Islanders: New Shores launch trailer – new serene strategy game for Nintendo Switch
Islanders: New Shores released this week, and along with that, we have a final launch trailer. This new serene strategy game is available on Nintendo Switch now.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Islanders: New Shores offers a world of tranquil creativity that welcomes longtime fans and newcomers to explore, build, and strategise like never before. In New Shores, you are presented with a series of beautiful islands to build on, starting each level with an inventory of buildings to choose from. Carefully consider where to place them based on their unique properties to get the most points over the course of the stage as you unlock more structures in a title that reigns in the overwhelming complexity of the sprawling city-builder to deliver minimalist shots of short yet cerebral strategy.
Let’s unroll the blueprints and take a look at how Islanders: New Shores builds on the foundations of the first game! One key new feature is the introduction of “boons”. Boons are one-time power ups unlocked on each stage as you collect points, offering a helping hand that will become vital as you take on the game’s tricker levels. Boons can allow you to duplicate buildings in your inventory and replace buildings you’ve already built. There’s more for you to discover for yourself, with each boon offering an intriguing new twist on how you go about building your town.
Coatsink can confirm that Islanders: New Shores will be getting free content updates throughout the rest of 2025! These free content updates include monthly challenges, a new biome, seasonal updates, a new boon, and new rewards too. Details will be posted on the Islanders: New Shores Steam page explaining when each free content update will be dropping and what is included.
Key Features
- Two modes: High Score and Sandbox with separate saves
- 44 unique building types and 7 stunning island properties
- 50 dynamic island generators offering endless variety
- Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera
- 75 minutes of original, immersive music
- Boons: new one-time power-ups for strategic gameplay
- Advanced scoring systems that reward clever tactics
- Twitch integration for an interactive streaming experience
Have a look at the Islanders: New Shores launch trailer below.
Launch Trailer
The title is now available as a Nintendo eShop download. We’ve got more Nintendo Switch coverage here.
