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Press release:
London, UK, 15th July 2024.
The London-based (the UK) indie games developer Maru VR Production are today very proud and happy to announce that they are soon going to release the “Overlord’s Lair” update for their realistic VR survival game “Bootstrap Island” (the said update will be available for PC via Steam Early Access this Fall).

Known for its rich visuals and interactive survival mechanics, Bootstrap Island is set to challenge players even more with the addition of its first boss encounter. Inside the new Dark Lair, players will discover the fearsome Jungle Overlord who they’ll have to defeat before progressing further. Doing so will allow players to stomp deeper into the jungle like never before with new vital footwear. Equipping these increases walking and running speed, helpful for getting into (and out of) trouble.

Furthermore, the fall update offers a wealth of gameplay and Quality of Life improvements. New edible critters will become available to aid survivability and enrich the experience, whilst the very real-world problem of spoiling food challenges players to maintain their cooking skills.

“We are happy to offer a first real challenge for the talented survivors who have already mastered the basics of “Bootstrap Island”.

The first boss monster in the game will be a massive beast, but he is also agile and cunning,” says Rein Zobel, Creative Director, Maru VR. Defeating him will require skill and planning, as ill-equipped players will only find death in his dark lair.”

KEY FEATURES

Boss Monster – A fearsome primate is blocking the way to deeper inland

Deep Jungle – A new area where the boss is ruling, ravaged by earthquakes

New and revamped Critters – More ways to interact with small critters and new small edible animals

QOL Improvements:

Spoiling – Food will spoil over time unless it is cooked

Boots – Equip boots to increase walking and running speed

Save – A save icon will now appear

This will be the second major update for Bootstrap Island since its Steam Early Access launch. In June, developer Maru VR Productions released the Building and Inventory update. This allowed players to construct shelters and customise them, protecting them from nighttime dangers. Additionally, a new inventory management system added a handy satchel to help in the collection of vital resources.

Maru VR Productions will be holding demos of Bootstrap Island during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany in August. To book a demonstration or to arrange an interview with the team, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

About Bootstrap Island:
Bootstrap Island is a Robinson Crusoe-style roguelike survival game set in the 17th century. Once a merchant travelling the treacherous seas, you now find yourself washed ashore a mysterious, sun-soaked island. Your ship wrecked, your only choice is to explore this new land and survive the challenges it brings. Explore the pristine beaches and dense jungle in search of food, water, weapons and other resources. Collect materials to make fire and try to survive the long dark nights as hungry beasts prowl.

About Maru VR:
Indie studio Maru VR is a leading VR developer based in Estonia. Since 2016 the team has produced more than 40 location-based VR games and experiences. Bootstrap Island is Maru VR`s first fully-featured premium VR game. Their goal is to push the boundaries of VR with new approaches to storytelling, interactive design, and gameplay in order to reach the medium’s full potential.