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Coral Island 1.2 Multiplayer and Romance Update Out Now!

[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]