Indie game developer 5 Lives Studios has launched the largest update yet for their wholesome traveling merchant adventure Cozy Caravan. Available on all platforms, this 1.6 update, Ibis Isles, adds a huge host of new content as players take their happiness guild offshore in this expansive getaway. To commemorate this launch, Cozy Caravan will be 35% off on Steam and Switch through September 13th.

This new region includes a bevy of all new characters, quests, and more. See the sights of this island paradise by taking in its Pineapple Pavillion, Zen Garden, Glow Worm Cave, and Aviary Airport, among other surprise attractions. Expand your culinary repertoire with dozens of new recipes ranging from spicy sushi rolls, to mushroom risotto, to coconut cream pies and more. Show off your style with 10 new outfits and five new accessories. Express yourself whether you’re feeling like going grunge, skater, or surfer. Or maybe it’s more of a pirate captain kind of day?

“We’ve been so heartwarmed by the response Cozy Caravan has received from our community that we wanted to spread the love by creating a wealth of all new content, for free, as a way to thank everyone for all their support,” said Dean Ferguson, Creative Lead on Cozy Caravan and Co-Founder of 5 Lives Studios. “This Ibis Isles update is absolutely massive, ensuring that our fans have something to play while sipping hot cocoa (or iced matcha for our friends in the northern hemisphere friends) when they want to relax. Cozy Caravan is now bigger and better than ever, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We hope you enjoy your time at the Ibis Isles!”

More about Cozy Caravan:

Cozy Caravan lets you embark on an expedition where the arts of crafting, trading, and exploration come together in an enchanting, adorable world. Create your own cuddly alter-ego and explore open roads with your trusty caravan alongside your best buddy Bubba, setting up mobile markets as you sojourn from town to town. Craft a variety of items through delightful mini-games, then set up your market and trade with the locals. 

Experience the warmth of small-town charm with every friendly gesture along the way. Encounter a rich tapestry of characters with their own stories and quests, deepening the sense of connection and community on your travels.  Stop and say hello to the local townsfolk and join in on fun activities. And keep an eye out, you never know where you might find someone who could use a lift.

Since its Steam Early Access launch in May 2024, Cozy Caravan courted quite the acclaim, where it’s accrued an average “Very Positive” user rating across over 550 players and won for Excellence in Sound Design at the 2024 Australian Game Developer Awards. In that time it’s received three major updates, adding massive new areas like Harvestvale, Cottonbluff Cove, and Bayside, each bringing all new characters, quests, and cute, cozy vibes.

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