Coral Island News

[p]Hi Farmers,[/p][p]We've released a hotfix to address your concerns with auto sort for storage, magnet range, and item prices not showing after selling.[/p][p]
Bugfixes:[/p]

• [p]Price details now show up correctly after selling an item.[/p]
• [p]The auto-sort toggle button is now back.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a player magnet issue in single player where you had to wait until the floatie dropped before the magnet activated. The magnet now works just like before.[/p]

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Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Storage drag-and-drop is now back as an optional feature. Enable it in Settings > Gameplay Options to use it again.[/p]
• [p]We’ve increased the magnet range bonus when using the Forager Ring and Hoarder Ring.[/p]

[p][/p][p]What's next:[/p]

• [p]Fixing remaining bugs from the 1.2 update[/p]
• [p]Working to resolve multiplayer connection issues.[/p]

[p]We’ll continue sharing updates on our bug-fixing progress via the beta channel on our Discord. Thank you so much for your patience and support.[/p][p][/p][p]Best regards,
[/p][p]Stairway Team[/p]

[p]Coral Island Farmers, two things: a thank you and an apology.

Thank you, Farmers! This release has made Coral Island the most stable it’s ever been, and we couldn’t have done it without your feedback. At the same time, we hear you loud and clear, some old bugs have resurfaced with the transition to multiplayer, and we’re working hard to smooth them out. Because of that, we want to sincerely apologize for the issues you’ve experienced, especially the single-player problems. We understand how frustrating it is to update the game and see some old bugs resurface. Here’s what we’re focusing on right now: [/p]

• [p]Fixing single-player bugs caused by the transition to multiplayer.,[/p]
• [p]Addressing the remaining connection issues so multiplayer feels smooth and stable.,[/p]

[p]We’re also bringing back the beta channels so we can roll out fixes more efficiently. You can see more details, along with the list of what we’re currently working on below. On top of this, we’ve scheduled paid overtime this week and next in an effort to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience. We’re on it! Your smoother experience is on the way.

Ayuni

Stairway Games


Design from 1.1 That Broke in 1.2 [/p]

• [p]Auto-sort toggle no longer available for chests.,[/p]
• [p]Price details not showing up after selling an item.,[/p]
• [p]Auto SFH unable to harvest all crops.,[/p]
• [p]Magnet range for floaties needs to be widened.,[/p]
• [p]Players requesting an option to toggle the “wrong tool” SFX in settings.,[/p]
• [p]No fire on bonfire at the beach during night.,[/p]
• [p]Lamp near beach appears off but still casts shadows.,[/p]

[p] Known Issues in 1.2 [/p]

• [p]Museum opening cutscene: all NPCs should wear their current seasonal outfits.,[/p]
• [p]Baby names reset to default.,[/p]
• [p]Arcade Center reverts to construction state despite being completed in a previous version.,[/p]
• [p]Merfolk form on land bug (player can use merfolk form outside intended areas).,[/p]
• [p]Some monsters can still damage the player after death (needs verification if it’s specific types or all).,[/p]

[p] Fixes Not Yet Pushed in 1.2 [/p]

• [p]Indoor furniture appears on the farm after using “Undo Move” in Decor Mode.,[/p]
• [p]Inventory full message appears even when empty slots remain.,[/p]
• [p]Player unable to complete Neighbor’s Help Quest from Paul.,[/p]
• [p]Lost all 15 hearts with spouse after gifting items to other townies.,[/p]
• [p]Camera shake appears on host when guest attacks mobs in the Cave of Memories.,[/p]
• [p]Stamina doesn’t recover in hot spring when host is in the ocean/underwater.,[/p]
• [p]Steam Deck: unable to scroll down character list in Relationship tab fully.,[/p]
• [p]Greenhouse trees lose leaves after harvesting.,[/p]
• [p]Fishing animation bugs after going underwater.,[/p]
• [p]Certain hairstyle materials don’t match hair color.,[/p]
• [p]Scalp color not matching hair strands color.[/p]

[p]Hi Farmers,[/p][p]We’ve just released an urgent hotfix to address an issue where Multiplayer could get stuck on “Connecting to Server” indefinitely. This issue still appeared to some players after the server upgrade yesterday, and this patch should resolve it.[/p][p]
Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Resolved the Multiplayer “Connecting to Server” screen indefinitely[/p]

[p]If you’re still experiencing problems after updating, please let us know via our Discord or the Steam forum.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience and understanding.[/p][p]
Best regards,[/p][p]
The Stairway Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hi Farmers,

Coral Island 1.2 (The Multiplayer & Romance Update) is OUT NOW!

Here’s what’s new:[/p][h3]Multiplayer Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Co-op Fieldwork: Share resources and daily chores with friends![/p]
• [p]Co-op Farming: Grow crops, expand your farms, and build bigger barns together.[/p]
• [p]Co-op Exploration: Dive into the ocean, explore the mines, and uncover secrets of the Cave of Memories as a team![/p]
• [p]Co-op Rivalries: Compete in fun festival mini-games and see who’s the ultimate farmer.[/p]
• [p]Co-op Marriage: Ready to take the next step? You can now marry another player![/p]

[p][/p][h3]Multiplayer System (Co-op)[/h3]

• [p]A new Co-op Menu is available on the Title Screen.[/p]
• [p]You can Host a Game or Join a Game.[/p]
• [p]When creating a multiplayer game, you can customize gameplay and server settings.[/p]
• [p]Once in-game, use the Party Management menu (from the Pause Menu) to manage your group.[/p]
• [p]Friends can join using a code or via Invite Friends on your platform.[/p]
• [p]Guests will create their characters after joining the room.[/p]

[p]As the host, you’ll be able to manage players, view their characters, and more through the Party Management menu.[/p][p][/p][h3]Multiplayer Game Settings[/h3][p]Host can adjust the settings to suit the group preferences![/p][p]Gameplay Settings[/p]

• [p]Profit Margin: Adjust how much profit you earn.[/p]
• [p]Money Style:[/p]
  • [p]Shared Money: One pool of money for all players.[/p]
  • [p]Separate Money: Each player has their own funds.[/p]
• [p]Debris Health: Change how many hits it takes to clear.[/p]

[p]Server Settings[/p]

• [p]Cross-play: Toggle cross-platform play on or off.[/p]
• [p]Invite Mode:[/p]
  • [p]Code Only.[/p]
  • [p]Code + Friend Invite.[/p]

[p]Decor Mode[/p]

• [p]Owner Only: Only house owners can enter Decor Mode.[/p]
• [p]Host Only: Only the host can enter Decor Mode.[/p]
• [p]Everyone: All players can enter Decor Mode in any home.[/p]

[p]Architect Mode[/p]

• [p]Everyone.[/p]
• [p]Host Only.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Multiplayer In-Game Chat and UI[/h3]

• [p]Chat System: Talk with friends during co-op play.[/p]
• [p]Player Status Display: Shows player names, stamina, and connection quality.[/p]
• [p]Overhead Name Tags: Identify others easily.[/p]
• [p]Map UI: Check player locations and names.[/p]
• [p]Journal UI: Added Best Daily Earning in the Journal.[/p]
• [p]Barn and Coop UI: Ownership details are now displayed on buildings and ranch animals (Multiplayer only).[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Item Sharing Features[/h3]

• [p]Open the same chest together and share its contents.[/p]
• [p]Drop items on the ground for others to pick up as floaties. (also available in Single Player!)[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Multiplayer Quests[/h3]

• [p]Shared Quests: Everyone contributes to the same goal.[/p]
• [p]Separate Quests: Unique to each player.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Multiplayer Relationships[/h3]

• [p]Heart levels and relationships with NPCs are tracked per player.[/p]
• [p]Everyone can romance NPCs individually, but you may only marry one NPC.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Marriage Between Players[/h3]

• [p]Players can now marry each other in multiplayer mode.[/p]
• [p]To propose, give a Diamond Ring (Multiplayer)--available at the Blacksmith for 5,000 coins.[/p]
• [p]Married players can also have children.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Global Improvements (Single-Player & Multiplayer)[/h3][p][/p][p]NPCs & Romance:[/p]

• [p]All romanceable NPCs now go up to heart level 15.[/p]
• [p]Level 11-15 are unlocked after marriage.[/p]
• [p]New spooky outfits for NPCs and kids during the Spooky Festival.[/p]
• [p]Gym outfits for NPCs who work out.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Revamped Romance Progression:[/p]

• [p]New Relationship Progression: Heart-Locking System[/p][p]We’re adding more depth and meaning to your relationships with a Heart-Locking system! Now, advancing your relationship isn’t just about reaching the right heart level—it’s also about creating memorable moments along the way.[/p][p]Here’s how it works:[/p]
  • [p]Heart Level 1–5: Hangout events unlock between levels 2-4. Watch all of them to reach level 6.[/p]
  • [p]Heart Level 6–8: Things are getting serious! More hangouts unlock. Complete all events to reach level 9.[/p]
  • [p]Heart Level 9–10: Love is in the air. Four final heart events appear. Finish all before you can propose with the Diamond Ring.[/p]

• [p]New Relationship UI:[/p]
  • [p]The new relationship UI shows which NPCs have new heart events.[/p]
  • [p]Click on an NPC to see if any hangout events are available.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Post-Marriage Cutscenes:[/p]

• [p]Heart Level 12 unlocks special post-marriage cutscenes that explore life beyond the wedding.[/p]
• [p]There are also new post-marriage hangout events for each romanceable character.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hangout System:[/p]

• [p]New hangout cutscenes have been added for all romanceable characters.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Festivals:[/p]

• [p]Added a picnic state to the Tree Planting Festival (after completing all areas).[/p]
• [p]Added notifications for Winter Festival start and end.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Ranching: [/p]

• [p]Barns and coops can now be upgraded to level 3.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Winter: [/p]

• [p]Winter assets have been revamped. Winter looks even better now![/p]

[p][/p][p]Journal:[/p]

• [p]Added a new Best Daily Earning record (Multiplayer only).[/p]

[p][/p][p]Sounds:[/p][p]Added SFX for:[/p]

• [p]Unlocking heart tiers.[/p]
• [p]Animations in the Town Rank Pause UI.[/p]
• [p]Cow Suit jingle.[/p]
• [p]Eating Wellness Fruit and Stamina Fruit.[/p]

[p][/p][p]UI Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Improved layout for Day End screen.[/p]
• [p]Updated design for Relationship Heart Events and Hangout Details checkmarks.[/p]
• [p]Added a new design for Best Daily Earning in the Journal.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Achievements:[/p]

• [p]Heal the World now unlocks after completing all 24 offerings.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Various Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Ranch animals now show heart emotes when interacted with.[/p]
• [p]Added various new cutscenes.[/p]
• [p]The health bar now hides when not in combat.[/p]
• [p]You can now interact with babies in the crib.[/p]
• [p]Artisan Machine: All vegetables can now be turned into pickles; fruits into jams.[/p]
• [p]New map designs for Foggy Area, Deep Forest, and Savannah.[/p]
• [p]Bonfires now have a toggleable Interact button.[/p]
• [p]Baroque Rug is now sized 3x3 tiles.[/p]
• [p]Urgent quest text now changes based on errand type.[/p]
• [p]B.O.S. slay errands now show monster icons.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Community Reported Bugs and Crashes Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed crash when placing the final items for the Master Slime offering in the Guardian Altar.[/p]
• [p]Fixed ranch animals floating inside barns.[/p]
• [p]Fixed tourist boat colliding with the diving pier.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some items missing from Auto Chests after reloading the game.[/p]
• [p]Fixed cursor issue preventing the Tree Planting Festival main event from starting.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Insect House & Fish Pond from mail blueprints disappearing after being placed on the farm.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the DIY Expert achievement not triggering if you crafted items before version 1.1b.[/p]
• [p]Fixed being able to place unlimited indoor furniture in decor mode.[/p]
• [p]Fixed controller issue in Ocean Seed Mixing that crafted Petalia seeds instead of Bluecole seeds.[/p]
• [p]Fixed solar orbs spawning inside oily roots and the Sea Creature’s jail.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Lucky Angler always being active when fishing.[/p]
• [p]Fixed insect and critter traps becoming invisible after festivals.[/p]
• [p]Fixed some ranch animals becoming invisible after using “Call Animals Out”.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Guardian Mural cutscene always triggering after certain mural offerings.[/p]
• [p]Fixed floating rocks and mushrooms in the Cave of Memories.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Savannah’s cutscene not playing when unlocking it for the first time.[/p]
• [p]Fixed forage items blocking fast travel.[/p]
• [p]Fixed getting stuck or only being able to move by dashing after eating Wellness Fruit.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Fertilizer, Hydro, and Flash not showing up on crops when placed (PlayStation 5).[/p]
• [p]Fixed black screen after hangout in the Hot Spring (PlayStation 5).[/p]
• [p]And many more![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Coral Island 33% Off[/h2][p]We're celebrating the 1.2 Multiplayer and Romance release with a 33% off for Coral Island, only until August 21, 2025! Great opportunity to start a new life as a Farmer in Coral Island and farm with your friends![/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you,

Stairway Games[/p]

[p]This blog includes the 1.2 update release date, a recap of what’s coming, and details on a special collab with our upcoming game, Funguys Swarm!

Coral Island 1.2 Multiplayer and Romance Update is releasing August 14th, 2025![/p][p][/p][p]Shout-out to all Coral Island farmers! Thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown the game, our team, and the community. So much has happened since the 1.1 update, and you’re the reason we’re inspired every single day to make Coral Island even better. Now, on to the fun part!

Join our Discord for more information![/p][p][/p][h2]1.2 Update Trailer[/h2][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]1.2 Update Official Cover Art[/h2][p]
[/p][p][/p][h2]1.2 Update Recap[/h2][p][/p][h3]Multiplayer[/h3][p]Co-op Fieldwork: Team up to share resources and daily chores![/p][p][/p][p]Co-op Farming: Expand your farm, grow crops together, and build bigger barns.[/p][p][/p][p]Co-op Marriage: Take your in-game relationships to the next level with multiplayer marriage![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Revamped Romance Progression[/h3][p]Hangout Events: Spend quality time with your favorite islanders through optional mini-events. From cozy picnics and jam sessions to spontaneous beach bonfires, these moments let you connect in new ways.[/p][p][/p][p]Hangout Cutscenes: Each hangout triggers a unique cutscene, separate from Heart Events, focusing on your personal bond with an NPC.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Heart Events 11-15 (post marriage)[/h3][p]Deeper Conversations: Discover new dialogue that reveals your spouse’s dreams, fears, and aspirations.

[/p][p]Special Cutscenes: Experience intimate moments in daily life, from quiet mornings together to romantic dates that bring you closer.

[/p][h3]Spooky Outfits[/h3][p]All dateable characters are getting their own Spooky Outfit just in time for the Spooky Festival! These outfits will appear every Fall season.
[/p][p]You might also spot them during special ghost-story events but only if your friendship with certain NPCs is close enough!

[/p][h3]
Coral Island x Funguys Swarm[/h3][p]Funguys Swarm launches on August 21, 2025 for $4.99. To celebrate, we’re excited to announce a special collaboration with Coral Island, featuring exclusive redeemable in-game goodies.[/p][p]For every purchase of Funguys Swarm, you’ll unlock these exclusive items in Coral Island:[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Fungarian Outfit[/p]
• [p]Fungarian Chest & Crafting Recipe[/p]
• [p]Mythical Pet Outfit: Rusdy[/p]

[p][/p][h3]
Frequently Asked Questions[/h3][p]Q: When is the Switch release?[/p][p]A: We know you’re excited for the Switch version. We are too! We don’t have any updates right now, but we’ll share news as soon as we can.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will there be divorce in the game?[/p][p]A: Nope, not at the moment. We don’t have anything to share on that feature right now.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: What if two players are courting the same NPC?[/p][p]A: It’s a race to the altar! Whoever proposes first wins that NPC’s heart. [/p][p][/p][p]Q: I’m already married. Can I still see past hangout events?[/p][p]A: In 1.2, you can’t replay hangouts with the NPC you’ve married. But don’t worry, we’re working on adding them to the Tablet of Memories, so you can relive those moments later on.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: When will 1.3 be released?[/p][p]A: We’re aiming for the second half of 2025, toward the end of the year. If anything changes, we’ll give you a heads-up right away.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Will it have split-screen or local co-op?[/p][p]A: No, local/couch co-op won’t be available.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: How does crossplay work?[/p][p]A: You can play together on Steam + Xbox or Steam + PlayStation. However, Xbox and PlayStation can’t be in the same session.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Who can play with whom?
A:[/p]

• [p]Steam ↔ Xbox works[/p]
• [p]Steam ↔ PlayStation works[/p]
• [p]Xbox ↔ PlayStation together does not work
  [/p]

[p]Q: Can all three platforms play together at once?[/p][p]A: No. A session can only include Steam with one console platform at a time, not both.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: What happens if a Steam host is already playing with an Xbox friend and a PlayStation friend tries to join?[/p][p]A: The PlayStation friend will not be able to join that session. To play with them, start a new session that pairs Steam with PlayStation.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: What if a console player hosts?[/p][p]A: If an Xbox player hosts, only Steam users can join from outside Xbox. If a PlayStation player hosts, only Steam users can join from outside PlayStation. Xbox and PlayStation cannot mix in one session.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Do same-platform lobbies still work?[/p][p]A: Yes. Players on the same platform can play together as usual. The limits above apply only to crossplay.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: How do we switch which console we are paired with?[/p][p]A: End the current session and start a new one, then invite friends from the other console platform.[/p][p]
Join our Discord for more information![/p][p]

Thanks for reading,[/p][p]Stairway Team[/p]