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The Witch of Fern Island is on sale!Apr 11, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/2a03b442cfc06c6b18f35d38ef369201db607813.png If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the indie.io Publisher Sale! Catch the game on sale from April 11th through April 25th. Check out other great indies on sale during the indie.io Publisher Sale to add them to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550010/The_Witch_of_Fern_Island/A new season, a new deal!Mar 13, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/d17c92ed82a402bdfb9b00cd06f219f127997db3.jpg If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Spring Sale! Catch the game on sale from March 13th through the 20th. Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Spring Sale to add them to your collection.Celebrate the season with a great deal!Dec 19, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/f5849b9a3d2f1a2e9b38f526d8cac367aa492333.jpg If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Winter Sale! Catch the game on sale from December 19th until January 2nd! Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Winter Sale to add them to your collection.Hotfix 1.0.4aNov 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, We're deploying a hotfix to resolve some issues that popped up after the latest patch. Patch notes: - Added missing quest marker to Witowir during "Proof of Existence" quest - Crafting a Master Quality item will no longer cause the game to crash - "Protect the Flame" quest can now be continued without issues Additionally, we have updated quest marker icon, so that it's more visible on the map. Best Regards, Enjoy Studio teamPatch 19 is now live!Nov 12, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, Patch 19 is finally here! It not only brings important fixes, but also new features that we’re sure you’ll Enjoy. So without further ado, here are the patch notes: BUGFIXES Fixed an issue that could prevent Patrice’s quest from continuing Fixed an issue that could prevent the completion of Long Wished Deliverance quest Fixed an issue that caused Cat to occasionally not speak with you during the Cat’s Quest “What about my apprenticeship” quest can now be completed Multiple UI fixes FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS: As announced in the recent sneak peek, we are introducing quest markers! We would like to state yet again that we are against guiding players by hand and getting rid of the feeling of discovery. As such, we consider the current implementation to be a fair compromise. Of course, you are more than welcome to share your thoughts! Performance improvements. A new round of these should make the game play smoother. We improved performance and upscaling, Frame Generation will now work with every upscaler. TSR and FSR are recommended over DLSS, if possible. However, please do keep in mind minimum system requirements! Related to the above: Added a launcher that will let you select DX11 or DX12. The latter is recommended, but using the former could provide better results, depending on your config. !! IMPORTANT !! If you play on Steam Deck, ALWAYS select DX12! Controller update. We have made changes and improvements to controls for players who prefer playing on a controller. Any feedback is appreciated! We hope these changes will improve your experience and make your stay on Fern Island more fun. Best Regards, Enjoy Studio teamPatch 19 sneak peek!Oct 7, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, With Patch 19 coming soon to a Fern Island near you, we wanted to showcase its most important feature - quest markers. Our game was always supposed to provide an experience that rewards exploration and doesn’t babysit the player, letting them discover everything on their own. We do, however, realize that our approach to this might’ve been a little too hardcore, and as such, we will ease up a bit. You received a quest, managed to get the required items, but don’t remember where the NPC was? Now you can simply consult your map. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/14993a4568fc5cb9ff3a280c3e0db192c72a154e.png Struggling to find a location where you can obtain quest items? Is the quest description not enough? Or are you trying to find a specific location? Open your map and look for yellow circles! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/7c830d4164d591b642f2c245fe89763ad631f5cc.png And if you don’t want to rely on the map so much, check your compass - when you’re close to a quest npc or objective, it will be marked! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/0adebf0bbc161af21defb4a457ed3693eba81b72.png We hope that these changes will make the exploration of Fern Island even more fun! Additionally, we have focused on texture optimization, so you can expect your game to perform better. Do still keep in mind minimum system requirements, though! And finally expect plenty of bugfixes, mostly related to quests, both big and small ones! Thanks for your support and see you on the Fern Island! Best Regards, Enjoy Studio S.A.Spooky Bay - a new upcoming project from Enjoy Studio!Aug 8, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/e7c201fcbc803b8ff4dabc8b7db42e70274dab0a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/4379425cf44c81876992b37ceea68fc4ef74337f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/31a195cbe4575a45607619572be3b5abe47d2b60.pngKick off your summer gaming with savings!Jun 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Summer Sale! From June 27th until July 11th, the game will be on sale for 40% off! Make sure to check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add them to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550010/The_Witch_of_Fern_Island/Spooky Witch Pack is now available!Jun 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, We are delighted to announce that Spooky Witch Pack DLC is now available! Upgrade Abrill's wardrobe with a new, unique outfit and try to find some place in your house for a new set of themed furniture. For more information, check out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997350/The_Witch_of_Fern_Island__Spooky_Witch_Pack/ We hope you Enjoy! Best Regards, Enjoy StudioPatch 18Jun 24, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, Today, we bring you another major patch, which includes important bugfixes and many fantastic improvements, that will surely make your stay on Fern Island more enjoyable. The patch notes are as follows: BUGFIXES: Patrice quest can now be progressed correctly. “Protect the Flame” quest cutscene will now play correctly. Fixed dialogue with your cat next to an altar. Cuflows no longer change genders after adding them to a coop. Yellow Paffti no longer become invisible. Fixed bed edit prompt. Visual improvements for wild plants. Furniture is no longer misaligned when you place it. IMPROVEMENTS: Implemented optimization, mostly focused on textures. That way, the game will run smoother, and take less space on your drive! If you meet the game’s minimal requirements, but you still had performance issues, we encourage you to give the game another try. The days are now longer, and the sunset is delayed. You can now optionally activate an alternate interaction system in Options, which means you can interact with objects in front of you without relying on camera (makes it easier for controller users). Multiple fixes for the controller, mostly related to prompts and UI navigation. Implemented “change focus" option - if there are multiple objects in front of us, clicking "change focus" switches the interaction between the objects within range. After offering 10 favourite dishes in Paffti shrines, a Golden Paffti store will unlock, and sell random items. Re-balanced some in-game prices according to our internal testing and your feedback. You can now milk Tzoru! Simply purchase a Milker from Cassandra. You can now retrieve items from all chests in the crafting window (so you don't have to collect them manually). You can also exclude certain chests from this system if you want. Updated the system of adding essences to plants. Added message boards that will let you know which plants are available in a region, and in which season. You can now get higher quality gems from Rotottle. Implemented “selling day” - each saturday, the number of customers for your stall will increase. Added new furniture to the store. Added more Blueberry bushes. As always, your feedback is very welcome, and we encourage you to visit our Discord and chat with the devs! Best Regards, Enjoy Studio team Follow us and find out more about the game: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram Discord Official WikiComing soon to a Fern Island near you!Jun 11, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, We have some news for you about an upcoming patch for The Witch of Fern Island. Here’s what you can expect for an update that’s coming earlier than you think: Optimization. We realize that our game has rather high system requirements, and we’re doing our best to remedy that, at least a bit. As such, expect optimization changes that should make the game run more smoothly on less powerful machines, and most importantly - on Steam Deck! Still, remember that if your system specs go too much beyond what we consider the minimum, worse performance is unavoidable. While we’re on the topic of optimization, please remember that there are some hurdles that are simply not passable. If you play on a laptop, always make sure that the game is using your actual graphics card, not the integrated one - this will make a massive difference. Controller. There were some issues with controls, and I dare say we resolved them quite well. Expect greatly improved experience when using them after the patch! Furniture. Simply put, you wanted more furniture, so we’re giving you more furniture. Just like that. We’re extremely nice! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/ffff6adb3cdec064b4d0fc95cb9fa42524bd9d2e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/b659c5a44b2fb7d1fb73b1f2658077ab11004105.png Not enough for you? In that case, you will soon be able to purchase even more optional, themed cosmetics - including a new, gorgeous set of clothes for Abrill! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/c722434019eefcf60bc8af8b3a22fc89f8381257.png Some bug fixes are also coming. These are mostly related to quests and their progression. We hope you Enjoy the update as much as we do. Best Regards, Enjoy StudioThe Witch of Fern Island is part of Freedom Games Publisher Sale!Apr 15, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone - if you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so. The game will be 30% off from April 15th through the 22nd! Make sure to check out Freedom Games Publisher Sale page to pick up some awesome indie games at great prices. Whether you like to play alone or with friends, there are some great deals you won't want to miss out on! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550010/The_Witch_of_Fern_Island/Patch 1.0.3Mar 26, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey witches, We have a small patch for you today. As is tradition with these smaller updates, the focus is on bugfixes, but some game improvements also sneaked their way in! We hope you Enjoy! Patch notes: BUGFIXES Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash when using Build Tool You can no longer extract essences from potions and dyes; instead, we added essences to animal products Fixed an issue that could cause wild beehives to stop producing wax Tzoru and Cuflow will no longer be added to destroyed facilities Higher quality Spiderweb is now obtainable Scrolling with a controller now works correctly in Cuflow Coop Basic Witch Set now counts for for Fashionist exam All altars can now be used for Traveler exam Sickle can now be used on Mushroom Log Sickle now only works with RMB Seaweed is no longer a part of every Pafft offering Fixed a hole in one of the houses in Ottertown Fixed an issue that could cause fish to be available during incorrect seasons Removed unobtainable metals from the Compendium IMPROVEMENTS: Added The Witch of Fern Island Wiki link to the Main Menu Multiple improvements to gifting Rebalanced the prices of vegetables The Witch of Fern Island is part of the Steam Spring Sale!Mar 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, If you were thinking about getting the game, now is a great time to do so as we are part of the Steam Spring Sale! From March 14th until the 21st, the game will be on sale for 30% off! Make sure to check out Freedom Games' Steam Spring Sale page to pick up some great games to play. Additionally, Patch 18 just went live. It focuses on bugfixes and balance issues. Full patch notes: BUGFIXES: Attempting to use an empty Build Tool no longer blocks interaction Bees now deal less damage In-game time is now displayed consistently across the whole game Farmer Potion Recipe was removed from “Recommended” items in the Stall Astra Rock and Astra Powder now use correct models Glushroom no longer spawns under the water Fixed “Protect the Flame” quest progression Ottertown cutscene now activates correctly Animal products, vegetables and metals no longer have locked prices in the Compendium You can now correctly upgrade your Cuflow Coop on a controller A dialogue in “Break the Curse” quest now triggers correctly Fixed an issue that could cause Catbell to become unusable after going into the water while on a broom Conch no longer stops spawning Disabled “Birthday Pikes” quest as it was causing issues Apples are now correctly added to the Compendium IMPROVEMENTS: A fish called “Hadrock” is now less rare It is now easier to get high quality apples Tagetes model is now more visible Re-balanced prices of flowers, seeds, herbs and mushrooms Paffti shrines can now offer higher quality rewards You can now obtain higher quality animal products from the animals Master quality ingredients are now easier to obtain Bridges on the Cliffs and in the Upper City can now be repaired Best Regards, Enjoy Studio team Follow us and find out more about the game: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram Discord Official WikiPatch 17Mar 6, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, Today’s update brings a bunch of bugfixes. But first, a message from our tech team: Changing a language (both on Steam Deck and PC) in-game can cause the graphics to become distorted. This action causes some hardware configuration to run out of memory, while the game is reloading everything to adjust to this change. To fix this, simply restart the game after changing the language. Full patch notes: BUGFIXES: Fixed an issue that could occasionally cause the game to become permanently unresponsive while saving Fixed an issue that could prevent sprinting while on a Tzoru when using a controller Fishing tutorial will now activate regardless of which fishing rod was purchased Fixed an issue that could prevent broom quest from progressing Mouseovering map markers while on the broom will now correctly display their names Tourists will no longer sit above the chairs Fixed an incorrect prompt for giving medicine to a sick Tzoru Weather Prediction Ritual will now work correctly when used on the last day of the month Hardwood now has a correct photo tag Fixed controller navigation for Incubator Added missing controller prompts for Tzoru interaction Lavender will no longer spawn in the water Adjusted the hour for Cassandra’s hangout event Adjusted First Date achievement unlock conditions Fixes to Mushroom Picker Charm effects Removed duplicate prompts about learning new rituals Removed duplicate recipe from Champignon discovery Replaced Weather Prediction Ritual duplicate with a recipe for Strength Charm Adjustments to scrolling notes and letters on a controller Added an informative controller prompt that appears after using “set waypoint” You can now open the map while riding Tzoru Our dedicated developers are doing their best with technical support on Discord, make sure to come poke them if you experience any issues we might not be aware of! See you next time! Best Regards, Enjoy Studio team Follow us and find out more about the game: Facebook Twitter Tiktok Instagram Discord Official WikiPatch 16Mar 1, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, Today, we’re pushing the first patch to the full version of The Witch of Fern Island. Thank you for all of the feedback so far, we’re working hard on resolving any issues you might have. Remember that the best way to voice both your concerns and encouragement is our Discord server. Come chat with us! When it comes to issues with performance, remember that if you’re playing on a laptop, make sure that the game is not using your integrated graphics card when you launch it - this is a common issue on laptops and will greatly affect the performance. Additionally, this game uses DX12 by default, and some older configurations simply do not support it; to resolve this, please check out our pinned post on Steam Forums: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1550010/discussions/0/4306075118780870912/ This is of course a temporary solution while we work on a more permanent one. We apologize for the inconvenience. And now, time for the patch notes: BUGFIXES Controller sticks can now be used during keyboard prompts that appear when you need to enter text (eg. naming your cat); previously, only d-pad was available Fixed an issue that could prevent the player from swapping tabs in menus with a controller Fixed an issue that could cause statue riddles to be impossible to complete Using a Nectar on Insect Hotel now correctly displays its duration Text prompt in Options that informs the player about having to restart the game to implement DX changes is now displayed correctly Fixed an issue that could cause the game to become unresponsive while gifting items Fixed a commission with missing object and task giver information Fixed DLC items descriptions Fixed the effect description of Four Paws Amulet IMPROVEMENTS Improved controller navigation in stores and menus After starting a New Game, a new text prompt will be displayed, offering information about saving and profile systems used by the game Added “Controls” tab to Options on Steam Deck Added three new Vsync settings: FPS lock at 120, 144 and 240 (note that Frame Generation generates additional frames, so if you turn it ON, you might see the game go over the limit you set) Vsync is now “Off” by default Increased maximum flying altitude Increased lighting in the caves You can now pick up a Wardrobe Best Regards, Enjoy Studio team1.0 release and Early Acces Final Patch 15Feb 27, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, Today, The Witch of Fern Island is officially out of Early Access! Loyal members of our community, we hope you Enjoyed the journey. And if you’re new around here - welcome to Fern Island! Share the enchantment with your dearest family, friends, and treasured streamers. Let them experience the joy, wonder, and magical discoveries that await. Of course, we didn’t stop working on the game after the 1.0 announcement. As such, we bring you another patch today, full of bug fixes and other goodies. It’s worth highlighting that the game now has Steam Achievements support, and offers French and German language versions! After adventuring through the mystical landscapes and unraveling the secrets of Fern Island, consider leaving a review on Steam. Your reviews light the way for future witches, and your insights help us refine the magic within the game. Full patch notes: BUGFIXES Fixed an issue that could cause the game to crash after Abrill passes out and dialogue with Charna triggers Cuflow breeder charm now works correctly Woodman charm now works correctly Higher quality Miner Potions now scale correctly Fixed Four Paws Amulet icon and effect description Changing keybinds no longer requires clicking a very specific UI area You can no longer feed Cuflows an Old Hat Photo commission with white hare can now be completed Throwable potions now correctly break when thrown Wild Dahlia now correctly drops seeds Using a shovel on a grown crop will now remove it Giving someone a disliked gift will no longer display a “Friendship raised” message New number of crafting slots is now correctly displayed on older saves Multiple fixes to statue riddles Upper City teleport is now displayed in the Compendium Improved Weed Suppression Ritual effect Reduced the rate of weed spawn rate on the farm Removed Malamu commission Vitality Charm recipe is now obtainable Removed a bugged item from "Minerals" category Added back a missing dialogue with Rebecca, that is displayed after Charna's second quest Using a Potion of Preservation on plants will no longer causes issues when you try to pick them up Potion of Preservation effect now correctly takes quality into account MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS Added Steam Achievements support Added French and German in-game languages Implemented Farming tutorial Added alphabetic sorting to the Compendium Removed Tzoru baiting: Tzoru Bait is now Tzoru Snack, used to increase happiness Added a reward for finishing the Witch Exam MINOR IMPROVEMENTS Added discoveries to “marine” tab Items related to sea (like shells) now have higher quality versions Added new graphic settings Added Profile limit (5) Quests are now sorted from newest to oldest Plant Revival Potion can now be used to save a dried crop Added more Tzoru breeds to the store Added a new grass path model Adjusted Tesha's quest - finishing it will now allow you to purchase all clothes at discounted price "Stable Master" exam task now requires purchasing 3 different Tzoru species As i...The Witch of Fern Island Release Date AnnouncementFeb 1, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, This is it! It's time! The Witch of Fern Island will officially move out of Early Access and into 1.0 on 27th of February 2024! Check out our RDA trailer! Want more? Then join us as we bring you on an adventure through the Early Access! New Areas The map has more than doubled in size since the EA release. New areas, such as the desert, swamps, and cliffs, are filled with content. There are new plants, puzzles, recipes, secrets, and location-related side quests. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/039c164b0150f50396a3fce7f799f4fe8fe52e6f.gif Mysterious round portals are also open. After applying the appropriate potion, you can travel to Astra: an alternative, spiritual reality that overlays the entire world, effectively creating a second map of the same size. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/a9c3993f2ab3d59f320e96baacf7e11786ce2920.png New Quests Another part of the game where you will find a vast amount of new content. Not all of them are locked behind character relationships, though for those who enjoy building connections, there are quest lines for Yutu, Charna, and Patrice. We mentioned location-related tasks earlier: searching for plants and gaining knowledge about them. In addition to those, with the introduction of the camera mechanic and taking pictures, two more interesting stories have been added. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/d923d71089468030e7b5b024d4f585a164afab3b.png However, the largest of the stories is the Main Quest, consisting of many significant tasks in which we uncover elaborate narratives, explore new places, and accomplish great feats. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/14eb0a85850ae8f30a897d62117dcf8b01abefba.gif New Activities The town is no longer as deserted as it was back in May. Now, tourists are everywhere, and twice a year, festivals with unique attractions are organized. And if you're looking for more intimate gatherings, the game has introduced five hangouts with selected characters. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/cd012a1b261bb741f92a7a6075e915d14ac87198.gif New possibilities have also opened up in terms of item crafting. Now, among the crafting stations, you will find quern, clothing sewing machines, animal feed mixers, ovens, and, if unlocked, mills as well. What else is important among the new things? There are more possibilities to upgrade tools, the altar, and the house. In addition to cuflows, you can now also breed Tzoru. On the island, you can now catch insects using a net and attract them with nectar. And remember the museum with empty display cases? Now you can fill them. ALL of them. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42843316/5ece30e6137436760aeea868ac9fdff5c12a4f90.gif New Improvements Further changes suggested by the community over the last few months, as well as those we undertook on our own initiative, focused on improving existing systems. Quick tool selection: From now on, key items such as the key or camera are always accessible to the player under a dedicated button. The number of available map stickers has increased so...Early Access Patch 14Jan 29, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, We bring you another big update today. While we don’t forget about bugfixing, please Enjoy a large quantity of improvements, many of which were made thanks to your feedback! One thing we want to highlight today is that we managed to implement support for FSR 3.0 and DLSS 3.5, both with Frame Generation. Upscaling can be enabled in the Options, and we highly recommend checking it out, as it might greatly improve your experience. Note: FSR works with every graphic card, DLSS only with RTX cards, and DLSS with Frame Generation only with RTX 4000 or newer! BUGFIXES: Improvements to spawns for plants and flowers Fixed an issue that could cause Abrill to become blocked after sprinting into the water Hedgemole now has a photo tag Coal on the desert will no longer be covered in snow Removed Turnip from Time of Sowing event All Kukaenene discovery tasks now work correctly Fixed an issue that could prevent Horace’s third quest to trigger “Her own path” quest now works correctly after loading a game The Witch Exam now correctly treats Charisma and Live Light Potions as potions “Break the curse” quest now triggers correctly Sickle now works correctly on all mushrooms Fixed progress of “Tulli notes” quest Potion of Propagation is now craftable Fixed an issue that could prevent interacting with Insect Hotels “Protect the flame” quest now triggers correctly Live Light Potion now displays duration Fixed an issue that could cause duplicates and empty slots to occasionally be displayed in shops Flower Blooming Event now will no longer affect flowers that don’t spawn in the world Potion of Preservation now works on a mushroom log Patrice’s quests can now be completed correctly after loading the game Beach spawners (like driftwood) will now work correctly after loading the game Fixed an issue that could cause specific clothing to make parts of Abrill’s body disappear Map, displayed after pressing M button, is no longer low quality Mined items should no longer fall under the ground Wild Cuflow will now return to their nest when you stop chasing them Wearing one-piece dresses will no longer cause graphical issues with pants MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS: Added support for FSR 3.0 and DLSS 3.5 (both with Frame Generation) Added final upgrades to the Service Book Added third level of Witch Exams Added a new Extractor, that can be used to obtain higher quality essences (blueprint purchasable in the store) Added upgrades to the Cuflow Coop Added new haircuts for Abrill Added a new service for Rogost, allowing us to break down a wall on the manor’s first floor You can now purchase a Hedge and a grass path Selecting an item during crafting now displays its sell price (on the Witch Stall) Added more simple Commissions for the early game You will now obtain town reputation faster Added town reputation progress bar to stall and day summary Tzoru stats are now displayed in the store Main Quest notes have now color coding in their icons for easier differentiation Enchanted C...Last chance to purchase The Witch of Fern Island at a discounted price!Jan 2, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello witches, We would like to let you know that the game will have its final slight price increase after the current discount ends. We have added a staggering amount of content so far, and we're slowly approaching 1.0 release (more on that very soon!). Because of that, we encourage you to check out the current offer! The game's current price is as low as it's gonna be for a long time, so if you were on the fence about purchasing the game, this is your best bet! Take advantage of the game's discount, or check out one of the many discounted bundles! And remember: this offer is only available for less than 48 hours now! We would also like to use this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting us in this journey so far. Have a great 2024! Best Regards, Enjoy Studio team
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