Hello Farmers, Gear up and get ready to explore Coral Island. The Alpha playtest is coming soon! [h2][u]About the Alpha[/u][/h2] [b]What is Alpha?[/b] The Alpha is an early version of the game available for [b]testing purposes only[/b]. The game is [b]NOT [/b]ready for public release yet and may contain bugs, errors, and defects. Some of the issues that we can think of are, the save file might get corrupted, and you might have to restart and play the game from the very beginning multiple times. Please keep in mind that the game is still in development. [b]So bugs, huh? Then why release the Alpha?[/b] The main objective of this Alpha is to playtest the game, and gather feedback to help improve the game. We need your help on this. Feedback, bug reports, suggestions, anything that we can use to improve Coral Island. [b]How do I report bugs?[/b] There will be two ways for you to report bugs: Submit the report in-game, by pressing Escape menu → click Feedback Sending it to our [url=https://discord.gg/5gdCe3s2QC]bug report Discord channel[/url]. (Alpha Channels → #alpha-bug-report) [b]Who can play the Alpha?[/b] Alpha playtest is only available for Alpha Farmer Pack ($30) backers and above, as well as some selected registrants in our previous Discord giveaway. If you backed under $30 and want to play Alpha, please visit our [url=https://coral-island.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/info]Backerkit store[/url] to pre-order! (PC/Steam only) [b]When will the Alpha keys be sent?[/b] Alpha Steam keys will be sent in batches on the day the Alpha starts, to be exact, on July 31st, 6 PM PDT / August 1st, 8 AM GMT+7. The process might take time due to the high number of players, so please wait for at least 12 hours. If you still haven’t received your key by then, email us at [url=contact@stairwaygames.com]contact@stairwaygames.com[/url]. [b]Where will the Alpha keys be sent?[/b] The keys will be sent to the email address that is linked to your order. The sender’s address will be [url=no-reply@s.backerkit.com]no-reply@s.backerkit.com[/url] with the email title as “New Digital Content for Coral Island”. Additionally, you can [url=https://www.backerkit.com/backer_accounts/sign_in]log in to Backerkit[/url] with your Kickstarter account, click on Coral Island, and click on Digital Downloads to view your Steam key code. [b]How do I use the Alpha keys?[/b] You can activate the Steam key to add Coral Island to your Steam library. From there, you can install the game and start playing. Additional information that might be helpful: A guide on [url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352]How to Activate a Product on Steam[/url]. Self-promo! Don’t forget to [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158160/Coral_Island/?utm_source=KSA]Wishlist us on Steam[/url] too, if you haven’t done so! [b]How long will the Alpha be?[/b] Alpha will start on July 31st at 6 PM PDT / August 1 at 8 AM GMT+7 and last until around Q4 2021. For the exact date, please wait for our future updates. [h2][u]About Non-Disclosure Agreement[/u][/h2] Before playing the Alpha, please keep in mind that this Alpha playtest will be under Non-Disclosure Agreement. (You can opt-out of the NDA by [b]NOT[/b] installing or playing the Alpha.) [b]What does it mean?[/b] Simple! Under the NDA, you agree [b]not to share, publish, disclose, distribute, transmit, post, or make available, directly or indirectly,[/b] Confidential Information about Coral Island Alpha playtest to any third party or public audience until we publicly release the product or content. Confidential Information includes [b]screenshots of the game, video of gameplay from the game, or any other form of information sharing, such as discussing the game or allowing others to watch you play the game or leave the game running unattended[/b]. However, you may disclose the existence of the Alpha and that you are a member of the Alpha playtest. In the case of Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) breach by sharing Alpha content with non-Alpha players, we reserve the right to all actions available to us under the law, such as revoking your Alpha Access key(s), denying your access to the game, and possible legal action. If you see someone breaking the NDA, kindly contact us at contact@stairwaygames.com with proof of a violation and we will investigate it. We really appreciate your cooperation! Although you cannot share the initial Alpha release, rest assured [b]you'll be able to stream later[/b] at some point during Alpha, closer to Early Access. We will keep you updated with the confirmed time after implementing Alpha feedback to the game. [h2][u]Other Information[/u][/h2] Please note that the rewards below will be available upon the official 1.0 release in 2022. - Character & Pet Design, Mythical Pet, Premium Clothing, Coral Crown - Hi-Res Digital Wallpaper Pack, Digital Artbook & OST - Founder Statue & Name in Credit Early Access key will be available when it starts around Q4 2021. We will announce the details closer to Early Access! If you have more questions, kindly direct them to [url=contact@stairwaygames.com]contact@stairwaygames.com[/url], or ask away in our [url=https://discord.gg/stairway]Discord channel[/url]. Pack up, Farmers! We’re going to Coral Island soon!