Coral Island
Hotfix v0.4-68738
We noticed a game progression bug where Ocean quests are not showing up. This update should fix it.
Hotfix v0.4-68738
Bugfix:
1. Fix bug where "Into the Ocean" and "Explore the Ocean" quests was missing.
Thanks,
Stairway Team.
June 2023 Dev Update
Please check out our Steam page to purchase the game and find out more: swg.gg/corstm
This post is part 2 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
Without further ado, let's reveal another character from our Merfolk roster!
Introducing Semeru, the Guard Leader of the Merfolk Kingdom! He is a dateable character, yes. Semeru is all about keeping the Kingdom safe, and he takes his duty very seriously. He resides in the barracks.
[Semeru, the Guard Leader of Merfolk Kingdom.]
Here's the roster of dateable Merfolk characters. We have Semeru, the head of the guard, Denali, the steadfast gatekeeper, and Princess Miranjani.
Final dateable lineup
We’ve finally arrived! Presenting the complete lineup of romance characters for Coral Island, all 28 of them.
[Merfolk romance will come in a post-1.0 update!]
Spooky festival
As Fall approaches, we're getting into the spirit with our Spooky Festival! The townies of Starlet Town go all out for this festival, so it's not one to miss.
[Spooky festival takes place on Fall 28]
This event features Bonk the Skeleton and Ring Toss minigames, an Ogoh-Ogoh parade, a scavenger hunt, and so much more. Don't miss out on the fun!
[Bonk the skeleton.]
[Ring toss.]Fun fact: The Ogoh-ogoh parade is a vibrant and festive procession held annually in Bali, Indonesia. During this event, giant papier-mâché sculptures, known as ogoh-ogoh, are paraded through the streets to ward off evil spirits before the Balinese New Year, known as Nyepi. It's a colorful and lively celebration that showcases the rich cultural traditions of Bali.
[Ogoh-ogoh parade.]
Develop ranching equipment
Ever wished you could have extra help taking care of farm animals? We've got you covered! The Lab offers a range of Ranching equipment that you can develop to make your tasks easier and more efficient.
Auto Petter: This device will automatically pet your animals when placed inside a coop or barn. Get ready to see some happy faces!
Auto Feeder: No more worries about missing a feeding time. When placed inside a coop or barn and provided with hay in the silo, the Auto Feeder will take care of your animals' meal times.
Auto Collector: This clever contraption automatically collects animal products when placed inside a coop or barn. Just sit back and let it do its thing!
Temperature Machine: Keep your animals comfortable in all seasons. The Temperature Machine regulates the temperature inside a coop or barn, improving animal mood in Summer and Winter.
Last ranch animal (for real this time)
Your final ranch animal, the Llama, will also be available in the upcoming update!
Llama
New barn animal: you can now acquire the Llama at the Ranch! Llama's produce Llama Wool. At the ranch, llamas are sold in pairs, as they are social creatures that thrive with a companion.
The architect's desk
We're thrilled to introduce the Architect's Desk! Harnessing the power of the Giants, this special desk will let you modify and decorate your farm's tiles from a bird's eye view. It's time to unleash your creativity and design the farm of your dreams!
[The Architect desk occupies 2x2 space]
[Move any object on your farm!]
[Moving objects will cost you, best to keep that in mind.]
Steam deck verified
Coral Island is now officially verified for the Steam Deck platform! With this, the game's performance, stability, & user experience is great on Steam Deck. Now, you can dive into Coral Island in the palm of your hand, wherever you go smoothly.
Charity cosmetic DLC
On July 11th, we'll be launching a charity cosmetic DLC! 100% of proceeds will benefit Coral Guardian, a non-profit org with the mission to protect & restore coral ecosystems worldwide. Preserve together!
[Stairway Games x Humble Games x Coral Guardian x You!]
Backer Updates
Founder Statue
Founders! Next month, July 2023, we'll be emailing you about customizing your founder statue. We can't wait to see what type of statue you make.
Name in credits
A friendly reminder to please complete your Kickstarter survey to secure your name in credits. The deadline for submission is July 10, 2023. If you have any questions, please email support@stairwaygames.com or reach out to our Community Managers on Discord.
What's next
Next month we'll do one more Merfolk reveal; take a sneak peek at the Merfolk Kingdom & storylines, more lab devices, and go over the excavation site!
Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team
Hotfix 0.4-68650
For this update, we fixed some of the issues reported by the community. Here are the release notes.
Hotfix 0.4-68650:
Bugfix:
- Fixed crash when loading the game for some save files.
- Fixed bugs that cause farmers to be unable to continue playing after finishing the harvest festival judging cutscene.
- Eggs no longer spawn inside the nesting box (which is why some farmers reported they no longer spawn eggs).
- Fixed crash when after sleeping while saving.
- Fixed some NPC hair becomes black when they shouldn't; now all of them have the correct hair color.
Improvements:
- Improvement in text sizes for Inventory UI for easier readability
- The game will now prompt you to restart the title screen when you change the Dyslexic Font or the Font sizes modifier.
Thanks to everyone who reported bugs to us. We'll keep working on making the game as smooth as possible.
Thanks,
Stairway Team
Museum & Offering collection tips stream
We're going to stream for Coral Island on Steam - Museum & Offering collection tips Join us at Friday, June 23, 2023, 9AM CST / 4PM CET
See you all there!
Hotfix v0.4-66637
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.
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Improvement:
- Increase quest text font size.
Thank you,
Stairway Team
May 2023 Dev 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.
Updated roadmap
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.
Merfolk character reveal
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!]
Fall outfits
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.]
Last batch of ranch animals
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.
Heart 8 with NPCs
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.]Sturdy computer
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!
Shed
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!
Decor (Indoor & Outdoor)
Last but not least, we're adding more decor to the game!
[Merfolk indoor decor!]
[Merfolk outdoor decor!]
What's next
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!
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
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!
Summer Update Changelist
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!
Kickstarter Rewards
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 Support@stairwaygames.com or our CMs on the Discord server.
Thank you,
Stairway Games
April 2023 Dev Update
Please check out our Steam page to purchase the game and find out more: swg.gg/corstm
This month's dev update is part 2 of our showcase of the upcoming Summer Update. This post will include new ranch animals, revamped combat, sprinkler attachments, and more!
We're planning to release the Summer Update sometime in May 2023.
New ranch animals
Here's a look at the new ranch animals you'll be able to acquire this Summer Update:
Pig
New barn animal: you can now acquire Pigs at the Ranch. As outdoor explorers with a keen sense of smell, they'll find Truffles when you let them outside.
Quail
New coop animal: you can now acquire the Quail at the Ranch! Quails produce Quail Eggs.
Goat
New barn animal: you can now acquire Goats at the Ranch. Goats will produce fresh Goat Milk, perfect for crafting artisan cheese!
Combat beta overview
The revamped combat system includes 4 new weapon types, new monsters, and combat traps. Choose between Swords, Hammers, Shields, and Spears, each bringing a unique gameplay style.
Weapon types
Spear
Hammer
Shield
SwordYou can acquire weapons from the BOS shop in the forest. Be sure to try all the new weapon types and give us feedback!
Special attack
Special Sword
Special Shield
Special Spear
Special HammerEach weapon type now comes with a special attack. As you use a weapon to fight enemies, the special attack meter will gradually build until an aura appears. The exception is the spear you can throw at any time.
Scent & ring mechanics
Scents are craftable items you can consume or attach to a trap. While active, scents alter the awareness of certain actors of your presence, making them more or less aware of you. Different scents affect different actors.
Rings are wearable equipment. You can wear up to 2 rings at a time, and they can be found throughout the world or purchased at the BOS shop. When equipped, rings provide a status effect, ranging from increasing tool use speed to gaining energy while doing activities.
Fish pond & insect house
Introducing Fish ponds and Insect houses, available from the Carpenter's. Breed various species and build a thriving farm with them!
Fish pond preview
Insect house previewSprinkler attachments
Upgrade your farming with automatic seed and fertilizer dispersal via Sprinkler Attachments. Develop these game-changers at the lab first.
Attachments in action
The auto seed in action
The auto fertilizer in actionEquipment Development
As you progress through the game, The Lab will start to offer you the service of developing equipment recipes.
Besides the sprinkler attachments, a lot more equipment can be developed at the lab.
For the Ranchers, you can look forward to developing the Auto petter, Auto collector, Auto feeder, and Temperature machine.
Then there's the Sturdy Computer, which will allow for online shopping. You can then develop components such as Farm stats, Fishing forecasts, and Catching forecasts for more information.
Other quality-of-life equipment, including the Auto trash collector, Sturdy Music Player, and more, can be developed!
Errands
Errands are dynamic quests that spawn on boards throughout Coral Island. Their great for extra coins and a good way to earn more heart points with townies.
You'll see an exclamation mark when errands are available.
Cycle between available errands and decide whether to take them on.Other updates
- Reduced memory usage for smoother gameplay.
- Game balance optimizations.
- Over 175 community-reported bugs fixed!
- Cycle through clothing sets directly in your inventory, and name them too!
What's next
Next month we'll break down the next major game update, share an updated roadmap, and more with you all!
Thanks for reading,
Stairway Team