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 the game, installing the update, and relaunching.
■ New Island: The Great Bite
Are you ready to grab your boarding pass at the airport and set off on a new adventure? This is the biggest news of the update!
A brand-new island called "The Great Bite" awaits you, filled with sheer cliffs, rare creatures, and hidden treasures — explore it for yourself in-game!
- A new flight destination, "The Great Bite", has been added to the airport.
- The flight destination alternates between Island Reef and The Great Bite every hour depending on departure time.
- While exploring The Great Bite, you may discover a Hunter's Camp in a random location.
- The Great Bite features climbable cliff faces.
- Rare insects and fish for the current season appear much more frequently on The Great Bite.
- Alpha animals can spawn on The Great Bite.
◆ Hunter's Camp
While exploring The Great Bite, you just might hear a familiar whistle — it's Ted Selly! This time he's set up camp somewhere on the island, waiting for you. The Hunter's Camp comes with two unique crafting stations.
① Hunter's Crafting Table
You can now craft powerful endgame items at Ted Selly's camp.
| Item | Description | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter | A portable vehicle for fast overland travel. Like a glider, it can be stored in your pocket and ridden instantly. | Recipe 1: Hand Trolley x1 / Boogie Board x1 / Berkonium Bar x1 Recipe 2: Hand Trolley x1 / Striped Boogie Board x1 / Berkonium Bar x1 |
| Encyclopedia | Functions simultaneously as the Bug Book, Fish Book, and Critter Book. | Fish Book x1 / Bug Book x1 / Critter Book x1 |
| Med Kit | Heals all players within approximately 3 tiles. Can be used up to 15 times and repaired at the Repair Table. | First Aid Kit x1 / Cloth x1 / Silk x1 |
| Black Pocket Watch | Sets a 4:00 AM wake-up alarm for the next day, waking all players simultaneously when triggered. | Gold Pocket Watch x1 / Cup of Sunshine x1 / Berkonium Bar x1 |
| Hunter's Helmet | When worn, has a 1-in-6 chance to nullify physical attacks. | Milking Bucket x1 / Berkonium Bar x2 / Iron Bar x5 |
| Tome of Wounding | A magic weapon that fires three projectiles. | Magic Tome x1 / Stone Wand x1 / Berkonium Wand x1 |
| Alpha Plant Hammer | An upgraded version of the Plant Hammer. On use, generates multiple toxic vines around the player to deal area damage. Poisoned targets take continuous damage for a set duration. | Plant Hammer x1 / Alpha Hammer x1 |
| Alpha Battle Fish | An upgraded version of the Battle Fish. On use, generates multiple jets of water around the player to deal area damage. | Battle Fish x1 / Alpha Trident x1 |
| Orb of Stars | A single-use item that summons a meteor shower the following night. | Meteorite Chunk x1 / Bottle of Clouds x1 / Pearl x1 |
| Auto Animal Trap | A trap that automatically delivers captured animals. | Recipe 1: Animal Trap x1 / Balloon x1 / Berkonium Bar x1 Recipe 2: Animal Trap x1 / Star Balloon x1 / Berkonium Bar x1 |
| Invisible Glider | A unique transparent glider that makes you appear to fly through the air unaided. | Bat Glider x1 / Leaf Glider x1 / Flame Glider x1 / Galaxy Glider x1 / Glowing Hang Glider x1 / Butter Glider x1 |
② Swag Pack Customisation
Tired of carrying the same old pack every day? Head to the Swag Pack Customisation station at the Hunter's Camp and change the look of your Swag Pack to your favourite design!
| Item | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Burger Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Lot Burger x1 |
| Jackaroo Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Jackaroo Hood x1 |
| Crate Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Wooden Crate x1 |
| Flame Jelly Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Flame Jelly Hood x1 |
| Boombox Pack | Recipe 1: Swag Pack x1 / Boom Box x1 Recipe 2: Swag Pack x1 / Festive Boom Box x1 |
| Messenger Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Cloth x2 |
| Guitar Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Guitar x1 |
| Bum Bag Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Cloth x1 |
| Hard Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Iron Bar x2 |
| Handbag Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Cloth x2 |
| Tote Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Cloth x2 |
| Camera Pack | Swag Pack x1 / Camera x1 |
◆ Lighthouses
You'll spot lighthouses rising up across The Great Bite — don't pass them by! Making good use of them can be a huge help when searching for hidden treasure.
- 4–5 Lighthouses are placed around The Great Bite.
- You can power a Lighthouse using a Hot Cylinder.
- A powered Lighthouse illuminates the surrounding area and reveals the location of nearby treasure.
- Repairing a Lighthouse for the first time rewards you with the Lighthouse crafting recipe, so you can place one on your own island too.
◆ The Great Bite Exclusive Plants & Resources
New plants and resources found only on The Great Bite. Use them to make your island even more vibrant!
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Magenta Pig Face | Found throughout The Great Bite |
| White Pig Face | Found throughout The Great Bite |
| Red Pig Face | Found throughout The Great Bite |
| Saltbush Seed | Obtained by destroying Saltbush in The Great Bite's cliff areas |
| Pearl Bluebush Seed | Obtained by destroying Bluebush in The Great Bite's cliff areas |
| Mallee Gumnut | Obtained by destroying Mallee in The Great Bite's cliff areas |
| Shovel of Pebbles | Mined from pebble terrain on The Great Bite |
■ New Features & Items
Life on your island has become even more convenient and full! Check out all the new features and items, big and small.
◆ New Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| New Map Marker Icons | Receiving a map from Fletch will automatically unlock the new marker icons. |
| Map Icon Sort / Hide Function | Press the E key on the map screen to customise which icons are displayed. |
| Additional Face Slot | Talking to Sally while she is open for business allows you to equip an additional face accessory. Supports select items including jewellery, fake beards, buddy accessories, and face bandages. |
| Critter Display | Critters can now be placed in display tanks, just like fish and bugs. |
◆ New Items
| Item | Description | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Servo | An item that lets you call your vehicle from anywhere on the map. The crafting material "Old Bowser" can rarely be found on all floors of the Mine. | Franklin (donate a Shiny Disc + complete the Berkonium quest) |
| Switch Railway Track | Allows you to directly control the direction of a train (left, right, or forward). Direction cannot be changed while reversing. | Unlocked upon obtaining the Train Licence (existing holders will be auto-unlocked on first load) |
| Giant Shell | Rarely obtained when picking up clams. Can be placed on the scales at John's shop to sell. | Random drop when collecting shells on the beach |
| Critter Book | Allows you to catalogue aquatic creatures in the same way as other specimen books. | Museum (obtained after unlocking other specimen books) |
| Single Person Tent | An outdoor tent that can be used to sleep, just like a sleeping bag. | Available for purchase through John's shop rotation |
■ John's Anniversary Event
The 1st Anniversary brings even more items to earn through John's Anniversary Event!
◆ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to earn tickets | Sell fish to John during the event period to receive tickets. |
| How to use tickets | Exchange for exclusive event items at the Anniversary Box in John's shop. |
| Event period | 15 days, from April 23 to May 7. |
| Recurring schedule | After the initial event ends, the event will return every year from Day 1 to Day 7 of Summer starting from Year 2 onwards. |
◆ New Event-Exclusive Items (John's Event Fish Ticket Rewards)
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Cork Hat | Clothing |
| Sport Helmet | Clothing |
| Penguin Plush | Decoration |
| Pleep Plush | Decoration |
| Bin Chook Plush | Decoration |
| Toy Ute | Decoration |
| Blue Belt Fence | Decoration |
| Fairy Light Pergola | Decoration |
| Blue Carpet Path | Path |
■ Other New Items & Decorations
A variety of new decorative items have been added to make your island even more beautiful!
◆ New Craftable Items
| Item | Description | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Stone Grinder | Processes materials faster than the standard Stone Grinder. Increased output for some items. | Franklin (donate a Shiny Disc + complete the Berkonium quest) |
| Fish Berley Box | When placed in water, attracts nearby fish. Spawns 1 fish every few seconds if fewer than 5 fish are within range. Depletes after 5 minutes. | Commission from Ted Selly |
| Secateurs | Allows you to trim plants in flower beds. | Purchase from Rayne's greenhouse |
| Boaricoot Whistle | Calls Boaricoots (male and female) to your location. | Purchase from Irwin's shop |
◆ New Clothing & Accessories
Obtainable through the Clover shop, NPC gifts, the Recycling Bin, and mail.
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Disguise Glasses | Accessory |
| Oval Sunnies | Accessory |
| Cat Ears | Accessory |
| Black Cattleman Hat | Hat |
| White Cattleman Hat | Hat |
| Bowler Hat | Hat |
| Green Sleeveless Dress | Clothing |
| White Sleeveless Dress | Clothing |
| Dark Cottage Shoes | Shoes |
| Brown Cottage Shoes | Shoes |
| Red Bow Dress | Clothing |
| Yellow Bow Dress | Clothing |
| Pink Petal Dress | Clothing |
| Green Petal Dress | Clothing |
| Purple Petal Dress | Clothing |
◆ New Decorations & Props
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Hunter's Stool | Occasionally found near the Hunter's Camp |
| Pencil Cup | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| Chopping Board | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| Votive Candle | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| White Cushion Stack | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| Red Cushion Stack | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| Blue Cushion Stack | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail |
| Wheelie Bin | Rare drop from destroying a yellow-green lidded bin |
| Lighthouse Souvenir | Available for purchase at the airport desk |
| Airship Souvenir | Available for purchase at the airport desk |
| Shark Statue Souvenir | Available for purchase at the airport desk |
◆ New Structures
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Loop Fence | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| Arch Fence | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| Vine Pergola | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| Marble Pergola | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| Matching Steps | Unlockable at the standard Crafting Table with a Landscaping Licence |
| Bright Gravel Path | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| White Brick Path | Obtainable via blueprint, Franklin's shop, or NPC rewards |
| White Brick Flower Bed | Obtainable via Franklin's shop, NPC rewards, etc. |
| Tyre Planter | Obtainable via Franklin's shop, NPC rewards, etc. |
| Tyre Bench | Obtainable via Franklin's shop, NPC rewards, etc. |
| Signs (Yellow Item Sign / Blue Sign / White Sign) | Unlocked and obtainable at the Signwriting Table with a Signwriting Licence Level 2 or above |
| Pastel Floors (10 colours) | Obtainable via Melvin's shop, NPC rewards, Recycling Bin, and mail Brown / Black / Yellow / Purple / Pink / Red / Orange / Green / Blue / White |
| Smooth Paths (10 colours) | Obtainable by processing coloured tile paths in the Stone Grinder Brown / Black / Yellow / Purple / Pink / Red / Orange / Green / Blue / White |
■ New NPC Requests
Have things been feeling a bit repetitive? This update brings a wider variety of NPC requests! Look forward to discovering what new favours your residents will ask of you.
| Request | Description | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Tea Requests | With a Brewing Licence, NPCs may request Wattle Tea or Bottle Brush Tea. | Requires Brewing Licence |
| Tool Requests | NPCs may request the purchase of new tools. | Excludes John / Excludes Sundays and the first in-game month / Only one NPC per day may request |
| Fruit Requests | NPCs may request 3–4 of a specific fruit. | Excludes Franklin |
| Relic Requests | Franklin requests 3–4 random relics instead of fruit requests. | Franklin only |
■ Other Changes
Some minor balance adjustments have been made to certain content for a more enjoyable experience.
| Item | Change |
|---|---|
| Star Sabre | Can now only be crafted at the Hunter's Crafting Table. |
| Ice Hammer | Can now only be crafted at the Hunter's Crafting Table. |
| Termite Nest | Slowly regenerates over time in bush areas (except during Spring). Burying a piece of a Termite Nest in the ground will cause a new mound to begin growing. |
| Shark Berley Box | Appearance updated. Must now be placed in water to function. |
| Metal Detector Level 2 | X marks will no longer appear on tiles covered by paths. |
| Bug Book / Fish Book | The effective range when using the books has been reduced compared to before. |
| Captured Animal Delivery Rewards | Rewards have been reduced by 30% for game balance. (Note: specific animal capture rewards on the Bulletin Board remain unchanged.) |
■ Bug Fixes
We have reviewed and resolved a number of issues reported by the community as well as some internally discovered bugs. We will continue to do our best to ensure the smoothest experience possible.
- Fixed an issue where purchasing an item from Jimmy's boat sale table caused adjacent items to disappear.
- Fixed a loop where being knocked out by an active monster near a bed would cause the player to be knocked out again during daily results or loading.
- Fixed an issue where attempting to enter a building while riding certain vehicles would only display assets within a limited range.
- Fixed an issue where using a Scythe or watering could, in certain situations, consume no stamina.
- Fixed an issue where ore floating in the air prevented the Stone Grinder from being used.
- Fixed an issue where the translation of "Licence" in the Korean main menu credits popup appeared awkward.
- Fixed an issue where placing a Mine near Sheila's Tuckshop caused rectangular structures to appear inside the Mine.
- Fixed an issue where the client would freeze when selling items to Jimmy above the maximum value.
- Fixed an issue where Lily Pads would not grow in flower beds.
- Fixed an issue where kites and their tails were displayed separated in mid-air.
- Fixed unnatural phrasing in Nick's character dialogue.
- Fixed an issue where a storage box containing food and tools loaded into a wheelbarrow would disappear after sleeping.
- Fixed an issue where the cursor behaved in an unfriendly manner when deselecting multiple items chosen for sale from inventory.
- Fixed an issue where moving while reeling in a shark caused the shark to become attached to the fishing rod.
- Fixed an issue where the umbrella model clipped through the player's body.
- Fixed an issue where jumping out of an aircraft mid-flight caused the aircraft to freeze in mid-air.
- Fixed an issue where only 1 of 4 guest houses displayed its name as "Guest House" in the map icon label.
- Fixed an issue in multiplayer where a player could climb on top of another player to bypass wall collisions inside a tent.
- Fixed an issue where an island name of 11 or more full-width characters caused the Town Hall sign text to overflow its border.
- Fixed an issue (Indonesian only) where dialogue when purchasing Watermelon Seeds from Rain's shop extended beyond its border.
- Fixed an issue where a player name of 16 full-width characters combined with maximum funds caused the name and dink icon to overlap in the save data list.
- Fixed an issue in multiplayer where system notification text was displayed in the host's language.
- Fixed an issue where naming a photo with 12 or more full-width characters caused the name to be cut off when viewed in the album.
- Fixed an issue where Dog Kennels and Bird Coops could be placed on tiles where the player was standing.
- Fixed an issue where the collision on the Fairy Light Pergola did not match its visual model.
- Fixed a bug where pet dogs could escape from a kennel fully enclosed by fencing.
- Fixed a bug where colliding with a wall or door using a Jet Ski in a locked room allowed the player to pass through.
- Fixed a bug where the Airport Deed could not be purchased from Fletch.
- Fixed an issue where relocating the Town Hall generated a duplicate and a block zone without a green box.
- Fixed an issue (Japanese only) where the description of beach umbrella-type items displayed as "Christmas."
- Fixed an issue where the translation of "Brick Well" was displayed as "벽돌의 벽" (Brick Wall).
- Fixed an issue where a Railway Bridge placed with an odd-numbered tile at the arrival point would be installed floating in mid-air.
- Fixed a bug where placing a Helicopter on the airport rooftop caused it to fall through the floor and disappear.
- Fixed an issue where building deed items could be placed in areas where certain sign items had already been installed.
- Fixed an issue where placing large vehicles near cliffs or between buildings caused them to clip into nearby objects upon objectification.
- Fixed an issue where a fast-moving train colliding with a dirt pile would fall underground.
- Fixed an issue where monsters were not attacking the player.
- Fixed an issue where the effective range of the Scythe was abnormal on use.
- Fixed an issue where using the Tele-Jumper from Jimmy's boat to travel to a tower caused the player to sink underground.
- Fixed an issue where a blue water filter was applied on Tile Height -5 terrain despite no water being present.
- Fixed an issue in multiplayer where a "Drive" interaction was available on a Hot Air Balloon already being operated by another player.
- Fixed an issue where gems placed in the mine crusher would intermittently fail to be registered.
- Fixed an issue where objects could be placed inside the boundary after setting a building's previous position.
- Fixed an issue where bridge items could be placed even when the starting tile was missing by one tile.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs and wildlife continued moving along their previous paths after terrain changes.
- Fixed an issue where, when using a gamepad in Creative Mode, the cursor movement behavior differed between tabs when switching inventory tabs.
- Fixed an issue where, when using a gamepad in Creative Mode, the [▼] button could not be selected when the inventory top UI and the health/stamina bar UI overlapped.
- Fixed an issue where bridge items appeared as if they could be placed overlapping a tile during placement.
- Fixed an issue where the player character's animation was abnormal when long-pressing to place a Floor Light item.
- Fixed an issue where completing an NPC's first request did not increase that NPC's affection level.
- Fixed an issue (Russian and Spanish) where the "Primary Colour" string overflowed its button during home customisation.
- Fixed an issue in some language crafting UIs where button line breaks appeared awkward during crafting.
- Fixed an issue (Portuguese) where the "Keep checking recipe ingredients" checkbox appeared outside its area during item crafting at a crafting table.
- Fixed an issue causing lag in multiplayer.
- Fixed an issue where exiting the Bug Gallery in the Museum while pressing against the wall did not trigger the exit.
- Fixed an issue where the licence name format in the script displayed when purchasing from NPC Irwin appeared inconsistently.
- Fixed an issue where awkward line breaks occurred at certain values during multi-craft progress at a crafting table.
- Fixed an issue with a typo in licence tooltips.
- Fixed an issue where the cursor movement range on the map appeared unlimited.
- Fixed an issue where the speech bubble icon above an NPC's head clipped through the NPC's head.
- Fixed an issue (German) where the font size appeared small when catching bugs or fish.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs' speech bubbles discussed rain on clear nights.
- Fixed navigation issues for NPCs entering a Barbershop and Airport placed on tiles elevated by 1.
- Fixed an issue where Chinese characters appeared when playing in Japanese.
- Fixed an issue where NPCs did not add exchanged items to their inventory upon completing a clothing exchange board quest.
If you have any feedback or thoughts on this patch or Dinkum in general, please leave a comment on the Steam forums or visit our official Discord to share your voice.
Until next time — we hope everyone has a wonderful Dinkum life! See you in-game~ Hooroo~!
