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Hotfix v0.4-66637

Hello farmers,

We fixed a few more bugs this time. Hopefully, this makes for a smoother playing experience.

Bugfix:
  • Fix Dialogue Box Stuck when receiving Stamina Fruit.
  • Fix when the player is holding the scythe charging animation when the day end will cause the player to be stuck in this animation position forever.
  • Fix Crash when obtaining Hardwood in Mid-Forest.
  • Fix the issue on the MainHUD stamina bar.
  • Fix Controller cannot send input on Data Processing Menu.
  • Fix Controller cannot send input on Early Access / Gamepass Preview Notice after returning to title from a running game.


Improvement:
  • Increase quest text font size.


Thank you,
Stairway Team

May 2023 Dev Update

Welcome to the May 2023 Coral Island development update!

Please check out our Steam page to purchase the game and find out more: swg.gg/corstm

This month we've got lots to share! We'll start with the release news & the updated roadmap, then go over the next game update, our biggest to date, which combines the Merfolk & Fall update into one.

This post is part 1 of a 3-part series where we'll be going over the content you can expect to play in the Merfolk & Fall update.

We're planning to release the Merfolk & Fall Update sometime in August 2023.


[h2]Updated roadmap[/h2]

We're excited to share some news with you all! To reflect our current pace of development, we've made updates to Coral Island's roadmap.

Take a look at our updated roadmap to see what's coming up, starting with the "Merfolk & Fall Update" in August 2023.



To our console players and backers, we haven't forgotten about bringing Coral Island to other platforms. We apologize for not providing more updates on this so far, but please be assured that we are still actively working out the details. Although we don’t have all the information to share at this moment, we will keep you informed as soon as we have concrete updates.

*Rewards for console backers and the Character Designer Pack tier will be delivered at a later time.


[h2]Merfolk character reveal[/h2]

We're revealing the first of many Merfolk characters! We can't spill all the beans just yet, but we can spill some beans! Our team is working hard to bring this unique character to life. Drumroll, please...



Meet Princess Miranjani, one of the dateable Merfolk! She lives in the Kingdom with her family. Sweet, kind, with curiosity as boundless as the galaxy. Thinks door knobs are the coolest thing.

We're going to be tight-lipped on more details, but tease more we shall. A sneak peek below at the other Merfolk you'll encounter in the upcoming update:


[The royal Merfolk family.]


[More Merfolk: Redacted, Redacted and Redacted!]


[h2]Fall outfits[/h2]

We're excited to release the third set of seasonal clothing in this upcoming update: fall outfits! Here's a preview:


[Mark, Bree, Archie, Millie, and Theo]

Take a look at these outfits in-game. Let us know what you think!

[Mark in Fall outfit.]

[Millie in Fall outfit.]


[Theo in Fall outfit.]


[Bree in Fall outfit.]


[Archie in Fall outfit.]


[h2]Last batch of ranch animals[/h2]

Your final batch of ranch animals will be available in the upcoming update. Check them out! Peafowl, luwak and llamas!

Peafowl



New coop animal: you can now acquire the Peafowl at the Ranch! Peafowls have a chance at dropping Feather.

Luwak



New barn animal: you can now acquire Luwak at the Ranch. They'll find Gesha Coffee around your farm when you let them outside.


[h2]Heart 8 with NPCs[/h2]

In the Merfolk & Fall Update, you’ll able to reach up to heart 8 with all NPCs! We've added many heart events that can now be accessed, so don't forget to check them out. Here are a couple events that we like:


[Look at those moves!]

[Anytime Noah... anytime.]


[h2]Sturdy computer[/h2]

Today we're taking a closer look at the Sturdy Computer, one of the many devices you can develop at the Lab. Once crafted, you can use your sturdy computer for online shopping.



Add items to your cart from select shops around town, and when ready, confirm your order for a 10-minute delivery, straight to your mailbox, by way of a carrier pigeon!

But that's not all! You can develop components at the lab and add functionality to the Sturdy Computer.



Whether it's the Foraging, Fishing, or Catching component, each gives you real-time information about what has spawned in the world on any given day.



We hope this is helpful for those looking to complete their Museum collection!


[h2]Shed[/h2]

We've also added Shed that can be purchased at the Carpenter. The shed provides an interior area of 17x17 for those of you that want more space!




[h2]Decor (Indoor & Outdoor)[/h2]

Last but not least, we're adding more decor to the game!


[Merfolk indoor decor!]


[Merfolk outdoor decor!]


[h2]What's next[/h2]

Next month we'll reveal another Merfolk, showcase automated Ranching devices, the architects desk, and go over the Spooky Festival.


Thanks for reading,

Stairway Team

Summer Update Coral Island Stream!

Hello Islanders! 🏝️

We're rolling out a stream for Coral Island on Steam - the Summer update!
Join us on May 29th, 7.30 PM PST (May 30th 9.30 AM WIB)

See you there💕

Hotfix v0.4-65351

Hi Farmers,

With this patch, we're launching a virtual keyboard to help with playing on Steam Deck and the controller. We also fix a lot of reported issues and crashes throughout the game.

Hotfix v0.4-65351:
New Feature:
- Virtual Keyboard now will show for all text fields when you press A when using Controllers

Improvements:
- Relationship UI layout improvements
- HP Bar now changes color as you deplete them
- Cow competition tutorials

Bugfix:
- Fix minor hair mesh issues on the character customizer
- Fix wrong expressions for NPC on Harvest Festival
- Fix ranch animal stopped producing products for some players
- Fix unable to trigger fire gate cutscene for some players
- Remove the blocking mesh in the BOS entrance
- Now mail subjects can handle honorifics
- Fix random crashes when cutting grass
- Fix chicken eggs submerged under the mesh.
- Fix for bug in quest 'No aging Barrel' from Jeff Smith
- Some minor localization fixes.

Thank you,
Stairway Team

Summer Update is live!



Hello Islanders, Summer update is finally here!
We have new festival, new NPCs outfits, combat rework, and more!

[h2]Summer Update Changelist[/h2]

Animal Festival
Join the Animal Festival on Summer 12, in the town center:
  • Rodeo Challenge: Test your skills on a mechanical bull!
  • Chicken Stare-Off: See whose chicken has the strongest stare.
  • Cow Race: Find out which cow is the fastest in town!
NPCs
Dateables and some townies’ in-game models and portraits now switch to summer outfits during the season.
Enjoy additional dialogues and new heart events.

New Contents
  • Fire Gate: now open for exploration!
  • Fire Gate: discover osmium ores, gems, and new monsters.
  • BOS Hideout: unlockable through story progression.
  • BOS Hideout: shop for rings and 4 new weapon types.
  • Combat Rework: standard, unique, and special attacks for each weapon.
  • Giants Storyline: free the fire giant and embark on a special quest.
  • Errands: dynamic quests in Town and BOS Hideout.
  • Traps: craft to passively catch insects and ocean critters.
  • Scents: consumables to reduce detection by insects, critters, and monsters.
  • Fish Pond & Insect House: available at the Carpenter for breeding fish and insects.
  • Ranching: Pig and Quail now available at Jack's Ranch.
  • Sprinkler Attachments: auto seed/fertilizer can be developed at Ling's Lab starting Summer 8.
  • Ocean Critters: new species to catch while diving.
  • Mastery: level cap raised to 9!
  • Town Rank: increased to Rank C.
  • Festivals: shops added at various festivals.
Improvements/bug fixes
  • Reduced memory usage for smoother gameplay.
  • Game balance optimizations.
  • Over 175 community-reported bugs fixed!


[h2]Kickstarter Rewards[/h2]
For our backers with tiers "Just the Game" and above, you will receive one code to redeem two exclusive outfits. One is a Kickstarter Exclusive "Farmer Outfit" set, and the other is an additional free cosmetic called Pandabacker. Please check your e-mail or Backerkit account. If you're a Backer and didn't receive the key, don't hesitate to contact [email protected] or our CMs on the Discord server.


Thank you,
Stairway Games