps us make our favorite game better. There will be many more exciting updates ahead with new content and features. Stay with us! ;) CHANGELOG Added a mini-map to make it easier to navigate Added tooltips for key actions (they can be disabled on F1 key) Added hints for using interactive objects Fixed sleep mechanics - now displays the time at which the player wakes up Added notifications about receiving money from delivering parcels and when buying fuel at a car gas station…
