- Cute Ostrich vs Awful Halloween. Oct 25th - Nov 1st. - 24 October 2019
Yep. skeletons are sharpening their rusted swords. What for? Invasion! Our agent "Chicken" said it's going to happen on October 25th. Only the chosen one can save Ostrich Islands from that awful Halloween infestation. Who is this hero? Of course, our cute, but brave Ostrich. Save the date, October 25th to save the ostrich islands!
- Happy Holidays! - 25 December 2018
Once again, holiday season is here, on Ostrich Island! Reward your ostrich with Santa's hat and enjoy some snow weather! But hurry up, weather is changing soon! Happy Holidays!
- Oh no, Halloween is coming! - 21 October 2018
Are you scared easily? Don't sail to Ostrich Island between October 25th - November 1st. Pumpkin hat is for braves only.
- Snow, Santa's Hat, 50% off... Yes, that's the holiday season! - 26 December 2017
Yes, it's Holiday Season and poor Santa has lost his hat somewhere on Ostrich Island again! This is your chance! Add it to your hats collection while you can! And enjoy the snow, it's a pretty rare weather effect here on tropical islands, tell you. And don't forget, if you have NVIDIA Geforce 9 series or higher videocard you can make 360 degree screenshots, including 360 degree screenshots of your own islands! All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then, to view it in all 360 glory - share it on Facebook, look here for example, or upload to http://vrchive.com/
- Snow, Santa's Hat, 50% off... Yes, that's the holiday season! - 26 December 2017
Yes, it's Holiday Season and poor Santa has lost his hat somewhere on Ostrich Island again! This is your chance! Add it to your hats collection while you can! And enjoy the snow, it's a pretty rare weather effect here on tropical islands, tell you. And don't forget, if you have NVIDIA Geforce 9 series or higher videocard you can make 360 degree screenshots, including 360 degree screenshots of your own islands! All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then, to view it in all 360 glory - share it on Facebook, look here for example, or upload to http://vrchive.com/
- Oh no, Skeleton Infestation coming! - 24 October 2017
URGENT NEWS! ACHTUNG! Our double agent "Chicken" has reported that Skeletons plan to invade Ostrich Islands tomorrow, October 25th. BONE ALERT! All ostriches MUST KEEP HEAD UNDER THE SAND, effective immediately! You think you are brave, aren't you? Nothing to fear, right? Then play Ostrich Island and see for yourself if you can find a weak bone or two in those fearsome mongrels! Oh, and while you are there, pick up the famous pumpkin hat (+5 to ugliness), you will look unforgettable! We will take situation under control in November, until that... good luck to all of you. Keep calm and hidden!
- Oh no, Skeleton Infestation coming! - 24 October 2017
URGENT NEWS! ACHTUNG! Our double agent "Chicken" has reported that Skeletons plan to invade Ostrich Islands tomorrow, October 25th. BONE ALERT! All ostriches MUST KEEP HEAD UNDER THE SAND, effective immediately! You think you are brave, aren't you? Nothing to fear, right? Then play Ostrich Island and see for yourself if you can find a weak bone or two in those fearsome mongrels! Oh, and while you are there, pick up the famous pumpkin hat (+5 to ugliness), you will look unforgettable! We will take situation under control in November, until that... good luck to all of you. Keep calm and hidden!
- Patch 1.70 - 16 April 2017
Patch 1.70 has been published. Changes: * Trees again can be used to destroy enemies. * Checkbox to disable notification to friends is restored. * Island Editor is now available on Mac too. * Other minor changes and improvements.
- Patch 1.70 - 16 April 2017
Patch 1.70 has been published. Changes: * Trees again can be used to destroy enemies. * Checkbox to disable notification to friends is restored. * Island Editor is now available on Mac too. * Other minor changes and improvements.
- Take 360 shots with NVIDIA Ansel - 28 February 2017
Don't forget that Ostrich Island now supports NVIDIA Ansel technology - new way to capture in-game shots and view in 360. Compose your screenshots from any position, adjust them with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high-fidelity formats, and share them in 360 degrees! All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then, to view it in all 360 glory - share it on Facebook, look at this shot for example. Or, you can view it using your VR headset! More info.
- Take 360 shots with NVIDIA Ansel - 28 February 2017
Don't forget that Ostrich Island now supports NVIDIA Ansel technology - new way to capture in-game shots and view in 360. Compose your screenshots from any position, adjust them with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high-fidelity formats, and share them in 360 degrees! All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then, to view it in all 360 glory - share it on Facebook, look at this shot for example. Or, you can view it using your VR headset! More info.
- Congratulations to winners! - 3 January 2017
Island creation contest is over. Our congratulations to winners: unclekrusty - won Mark of the Ninja game. DuoDunk - please contact us to claim your prize. * "Lobster Fest 2016" by DuoDunk * "Ostrichbothnia" by unclekrusty Stay tuned for new contests.
- Congratulations to winners! - 3 January 2017
Island creation contest is over. Our congratulations to winners: unclekrusty - won Mark of the Ninja game. DuoDunk - please contact us to claim your prize. * "Lobster Fest 2016" by DuoDunk * "Ostrichbothnia" by unclekrusty Stay tuned for new contests.
- Be creative and win prizes! - 2 December 2016
To celebrate holiday season and launch of the level editor we are starting NEW CONTEST! All you need to do is to create and publish your own island during December! Top 5 creators will be awarded with prizes on January 2nd, 2017. Winners will be able to choose a game of their choice from the prize pool (if the game is not taken already by a higher place winner, 1st place will choose first, etc.) The prize pool currently contains these stunning games: Guardian Of December Graveyard Shift Eets Munchies Trine 2: Complete Story Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition Mirror's Edge Mark of the Ninja Scribblenauts Unlimited Additionally, we have a couple Origin games in prize pool (please note you must have Origin account to play it): Populous Battlefield 3
- Be creative and win prizes! - 2 December 2016
To celebrate holiday season and launch of the level editor we are starting NEW CONTEST! All you need to do is to create and publish your own island during December! Top 5 creators will be awarded with prizes on January 2nd, 2017. Winners will be able to choose a game of their choice from the prize pool (if the game is not taken already by a higher place winner, 1st place will choose first, etc.) The prize pool currently contains these stunning games: Guardian Of December Graveyard Shift Eets Munchies Trine 2: Complete Story Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition Mirror's Edge Mark of the Ninja Scribblenauts Unlimited Additionally, we have a couple Origin games in prize pool (please note you must have Origin account to play it): Populous Battlefield 3
- Want to create your own islands? You can! - 1 December 2016
Now with Level Editor! Yes, patch 1.60 is live! Now you can create your own islands, play and share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtIfixHg3UM Please share your experience on game forum, what do you like in editor, what you don't, what you want to improve. We appreciate your feedback! But wait! There is more! Prizes! Create your perfect island in December, share it and win prizes! We will announce the contest soon. And more! Holiday Season is coming and poor Santa has lost his hat somewhere on Ostrich Island again! This is your chance! Add it to your hats collection while you can! And even more! 360 screenshots! Do you have NVIDIA Geforce 9 series or higher videocard? Ostrich Island supports NVIDIA Ansel now! You can make 360 degree screenshots, including 360 degree screenshots of your own islands. All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then,…
- Want to create your own islands? You can! - 1 December 2016
Now with Level Editor! Yes, patch 1.60 is live! Now you can create your own islands, play and share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtIfixHg3UM Please share your experience on game forum, what do you like in editor, what you don't, what you want to improve. We appreciate your feedback! But wait! There is more! Prizes! Create your perfect island in December, share it and win prizes! We will announce the contest soon. And more! Holiday Season is coming and poor Santa has lost his hat somewhere on Ostrich Island again! This is your chance! Add it to your hats collection while you can! And even more! 360 screenshots! Do you have NVIDIA Geforce 9 series or higher videocard? Ostrich Island supports NVIDIA Ansel now! You can make 360 degree screenshots, including 360 degree screenshots of your own islands. All you need is press Alt+F2 on any island and choose 360 screenshot from there. Then,…
- Halloween Warning! - 25 October 2016
IT IS SCARY! Mind you, don't play Ostrich Island this week if you want to sleep! What was that noice? On the other hand, only the bravest will add Pumpkin Hat to their collection!
- Halloween Warning! - 25 October 2016
IT IS SCARY! Mind you, don't play Ostrich Island this week if you want to sleep! What was that noice? On the other hand, only the bravest will add Pumpkin Hat to their collection!
- Update 1.5 is here! Editor coming soon. - 19 June 2016
It took longer than expected but here we are! Update 1.5 is live, you can find the list of fixed stuff below, but first, completely new look! Check it out: What else: * Fix for resolution settings * Fix for wrong total score calculation on island 9 * Fix for some Linux system, where the game was crashing * Fix for people with one button mouse, who unable to start multiplayer, you can press "M" key to open multiplayer panel. Let us know what do you think about this update on game forum ! Next update will bring in-game editor! Want to create own islands? Stay tuned!
