Island Beekeeper Wiki
The complete guide to beekeeping on sky islands.
Fan wiki for Island Beekeeper — how to play, bee breeding, island traders, automation, and Steam patches through 1.01.6 after the July 2026 launch.
- 2026
- Released
- 5
- Unique Islands
- 30+
- Bee Species
- 100+
- Craftable Items
- 35
- Steam Achievements
- August 2026
- Achievements Update
All hubs organized by what players search for most.
Guides Hub | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper guides hub — how to play, beginners, walkthroughs, controls, troubleshooting, and advanced tips after the Steam launch.
Gameplay Hub | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper gameplay hub — bees, crafting, automation, seasonal cycles, endgame events, and everything you need to know.
World Hub | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper world hub — islands, traders, weather, orders, story, and exploration routes after patches 1.01.5 and 1.01.6.
Achievements Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Complete Island Beekeeper Steam achievement list — 34 achievements spanning bees, exploration, crafting, and the new endgame event. Updated after the major August 2026 achievement update.
Community Hub | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper community hub — patch notes through 1.01.6, reviews, official links, items, and FAQ after the August 2026 updates.
In-depth, beginner-friendly walkthroughs for common questions.
Updates & Patch Notes | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper Steam patches — 1.01.1 through 1.01.6, island traders, achievements, Blackjack, in-game map, Medocycle stations, seed crafting, cooked fish, and Honey Extractor fix.
How to Play Island Beekeeper
How to play Island Beekeeper — core loop, first hour, honey shipping, bees, Medocycle travel, and co-op basics after the Steam launch.
Bees & Hybrids Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Master beekeeping in Island Beekeeper. Learn bee species, crossbreeding hybrids, hive setup, queen catching, and honey production strategies. (Updated Jul 2026).
Beginner's Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Master Island Beekeeper from day one: survival basics, crafting your first tools, setting up hives, and building a thriving sky apiary. (Updated Jul 2026).
Bee Tier List | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Definitive bee tier list ranking all species by honey production, hybrid value, rarity, and overall utility for apiary progression in Island Beekeeper.
Islands & Biomes | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper islands guide — starter meadows, Farest forest, Swamp, Volcanic lava, rare bees, chests, and travel tips after patch 1.01.x. (Updated Aug 2026).
Honey Production Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Learn the full honey production loop in Island Beekeeper — frames, extractor, smoker, jars, storage, and shipping tips to maximize apiary output. (Updated Jul 2026).
Day 1 Walkthrough | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Step-by-step Island Beekeeper walkthrough for your first day — gather resources, craft tools, catch a queen, extract honey, and ship your first drone order. (Updated Jul 2026).
Island Traders Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper traders — Bear Merchant, shrine keepers, island seed sellers, and save-recovery notes after the August 2026 trader update.
Bee Breeding & Hybrids Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Master bee breeding in Island Beekeeper. Learn crossbreeding mechanics, hybrid combinations, trait inheritance, queen management, and rare bee discovery strategies. (Updated Jul 2026).
Bee Species Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Complete Island Beekeeper bee species reference — Night Bee, Eastern Bee, meadow, forest, alpine, and every hybrid with habitats and honey types. (Updated Aug 2026).
Bee Automation & Alchemy | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Unlock Island Beekeeper automation — Alchemy Table, Apiary Lab mutate, bee quests, and helper species after patches 1.01.2 and 1.01.6.
Post Station & Honey Shipping
Island Beekeeper Post Station guide — drone honey shipments to Earth, order cargo, reputation unlocks, and launch-week station fixes.
Medocycle Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper Medocycle — Travel/Flight modes, honey fuel, weather handling after 1.01.2, and death respawn fix from 1.01.1. (Updated Aug 2026).
Getting Started | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Your first 30 minutes in Island Beekeeper: controls, resource gathering, crafting a workbench, building shelter, and setting up your first hive. (Updated Jul 2026).
Troubleshooting Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Fix Island Beekeeper issues — crashes, Unstuck, fishing timer, potions, tea, bees, Fish Shelf, and Steam hotfixes 1.01.1–1.01.2. (Updated Aug 2026).
Endgame Event Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper endgame event — uncover the islands' greatest secret, trigger The Grand Finale achievement, and complete the new ending added in the August 2026 update.
Building & Blueprints Guide
Island Beekeeper building guide — hammer mode, foundations, blueprints, glass, Interior pieces, Well, Honey Shelf, and 1.01.x placement fixes.
Potions & Tea Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper potions and tea — Swamp Honey recipes, Speed Potion fixes, barrel tea brewing, and longer cold resistance after patch 1.01.1. (Updated Aug 2026).
Fishing Guide | Island Beekeeper Wiki
Island Beekeeper fishing guide — craft the rod at the Workbench, master the minigame, stock the Fish Shelf, and use fish for food after patch 1.01.x. (Updated Aug 2026).
New to the game? Follow these steps to get started fast.
- 1
Build Your First Apiary
Start on the tutorial island and place your first beehive. Worker bees will begin collecting nectar from nearby flowers automatically. Upgrade the hive to increase honey production.
- 2
Breed Rare Bees
Cross-breed different bee species to discover rare hybrids with unique traits. Some bees produce premium honey, while others unlock special crop pollination abilities.
- 3
Grow Your Farm
Plant flowers and crops to attract wild bees and boost your apiary's output. Different flower types attract different bee species, so diversify your garden.
- 4
Expand to New Islands
Unlock new sky islands by climbing reputation ranks through the orders system. Each island has unique biomes, flowers, and bee species you won't find anywhere else.
- 5
Ship Honey to Earth
Fulfill orders from Earth buyers to earn coins and unlock new blueprints. Premium honey varieties fetch higher prices and unlock exclusive upgrades.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What is Island Beekeeper?
Island Beekeeper is a cozy simulation game by Akuseru Studio where you build apiaries on floating sky islands, breed bees, grow crops, and ship honey to Earth. It launched on Steam on July 28, 2026.
Is this an official wiki?
No, this is an unofficial fan-made guide. For official announcements, always check the Steam store page or the developer's channels.
How do I breed rare bees?
Place two different bee species in adjacent hives near shared flowers. When both hives have frames and nearby blooms, a hybrid queen egg may appear. Experiment with combinations to discover all 30+ species.
How do I unlock new islands?
Raise your reputation by fulfilling orders at the post station. Higher ranks unlock new travel routes at the Meadow Cycle Station, giving you access to additional sky islands.
Where should I start on day one?
Follow the Day 1 Walkthrough for a linear path from gathering wood and stone to shipping your first honey jar. Then read the Beginner's Guide for broader systems.
Game crashes after a patch — where do I start?
Verify game files on Steam, update GPU drivers, and read the Troubleshooting guide for hotfix 1.01.x checklist and honey-jar fixes.
What are Night Bee and Eastern Bee?
Night Bee is a nocturnal species fixed in patch 1.01.2 for hive placement. Eastern Bee comes from eastern islands with a swarming fix in the same patch. See the Bee Species guide for habitats.
How does fishing work after the patches?
Craft the Fishing Rod at the Workbench, play the minigame (timer fixed in 1.01.1), and store catches on the Fish Shelf (placement fixed in 1.01.2). See the Fishing guide.
Where do potions and tea fit in?
Potions use specialty honeys such as Swamp Honey. Tea from a barrel extends cold resistance after 1.01.1. Open Potions & Tea from the Gameplay hub.
Where are the official store and community links?
See our Official Links hub for Steam, itch.io, and Steam Community. System requirements and launch patch notes live on the Updates page.
Where do I get seeds after the trader update?
Patch 1.01.5 put Workbench seed crafting back and still lets you buy packets from island traders. Start with the Island Traders and Farming guides.
What did update 1.01.6 change?
You can build extra Medocycle Stations, stash items in the bike backpack, guest hunger and health bars no longer stick, and the Honey Extractor got another stop-working fix.