Quick answer
Yes. Remote islands contain rare animals that are not found on the mainland, and players can befriend them.
Confirmed facts
- Some rare animals are island-exclusive.
- Nautical charts are used to find remote islands.
- Exact species have not all been announced.
What this means for players
This answer uses confirmed publisher information. Exact routes, values and unlock requirements will be added only when official details or verified gameplay can support them.
Still to verify
- Launch-day gameplay verification
- Exact requirements, values or coordinates
- Any platform or version differences
Source policy
Checked July 18, 2026 against Natsume’s official March 11 title announcement and June 18 gameplay-feature announcement. Unknown routes, values and entity names are excluded instead of inferred from earlier games.