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Free Early Access for Windows. It is still being polished, so bugs are possible and feedback is gold.
Early Access
- Version
- 1.8.2
- Platform
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Size
- 64.9 MB (zip)
- Released
- 29 Sept 2026
- SHA-256
c42514fd6c2c506ce39efdccb2622ff4231d4e8b5a0391869211b1c97cd198dd
Check the file: in PowerShell run Get-FileHash .\TheHigherIsle-1.8.2-win64.zip and compare it to the SHA-256 above.
- Download the zipOne file. No launcher, no account, no installer.
- Unzip it anywhereRight-click → Extract All. Keep the folder together; the .exe needs the files next to it.
- Run the gameWindows SmartScreen may say it does not recognise the app (it is new and unsigned). Click More info → Run anyway.
- Allow the firewall promptNeeded when you host so friends can connect. Private networks is enough for LAN play.
Early Access
The whole loop is in and playable: jobs, Marley, rolling by hand, smoking, bikes, fishing, growing and the full island. It is still being polished, so expect the odd rough edge. Updates land in the changelog, and we aim to keep your save between versions.
Next: read your first ten minutes and how to play together. What changed lately? See the changelog.