Here's a few fixes for some of the critical bugs we found.
Bugfix:
Crash when opening maps at any festivals.
Crash when crafting tutorial shows up when you're using Controller.
Various crashes when opening maps.
Localization
Fix various Indonesian translation issues.
Thanks for your patience, we will fix a few more bugs in the next update.
Stairway Games
Merfolk & Fall Update is here!
Hello Islanders! The long-awaited Merfolk & Fall update has finally arrived! We present you a new festival, NPC heart level update, automation system, Merfolk Kingdom, and many more!
Merfolk & Fall Update Changelist
New Features
Story quest part 2
Sturdy Computer
Shed
Indoor & Outdoor Mermaid Decor
Deep forest accessible
Excavation Soil Feature
Architect Desk
Animal Mood System
New Weapon Sets
Slice of Life Cutscenes
Founder Statues
Adoptable Pet
New Ocean Critters
NPCs
Heart level 8 dialogue for all NPC
Dateable NPC and some townies now have new outfits for the entire Fall Season.
Summer Outfit Shopkeepers
Adding a secret new NPC for the harvest festival.
Spooky Festivals
Spooky festival
Ogoh-ogoh Show
Bonk the skeleton mini-game
Glow in the dark ring toss mini-game
Apple Bobbing mini-game
Merfolk Kingdom
You can now access Merfolk Kingdom.
Huge update to the Merfolk Storyline.
Diving 30m, 40m, and 50m level is now open.
Underwater Caves are now open.
Diving Fast Travel
New Ocean Critters
Automation
Adding Auto Ranching Equipments.
Auto Chests allow you to create the ultimate farm automation.
Coral Island 10% Off
We're celebrating Merfolk and Fall Update release with a 10% off for Coral Island, only until September 13, 2023 10AM PDT! 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
Welcome to the August 2023 Coral Island development update! Please check out our Steam page to purchase the game and find out more: swg.gg/corstm
This post is part 4 of a 4-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 in early September. We need extra time to polish and bug-fix this HUGE update.
Adoptable pets
Adoptable pets are going live in the upcoming update. Check out all the adorable pets (designed by our very own backers) that you'll be able to adopt!
You have 20 pets to choose from, ranging from cats, dogs, foxes, bunnies, and a lizard.
[Lots of different animations play inside the pet shelter to bring the animals to life!]
[Animals take turns soaking up the sunshine outside, giving everyone a chance to shine!]
To adopt a pet, you'll first need to reach Town Rank E. This unlocks the availability of both the Pet Bed and Pet House at the Pet Shelter. Once you purchase either item and place it on your farmland or inside your house, you’re all set to adopt a pet!
[The different pet beds available.]
[SPIKER DOOOOOOOO!]
Auto Chest
The Auto Chest is the ultimate automation item for the crafty farmer. Head to the lab to unlock this one-of-a-kind chest. Need convincing? Take a look at what it does below:
[The Auto Chest: Not your average chest, oh no!]
Placed by your machines, this smart chest automatically moves items to and from machines on its sides. Simply load it up with the items or materials you want to process.
[Work smarter, not harder.]
When stacked, they magically morph into conveyor belts, allowing you to make your own product line. Time to turn your organization game up a notch!
[Behold our 30-chest-long conveyor belt masterpiece!]
Items will flow seamlessly between the Auto Chests and all linked machines! And when ready, just access the Auto Chest to collect your items.
[The fruit juice will be deposited into the aging barrel once complete!]
New building styles
Farmhouse
We're excited to reveal the different selection of house styles that have been added for each house level! You’ll have 5 styles to choose from, check it out:
[Level 1 farmhouse styles.]
[Level 2 farmhouse styles.]
[Level 3 farmhouse styles.]
Farm Buildings
But wait, there’s more! You can now swap styles for various farm buildings, including the barn and coop. Take a peek below:
Visit the carpenters to change the style of your farmhouse or building. A fee applies, of course.
Merit Points
Introducing Merit Points, a new feature to our game where players can trade earned points for special items at the Merit Exchange counter.
[Unlock the Merit Exchange counter as you progress through the game.]
Earn your Merit points by increasing the town's rank, completing errands, and participating in festivals.
[You'll see a recap of Merit Points earned at the end of the day.]
Exclusive Merit Exchange counter items include stamina fruit, mastery elixirs (granting a master skill point), and many unique scarecrow designs.
[Time to roll up those sleeves and rack up those Merit Points.]
Scarecrows!
Hold onto your sunhats, farmers! We're adding a ton of different scarecrow designs. Most can be acquired at the Merit Exchange counter, while some will fetch for a hefty price at the secret shop. Let us know what you think!
[Which one is your favorite?]
Cooking updates
Cooking just got a major upgrade! It sources ingredients from your global inventory (across all chests) and filters ingredients based on the recipe you're cooking. No more backpack ingredient juggling!
[Global inventory makes cooking a breeze.]
And here’s the icing on the cake: Each recipe now yields not one, but two dishes!
[No more tough choices between eating or gifting. Do both!]
Plus, buffs from cooked dishes are now displayed on your hot bar and in your inventory. You can have up to 2 buffs active at a time, one from food and one from drinks.
[A preview of what the buff icon looks like in your inventory screen.]
Charity DLC ($50k raised!)
A heartfelt thank you to all the Ocean Guardians around the world! Your support has enabled us to raise an astounding $50,000 USD for an incredible cause.
What's next
In September, we'll take a look at the Winter Fair, Winter Outfits and have some exciting news to share!
Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team
More updates on Fall & Merfolk Beta
We're going to stream for Coral Island on Steam - More updates on Fall & Merfolk Beta Join us on http://swg.gg/corstm now!
Ocean Guardian Charity DLC Pack going to be gone soon!
With every great encounter, there will always be a sad farewell.
The Ocean Guardian Charity DLC Pack will be available until the end of day on August 8th, 2023.
Thank you, everyone, for helping us donate to restore coral ecosystems worldwide! We are so excited by the work Coral Guardian is doing and can’t wait to share more details at the end of this DLC run. As a reminder, 100% of publisher and developer proceeds go towards supporting Coral Guardian and the amazing work they are doing in the Hatamin Island area.
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With $5, you'll contribute to the conservation efforts and get these exclusive items : 🐋 Ocean Guardian Outfit 🐋 Ocean Guardian Chest 🐋 Ocean Guardian Scarecrow
Make an impact together! Stairway Games
July 2023 Dev Update
Welcome to the July 2023 Coral Island development update! Please check out our Steam page to purchase the game and find out more: swg.gg/corstm
This post is part 3 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.
Merfolk character reveal
We're wrapping up our Merfolk reveals with a bang! Here's your last reveal: Introducing Krakatoa, King of the Merfolk Kingdom! King Krakatoa, named after his esteemed processors, embodies the weight of his noble lineage. He carries the weight of his family's legacy with a sense of duty and fairness.
[King Krakatoa, leader of the Merfolk Kingdom.]
Merfolk Kingdom
Prepare for an enchanting journey into the depths of the ocean, where the Merfolk Kingdom awaits!
[At long last, the gates will open.]
[Naga Palace interior.]
Merfolk storyline
You've witnessed the effects of the oil spill on Starlet Town. Now, we're taking the story beneath the waves. The Merfolk storyline provides a unique perspective on the spill's impact under the sea.
[What happened to the big root?!]
[You'll just have to see for yourself...]
Additional lab equipment
We're bringing more devices to the Lab to help streamline your farming and enhance your gameplay experience:
Auto Trash Collector: This device automatically collects trash when placed on the ocean floor. A great source of trash!
Ultra Scarecrow: Say goodbye to pesky crows with the Ultra Scarecrow. When placed on a farm tile, it covers a 19x19 radius, making it the ultimate crow deterrent!
Game achievements
Who's ready for some game achievements?! Here's a preview!
[52 achievements await you.]
Ranching updates
To make your ranch feels more alive, we've added a touch of realism! Animals that receive love through petting, feeding, and product collection may now take delightful daytime naps and peacefully snooze at night.
[Naps are the best thing ever!]
Animals now also have a chance to get sick. When they do fall ill, you'll need to give your animal some Animal Medicine to cure them. The season and your animal's mood influence how likely your animal is to get sick. Placing a temperature machine inside a coop or barn will prevent any animal from getting sick.
[Animals will naturally recover from sickness in 4 days if you don't give them medicine.]
Various UI updates
We continue to revamp various elements of the game UI to better communicate your in-game progress and highlight important information!
[Introducing the Town Rank activity log. See what you've unlocked as the town ranks up!]
[Cooking recipes now feature icons to indicate the buff you get when consuming them.]
[Cooking now yields two dishes!]
[Mastery also got a nice overhaul.]
Slice of life events
We've added a ton of slice of life events to the game, showcasing the everyday happenings of the community. Unlike heart events, which mostly focus on one NPC, these events bring together a wider cast of characters, unfolding naturally as you journey through the game.
[The fun.]
[The fight…and more!]
Charity cosmetic DLC
The Ocean Guardian charity DLC is still available! 100% of publisher and developer’s proceeds will benefit Coral Guardian, a non-profit org with the mission to protect & restore coral ecosystems worldwide. Preserve together! Get it here: link to awesome charity DLC
What's next
Next month we'll be taking a look at even more exciting things, including the excavation site, winter outfits, the winter fair, adoptable pets, merit points & more!
Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team
Fall & Merfolk Beta + Coral Guardian DLC Stream
Hi Islanders! We will stream for Coral Island on Steam - Fall & Merfolk Beta + Coral Guardian DLC.
Join us on http://swg.gg/corstm on July 26, 2023, 9:30 PM PST / July 27, 2023, 9:30 AM WIB. We will also have a surprise feature. See you all there!
Ocean Guardian Charity DLC Pack is OUT NOW FOR LIMITED TIME!
Ocean Guardian Charity DLC Pack is here!
By purchasing this charity pack for just $5, you will contribute to conservation efforts and also receive exclusive in-game items: Ocean Guardian Outfit Ocean Guardian Chest (40 slots) Ocean Guardian Scarecrow (protects 11x11 area)
100% of publisher and developer proceeds go towards supporting Coral Guardian, a non profit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of coral ecosystems worldwide.
[Level 2 farmhouse styles.]
[You'll just have to see for yourself...]
