- Over 20,000 Travellers! + Community Items & New Game+ - 3 September 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,We have some wonderful news to share! Over 20,000 Travellers have embarked on their journeys in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! 🌿Every purchase, review, recommendation, screenshot, video, and piece of feedback has meant so much to us!Thank you for all the love and support you've given our game. Seeing you explore our magical world, meet its inhabitants, and share your experiences with others has been truly special for us.And we have a couple more things to share!Community Items are here!Tukoni: Forest Keepers Community Items are now available on Steam! You can now collect trading cards, badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds for your Steam profile.Enjoy!New Game+ is coming!We’ve also heard your feedback about wanting to return to the forest and share tea with everyone you meet.We're planning to add a New Game+ mode that will allow you to experience the game again withou…
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers is Steam Deck Verified! - 18 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,We're stoked to share that our game is now Verified on Steam Deck. Enjoy our game wherever you are!Kind regards,Tukoni dev team
- Play Tukoni: Forest Keepers Now! - 17 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,Today is a very special day for our team. After many years, we're finally ready to share with you a game we dreamed of making when we set out on this journey, Tukoni: Forest Keepers. 🧡For us, the path through the woods wasn't always clear. There were times when the light shining through the trees would fade. In those times, your support and the reviews you wrote for us on the Tukoni: Prologue page were our guiding light.You came from all over the globe. You made the tea in the Traveller's Hut, met the Boar, struggled with the telephone, and poked the Rain Mushroom. You dealt with the Mushroom puzzle, the one I designed on a piece of paper that I still have. You played our short free game on your own. You shared the journey with your partners, and with your kids. A 30-minute journey with no end, yet some reviewers had over five hours of playtime.We disappeared for so…
- Settle into a Cozy Spot on August 17! - 16 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,Not every moment in the forest needs to be about solving a puzzle or helping someone get ready for winter.Sometimes, it’s nice to take a little break.Throughout Tukoni: Forest Keepers, you’ll find Cozy Spots — quiet places where you can take a break from your journey and enjoy the world around you.Sit on a bench and draw in your Notebook. Settle into a rocking chair. Stop for a moment in a meadow of flowers. Share a quiet moment in a cradle with a friend. Or find a telescope and look up at the stars. ✨So when you find a Cozy Spot, take a seat and stay for as long as you like. 🍂Tukoni: Forest Keepers launches tomorrow, August 17!
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Release Broadcast! - 16 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,Please have a look at Tukoni: Forest Keepers Pre-Release Broadcast. 🧡
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Artbook Is Coming August 17! - 14 August 2026
Dear Forest Keepers,We have one more surprise for you! ✨Our wonderful artists, Oksana Bula and Kateryna Ustymenko, have created a gorgeous digital artbook taking you behind the scenes of Tukoni: Forest Keepers.Across 160 pages, you’ll discover concept art, sketches, characters, locations, stories, and notes about the world of Tukoni — and see how the game’s visual style and ideas evolved from early sketches into the finished adventure.You’ll also discover little details about the world that you might have missed:Did you know the Pillow-Makers have their own little garden? It’s devoted to the fragrant fillings they use for their pillows — and every pillow is made with its owner’s individual preferences in mind.Did you know She-Bear’s home was intentionally designed as a traditional human home rather than a bear den? This gave us an opportunity to explore the relationship between traditio…
- Share a Tea with a Friend on August 17! - 13 August 2026
One of the beloved features of Tukoni: Prologue was drinking tea, so we decided to take it to the next level in Tukoni: Forest Keepers. 🧡You’ll learn the art of tea-making from the Tea Tukoni in the Sycamore level. Once you acquire the Tea Ceremony box, you can start brewing!Gather herbs as you exploreDiscover tea recipes hidden throughout the forestBrew over a dozen unique teasShare them with the characters you meetEvery character has one tea they love above all others. Every tea ceremony is special, and is like no other.Can you brew a tea for everyone you meet? That’s up to you!Tukoni: Forest Keepers releases August 17!
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Releases on August 17! - 23 July 2026
Six years ago, we released Tukoni: Prologue—a small, free adventure that introduced many of you to the magical world of the Tukoni.Today, we're beyond excited to finally share this:Tukoni: Forest Keepers launches on Steam on August 17, 2026!To everyone who has been waiting for us—whether since the Prologue, after playing the demo, or after adding the game to your wishlist—thank you. Your patience, encouragement, and support have meant more to us than we can put into words.We've prepared a Release Date Trailer to give you another glimpse into the magical world of Tukoni, reveal more of what awaits, and build a little excitement before release.In less than a month, you'll finally get to meet the forest's whimsical characters, solve cozy puzzles, brew fragrant tea, and help the forest prepare for winter.We truly can't wait to welcome you into the kind, magical world we've been creating.The…
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers coming Q3 2026! - 4 June 2026
Hey Forest Keepers,We haven't been in touch in a bit, so we wanted to give you all a small update about how things are going. We're at the final stages of working on our game, mainly catching bugs, polishing gameplay, and adding some neat details like flying insects! We've also come up with some cool hidden achievements, so you can definitely expect those as well. You might have noticed that the release date on Steam has changed to Q3 2026, and that's exactly the release window we're aiming for right now. More news soon! In the meantine, you can follow us for more updates on Twitter or join our Discord. Cheers!Warmest wishes, Tukoni: Forest Keepers dev team
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Demo Gameplay Stream - 24 February 2026
We're happy to share the walkthrough of the updated demo! 🧡
- Play the Updated Tukoni: Forest Keepers Demo at Steam Next Fest - 9 February 2026
Friends, Tukoni: Forest Keepers will be taking part in the Winter Steam Next Fest, which starts in just two weeks! For the festival, we’re preparing an updated demo with new locations, characters, puzzles, and a few secret cute features. 👀The past few months have been challenging for all of us, but we keep moving toward release, and Steam Next Fest is a big milestone for us. 🫶We’d be incredibly grateful if you play our demo during the festival and tell your friends about it! Your activity during these days will help Tukoni: Forest Keepers reach even more new players during the festival. Thank you for being with us! 🧡
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers Release Date Update! - 27 October 2025
Dear friends,We’re now aiming to release Tukoni: Forest Keepers in the first half of 2026. The game is growing beautifully — and we want to give it the time and care it deserves.Our team keeps working full-swing, polishing existing levels, creating new ones, and adding cozy little details that make the world of Tukoni feel alive. The challenges of the ongoing war in Ukraine sometimes slow us down, but the project keeps moving forward with warmth, patience, and a lot of tea (and coffee if we’re talking about our creative director!)Thank you for your kindness and support — it means the world to us and keeps our spirits high as we bring our beloved hand-drawn forest to life.P.S. You can see our whole development team on the drawing made by our talented artist Kateryna Ustymenko! 🧡With love, Tukoni dev team
- Play Tukoni: Forest Keepers Demo now! - 7 August 2025
Hello, Forest Keepers! 🧡The wait is over — the demo of Tukoni: Forest Keepers is now live on Steam! Step into the soft paws of Traveller, explore a cozy corner of the forest, meet whimsical critters, and solve gentle puzzles as the Tukoni prepare for winter.We can’t wait to hear what you think and hope you enjoy your journey through this hand-drawn world of kindness and tea. With warmth, The Tukoni dev team
- Tukoni: Forest Keepers demo is releasing August 7! - 31 July 2025
Tukoni: Forest Keepers demo is releasing August 7! 🧡 In the demo, you’ll:Step into the soft paws of Traveller, the Tukoni on a bigger journey than ever before Explore Sycamore, a cozy corner where forest keepers Tukoni are getting ready for winter’s arrival Solve charming puzzles and meet whimsical characters Brew fragrant tea and enjoy a warm, illustrated world filled with kindnessWe're extremely happy to be going live during the Wholesome Games celebration!Don’t forget to wishlist and follow to be notified when the demo goes live!Kind regards, Tukoni dev team
- Storytelling Through Illustrated Cutscenes in Tukoni: Forest Keepers - 27 July 2025
Dear Forest Keepers,We’re excited to share the new art direction we’ve taken for cutscenes in Tukoni: Forest Keepers!Inspired by picture books and comic books, our cutscenes will now unfold in charming illustrated panels—just like the one you see below. This format feels truest to the world of Tukoni: warm, whimsical, and full of heart. It also lets us stay closer to the visual language of Oksana Bula’s original books, bringing even more storytelling magic to the game.These cutscenes will gently guide you through the story without breaking the atmosphere of the hand-drawn forest. Think of them as cozy visual storybooks between the puzzles and tea breaks.We hope you’ll enjoy this new approach as much as we’ve enjoyed crafting it!Kind regards, Tukoni dev team
- A "Thank You" letter to Epic Games! - 14 July 2025
Dear Forest Keepers,We have something personal to share today.Back in 2022, a little over a year after the release of Tukoni: Prologue, we received an Epic MegaGrant to help bring our dream of a full Tukoni game to life.The grant was a turning point that allowed us to start building Tukoni: Forest Keepers, piece by piece, during one of the most uncertain times in our lives.We’ve waited to talk about this, but now feels like the right time. With the game getting closer to completion, we want to say it out loud:Thank you, Epic Games, for believing in our cozy adventure. 🧡Together with the support of our incredible community, Epic MegaGrant gave us the confidence to keep going, even when things were hard. That support was the seed that helped Tukoni: Forest Keepers grow into what it is today.Kind regards,Tukoni dev team
- Discover the Whimsy of Puzzles in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! - 4 April 2025
Our dear Forest Keepers, We’re thrilled to share a little peek into the magical puzzles and mini-games waiting for you in Tukoni: Forest Keepers! Whether you’re brewing fragrant teas, organizing cozy spaces, or cracking whimsical padlocks, every challenge is steeped in the charm of our kind hand-drawn world. Here’s a taste of what’s in store: The Ritual of Leaves In the heart of Yavir, the bustling hub where Tukoni gather, you’ll meet Tea Tukoni — the revered master of tea ceremonies. Tea Tukoni will guide you through the ancient art of brewing, teaching you how to combine fragrant herbs found throughout the forest. Each blend brings warmth and comfort to those who sip it. Keep your eyes open for rare herbs and new recipes; every cup is a delightful discovery. The Art of Tidying Organizing is an art! Our cozy grid puzzles invite you to fit a variety of items into snug, diegetic spaces.…
- Merry Christmas and thank you for an incredible year! - 25 December 2024
Greetings, our dear forest keepers! We wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your days be as warm and delightful as a cup of tea brewed beneath a sky full of sparkling stars. 🌟 May your hearts be filled with love, coziness, and endless wonder! 💙💛 As we prepare to take a short break before embracing all the adventures that 2025 will bring, we thought it would be the perfect time to reflect on some of our biggest milestones from 2024! Tukoni: Prologue Updates We released several updates to the beloved Tukoni: Prologue, fixing critical bugs and adding support for several dozen languages! Tukoni: Forest Keepers Announced! The full Tukoni game we've dreamed about for so long (and we know you’ve been dreaming about too!) is finally becoming a reality! We revealed Tukoni: Forest Keepers during the Wholesome Direct 2024 event and were thrilled to see it receive over 3,000 wishlists on the ver…
- First Tukoni: Forest Keepers screenshots! - 14 November 2024
Dear Forest Keepers, It's been some time since our latest update in June! We're happy to share that the production for Tukoni: Forest Keepers has been in full swing for a while now! Today we'd like to share a glimpse of the game's story, and show you the locations and puzzles we're currently working on! Before embarking on his important magical journey, our main character Tukoni The Traveller makes a stop in Yavir, the home to all Tukoni of the forest. Here he will meet his old friends, get this year's assignment and learn some important things that will help him along the way. Before we wrap up, we'd like to thank you all again for your incredible support since our game's announcement! Special thanks to our friends at Secret Mode, who have put up such a heart-warming Cozy Quest lineup this year! We'd be in touch again before Christmas, and you can await a lot more news from us througho…
- Thank you for 10,000 wishlists! - 23 June 2024
Dear Forest Keepers, On June 8 we finally shared the news that we had been cooking for some time: the announcement of the full Tukoni game, Tukoni: Forest Keepers. We wanted to reach out and say a huge 'Thank you' to each and every one of you who wishlisted, created content, shared our full game and played Tukoni: Prologue in the past two weeks. The team is absolutely thrilled to see so many people excited about our game! We're extremely grateful to Wholesome Games for having us, and to Women-Led Games Showcase for featuring Tukoni: Prologue and Tukoni: Forest Keepers. Thanks to the support of so many amazing Forest Keepers around the world, our game has received an incredible 10,000 wishlists in the first two weeks after the announcement, and we couldn't have been happier! Have a cozy and peaceful summer, and we'll see you in our next updates about the development of Tukoni: Forest Kee…
