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. [b]We're planning to release the Merfolk & Fall Update sometime in August 2023.[/b] [h2][u]Merfolk character reveal[/u][/h2] Without further ado, let's reveal another character from our Merfolk roster! Introducing [b]Semeru, the Guard Leader[/b] 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. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_3c47917a45f44e48bf1aa52fe0fcdd5e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_1025,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/491ae5_3c47917a45f44e48bf1aa52fe0fcdd5e~mv2.png[/img] [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. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_769a4b11f81249d4afe2d3db5ba3a29c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_555,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/491ae5_769a4b11f81249d4afe2d3db5ba3a29c~mv2.png[/img] [h2][u]Final dateable lineup[/u][/h2] We’ve finally arrived! Presenting the complete lineup of romance characters for Coral Island, all 28 of them. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_a26cda2b55b6443d983d68bb344c47d7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_550,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/491ae5_a26cda2b55b6443d983d68bb344c47d7~mv2.png[/img] [Merfolk romance will come in a [b]post-1.0[/b] update!] [h2][u]Spooky festival[/u][/h2] 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. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_26209fbb8b234badb120f1d9c044fb0a~mv2.gif[/img] [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! [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_8fa9cc4321b24beda1ba6c2553c64aea~mv2.gif[/img][Bonk the skeleton.] [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_abc12aab473f4bb59fbc5df6e81c7c27~mv2.gif[/img][Ring toss.] [b]Fun fact[/b]: 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. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_acf2fb253bdb4c4d90bc5b850cd682f5~mv2.gif[/img] [Ogoh-ogoh parade.] [h2][u]Develop ranching equipment[/u][/h2] Ever wished you could have extra help taking care of farm animals? We've got you covered! [b]The Lab[/b] offers a range of Ranching equipment that you can develop to make your tasks easier and more efficient. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_65c0f43de028444596a32344259a20d9~mv2.gif[/img] [b]Auto Petter[/b]: This device will automatically pet your animals when placed inside a coop or barn. Get ready to see some happy faces! [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_ab164256dba54c47bb548bbc3af1939a~mv2.gif[/img] [b]Auto Feeder[/b]: 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. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_e23e2ab5e4a44acabfd163b36beb5265~mv2.gif[/img] [b]Auto Collector[/b]: This clever contraption automatically collects animal products when placed inside a coop or barn. Just sit back and let it do its thing! [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_4dabbe57f37d4a19aacd22d04422c00c~mv2.gif[/img] [b]Temperature Machine[/b]: 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. [h2][u]Last ranch animal (for real this time)[/u][/h2] Your final ranch animal, the [b]Llama[/b], will also be available in the upcoming update! [u]Llama[/u] [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_bd0829fcfc41417495fa885a97206ae8~mv2.gif[/img] New [b]barn[/b] animal: you can now acquire the Llama at the Ranch! Llama's produce [b]Llama Wool[/b]. At the ranch, llamas are sold in pairs, as they are social creatures that thrive with a companion. [h2][u]The architect's desk[/u][/h2] We're thrilled to introduce the Architect's Desk! Harnessing the [b]power of the Giants[/b], 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! [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_cf3c81cf85bc40049c38c4f403feae68~mv2.gif[/img] [The Architect desk occupies 2x2 space] [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_b69428db21844c038bbe81d36cd49a41~mv2.gif[/img] [Move [b]any object[/b] on your farm!] [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_3b5c05b7ef964c4b9eed2fe6be0b93db~mv2.gif[/img] [Moving objects will cost you, best to keep that in mind.] [h2][u]Steam deck verified[/u][/h2] Coral Island is now officially [b]verified for the Steam Deck platform[/b]! 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 [i]smoothly[/i]. [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_f54c176d3f0e43eca046167917893375~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_523,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/491ae5_f54c176d3f0e43eca046167917893375~mv2.jpg[/img] [h2][u]Charity cosmetic DLC[/u][/h2] 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! [img]https://static.wixstatic.com/media/491ae5_09dad5f8bca44cbb9612e26ddff579a9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/491ae5_09dad5f8bca44cbb9612e26ddff579a9~mv2.png[/img] [Stairway Games x Humble Games x Coral Guardian x [b]You[/b]!] [h2][u]Backer Updates[/u][/h2] [u]Founder Statue[/u] 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. [u]Name in credits[/u] 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. [h2][u]What's next[/u][/h2] 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! [b]Thanks for reading,[/b] Stairway Team