- Update 0.5.0.1: Bug Fixes, Giveaway & 40% OFF Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Hello everyone, The Steam Summer Sale has officially begun! If you've been considering exploring Dig Island, now is the perfect time to dive in. During the event, the game is available at a 40% discount. To celebrate the sale, we are also hosting a giveaway! 25 lucky winners will receive a game key, and if you win, you get to choose whichever game of ours you'd like or the complete ContractVille DLC Bundle. You can participate in the giveaway through the link below: Join the Giveaway (Gleam.io) Don't forget to join our Discord server as well. We will be hosting new giveaways there in the future, so keep an eye out. Join our Discord Server Update 0.5.0.1 Patch Notes Fixed an issue where various items, primarily airplane parts, could not be crafted in the list view.Fixed an issue where no warning was displayed when trying to reuse the headlight.Slightly relocated the X mark so the elevato…
- Update 0.5 - New Elevator System, Backpack Generator & 34% OFF Sale! - 4 June 2026
Hello Survivors, Welcome to Update 0.5.0. In this update, we are introducing new features to help with your underground exploration and resource gathering. From a new vertical transport system to an energy management tool, here are the details of this update: 🏷️ 34% Off SaleDig Island is currently 34% OFF from June 4th to June 11th. If you were planning to get the game, this is a great time to start digging and preparing your escape! 🚀 New Features & Mechanics Cabin Elevator SystemGoing underground and returning to the surface is now more convenient. We have added an electrically powered Cabin Elevator system. Here is how it works: Elevator units can be snapped directly underneath each other to create a single vertical structure.The Elevator Main Unit acts as a designated floor, allowing you to travel back and forth between these main units.Extension units are available as a cheaper o…
- Demo Update - Save & Carry Over Your Progress! - 1 May 2026
Demo Update: Save & Load System Added We have updated the Dig Island Demo! You can now save and load your game while playing the demo. If you play the demo, save your progress, and later decide to log in to the full game, you will be able to load your demo save file and continue exactly from where you left off. *Please note: This feature applies only to new worlds created in demo after this update.* Thank you for your support. Safe digging!
- Update 0.4 - Co-op Revives, Player Interactions & Weekend Sale (25% Off)! - 23 April 2026
Hello Survivors,Update 0.4 is now available! This update focuses on deepening the co-op experience and expanding your survival tools on the island. We’ve added highly requested features like teammate revives and a way to support your friends directly with food and medical supplies.Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.⛏️ Weekend Sale Is Live!Dig Island – 25% Off Gather your friends and jump onto the island! Dig Island is 25% off from April 23rd until May 2nd. It's the perfect time to test out the new co-op features together.Teamwork & SurvivalSurvival is easier when you have a friend watching your back. We’ve introduced new ways to interact and stay alive together. What this meansWhen a player's health is depleted, they will now e…
- Update 0.3.1 - Updated Demo Live, Mining QoL & Bug Fixes - 3 April 2026
Hello Survivors,Update 0.3.1 is now live! This patch focuses on quality-of-life adjustments for digging, UI updates, and addressing various bugs reported by the community following the 0.3 update.Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.Updated Demo is Back!We are happy to announce that the Dig Island Demo is back online and fully updated with the latest improvements! If you have friends who haven't tried the game yet, now is the perfect time for them to jump in and experience the island.Gameplay & Quality of LifeAdded a new option to destroy mined ores when your inventory is full, preventing dropped items from blocking your path while digging. (Note: Items destroyed this way cannot be recovered).Moved the "Auto-Collect" and the new…
- Update 0.3 - New Locales & Recipe Pinning & Underground Hazards - 27 March 2026
Hello Survivors,Update 0.3 is now available. This update focuses on expanding underground mechanics, adding highly requested quality-of-life features, and increasing localization support.Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.Underground HazardsDigging requires more caution. We have introduced new environmental hazards to the underground layers to make exploration more dynamic.What this means You may now encounter explosive mines while digging. Lava rocks have been added to the underground generation. Stay alert and plan your routes carefully to avoid taking damage. Recipe Pinning SystemWe’ve added a new system to help you track your crafting goals more efficiently without constantly opening your inventory.How it works Select any r…
- Dig Island Update 0.2.1 - Discount & EA Roadmap & Community Event & Improvements - 12 March 2026
Hello Survivors, Update 0.2.1 is here! While we've been fixing bugs and adding quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback, we've got even more exciting news today: we are revealing our Early Access Roadmap!You’ve been asking about the future of Dig Island, and we want to be transparent about our journey to version 1.0. Our next big step is Update 0.3, which will bring new localizations and world interactions. To see what else is coming in future updates leading up to our full release, you can check the roadmap below. Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews. Discount! Dig Island - 15% OffNow is the perfect time to grab your shovels! Enjoy a 15% discount and invite your friends to help you dig, craft, and survive on Dig Islan…
- Dig Island Update 0.2 - Endgame Features & FOV Setting - 27 February 2026
Hello Survivors,Major Update 0.2 is here! This update brings new endgame features, a slider for FOV, visual upgrades, and important multiplayer fixes. Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.Gameplay & Quality of LifeAdded a "Return to Island" option to the End Game screen. You can now continue playing and trade with the Survivor after reaching the end.You can now swap and reorder items in the crafting queue while items are being crafted.The Survivor's "Hold Offer" lock can now be opened using lower-tier offers.Ladder movement improved so that players won't get stuck on them anymore.User Interface (UI)Added a Field of View (FOV) slider to the settings. (range: 80–100)Redesigned the "New Game" screen. Visuals & AudioReworked the play…
- Dig Island Update 0.1.9 - Inventory Fixes & UI Enhancements - 20 February 2026
Hello Survivors,Update 0.1.9 has arrived, bringing comprehensive inventory fixes, new UI improvements, visual polishes, and critical crash resolutions. Here is everything new in this update. Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews.Gameplay & Quality of LifeElevators can now be changed while being placed on another elevator.Added an option to easily remove the assigned owner from a player bed.Improved shed collision mechanics to allow for easier and more accurate item placement.Further improved Survivor behavior and reaction following reactor explosion.The crafting interface now remembers its scroll position when closed and reopened.User Interface (UI)The crafting queue now clearly displays the total number of items waiting to be cra…
- Dig Island Update 0.1.8 - Bug Fixes & QoL Improvements - 13 February 2026
Hello Survivors,We are rolling out Update 0.1.8, bringing you some highly requested quality-of-life improvements, gameplay adjustments, and crucial bug fixes. Here is everything new in this update. Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews. Gameplay & BalanceExplosive Power: Dynamites can now successfully break chunks!Enhanced Survivor AI: Improved survivor behavior and reactions during reactor explosion.Crafting Balance: Reduced the clay bowl requirement for the Cyan Mix from 3 to 1.Early Game Scanning: Iron ore is now available to detect in the Level 1 Resource Scanner.Quality of Life & UIStorage Capacity: The default slot count for shared storage has been increased to 20, and each upgrade now adds 10 additional slots.Limitless Stor…
- Dig Island Update 0.1.7 - Crash Fix & New Bundle - 9 February 2026
Hello Survivors,This update focuses on stability, gameplay flow, and quality-of-life improvements. A number of bugs were fixed, and several usability upgrades were added.Your feedback and suggestions are very important to us in making Dig Island better. We value your ideas, and your reviews greatly help our game reach more players. We are grateful for your reviews. Our new bundle featuring Dig Island and other games from our publishing studio is now available, and we recommend this bundle to everyone with an extra 15% discount.Improvements (QoL / Gameplay)Invert mouse look options addedA 3D marker has been added to the quest: “Find a way to reach the other Island via the underground Shelters”Craft Station is now craftableAdded a warning when the generator battery runs out of powerInventory widget now shows backpack and battery levelRecycle station now shows recyclable items at the topEl…
- Dig Island Update 0.1.6 | QoL Improvements & Balance Tweaks - 5 February 2026
Hello Survivors,Update 0.1.6 is now live for Dig Island Early Access. This update focuses on quality-of-life improvements, balance tweaks, and several gameplay fixes to improve overall flow and usability. Dig Island is still available with a 10% Early Access Release discount. Quality of Life ImprovementsPlayers can now use items directly from their inventory while crafting.Upgrade tooltips now display level change information more clearly.Some item holding visuals and animations have been adjusted to feel more user-friendly.Missing footstep sounds on metal surfaces have been added.Ghost actor placement has been improved to be more intuitive and easier to use.Visual issues caused by the split menu opened with the middle mouse button in the inventory have been fixed.An issue preventing interaction with crafting stations at night in certain situations has been resolved.River flow speed now…
- Dig Island Early Access Update 0.1.1 Hotfix - 31 January 2026
Hello Survivors, A new hotfix is now live for Dig Island Early Access. This update focuses on small but important fixes and usability improvements based on your feedback. Thank you for helping us shape the game. Hotfix NotesCampfire warning text has been updated from “Not enough energy” to “No fuel” for better clarity. The explosion radius of ticking time bomb has been slightly reduced. The Deadpot widget is now visible only to the owning player. The GPS watch now displays the current day count. Fill Mode input has been changed from C to V. An issue causing campfire VFX to stop randomly has been fixed. The pollen collection sound effect has been improved for better audio feedback. Items dropped into water or within the player start area can now be collected properly. Resolved an issue causing character customizations to reset upon loading into the game.We’ll continue improving Dig Islan…
- Dig Island Is Now in Early Access! - 30 January 2026
Hello Survivors, Dig Island is now available in Early Access on Steam, launching with a limited-time 10% discount to celebrate the start of the journey. You wake up on a tropical island after a plane crash, with only a shovel, limited resources, and one clear goal: rebuild your plane and escape. Digging, crafting, exploration, and survival are tightly connected, and every decision you make shapes how far you can go. Dig to ProgressDigging is the main way forward.You start near the surface, but valuable resources lie deeper underground. Every shovel hit drains Energy, mistakes cost Health, and ignoring food builds Hunger, turning every descent into a calculated risk. Collect, Craft and RebuildEverything you gather feeds into crafting.Collected materials, mined ores, and caught fish are processed through multiple crafting stations to create food, tools, upgrades, equipment, and advanced d…
