- Island Beekeeper — 35% Off During the Steam Autumn Sale - 1 October 2026
Hey, beekeepers! The Steam Autumn Sale is here, and Island Beekeeper is 35% off! If you’ve been waiting to start your beekeeping adventure among the sky islands, now is a great time to jump in.We’re still hard at work on controller support, along with bug fixes and improvements to several existing features. The update is coming very soon, and we can’t wait to share it with you!Thank you for playing, sharing your feedback, and supporting our game. Your patience and encouragement mean a lot to us. See you on the sky islands!
- What’s Next for Island Beekeeper: Our 2026–2027 Roadmap - 13 September 2026
Hey, Beekeepers! 🐝Thank you for continuing to play Island Beekeeper, sharing your feedback and supporting us. It means a lot to our team and we’re grateful to have you with us!We’re currently working on the much-awaited controller support, alongside quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes to make your time on the islands more enjoyable.After that, we’ll focus on our next major update, bringing new content and more to discover. We’ll keep you posted on our progress and share more details along the way.Thank you for being part of this journey!
- Save 25% on Island Beekeeper - 4 September 2026
Your apiary is only the beginning.Set out across floating islands, discover and breed new bee species, produce rare varieties of honey, build your home, grow crops, fish and uncover the secrets hidden throughout the world.Play at your own pace or share the journey with friends in online co-op.Island Beekeeper is now 25% off on Steam.
- Island Beekeeper 1.1.01 - 1 September 2026
Small Update Fixed an issue preventing players from exiting the Medocycle. Fixed an issue preventing players from placing the Bee Place. Fixed an issue preventing placed objects from being dismantled. Bottles can now be filled with water at the well. The trader on Night Island now displays their amber reserves.
- Major Update: Achievements, Endgame, Blackjack & Map - 31 August 2026
Hey, Beekeepers!This is one of the biggest Island Beekeeper updates so far. The game now features achievements, a new endgame event, an in-game map, Blackjack, additional lore, new progression systems, building improvements and a variety of fixes.Major AdditionsAdded 35 achievements to the game.Added a new endgame event for those who manage to uncover the islands' greatest secret.Added an in-game map to make navigating between the islands easier.Added Blackjack.New collectible bee figurines are now hidden across the islands. Try to find them all.Added new lore notes that can be discovered while exploring the islands.Added Revelations - new journal entries unlocked by consuming different types of honey, gradually revealing more of the islands' story.The Journal now tracks which fish species you have caught.New Content and ChangesAdded new order branches to the Post Station and reworked s…
- Island Beekeeper — Update 1.01.6 - 6 August 2026
Hey everyone, Changed how the Medocycle is linked to its station. You can now build multiple Medocycle Stations on different islands. Added storage to the Medocycle. You can now keep items in its backpack. Fixed a multiplayer issue that could cause the hunger, thirst, and health bars of non-host players to become stuck. Fixed an issue where the Honey Extractor could stop working. Fixed an issue where evolved bees would not produce honey in the Automatic Honey Station. Fixed an issue that could cause the Furnace to break at the end of the cooking process. Added crystals to the Night Trader as an alternative way to obtain them if they were lost. Added new iron and sand veins to several islands. The next update is expected to be much larger. Achievements will finally be added to the game, along with more fixes, additional lore and a new endgame event.
- Island Beekeeper Small Update - 2 August 2026
Hey everyone, Island Beekeeper 1.01.5 Small Update 🐝 Seed crafting has returned to the Workbench! Seeds can now be purchased from traders or crafted manually 🐝 Fish can now be cooked 🐝 The brightness of outdoor lamps has been increased. 🐝 We’ve also implemented a potential fix for the issue that caused players’ inventories to disappear. Please let us know if you encounter this problem again. Thank you for your support!
- Update: Island Traders, Multiplayer Fixes & Save Recovery - 2 August 2026
Hey, Beekeepers! This update introduces new traders across the islands, improves item descriptions, fixes several multiplayer and save-related issues, and restores missing rewards on older saves. New Content and ChangesNew traders offering different goods and valuables have been added across the islands.Seed recipes have been removed from the Workbench. Seeds can now be purchased from the appropriate trader.Several tool recipes that were never intended to appear at the Workbench have been removed. Their blueprints must now be discovered before the tools can be crafted.Crafting the Volcanic Furnace now requires Volcanic Honey.Tea and heat/cold protection potions now last 90 seconds instead of 60.Potions, food, and drinks now display their granted buffs when hovered over in the inventory.FixesFixed the trader stock refresh timer becoming frozen.Fixed an incorrect experience reward for one…
- Island Beekeeper 1.01.2 - 30 July 2026
Hey everyone, FIXES 🐝 Fixed an issue that prevented the Night Bee from being placed in its hive 🐝 Fixed an issue where the Eastern Bee would not swarm into another hive after reaching the maximum colony size 🐝 Fixed an issue where bees could visually disappear while automation was active 🐝 Fixed an issue where the small stairs would not snap to foundations in building mode. The Well and Honey Shelf have also been moved to the Interior category 🐝 Fixed an issue where the stone door opening sound would play when entering the game 🐝 Fixed an issue where the weather was always clear and never changed 🐝 Fixed an issue where the left-hand animation would not play when picking up items 🐝 Fixed an issue that prevented fish from being placed on the Fish Shelf 🐝 Fixed an issue where the final growth stage of volcanic flowers was displayed incorrectly 🐝 Fixed an issue where the chest ins…
- Island Beekeeper 1.01.1 Bug Fix - 30 July 2026
FEATURES 🐝 Added a pop-up notification when attempting to build decorations or glass structures without having the required blueprints. IMPROVEMENTS 🐝 Tea now provides a longer duration of cold resistance. 🐝 Expanded the variety of fish available in fishing spots. FIXES 🐝 Fixed an issue where welcome and weather-condition notifications did not appear when arriving on islands. 🐝 Fixed an issue where some rare bees would not perform their automation tasks. 🐝 Fixed the collision of all plants in garden beds, allowing them to be watered correctly. 🐝 Fixed an issue where crafting any potion would always produce a Speed Potion. 🐝 Fixed an issue that prevented players from making tea using tea leaves in barrel. 🐝 Fixed an issue where dying while riding the Medocycle would respawn the player in the same location instead of returning them home. 🐝 Fixed an issue in the fishing minigame…
- Fixes, Improvements and Continued Work - 29 July 2026
Hey everyone!We wanted to share a full overview of the fixes and improvements that have been made to Island Beekeeper recently.We continue working hard to improve the game, resolve reported issues and make your time on the islands as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.Fixes and ImprovementsThe Post Station has returned.The Bear Merchant and the Shrine should no longer disappear after loading a save. Unfortunately, they will still be missing from saves where they have already disappeared. We are continuing to work on this issueFixed a progression issue that could cause players to get stuck at the steel tools stageFixed an issue with the keys on the Swamp IslandAdded an Unstuck button to the pause menuFixed an issue that prevented players from collecting frames from the Crystal HiveFixed an issue that prevented players from building the Eastern and Night Hives using bamboo and dark woo…
- Island Beekeeper New Bug Fix - 29 July 2026
Hey everyone, a new update and of course we continue our working for the sake of a pleasant gaming experience Loading a save should no longer cause the world to take a long time to load. The first load of an old save may still take some time, but subsequent loads should be much faster. The Bear Merchant and the Shrine should no longer disappear after loading a save. Unfortunately they will still be missing from existing saves. We are continuing to work on this issue. Fixed an issue that prevented players from collecting frames from the Crystal Hive. Fixed an issue that prevented players from building the Eastern and Night Hives using bamboo and dark wood. Fixed an issue that prevented the Snow Bee from being placed in its hive. Improved interactions with the Honey Extractor. Lava on the Volcanic Island is now lethal. In the building system, objects can now only be removed while holding…
- Island Beekeeper Bug Fix - 29 July 2026
* Fixed a progression issue that could cause players to get stuck at the steel tools stage. * Fixed an issue that prevented frames from being inserted into the honey extractor and caused them to be placed in the regular inventory or hotbar instead. Thank you, we are continuing our work.
- Island Beekeeper Bug Fix - 29 July 2026
FIXES 🐝 A workbench that has sunk into the ground. 🐝 The blinking sky. 🐝 Strange objects in the air. 🐝 The sound of bees. 🐝 The consumption of hunger and thirst was reduced. 🐝 Plants should no longer disappear from garden beds after seeds are planted 🐝 The smoker now produces smoke 🐝 The bee pages in the Journal (J) have been expanded with additional information 🐝 Tree saplings no longer grow into full trees in 10 seconds 🐝 The post station is back 🐝 Fixed bugs with kitchen recipes 🐝 Fixed bugs with workbench recipes 🐝 Fixed a bug with keys on swamp island 🐝 The balance of plant growth in the beds has been changed Thank you for your messages we see and read everything and we are continuing to fix the issues that have arisen at an accelerated pace.
- Island Beekeeper Release Delay & Pricing - 24 July 2026
Friends, unfortunately, Island Beekeeper will not be released today. Due to technical issues beyond our control, we have had to postpone the release to July 28. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was waiting to play today. This delay is just as disappointing for our small team and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. The regular price of Island Beekeeper will be $11.99, but during the first week after release, the game will be available for $8.99. You can also join our Discord community to follow the latest news. Thank you for staying with us. See you on the islands on July 28! 🐝🍯
- Island Beekeeper is coming on July 28, 2026! - 16 June 2026
Hey everyone, Island Beekeeper is coming on July 28, 2026! We’re excited to finally announce the release date for Island Beekeeper - the game will launch on Steam on July 28, 2026! We’re still hard at work on the game, improving it, fixing bugs and carefully reviewing feedback from our playtesters. A huge thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts - your feedback is helping us make the game even better!Applications for the Steam Playtest are still open. Request access on the game’s Steam page and you may be invited to join an upcoming wave of testing.Add Island Beekeeper to your wishlist and stay tuned for more updates. See you on the island! And don’t forget to join our Discord community to keep in touch! 🐝
- The Medocycle - 16 March 2026
Hello everyone, Our New Vehicle - the MedocycleThe Medocycle is a special vehicle designed for exploring islands and traveling between them. Its main feature is that it runs on honey instead of conventional fuel.The Medocycle has two modes, which you can switch between at any time:🌍 Travel ModePerfect for exploring islands, riding across the surface and moving through different types of terrain.☁ Flight ModeAllows you to take to the air and travel to other islands. It can also be used during exploration, for example to reach hard-to-access places on an island.🍯Honey as FuelThe Medocycle uses different types of honey as fuel and each of them affects the vehicle’s behavior and characteristics in its own way.🌧 Weather ConditionsThe Medocycle will also react to weather conditions. Wind, snow, and other natural effects can influence handling and make every journey a little unique.We’d lov…
- Devlog February - 12 February 2026
Hello everyone, Island Beekeeper - small dev update 🐝Quick update from our side.We’ve added a new character to the islands. He’s in the final polishing stage now - tweaking animations, small details, personality touches.Our building system is almost done. We’re finishing up placement logic and smoothing out the feel so building your little beekeeping paradise feels natural and satisfying.And we’ve continue working on co-op. It’s still early, but the foundation is there. We want playing together to feel like a core part of Island Beekeeper, not just an extra mode.Thanks for being on this journey with us 🐝See you soon ✨And don’t forget to join our Discord community to keep in touch! 🐝
- Happy Holidays - 25 December 2025
Hello everyone, 🎄✨ Happy Holidays!This year has been incredibly important for us - it’s the year we began working on Island Beekeeper 🐝 It’s only the start of our journey, and we’re truly grateful to everyone who’s already following the project and supporting us along the way.Thank you for your interest, your feedback and your encouragement - it really means a lot to us ❤️Starting in January we’ll be regularly sharing updates about Island Beekeeper including development progress, gameplay details.We wish you a Merry Christmas, joyful holidays and a wonderful New Year! See you soon ✨ And don’t forget to join our Discord community to keep in touch! 🐝
- Island Beekeeper Roadmap - 1 November 2025
Hello everyone, Thank you so much for playing our demo during the festival! 💛 We truly appreciate all your feedback and are already deep in development. Check out our roadmap below to see the direction we're heading.Stay tuned for our upcoming dev blogs, where we’ll share updates, features, and behind-the-scenes stories.And don’t forget to join our Discord community to keep in touch! 🐝
