Devlog | October 2025

Ahoy, Tinkerlanders!

October was one of those months where coffee mysteriously evaporates and sticky notes breed on every monitor. Good news: the grind paid off. We’ve been heads-down polishing core systems and building brand-new places to explore, all in preparation for our next major content drop. Grab a comfy chair - here’s what we cooked up last month!

Day & Night Island Tree Dungeon

A massive tree rises from Day Island and yes, you’re going inside. Expect branching paths (literally), pockets full of loot, and encounters that make this risky exploration worth your while.

New Language

Day & Night island folk speak their own tongue. Find dictionaries, learn the language, and unlock NPC quests that reward recipes. Progress on this island now feels like actual cultural immersion (with loot).

Enchantment

Meet Runes and Rune Shards. Slot runes into any weapon or tool to unlock unique effects and upgrade them with shards to amplify the build you love. Theorycrafters and min-maxers - this is your playground!

Roof System

Roofs now hiding what’s beneath until you’re in the right spot! Exploration becomes a tactile puzzle: peek, step in, reveal. More “aha!” moments guaranteed!

Navigation Rework

We actually planned it a bit later, but decided to pull this forward to sync with save-format changes.

• Use maps to permanently uncover cells on the world map.

• Random maps still work like before for a quick reveal.

• The compass now erases a single cell (no more accidental full resets - RIP, panic!)

Night Dungeon

From entry to depths, it’s moody and dangerous. New foes, side rooms, and risky routes. Come prepared - your Enchantments will matter!

Deals & Events

We’re part of a big party this month! Our buddies at Hypetrain Digital are celebrating their decade-long hype anniversary and to mark the occasion, Tinkerlands will be 25% off the current price starting November 10. Perfect time to bring a friend (or three)!

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That’s a wrap for October! As always, our Discord doors are open - come report bugs, find co-op partners, or just show us your most cursed base layouts!

Enjoy your adventure in the Tinkerlands, and see you under the Tree! — The Tinkerlands team