One of my favorite farming and life sims reminiscent of Stardew Valley is Coral Island, with its cozy gameplay loop and whimsical vibes – and even though I've already clocked over 300 hours in-game, its latest update has me ready for more.
The new Coral Island update, patch 1.2, has been in the back of most fans' minds ever since Stairway Games' debut title was first released into Early Access nearly three years ago on Steam in 2022. That's because it harbors one of the most hotly anticipated features – co-op, or multiplayer. Today marks its long-awaited arrival, but the ability to play alongside friends isn't the only exciting addition to come as part of the 1.2 update.
