Laura Island Adventures Version 0.4 -

Report Date: April 21, 2026
Build ID: LIA-0.4.2604
Platform: PC / Steam (Early Access)
Developer: PixelTide Studios (Indie)
Report Type: Feature & Systems Analysis

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Missing: Dialogue audio for NPCs – still text-only. Planned for v0.6. Laura Island Adventures Version 0.4

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| Feature | Planned for v0.4 | Actual v0.4 | Status | |---------|----------------|-------------|--------| | Memory Shards | Yes (10) | Yes (12) | Exceeded | | Companion system | Yes (1 companion) | Yes | Met | | Dynamic tides | Yes | Yes | Met | | NPC schedules | Partial | Partial | Met | | Fishing overhaul | Yes | No | Moved to v0.5 | | Multiplayer co-op | No | No | Planned v1.0 | | Base-building expansion | Yes (Tier 2) | No | Delayed | Report Date: April 21, 2026 Build ID: LIA-0

Delayed features due to tide system complexity: Tier 2 buildings (wooden docks, tide pools), fishing overhaul, and NPC reactions. Missing: Dialogue audio for NPCs – still text-only

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| Item | Old Price (v0.3) | New Price (v0.4) | Change | |------|------------------|------------------|--------| | Freshwater flask | 5 shells | 7 shells | +40% | | Fishing hook | 2 shells | 3 shells | +50% | | Memory Shard map fragment | N/A | 25 shells | New | | Crab treats | N/A | 4 shells | New |

Community feedback: Shell economy feels inflated without new shell spawn sources. Recommended v0.4.1 tweak.

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One of the most requested features has arrived. You can now befriend and recruit specific animals as companions. While previous versions allowed you to pet the local capybaras, Version 0.4 lets you assign them tasks.