Hello Kitty Island Adventure update 1.8 is live and features new stories, the return of the Sunshine Celebration event, and more

Sunblink and Sanrio just released update 1.8 for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which is the eighth major content update for the title. Update 1.8 includes new weekly stories, the return of the Sunshine Celebration event, a brand-new avatar type for player characters, and more. You can check out a trailer above and read below for more details:

Today, Sunblink and Sanrio® released the eighth major content update for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a narrative-driven life simulation game embracing friendship and positivity starring Hello Kitty and Friends, available now on Apple Arcade and coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation consoles starting early 2025.

“Update 1.8 – Sunshine Celebration” features new weekly stories, the return of the Sunshine Celebration event, a brand-new avatar type for player characters, and much more!

Additional features include:

• Sunshine Celebration Event – The highlight of the summer returns with a refreshing twist! Starting July 10, players can help My Melody collect and trade lemonade at the Lemonade Stand for refreshing citrus-themed rewards. If you missed last year’s Sunshine Celebration, the classic rewards have also returned for another chance at snagging them!
• Music Players – Looking to add that perfect ambiance to your cabins? Now you can add Music Players to your rooms! Collect over 150 discs around the Island, and choose whichever you want to listen to.
• New Avatar Type – Gallop back into character customization to select an all-new avatar type – the horse! Create an adorable character while taking advantage of new styles, features, and patterns.
• Saunarator – What’s this wreck uncovered in Mount Hothead? Help repair the Saunarator to produce a Steamy effect and reveal Scorching Sunfish, Hearthlings, and new Thermals when the steam rises.
• And More! – Discover new flowers, story and birthday quests, visitors and more in this delightful update, out now.

In case you missed it, Sunblink announced during a recent Nintendo Direct that Hello Kitty Island Adventure will debut in 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch as a Timed Console Exclusive, followed by PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 releases. Watch the announcement trailer here.

For more information, visit the official website, join the official Discord server, and hang out with the Hello Kitty and Friends community on X (previously Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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