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About ISLANDERS: New Shores
Islanders: New Shores expands the minimalist city‑building series with 50 procedurally generated islands, a visual overhaul, and 44 building types across six biomes. Each building appears in four colour variations, letting players tailor the look of every settlement.
Two play styles are offered: High Score, which applies line‑of‑sight, distance and inter‑island bonuses, and Sandbox, which removes scoring for unrestricted creativity. New tools such as Photo Mode, Boons and Twitch integration add ways to share and enhance builds.
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Levels and Biomes
The game generates 50 distinct island layouts, each belonging to one of six biomes. The 44 building types can be explored across the six diverse biomes.
Every building is offered in four colour palettes, allowing visual differentiation that matches each biome’s aesthetic.
- Match colour palettes to biome tones for clearer visual separation.
- Experiment with different island generators to see how shape influences layout.
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Play Modes
High Score mode records performance using line‑of‑sight, distance bonuses and inter‑island strategies, while Sandbox disables scoring for pure building freedom.
Each mode stores its own save data, so progress in one does not affect the other.
- Start in Sandbox to learn building limits before tackling High Score.
- Review the scoring criteria in High Score to plan bonus‑friendly layouts.
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Photo Mode
Photo Mode lets players capture island creations with a turntable camera, providing a rotating view of the settlement.
Customisable filters give creators multiple presentation options for sharing their captures.
- Choose a filter that matches the island’s mood before capturing.
- Rotate slowly to include all sides in a single shot.
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Boons and Scoring
Boons are single‑use power‑ups that grant tactical advantages as players progress, without permanent changes to the city.
Dynamic scoring rewards line‑of‑sight, distance bonuses and inter‑island strategies, encouraging thoughtful placement in High Score mode.
- Reserve Boons for islands where a tactical edge is needed.
- Plan building lines to maximise line‑of‑sight bonuses.
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Twitch Integration
Twitch integration adds built‑in tools for streamers to engage audiences directly during live sessions.
These interactive features are built into the game to support audience engagement during live sessions.
- Enable Twitch features before going live to ensure smooth interaction.
- Invite viewers to suggest building placements for added variety.
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