Welcome to the June 2024 Coral Island development update! Brought to you by Millie-meters <3
This month, you'll get a brief look at Multiplayer and the remaining details of what's to come in the 1.1 update! PLEASE NOTE: there are mid to late-game spoilers ahead.
The Coral Island "Story Finale: Land & Sea" 1.1 update is in progress, and we will release it as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates!
Hey there, beautiful, talented, brilliant farmers! Buckle up because the 1.1 update is bursting with amazing new features and the most adorable NPCs ever. And guess what? There are even more new merfolk waiting to be discovered. Meet some of the New Merfolk:
Galoong: This guy is the sculptor of the deep! With an incredible talent for turning sand into masterpieces, he spends his days lost in creativity and deep conversation with his BFF, Lanin. His longtime partner Vihren also sculpts, but it’s Galoong who runs the shop. His art is all about celebrating the sea and protecting its beauty. Aah!!! What a hero!
Etna: Deemed the most beautiful sea creature in the entire universe by her adoring husband, Tahat (so sweet!!!). She spends her day tending to her garden, and that charming, sweet smile? She’s passed it on to her daughter, Denali. Talk about a winning genetic lottery!
Todi: The friendly general shop owner with a knack for finding great deals on rare items. He’s always got the latest in stock, from fresh petalia seeds to unique sea spices. Todi runs the shop with his amazing wife, Lawu, who’s a wizard in the kitchen. When he's not minding the store, Todi loves exploring the coral forests and dreaming about life above the waves. He even has a land-dwellers watch—sure, it may not work, but hey, it looks awesome!
Lanin: The chatty and vibrant clothing vendor of the sea! She's always ready to brighten your day with her dazzling smile and perfectly curated outfits. Lanin’s shop is close to Galoong's decor store, making them best friends in both business and life. She's full of curiosity about life on land, often marveling at human habits and inventions. Whether you're looking for the latest fashion or just a friendly conversation, Lanin’s the mermaid to visit!
Dino Suits for Ranch Animals
This is BIG, folks! In the 1.1 update, you can transform your ranch animals into dinosaurs. The dino costumes automatically adjust the size based on the animal you dress up, ensuring a perfect fit every time! Unlock the dino suit by completing the dino hologram in the museum. Each completed hologram unlocks a specific dino costume for your animals. How cool is that?
[Oh my gosh! Two-legged dino suits for your two-legged ranch animals like ostriches. Can you say adorable?!]
[Four-legged dino suits for your four-legged ranch animals like cows. Moo-ve over, ordinary cows! ;) ]
[Look at those tiny Triceratops! They’re so cuteee! My tiny dino-pal.]
Gacha Prizes!
Introducing the Gacha feature! There are two Gacha machines to explore: one at the recycling center and another in Savannah. Keep cleaning up trash to earn rewards and fuel these exciting machines.
[Daily Rewards: Open daily to see what fabulous loot awaits you. It's like a gift every day!]
[Unique Inputs: Different Gacha machines require different materials to operate. Turning trash into treasure is what we do best, you clever recycler!]
[One man's trash is another man's treasure. Let’s keep the island sparkling clean, eco-warrior!]
[Cool things await you, farmer!]
Shed Skin & New Interiors
One of the exclusive rewards from the recycling center is the Shed Skin! It's too much work for one person, so I’d recommend asking Dinda the carpenter (Archie's Mom) to help apply the Shed Skin for a fresh new look. I chatted with Dinda, and she’s more than happy to help you out for free. You’re welcome!
[Acquired in the Recycling Center Gacha!]
[Acquired in the Savannah Gacha!]
Straight from the Savannah, feast your eyes on the cutest mushroom decor ever! The bookshelf, in particular, is simply too cute for words! You’ll want to decorate every inch of your home with these delightful pieces. It’s like having a little piece of magic right in your living room!
Savannah Race
The Savannah isn’t just about introducing new animals for Coral Island farmers to care for. Oh no, it also presents a thrilling opportunity to challenge the Lady of the area herself. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fastest of them all? Time to find out and show everyone what you’ve got!
[Prepare to compete against Lady Lavanna in her own game and discover the rewards that await the victor.]
[SPEEEEEEED!!!]
Other Updates
Island Guardian Outfits
The 1.1 update is bringing you fabulous new exclusive outfits. Unlock the island guardian ensembles (5 in total!), including the stunning Lady Lavanna's outfit, as shown below. Simply divine! You’ll be the talk of the town, my stylish, fabulous friend!
[Unlock Lady Lavanna's outfit after completing her offering.]
Cellar
Remember that mysterious locked door next to your house? Well, it’s now open. How cool is that?!
[Aging barrels age faster inside the cellar! Fix up the bottom half to gain even more access. More space, more efficiency, my little organization wizard!]
Wellness Fruit
Discover the amazing wellness fruit, which permanently increases your HP. But where is it located? Ah, that’s a delightful mystery waiting to be solved.
[Meet the [b]pink<3[/b] stamina fruit’s sibling. Permanently increases your HP on consumption.]
Lumina Sprinkler
Get ready to sparkle up your underwater garden with the new Lumina Sprinkler! It’s sparkly and oh-so-pretty.
[Applies light to your underwater crops. The underwater version of the sprinkler. Shine on!]
Multiplayer Brief Look
Now, let’s talk about another major update for the future—multiplayer! While diligently working on the 1.1 update, we’ve also been crafting and refining the multiplayer experience. Trolling and developing aside, here are some delightful GIFs for your enjoyment. Get ready to game with friends and have the time of your life! :)
Playing In Multiplayer
[Host a new MP game or join an existing one using the new co-op menu button.]
[Adjust various multiplayer specific settings game settings.]
[Keep tabs on Multiplayer Members at any time!]
Entering The Game
[In the "shared" housing layout, each player has a different room in the main house.]
[Talk, plan, and strategize via in-game chat!]
[Keep tabs on where everyone is located via the map UI.]
Prepare For Chaos
[Much trolling has occurred during MP development.]
[Does your relationship withstand the explosion test?]
What's Next
In August, we’ll do a deep dive into Multiplayer and share news about a closed invite-only Alpha test for Multiplayer. Start gathering your friends because adventure awaits!
Added "Ticket Pod" Prop. Allows the player to convert any items they don't want into Import tickets.
Reduced requirements for "I'm Comfortably Well-Off" achievement from 200k to 50k
Accessibility
Added option for Insect Phobia.
Added option for Weather FX Reduction to reduce motion sickness from falling leaves
Added option for Lighting Sensitivity.
Couriers
Fixed issues where couriers would drop items unnecessarily.
Fixed variety of issues where couriers could get stuck in the Garage
Worker AI
Fixed an issue where workers could get stuck forever if they were knocked over (by a car, or leaf blower etc).
Any workers that might still be stuck, try knocking them over (with a car or leaf blower) and see if that snaps them out of it.
Fixed issue where Maintenance workers would stop working if they could not find a valid path to one or more of their bubble guns.
Fixed performance issues that could arise if your town was extremely dirty.
Farm workers will now collect and correctly stock Animal Feed.
Changed priorities of the Blower/Trimmer so that workers will prefer to store held items before using those tools.
After workers have done their priority tasks, they will now attempt to fill all locked storage, even if those items are not actively 'required' by the current town.
Farm workers should no longer attempt to water the same plot forever.
Workers should no longer stand in one location using a tool forever.
Workers should no longer attempt to harvest or collect items they are unable to store.
If a worker is unable to store held items, they will dump them on the ground instead of holding on to them forever.
Bug Fixes
Stopped birds from floating in the air
Fix some articles of clothing not showing for players in customisation menu.
Fix for players who are stuck with Fishing Rods after the previous patch.
Fixed issue where entering the same Jailbreak Code twice could cause an error when trying to load a game.
Fixed issues where tourists would never leave town if they could not find a valid path to the train station.
Player can now knock over tourists who are in their 'wander' state.
We're back once again with a hotfix to resolve a few more issues you might be encountering. If you aren't encountering these issues, awesome, keep assuming the game is bug-free and perfect, and be sure to leave a positive review stating as such.
Please update your game and servers when you get a moment away from scientific study.
Hotfix 0.8.2.10487 Changes
That's 10487, which is different than our last hotfix, 10478!
Fixed several issues with Duct Tape repair not functioning as intended.
Explosive Damage type now has an icon and text name when it appears in the Compendium.
Fixed an issue where an item (Water Filter, in this case) would not properly be researchable even though it no longer required research if the player had already discovered the recipe.
Crafting Bench rename button has moved to the left side of the Crafting Bench name in the crafting interface.
Fixed Splints and some other consumable/useable items not properly working using medical radial wheel (hold X key by default) or when using the right-click context menu to use the item.
Fixed location of interaction text on Wall Clocks.
Field reports from a strange tile-laden locale have indicated there are no longer multiple buttons available, but just one, which will reveal the exit.
Fixed an issue where the game could soft-lock by spamming Tab and Escape key.
Shortened the range which certain enemy subtitles might appear, to not give them away so blatantly...
Handful of Notes from the Design Director
Hey all! Zag here. Got a few things I wanted to talk about with the scientific community.
We've absolutely heard the feedback regarding the fog - some people love it, some people find it a bit overbearing. That is sorta the point, but we will look into some future sandbox settings and/or some in-world methods for dispelling weather early. We have ideas, but we'll need some time.
We're also looking at ways to call forth specific weather types. You know, eating a foggy hamburger or something. (That's a joke, probably.)
We've heard some feedback about optimization. We can share more in the future on this topic, and how we're fixing it if you're into the technical side, but the simplest reasons for low framerate are largely CPU overhead. We have a lot of enemies roaming the world, and our levels are very large, so a lot of stuff is just too active all at once. We're planning some fixes for Crush Depth that should improve this in a few areas, with better support for loading and unloading additional sub-levels. Our first test of this will be in the Labs / Adjustment Wing where this manifests the most, and we'll tackle more as we go along.
We also recommend if you're struggling to run the game well, try running in DX11 mode, and/or with Global Illumination and some other graphical features turned down. That dynamic lighting can really do a number on your system and these settings disable it. Still, if you aren't having trouble, we recommend for the best "intended look" to run in DX12 with Global Illumination as high as you're comfortable. It's worth noting here our intent is not to just mimic Gold Source as lighting plays a much, much larger role in Abiotic Factor than whatever that game is you're comparing it to.
We've heard some feedback about overworld weaponry being hard to repair. This is also the point but fret not, we have some other plans cooking. We hear Warren wants to open a business, whatever that means down here.
We've also heard some feedback about difficulty - some people want things harder, even when solo. We'd like to provide those options, and we're working on a plan for that. We'll see what we can squeeze into Crush Depth, which is jam-packed with new stuff already. And with that...
Onward to Crush Depth, releasing this Summer!
Still on Sale!
The game is still on sale, now and until the end of the Steam Summer Sale! Tell your friends!
Positive reviews always help, thanks for leaving them, and thank you for working together and being kind with one another - it's how we get the science done. Thanks for the birthday wishes to our dear programmer, too.
We're releasing the test build for Update 0.5.02, which includes a major graphic overhaul, new locations and islands, a dynamic weather system, additional items, and more base-building options. This version is in the testing branch, therefore it may not be stable and have some bugs. Please keep this in mind before opting into it.
How to Opt-In: To switch to version 0.5.02, go to your Steam Library, right-click on the game, and select 'Properties'. Click on the 'BETAS' tab and choose 'publictest' from the drop-down menu.
Due to the drastic changes to the world map, we do not recommend continuing your previous game, as your base may end up in the air or other locations or could create other conflicts.
If you encounter any issues, please report them on our forum in the bugs section together with the Test Build note in the header.
