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.
Ocean Guardian Charity DLC Pack available from July 11 - August 8, 2023.
Ocean Guardian Outfit
Ocean Guardian Chest (40 slots)
Ocean Guardian Scarecrow (protects 11x11 area)
We also made small fixes for the DLC.
Hotfix v0.5-12:
Fixing minor bugs with the Ocean Guardian DLC items.
Make an impact together! Stairway Games
Small Update v0.5-10
Hi farmers,
We're releasing another update to fix the "Explore the ocean" quests that were still not showing up for some players.
Hotfix v0.5-10: Bugfix: - More fixes for cases where "Explore the ocean" is not showing up. This fix applies to new games and existing saves.
Thanks, Stairway Team
Guerilla Stream - Upgrading & Enchanting tools
Coral Island is on Steam Summer Sale! 29 June - 13 July 2023🌴
Hotfix v0.4-68738
Hello farmers,
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
Welcome to the June 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 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
Hi farmers,
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
Hello Islanders 🏝️ 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
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.
[You'll just have to see for yourself...]
[Bonk the skeleton.]
[Ring toss.]
