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Cahaya Main Island - Version 8 vs Version 9
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11Overview22Note: "Cahaya Main Island" is not an official in-game location name. The game refers to this area simply as "the main island" of the Cahaya archipelago. This article covers the largest island in the Island Getaway DLC area.44Cahaya Main Island is the largest and most populated island in the Cahaya archipelago, introduced in the free Island Getaway DLC released on August 20, 2025. Located on the western side of the map, the Main Island is the residential and economic hub where Zois can build a life from scratch. The island supports a "rags-to-riches" playstyle, with activities focused on farming, mining, fishing, and crafting to earn a living.66The Cahaya archipelago comprises three islands: the Main Island, the Sri Lestari Resort island to the east, and a Deserted Island between them. No bridges or roads connect the islands; travel between them requires boats, water taxis, or swimming.88Geography and Atmosphere1010The Main Island is inspired by Indonesian locales such as Bali, Lombok, and Yogyakarta. The landscape blends lush tropical vegetation with rural farmland on the outer edges, transitioning to a small-town center with markets, vendors, and community buildings. The island has a tropical climate year-round with warm temperatures and occasional heavy rain. Unlike Dowon and Bliss Bay, heavy rain in Cahaya can prevent Zois from driving cars entirely, a weather restriction unique to the island.1212Key Locations1515LocationDescriptionCentral MarketOverhead marketplace with vendors selling goods and food; the commercial heart of the islandMarket ExtensionLocated north of the market center; Zois can sell crafted items and farmed produce hereCorner StoreShop for selling harvested resources, minerals, and fish for MeowLibraryPublic library with books and reading materialsCentral ParkGreen space with yoga mats, fishing spots, and crafting stationsBasketball FieldSports court with additional yoga mats for fitness activitiesSmoothie BarBeverage stand serving tropical smoothiesCemeteryResting place located on the islandFarmlandsAgricultural plots on the outer regions of the island for crop cultivation1717Street food vendors are scattered throughout the island, selling kebabs, grilled fish, fruit platters, coconut drinks, and shaved ice. Multiple restaurants and rural cafes serve local cuisine.1818Activities2020Farming2222Zois receive a home farming kit upon arriving on the island. Crops include tomatoes, bananas, mangoes, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn. Fertilizer choices affect the rarity and quality of harvested crops. Using a Jewel Can creates unusual crop variants with higher value. Farms are vulnerable to flood damage from heavy rain, so monitoring weather forecasts is important for protecting crops.2424Mining2626Mining spots are color-coded by quality: ordinary, silver, gold, copper, and mixed deposits. Players start with a basic pickaxe and can upgrade through copper, silver, iron, golden, and diamond tiers to access rarer materials. Mining spots respawn daily, so returning to the same locations each morning is a reliable income strategy. Materials can be sold at the Corner Store or used in crafting.2828Fishing3131The island's fishing system is expanded compared to the base game. Players start with a wooden rod for common fish and can upgrade to steel and diamond rods for rarer species. Fish species differ between day and night, so fishing at various times maximizes the collection log. Designated fishing spots are marked with blue bags along the shoreline. A diamond rod is required to catch sharks.3333Crafting3535Crafting benches on the island allow Zois to build and upgrade tools including pickaxes, watering cans, fishing rods, and pitchforks. Tool upgrades improve gathering efficiency and unlock access to rarer resources. Jewelry crafting is also available for creating wearable accessories from mined gems.3737Gathering3939Natural resources such as rocks, branches, sand patches, and shells can be collected from around the island. These materials serve as ingredients for crafting recipes and can also be sold for income.4141Residential Lots4343PropertyTypeNotesBumi Indah HouseTwo one-story houses with swimming poolLocated in the northeast; pre-built and furnishedSari Kecil PropertyOne-story houseUninhabited; available for purchase and customization4545Four additional pre-built homes in Cahaya architectural style are available for placement. The Deserted Island also offers free accommodation with 0 currency per night, featuring cardboard beds and a campfire for Zois pursuing a survival-oriented lifestyle.4747Selling and Economy4949Zois can sell harvested crops, mined materials, fish, and crafted items through several channels. The Corner Store accepts raw materials for Meow. The Market Extension north of the central market allows direct sales to visitors. Players can also place a Market rug on the ground, stand on it, and activate "Start selling" to set up a personal vendor stall.5151Careers5353Cahaya offers nine careers, all operating as rabbit-hole (automatic) jobs. These range from professional positions to entry-level resource gathering.5555CareerEmployerEntry Salary (Meow)Top Salary (Meow)LawyerSawara Law Firm4502,040CriminalRed Bone Tissue3602,169Tour GuideHarihari Travel Agency3001,100ConservationistSea Turtle Conservation2801,000InvestigatorNatap Encyclopedia Association110600Taxi DriverJallan Network270950Yoga InstructorNapas Yoga260900FarmerField Work Assistant120120MinerMining Union1201205757The Farmer and Miner positions are single-tier jobs with no promotions, operating seven days a week. All other careers follow a standard promotion track with increasing pay.5858Transportation6060Travel on and around the Main Island relies on a combination of methods. Within the island, Zois can walk, drive (when weather permits), or ride motorcycles and mopeds introduced with the Island Getaway update. To reach the Resort Island or Deserted Island, Zois use blue boat rental huts at the docks, which offer five boat types: Old Jet Boat, Skiff, Troller, Hydrojet, and Catamaran. Yellow water taxis provide free instant fast travel between the three islands. Swimming between islands is also possible, though the waters around the Deserted Island are shark-infested.6262Nearby Islands6464IslandDescriptionSri Lestari ResortLuxury vacation resort on the eastern island with villas, pools, spa,snorkeling, arcade, and bowlingDeserted IslandUninhabited island between the Main and Resort islands. Free accommodation, high concentration of rare mining spots, and items that wash ashore. Accessible in favorable weather conditions.Miatara TempleSacred temple on a small island to the southwest, featuring Guardian Cats, yoga, meditation, and a Wish Tree6666Tips6767Start with farming and gathering to build initial capital, then invest in tool upgrades for miningUpgrade your fishing rod before attempting to catch sharks; a diamond rod is requiredFish at different times of day to discover species that only appear during daytime or nighttimeUse the Market rug for direct selling if you want to roleplay as a market vendorCheck the weather before driving, as heavy rain prevents car usage entirely on the islandThe Deserted Island has the richest mining deposits, so bring upgraded pickaxes there when weather allowsWater taxis are free and instant; prefer them over boat rentals unless you enjoy manual sailing
