Coral Island: Nintendo Switch 2 & the “Kids Grow Up” Update Arrive This Winter!

It’s happening, farmers! We’re excited to share some long-awaited news:

Coral Island is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this winter 2026, alongside our 1.4 “Kids Grow Up” update!

Watch the announcement trailer

Coral Island on Nintendo Switch 2

Leave the city life behind and build the farm of your dreams on Coral Island. Get to know the local community, build relationships, and discover everything the island has to offer, both on land and beneath the waves.

Play solo or enjoy multiplayer with up to 4 players, with cross-play support allowing you to connect with friends across supported platforms.

Your island life on Nintendo Switch 2.

Update 1.4: Kids Grow Up

Arriving together with the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Update 1.4 brings new milestones, cutscenes, and interactions as your children grow older and develop their own interests. There are four stages as your children grow up: baby, toddler, school-age, and teenager. At the school-age stage, they'll be around the same age as the current NPC kids, like Zoe.

Watch your little ones grow up!

A new cutscene inspired by Tedak Siten, a Javanese tradition many of our developers grew up with. The ceremony celebrates a child's first steps onto the ground, symbolizing an important milestone in their growth and journey through life.

A special moment with Macy.

Hi, Archie!

• Watch your kids grow. See your children grow through four life stages, from baby and toddler to school-age child and teenager. Experience new family milestones, cutscenes, and interactions as they grow older and develop their own personalities.

• Help shape their future. As your children grow, they'll begin to develop their own interests. Support them as they explore hobbies like music, sports, baking, or gaming, and see how their interests shape their personalities and experiences as teenagers.
• Discover a new side of your spouse. Parenthood brings new experiences for the whole family! See how your spouse takes on their role as a parent through new dialogue, interactions, and family cutscenes as you raise your children together.
• Watch the neighborhood kids grow up. Your children aren't the only ones growing older! The other kids in Starlet Town, including familiar faces like Archie, will grow into teenagers too. Get to know them as they enter a new stage of life, with new stories and interactions along the way.

More to Discover in Update 1.4

Controller Vibration

Controller vibration support is coming to the following platforms:

• Nintendo Switch 2 — HD Rumble
• PlayStation 5 — DualSense Haptic Feedback
• Xbox Series X|S — Xbox Wireless Controller Vibration
• Xbox PC — Xbox Wireless Controller Vibration
• Steam Deck — Haptic Feedback
• Steam PC — Xbox Wireless Controller Vibration and PlayStation 5 DualSense Haptic Feedback

Feel the impact of your actions with HD Rumble.

UI Improvements

We've made several UI improvements to make everyday activities more convenient! One example is the updated Cooking UI, where you can now filter recipes by buffs or NPC gift preferences, making it easier to find the right dish for any occasion.

Fishing Bobbers

We're adding fishing bobbers! These cute little accessories float and bob around in the water while you fish. Unlock them through Fishing Mastery, then buy a variety of fun designs at the Beach Shack!

Fishing bobber designs.

More Improvements

Update 1.4 also brings a range of quality-of-life improvements, lighting enhancements, and more to discover. We'll cover these additions in more detail in a separate blog post on launch day.

Improved lighting brings familiar places to life.

What’s next?

We’ll announce the exact release date closer to launch, followed by a full overview of Update 1.4 and the Nintendo Switch 2 release on launch day.

Keep an eye on our blog or join us on Discord for the latest news!

Thank you for reading, Stairway Team