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Coral Island

Coral Island 1.1 Available Now!



Hello Islanders!

Coral Island 1.1 is finally released!

Here are all the new changes for our 1.1 Finale: Land and Sea update:

Hangout System:

  • You can now ask your favorite dateable NPC to hangout with them at a place you choose to get some relationship points.
  • More Hangout locations become available as you progress through the game.
  • Similar to gifting, Hangouts are limited to twice a week. Hangouts become available starting Heart 3.


Attractions:

  • An entirely new town rank category is added sometime after you reach Town Rank A.
  • You can access the attractions menu inside the Community Center Town Hall room.
  • The attractions will benefit townies and attract visitors.
  • Recycling centers can now be upgraded to Treasure Trove Recycler, allowing you to donate trash for rewards.


Recreation Center:

  • Recreation center is one of the attractions you can build.
  • This building adds a lot of new things for the townies to do. As such, some of their schedules will change once this building (and all the rooms inside it) are built.
  • Townies will start hanging out in the Recreation Center.


Storyline Completion & New Quests:

  • Town Rank S
  • Attraction Rank S
  • Heritage Rank S
  • Museum Rank S (Holographic Dino)
  • Song of the Sea (Ocean Rank S)
  • Rebuild Merfolk Kingdom
  • Starlet Expedition
  • Giants Storyline completion (Savannah)


Tourist System:

  • As the town rank grows, more tourists will start visiting Coral Island once per week.
  • That includes our tourist Backer NPC.
  • Each tourist Backer NPC will have their unique seasonal outfits.
  • You can chat with the tourist Backer NPC.
  • The tourists arrive via tourist boat.
  • Tourist boat changes based on the current in-game Town Rank.


Cutscenes:

  • Heart cutscenes for all townies.


Savannah Area:

  • Savannah Cave (Cave of Memories).
  • Ability to buy two more animals in the savannah: Ostrich and buffalo
  • New scavangeable.
  • Treasure Bubbles give various reward items.
  • One new mini-game in Savannah.


Flower Teleport:

  • New magical teleport to fast travel to new locations around the map.
  • You can fast travel to Savannah using this.


New Decor and Clothing:

  • New Indoor Decor: 142
  • New Outdoor Decor: 122
  • New Clothing: 62


Spouse Interactions:

  • You can now hug and kiss your spouse once daily to get some point in the relationship.
  • Your spouse's relatives will send wedding gifts via mail once you get married.


Library Books:

  • The library now slowly gets populated as you increase town ranks.
  • Reading some books offers perks like mastery points and recipe unlock.


Merfolk NPC Marriage:

  • Merfolk Heart Events.
  • Merfolk Wedding cutscenes.
  • New dialogues after marriage for your spouse.


Underwater Outdoor Decor:

  • New outdoor underwater decor.


New Merfolk NPC:

  • Rysy
  • Jannu
  • Slamet
  • Tahat
  • Goolong
  • Lawu
  • Lanin
  • Vihren
  • Todi
  • Etna


New dialogues:

  • New Merfolk NPC Dialogues
  • New Dynamic Dialogues
  • Merfolk NPC Gift Dialogues


Underwater Farming:

  • You can farm underwater.
  • 15 different seeds.
  • You can mix your land seeds with sea creatures to produce ocean underwater seeds.


Underwater Ranch:
You can ranch the following animals:

  • Shellcluck producing Pearls.
  • InkHog producing Deepvoid Ink.
  • Carapoultry producing Cara Egg.
  • Seashroud producing Seashroud Algae.
  • Mermoo producing Mermoo Milk.


Underwater Stores:

  • Underwater General Store
  • Underwater Ranch Store
  • Underwater Clothing Store
  • Underwater Furniture Store


New Errands:

  • Special Errands.
  • Underwater Errand.


Shed Skins:

  • Items that allow you to change the look of your Shed can be obtained from Treasure Trove Recycler.
  • To change the Shed's look, you must go through the Carpenters. Dinda and Joko will make the change for you free of charge.


Ranch Animal Dino Skins:

  • Completing specific collections rewards you with items to change your farm animals into Dinos.
  • It also works with underwater farm animals.
  • The dino skin is removable.
  • You can buy more dino skins in Concerned Monkey shops once unlocked.


Bark Dialogue (speech bubble text):

  • All spouses now feature bark dialogue. What they say depends on the spawn condition (time/location/etc). For example, a spouse will say "Good morning" to you (in the morning) or "Welcome back home" (in the evening).
  • Most townies also have bark dialogue. What they say also depends on the spawn condition (time/location/etc.).


Additional features:

  • You can rename your player name, farm, and pet in the town hall. The rename will be applied the next day.
  • Your farm can now support up to 3 adopted pets + 1 mythical pet.


Thai Localization now available!



Coral Island is now available for Thai!

Coral Island 20% Off


We're happy to be part of Simfest, and we're celebrating the 1.1 “Story Finale: Land & Sea” release with a 20% off for Coral Island, only until July 29, 2024!
Great opportunity to start a new life as a Farmer in Coral Island!
Already own it? Get it for your family, friends, and loved one

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/Coral_Island/


Thank you,
Stairway Games

June 2024 Dev Update

Welcome to the June 2024 Coral Island development update!
Brought to you by Millie-meters <3

This month, you'll get a brief look at Multiplayer and the remaining details of what's to come in the 1.1 update! PLEASE NOTE: there are mid to late-game spoilers ahead.

The Coral Island "Story Finale: Land & Sea" 1.1 update is in progress, and we will release it as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates!

Join our Discord for more information!




Some Of The New Merfolk Townies!



[Galoong, Etna, Todi and Lanin]


Hey there, beautiful, talented, brilliant farmers! Buckle up because the 1.1 update is bursting with amazing new features and the most adorable NPCs ever. And guess what? There are even more new merfolk waiting to be discovered. Meet some of the New Merfolk:

Galoong: This guy is the sculptor of the deep! With an incredible talent for turning sand into masterpieces, he spends his days lost in creativity and deep conversation with his BFF, Lanin. His longtime partner Vihren also sculpts, but it’s Galoong who runs the shop. His art is all about celebrating the sea and protecting its beauty. Aah!!! What a hero!

Etna: Deemed the most beautiful sea creature in the entire universe by her adoring husband, Tahat (so sweet!!!). She spends her day tending to her garden, and that charming, sweet smile? She’s passed it on to her daughter, Denali. Talk about a winning genetic lottery!

Todi: The friendly general shop owner with a knack for finding great deals on rare items. He’s always got the latest in stock, from fresh petalia seeds to unique sea spices. Todi runs the shop with his amazing wife, Lawu, who’s a wizard in the kitchen. When he's not minding the store, Todi loves exploring the coral forests and dreaming about life above the waves. He even has a land-dwellers watch—sure, it may not work, but hey, it looks awesome!

Lanin: The chatty and vibrant clothing vendor of the sea! She's always ready to brighten your day with her dazzling smile and perfectly curated outfits. Lanin’s shop is close to Galoong's decor store, making them best friends in both business and life. She's full of curiosity about life on land, often marveling at human habits and inventions. Whether you're looking for the latest fashion or just a friendly conversation, Lanin’s the mermaid to visit!

Dino Suits for Ranch Animals


This is BIG, folks! In the 1.1 update, you can transform your ranch animals into dinosaurs. The dino costumes automatically adjust the size based on the animal you dress up, ensuring a perfect fit every time! Unlock the dino suit by completing the dino hologram in the museum. Each completed hologram unlocks a specific dino costume for your animals. How cool is that?


[Oh my gosh! Two-legged dino suits for your two-legged ranch animals like ostriches. Can you say adorable?!]



[Four-legged dino suits for your four-legged ranch animals like cows. Moo-ve over, ordinary cows! ;) ]



[Look at those tiny Triceratops! They’re so cuteee! My tiny dino-pal.]


Gacha Prizes!


Introducing the Gacha feature! There are two Gacha machines to explore: one at the recycling center and another in Savannah. Keep cleaning up trash to earn rewards and fuel these exciting machines.


[Daily Rewards: Open daily to see what fabulous loot awaits you. It's like a gift every day!]



[Unique Inputs: Different Gacha machines require different materials to operate. Turning trash into treasure is what we do best, you clever recycler!]



[One man's trash is another man's treasure. Let’s keep the island sparkling clean, eco-warrior!]





[Cool things await you, farmer!]


Shed Skin & New Interiors


One of the exclusive rewards from the recycling center is the Shed Skin! It's too much work for one person, so I’d recommend asking Dinda the carpenter (Archie's Mom) to help apply the Shed Skin for a fresh new look. I chatted with Dinda, and she’s more than happy to help you out for free. You’re welcome!


[Acquired in the Recycling Center Gacha!]


[Acquired in the Savannah Gacha!]

Straight from the Savannah, feast your eyes on the cutest mushroom decor ever! The bookshelf, in particular, is simply too cute for words! You’ll want to decorate every inch of your home with these delightful pieces. It’s like having a little piece of magic right in your living room!


Savannah Race


The Savannah isn’t just about introducing new animals for Coral Island farmers to care for. Oh no, it also presents a thrilling opportunity to challenge the Lady of the area herself. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fastest of them all? Time to find out and show everyone what you’ve got!


[Prepare to compete against Lady Lavanna in her own game and discover the rewards that await the victor.]



[SPEEEEEEED!!!]


Other Updates


Island Guardian Outfits


The 1.1 update is bringing you fabulous new exclusive outfits. Unlock the island guardian ensembles (5 in total!), including the stunning Lady Lavanna's outfit, as shown below. Simply divine! You’ll be the talk of the town, my stylish, fabulous friend!


[Unlock Lady Lavanna's outfit after completing her offering.]


Cellar



Remember that mysterious locked door next to your house? Well, it’s now open. How cool is that?!


[Aging barrels age faster inside the cellar! Fix up the bottom half to gain even more access. More space, more efficiency, my little organization wizard!]


Wellness Fruit



Discover the amazing wellness fruit, which permanently increases your HP. But where is it located? Ah, that’s a delightful mystery waiting to be solved.


[Meet the [b]pink<3 stamina fruit’s sibling. Permanently increases your HP on consumption.]


Lumina Sprinkler



Get ready to sparkle up your underwater garden with the new Lumina Sprinkler! It’s sparkly and oh-so-pretty.


[Applies light to your underwater crops. The underwater version of the sprinkler. Shine on!]


Multiplayer Brief Look


Now, let’s talk about another major update for the future—multiplayer! While diligently working on the 1.1 update, we’ve also been crafting and refining the multiplayer experience. Trolling and developing aside, here are some delightful GIFs for your enjoyment. Get ready to game with friends and have the time of your life! :)

Playing In Multiplayer








[Host a new MP game or join an existing one using the new co-op menu button.]



[Adjust various multiplayer specific settings game settings.]



[Keep tabs on Multiplayer Members at any time!]


Entering The Game




[In the "shared" housing layout, each player has a different room in the main house.]



[Talk, plan, and strategize via in-game chat!]



[Keep tabs on where everyone is located via the map UI.]


Prepare For Chaos



[Much trolling has occurred during MP development.]



[Does your relationship withstand the explosion test?]


What's Next


In August, we’ll do a deep dive into Multiplayer and share news about a closed invite-only Alpha test for Multiplayer. Start gathering your friends because adventure awaits!

Coral Island Discord: take me there!

Until next time, may your 1.1 adventures be as boundless as the ocean itself.

Thanks for reading,[TAG-200]
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-948

Hi Farmers,

We readjust some achievements to make it easier to understand.
More bugfixes and improvements for this release:

Achievements adjustments:

  • Coral Island’s Sweetheart: Reach heart 8 with all townies. Previously Reach heart 8 with all NPC. The change will made clear that you do not need to increase heart with Merfolk NPC to achieve this.
  • Multi-level Gifting: Give a gift to all townies. Previously Give a gift to all NPC. This will make clear you do not need to give a gift to Merfolk NPC to achieve this.
  • Legendary Farmer: Ship all items in the Produce Caught and Found categories in the Journal. Previously Ship all items in game. The change are made to make clear what needs to be shipped instead of just generic all.


Bugfixes:

  • Fix super coral museum assets disappearing in museum cutscene.
  • Fix bug where cancel errand confirmation still allowing you to navigate the UI instead of having confirm or cancel.
  • Fix oil press mesh issue.
  • Fix collision issues.
  • Fix one of DIY crafting cannot be completed.
  • Fix legendary farmer achievements cannot be completed.
  • Fix issue with hair mesh.
  • Fix ambiance sound missing after load game from pause menu.
  • Fixes NPC collisions issue (so they don't stand on top of the value)
  • Fixed touch garden causing crash if moved with architect desk.
  • Fix possible crash when save list is corrupted.
  • Fix underwear tops still seen over other clothes.
  • Fix soybean growth length text.
  • Fix typos on some NPC Dialogues.
  • Fix bamboo sanctuary doesn't show cutscene.
  • Fix Master Slime didn't show portrait.
  • Fix spooky lamp not working properly.
  • Remove POI in Nursery room.


Improvements:

  • Update more text for museum POI
  • Various UI improvements.
  • Add sandals to Balinese Kebaya and Safari Outfit
  • Change Macy's sofa from single to double size.
  • Adding whale sound when player wakes up underwater instead of roost.


Balancing:
We made the following mini-games easier:

  • Balap karung
  • Tug of war
  • Cow competition
  • Chicken competition
  • Bonk the skeleton
  • Smashing pumpkin
  • Match Pattern


Localizations:

  • Various translation improvements.


Best regards,
Stairway Team

April 2024 Dev Update

Welcome to the April 2024 Coral Island development update!

This month, it's all about the ocean. Take a look at several new Merfolk and more! PLEASE NOTE: there are mid to late-game spoilers ahead.


Coral Island 1.1 beta will launch on May 20th, 2024. Join our Discord for more information!


Free Wallpaper Alert


New wallpaper. Visit our Discord to get access to other sizes, perfect for your PC and or mobile phones!




Merfolk Townies





Meet the latest members of the Merfolk Kingdom: a tattoo artist, a rancher, a tavern owner, and a senior guard.

Rysy runs her own tattoo shop where she designs all the tattoos herself and doesn't take custom orders. Art over custom, she said. Sorry, folks! She dedicates a lot of time to perfecting her art, hoping to find people who appreciate it. Could that someone be you?

Slamet is a rancher who can help you get animals for your underwater ranch. He's trained countless sea horses, mermoos and more. If it were up to him, he'd care for all the animals in the ocean, but alas, he's only got two hands. So, he dedicates himself to serving the kingdom.

Fun fact: Slamet, like Joko, is a common name in Indonesia. It’s also the name of a mountain in Central Java. The word "Slamet" loosely means "safety" or "congratulations."

Jannu owns Sleepy Eel, the local tavern. He's single and not interested in dating; he's content with his life and prefers not to let a relationship complicate things. You'll find him at the tavern all the time, fully devoted to his work.


Tahat, a loyal guard who has served the kingdom for many years. He's married to what he considers the most beautiful sea creature in the world, Etna, and leads a quiet life. They've mostly stayed in the kingdom, only traveling when duty calls. Tahat is a man of loyalty to the kingdom, a trait he shares with his daughter, Denali.


Merfolk Relationships


Once you've advanced far enough in the game, you can start building relationships with the Merfolk. Explore how we're alike and different from our friends beneath the sea.


[The player is in everyone's business, as usual. Bless my heart.]

Discover their likes and dislikes, and they might open up about their stories. Learn about their hobbies, passions, and heck, if you talk to the right person, they might even reveal the advantages and disadvantages of being named after famous mountains.

Merfolk Romance


That's right! Romance with the Merfolk will be available in the 1.1 update. Who's the first choice? Is it Semeru or Semeru?

Remember Erika's tip: everyone loves gifts. Now it's not just the townies, but also the underwater hotties.


[This also means [b]a new wedding location for all the wedding location collectors out there. Better keep both eyes peeled for this one!]

Ocean Farming



Game progression unlocks underwater farming. Farmers, once you've cleared your underwater farm, dive right into farming. Mix different land crops together and see what underwater seedbags they produce. Plant them to unlock even more varieties of seeds! A whole new world indeed.


[Your newest property: location, location, location!]



[Same tool, different place. Still Hoeing around.]

What crops need underwater is not more water, but light! And that's exactly what the Lumina Wand will provide, a new tool you'll acquire as you progress through the game.


[The Lumina Wand will provide ample light for your underwater crops to thrive.]


Ocean Crops




[Mix up different land crops and see what underwater seedbags they produce—it's all in this cute little three-pocket thingy. You've got one on your land farm too!]


[Fun fact: "labu" means pumpkin in Bahasa Indonesia.]



Ocean Ranching



The ranch has five underwater animals: Mermoo, Inkhog, Shellcluck, Carapoultry, and Seashroud. Just like the land ranch animals, each one of these cuties produces something you can sell.


[I know they're all cute, but I must say, my ranch strategy would be to fill up my farm with millions of Mermoos 'cos look at them!]

Seashroud takes inspiration from the leaf slug, a real underwater creature. Cute, isn't it?



Just like your dry cows and sheep, you’ll need to pet these underwater animals and feed them hay, bla bla bla. By the time you gain access to these cuties, you’ll already know the ropes—you'd be a pro rancher yourself!


[This is where you can purchase your underwater animals. And, more importantly, it's where you'll find Slamet. Huehuehue.]

Ocean Decor



New farm, new decor. With you having two separate farms in version 1.1, where would all that money go if we didn't release more decor?


[The red one is my favorite.]


[Now you're sleeping on seaweed, just like the other merfolk do.]


You can still bring your favorite land decor—do NOT worry! We've added new tags to decor items to clarify whether you can place these items on land, underwater, or both.





Ocean Rank S



Remember these things you saw while diving? If you've advanced through the diving questline, you've likely come across these various "orchestra sites." These will play a key role in your final quest to reach Ocean Rank S.


[This merfolk dances as well as I cook—I don't cook.]


NPC Speech Bubble


We've added a variety of speech bubbles that your spouse might say to you during the day. In testing, we've found this new feature to be super immersive and really helps bring the characters to life.


[Hehe, I'm Sunshine.]


[Alright, boo, thanks. My wife is so nice.]


Decor System Improvements


We've signifincatly improved the decor experience. In addition to UX improvements, flooring and walls are now treated as stackable items. Upon applying a flooring or wall, you'll acquire the items as a floaty so you can easily reuse the patterns you've collected.


[This floaty will help you visualize better what you're currently holding.]


Library Books


For enjoyers of books, the library now slowly gets populated as you increase the towns rank. Bonus: Some books now offer perks when read, such as mastery points. Additionally, two special books provide a permanent buff that boosts the rate you earn relationship points.


[Reading pays off!]

Multiplayer Teaser & Switch Backers



We're making TREMENDOUS progress on adding Multiplayer to Coral Island!


[You and up to 3 other farmers let loose on Starlet Town]

Switch backers: we're still in the game development process and going strong. We don't have any updates to share yet, but we'll keep you informed as soon as we have more to share!


What's Next


In June, we'll showcase the progress of Multiplayer development in Coral Island. We can't wait for you to see the updates and just how enjoyable farming with friends can be!

Speaking of friends, If you're looking to make new gaming buddies, why not join our Discord server? You'll meet some of the coolest, most passionate farmers around.

Coral Island Discord: take me there!

Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-947

Hi Farmers,

In this patch, we're implementing a "load save file from backup" feature to handle the very rare case where a save file becomes corrupted. You should now be able to view and load from backup save files.

Bugfixes:

  • Load from backup save files: We've added an option in Game Settings called "Show Backup." Once enabled on the Load Game page, this will display all the backup save files available.
  • Fixed auto chest causing crashes in the shed in some cases.
  • Fixed the issue where items couldn't be purchased in the Winter Fair store.
  • Fixed a problem in décor mode where some items couldn't be placed.


Localizations:

  • Various translation improvements.


Best regards,
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-946

Hi Farmers,

A very small hotfix for three issues that some players have reported.

Bugfixes:


  • Fixed crashes that occurred when talking to NPCs in certain cases.
  • Fixed the issue where players sometimes couldn't talk to certain NPCs.
  • Fixed the problem where players couldn't talk to their spouse NPC.


Localizations:

  • Various translation improvements.


Thank you for your patience and for reporting these issues, farmers!


Best,
Stairway Team

February 2024 Dev Update

Welcome to the first Coral Island development update of 2024!

Here’s part 1 of the 2-part series on what’s coming in the 1.1 update. Today, we're talking about new stuff on land. Next time, we'll dive into ocean content.

State of Coral Island


Since 1.0 launch, we've been closely monitoring all the feedback from our community. Whether it's discussions on Discord, streams, Reddit posts, social media, or the Steam forums, we're grateful to everyone who's shared their thoughts and supported us.

We're committed to fully realizing the vision that we've had for Coral Island from the very beginning, and to making it the best game that we possibly can. There are a number of improvements and features, like the Town Rank S questline, the Merfolk storyline, and much more that we are excited to bring to the game with future updates.


Updated Roadmap


Today, we'd like to share a look at our current development roadmap with you. The future of the game is looking incredibly exciting!




Game Infographic


Since our initial Kickstarter, Coral Island has grown significantly. With the 1.0 launch, we brought you a world with 130 hand-drawn NPCs and over 600,000 words, among numerous other content and features. This game has been a true labor of love by our dedicated developers. Now, with the 1.1 update, we've added even more cool stuff, giving you new things to see and do.




Town Rank S


Become the ultimate farmer by reaching Town Rank S, a new end-game goal that expands and completes existing storylines. Yeah, hitting Rank A is pretty cool, but why stop there? If you're looking for more challenges and achievements, go for Rank S! We've added Town Rank S for anyone who's up for an extra layer of accomplishment. It's there for the taking if you want to push your farming skills to the max!




New Town Rank Category: Attractions



Attractions is a new Town Rank category that becomes available after you've reached Town Rank A. You'll help the town build new attractions that will benefit townies and attract visitors.



Here's a sneak peek at a couple of the attractions:

[Everyone needs a Decent Gym.]


[Also, everyone needs access to great ramen!]

Museum Rank S



To get to Rank S in the museum, your task is to bring dinosaurs back to life, sort of. You'll be making animated projections that make these ancient creatures look like they're alive again. So, how are you going to make that happen? Well, you’ll just have to play and see for yourself! Huehuheu.


[RAWRRRR!]

Heritage Rank S



Embark on an epic quest to recover fragments of the Guardian's Mural and unlock the full story of the island's rich history and heritage.


[The Guardian’s Mural]


[The mysterious Guardians!]


Tourists now visit the town



Roll out the welcome mat for tourists visiting the island weekly, (looking at you too, Tourist Backers! Welcome to Coral Island!) offering new opportunities for exploration, interaction, and adventure.


[Meet the Tourist Backers! They’ll be visiting Coral Island two seasons each year, wearing their own unique[b] seasonal outfits. Plus, you can even chat with them! And just the heads up, before anyone asks: nope, you can’t romance these tourists.]


[You’ll find tourists visiting different parts of town.]


Giants Story Finale Sneak Peek




[I wonder which way you ought to go...]


New Mechanic: Hangouts


For the 1.1 update, you can invite your favorite dateable NPCs to hang out and earn friendship points by inviting them for ramen, enjoying a fishing date, or having a movie night, among other fun activities. And that's not all – we're looking to grow this feature in future updates to include more than just the dateable NPCs. So, tell us, which townies are you most excited to hang out with?


[You can invite eligible NPC to [b]hangout twice a week.]


[Choose from a variety of hangout spots. Unlock more spots through progression.]


[Getting up close and personal - here's a snapshot of me and Alice on our museum date. Alone, no more!]


New Ranch Animals: Buffalo and Ostrich!


Meet the Buffalo and Ostrich, two exciting additions to your farm. You'll be able to acquire these unique farm animals at the Savannah.


[How are you getting out of the coop door?]


[Look at those ears!]

New Outfits and Decor


We’re adding even more outfits and decor options! New look, who dis.


[Looking good.]


[Oh yes, we did!]

Other updates (SPOILER ALERT)


There's loads more to share, but let's not make this blog a novel. Here’s a quick sneak peek:


[Besides the bald hair option (which some of you really dig, so it stays), we've added two more hair choices for hat-wearers.]


[Wildlife will begin repopulating the island as you heal the land and ocean.]


[Say goodbye to those Pufferfish stalls at festivals, Karen's not running them anymore. Phew!]


Localization Update


Our vision for Coral Island has always been to make it accessible to players worldwide. However, at the 1.0 launch, we weren't able to include as many languages as we hoped. When we launched our Kickstarter, we unfortunately underestimated the sheer volume of words the game would have by 1.0, and the localization costs are significant. We're now re-evaluating our roadmap.



The next language we are going to implement will be Thai, and we're beginning work on that this month. Going forward, we plan to expand localization support in the future where possible.


Happy Chinese New Year





What's Next?


Next April, we'll be diving into the ocean-related content of the 1.1 update. It’s a deep dive, so brace yourself for an ocean of info! A bit of an ocean pun for you.


Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-945

Hi Farmers,

There were urgent crashing issues for some saves after the last update. This patch should rectify that.
We also include other fixes with this patch, Here are the notes:

Bugfixes:

  • Fix crashes if you place torches at your farm. This is the cause of crash experienced by some save files.
  • Fix Abandoned Villa collision issue.
  • Various typos fixes.
  • Fix player house interior tile system activated when loading saves from underwater barrack.
  • Remove founder hall coming soon message.
  • Fix floating lotus around deep forest blocker.
  • Fix tree planting only giving basic tools.
  • Fix shed décor mode causing crashes.
  • Fix crash if dialogue list of NPC is empty.
  • Fix Enchantment UI sometimes losing focus.
  • Fix caterpillar not included in Caterpillar Peyek ingredients.
  • Prevent General Store resupply cutscene being triggered in fall 14-28.
  • Fix double NPC when playing Don't Drop the Balloon mini-game.
  • Fix some Mark marriage dialogue missing.
  • Fix poisoned/rotten apple not changing in Apple Bobbing mini-game.
  • Fix move farm building cost 0 gold.


Improvements:

  • Sturdy Computer can now be placed indoors.
  • Update Trivia minigame text.
  • Remove some unused monsters from Bestiary journal.


Balancing:

  • Increase player cow speed in Cow Competition mini-game.


Localizations:

  • Implemented various translation improvements.


Thank you for your patience, Farmers!

Best,
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-338

Hi Farmers,

Here are the fixes we made for February 2024:

Bugfixes:

  • Fixed the issue with sturdy computer not showing online shopping.
  • Corrected various missing sound effects throughout the game.
  • Addressed several UI glitches.
  • Resolved the problem of players being able to walk through the front wall of the baby room.
  • Fixed the bug where hitting Poplar and Mahogany seeds would drop the wrong seed.
  • Rectified inaccurate descriptions for ranch building upgrades.
  • Ensured that meteors/satellites no longer crash into mythical seed crops.
  • Fixed the bug where purchasing a fish kite didn't unlock the crafting recipe.
  • Corrected the inaccurate forecast stating that the following day would be a festival day on Winter 4th in the Weather channel.
  • Adjusted descriptions for solar panels to be accurate.
  • Fixed the issue where lip color would not remain consistent after changing outfit presets in the character customizer.
  • Fixed portrait display in the house upgrade panel choice UI.
  • Addressed inaccuracies with Connor Heart 8 setup.
  • Resolved the issue where players would teleport to their spouse's room when upgrading the house.
  • Fixed the crash that occurred after clicking on Leah's profile thumbnail in the People/Relationship tab.
  • Ensured that the super coral in the aquarium is now properly displayed.
  • Fixed the inability to catch/break sea creatures/insects, trees, and rocks after loading the game from Barracks.
  • Eliminated the mini popup that appeared when moving items with the mouse in the Enchantment UI.
  • Fixed the inability to adopt a pet after harvesting Sawee.
  • Addressed the issue where Scott Heart 10 couldn't be triggered.
  • Fixed issues with Gothic metal pants & Gothic brown boots.
  • Ensured that satellite debris drops at multiple coordinates.
  • Rectified the missing mesh for cabin hanging plants.
  • Fixed the incorrect icon for pets on the map.
  • Resolved the silo max capacity issue after moving the building.
  • Fixed the inability to click "finish" on the architect desk using a controller.
  • Corrected various typos.
  • Replaced the basic wall icon and updated the Gothic outfit icons.
  • Fixed the wrong fox sound.


Improvements:

  • Implemented a tool retrieval logic, allowing players to locate any missing tools at the blacksmith for free.
  • Added a box to submit errands in case Jio Dan is away on Saturday and Sunday.


Balancing:

  • Increased the chance of NPCs asking for a child by twice the existing chance.


Localizations:

  • Implemented various translation improvements.


Thanks to everyone for reporting bugs to our team. We'll keep working on them.

Best,
Stairway Team

Hotfix v1.0-310

Hi farmers,

This is our second hotfix of the year. The highlights are NPC dialog issues fixes and improvement for pet behavior. Here are the notes:

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed some typos in some status buffs.
  • Fixed mermaid armor color not changing.
  • Fixed auto chest sometimes not working after loading a game.
  • Fixed festival pamphlet missing.
  • Fixed scavenger hunt UI not updating properly.
  • Fixed crash when player creates new saves after returning to title menu.
  • Fixed inability to talk to some NPCs in Harvest Festivals.
  • Fixed Suki saying the wrong dialogue when gifting coconut.
  • Fixed some decor item collision issues.
  • Fixed issues causing town folks to not congratulate the player after the wedding.
  • Fixed sound issues causing end-of-day songs to be played at the farm.
  • Fixed bug causing treasure chest to not be able to rotate upfront.
  • Fixed inability to use winter bed and cupboard.
  • Fixed game freeze when accessing storage access on sturdy computer.
  • Fixed Nina heart 8 not progressing if the player is already at year 2.
  • Fixed crash when moving farm building with conflicting object in building space.
  • Fixed NPC navigation issues because of some objects.
  • Fixed possible crash causing my incorrectly shut down audio objects.
  • Fixed solar orb appearing floating and being unable to be picked up in 20m depth.
  • Fixed baby disappearing after festival.
  • Fixed various dialogue issues.


Improvements:

  • Adjusted 50m diving puzzle solar orb.
  • Set up holding 3d models when pet house is selected as inventory.
  • Changed trigger time for Noah heart 8 to night time.
  • You can no longer talk to Merfolk Guards.
  • Added baby gender when born.
  • Updated Maharaja Putput portrait.
  • Hid enable storage in auto chest.
  • Allowed pet to go outdoors during clear weather.
  • Improved pet AI.
  • Pet will come to you and show a sad emoji if it has not been petted today. Will show happy emoji otherwise.
  • Added Lily and Jim to stop watering after a certain time.


Localization:

  • Various localization updates.