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Dinkum — patch notes and updates

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April 30th Hotfix2026-04-30G'day, everyone!Following the first hotfix, we've released a second hotfix update with additional bug fixes and balance adjustments. Please see below for the full list of changes included in the second hotfix! FixesFixed a bug that caused animals in Terrariums and Fish Ponds to appear invisible or very small.Fixed a bug in multiplayer where visiting players would occasionally swim into the sky after diving, unable to escape.Fixed a bug that caused the fishing rod to continuously pull when no fish was on the line.Fixed a bug in multiplayer where fish were not caught correctly when hooking them at a very close distance as a visitor.Fixed a bug
[KR Only] Privacy Policy Update Notice2026-04-29This announcement is intended for users in South Korea only, as it relates to updates required under Korean personal information protection law (PIPA). If you are not based in South Korea, this notice does not apply to you and no action is needed.
April 27th Hotfix2026-04-27G'day, everyone!Thank you for playing and enjoying the April 23rd update! Thanks to the bug reports you've submitted while exploring the new content, we've been able to quickly identify and address a number of issues. A hotfix has now been applied — please see the full list of fixes below.Hotfix ScheduleApril 27, 2026 at 16:30 KSTNo scheduled maintenance downtime.If you are already in-game, you may continue playing. However, to apply the fixes, we recommend closing the game, installing the update, and relaunching.FixesFixed a bug that caused certain animals to not see threats and never fleeFixed Wary Mus and Bush Devils sleeping at wrong time
🎂 Dinkum 1st Anniversary Snapshot Event2026-04-23G'day everyone! Dinkum has officially turned 1 since its full release — and we're so glad you're here to celebrate with us! 🎉 Over the past year, every player has built something uniquely their own. A town you spent weeks perfecting, a secret fishing spot only you know about, a farm you run just the way you like it — every one of those moments is your own piece of Dinkum history. To mark the occasion, this snapshot contest is all about "Your most 'you' moment in Dinkum." Whatever makes you happiest in the game, whatever part of Dinkum feels most like you — capture it and share it with us! ※ This event is being held via the official Dinkum Di
The Great Bite Update is Now Live + Dinkum 1st Anniversary Sale2026-04-23G'day, everyone! The 1st Anniversary Update — The Great Bite Update is now live and ready to play! 🎉 Set off to the brand-new island of The Great Bite, scale its cliffs, light up the lighthouse, and pay a visit to Ted Selly at the Hunter's Camp. On top of that, there's a whole range of new content and items to make your island even more your own — jump in and experience it for yourself! Check out the full patch notes below for all the details. Dinkum - 1st Anniversary Update preview : The Great Bite - Steam NewsTo celebrate Dinkum's 1st anniversary, the game will be available at 20% off for one week! If you haven't picked up Dinkum yet — or
Nintendo Switch Update & Golden Week Sale2026-04-22G'day, everyone! We've got some exciting news for all our Nintendo Switch players who've been waiting patiently! The Nintendo Switch version update is now live — and we've got a little surprise to go along with it 🎁For everyone who already owns Dinkum on Nintendo Switch, we're offering the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade pass for free! If you've got a Switch 2, you can upgrade at no extra cost and experience Dinkum like never before. (Please note: due to legal requirements in Japan, a minimum charge of ¥100 may apply.)Let's take a look at everything that's coming!■ Switch 1 Update ScheduleUpdate Date: (※ Please note that due to distributio
1st Anniversary Update preview : The Great Bite2026-04-09G'day, everyone! It's been a whole year since Dinkum launched! We'd like to sincerely thank everyone who has loved and supported Dinkum throughout this time. To celebrate our 1st anniversary, we've packed this update with a brand-new island, new systems, a wide variety of new items, and so much more — all as a token of our appreciation. We hope you enjoy everything we've prepared, so let's dive right into what's new! ■ Update Schedule Update Date: Thursday, April 23 Maintenance: No separate maintenance window required Note: If you are already in-game, you may continue playing. However, to access the new update content, we recommend closing th
Thank You for an Amazing Year with Dinkum2025-12-31G’day mate!We’d like to sincerely thank everyone who showed their love for Dinkum and spent the past year of 2025 together with us. Every piece of feedback, bug report, suggestion, and word of encouragement you shared has been a huge help in making Dinkum a better game.There were moments when we caused inconvenience or fell short of expectations, but we truly appreciate your patience and your willingness to continue sharing your thoughts with us. Your voices are always valued, and we continue to reflect on them as we work toward improving Dinkum in better ways.Seeing players help one another, share information, and build the world of Dinkum t
Dinkum Steam Winter Sale Announcement2025-12-18G’day mate!As we head toward the end of the year, the winter season is finally here—and we’re excited to share the news of the Dinkum Winter Sale! We hope this discount promotion gives you and your friends a chance to enjoy Dinkum together and wrap up the year with some warm and meaningful adventures.If you know someone who hasn’t tried Dinkum yet, this might be the perfect opportunity to introduce the game to them. After all, multiplayer fun is one of the charms that makes Dinkum special!Please refer to the details below for more information about the Winter Sale. Dinkum Winter Sale InformationSale PeriodUTC: December 18, 2025, 6:00 PM - Jan
Unity Awards — Cheer for Dinkum’s Big Moment!2025-12-09G’day mate!As announced earlier, Dinkum has been nominated in the Multiplayer Game category for the 17th Unity Awards! With the ceremony just around the corner, we’d like to share the viewing details with you once more.This year’s Unity Awards will take place on the date below, and the event will be streamed live on YouTube for everyone to watch.Unity Awards 2025 LiveDate:UTC: December 9, 2025, 5:00 PMPST: December 9, 2025, 9:00 AMAEDT: December 10, 2025, 4:00 AMStreaming Link: 17th Unity Awards Will Dinkum take home the award? Your support and excitement mean the world to us, and we’d love for you to tune in and watch the moment together.Tha
Unity Awards Nomination Celebration Discount Promotion2025-12-06G’day! mate!As we shared recently, Dinkum has been nominated in the Multiplayer Game category for the 17th Unity Awards. To celebrate this nomination, we’re launching a special discount promotion, and we hope it gives even more players the chance to experience the charm of Dinkum.If you have friends or acquaintances who haven’t tried Dinkum yet, this might be the perfect opportunity to introduce the game to them!Please check the details below for more information on the discount promotion. Sale DetailsSale PeriodUTC: Dec 5, 2025 6:00 PM – Dec 16, 2025 6:00 PMPDT: Dec 5, 2025 11:00 AM – Dec 16, 2025 11:00 AMAEST: Dec 6, 2025 4:00 AM – Dec 17,
Nick is Back for the December Festival!2025-11-29G’day, mates!Can you believe it’s already December—the most festive time of the year? As always, that means a familiar face is returning to your island. Let’s all give a warm welcome back to Nick, who’s here once again for the December Festival!Oh, and for those of you playing Dinkum on Nintendo Switch—this might be your very first time meeting him! Nick is a special villager who only visits during December. He’s known for crafting all sorts of festive items that perfectly capture the joyful spirit of the season. So if you’ve been wanting to decorate your town with a cozy festival touch, this is your chance to get creative and have some fun!A
Dinkum December Snapshot Event2025-11-14G’day everyoneTo celebrate the upcoming December, the Dinkum December Snapshot Event is here! Decorate your town with a Festive Season theme and share your creations with the community. Selected submissions will be featured as in-game loading screens during the end-of-year and New Year period, and winners will receive official Dinkum merchandise of their choice as prizes. Additionally, everyone who participates will be entered into a random draw for participation rewards, so please check the details below and join the event!────────────────────────────────────────Event Period- November 14 (Fri) – December 14 (Sun)How to Participate- Decorate
DINKUM Nominated for the 17th Unity Awards!2025-11-08G’day, everyone!We’ve got some exciting news to share today — DINKUM has been nominated for Best Multiplayer Game at the 17th Unity Awards! This nomination wouldn’t have been possible without all the love and support you’ve shown us along the way. We truly appreciate every one of you — thank you so much!Public voting is now open to help decide the final winners, so we’d be incredibly grateful if you could visit the voting page below and cast your vote for DINKUM!Unity Awards Voting DetailsPublic voting ends: until November 22Final results announced: December 2 during the Unity Awards Showcase (live on YouTube)Voting page: https://unity.com/aw
Hot Fix Announcement - November 62025-11-06G'day, everyone!We’re releasing a hotfix patch to apply a few additional fixes that have been identified.Please check the details below. Hotfix ScheduleUTC: November 6, 2025 – 10:00PDT: November 6, 2025 – 23:00AEDT: November 6, 2025 – 18:00No downtime requiredIf you are currently playing the game, you can continue without interruption. However, to experience the game with the fixes applied, we recommend restarting the game after installing the update.Fixes & ChangesFixed an issue where Bin Chook could not be captured with traps.Adjusted the Flame Jelly capture reward, which was unintentionally set higher than intended, to the correct amount.
Hot Fix Announcement - November 32025-11-03G'day, everyone!How are you enjoying the Animal Tracks Update that was released last week? We’ve rolled out a hotfix to address some of the issues found in the pre-release beta build as well as those that appeared after the update went live. Additionally, some of the bug fixes listed in the patch notes on October 29 were not properly implemented, and these have now been corrected. Please refer to the section “Bug Fixes – October 29 Update” at the bottom of the patch notes for detailed information.We’re continuing to work hard to resolve any bugs and other issues that are reported. We’ll share further announcements as soon as new updates are a
Dinkum October Snapshot Contest : Express Ride!2025-10-31G’day everyone!Are you enjoying the Animal Tracks update? The highlight of this update is definitely the train feature! We’re curious to see how you’re making the most of it on your islands. Take a snapshot of your train and share it with us — it’s super simple!As a reward for this snapshot event, we’ve prepared Dinkum keycaps! Decorate your keyboard with these adorable Dinkum-themed keycaps and bring the island vibes to your desk!Check out the event details below Event PeriodEntry PeriodUTC : October 31 (Thu) 05:00 AM – November 19 (Tue) 05:00 AMPDT : October 30 (Wed) 10:00 PM – November 18 (Mon) 10:00 PMAEDT : October 31 (Thu) 4:00 PM – Nov
Animal Tracks Update Now Live + Celebration Sale!2025-10-29G’day, mates!The Animal Tracks Update — which we previewed recently — is now live! Hop aboard the brand-new Train Mount and travel swiftly across the island. You’ll also find exciting new features like the Farm Animal Breeding system and more! Check out the full patch notes below for all the details.Read the Animal Tracks Update Patch Notes Animal Tracks Update Celebration SaleTo celebrate the release of the new update, we’re also running a special discount event! If you haven’t picked up Dinkum yet—or have a friend who’s been curious—now’s the perfect time!Sale PeriodUTC: October 29, 2025, 02:00 – November 5, 2025, 02:00PDT: October 28, 2025
Animal Tracks Update: Beta Access Guide2025-10-23G’day, mates!Recently, we shared a sneak peek at the upcoming Animal Tracks Update and some of the new content in development. Now, we’re excited to give you the chance to experience it a little early through the Beta Build! Hop in and try out new features — like the train, the animal breeding system, and more — and share your thoughts with us! Please read the guide below carefully before joining. How to Access the Beta BuildJoining the beta build is simple! Follow the steps below:In your Steam Library, right-click Dinkum and select Properties.Go to the Betas tab. Enter the code DinkumKraftonBeta in the “Enter beta access code” field and clic
Update preview: Animal Tracks2025-10-14G’day! everyone.The train that left to bring our next update will arrive on October 29.To celebrate the Animal Tracks Update, we'll also host a preview livestream so you can check out the new content ahead of time. Hop aboard and let's see what this train has brought to town!Update ScheduleOctober 29, 02:00 (UTC) / October 28, 19:00 (PDT)No maintenance downtime.If you're already in-game, you can keep playing. However, to access the new content, we recommend you exit the game, install the update via Steam, and then relaunch.Animal Tracks Update LivestreamOctober 15, 05:00 (UTC)Where: Dinkum broadcast on Steam & the official Dinkum Discord stre