Seed Sparkle Lab has announced that anime-inspired life and farming sim Starsand Island will fully launch on August 18 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the Starsand Island physical edition ($39.99) are also available now for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 ahead of its November 12 retail release.
Here are the latest details, courtesy of Seed Sparkle Lab:
Starsand Island has been crafted to be an inviting place for players to enjoy the simple life, inspired by the Chinese countryside and encapsulating traditional Eastern philosophy. With the addition of online multiplayer, up to four players can experience the tranquility of island life together, whether that’s exploring its varied landscapes, battling monsters in the ancient ruins, fishing off the coast, building together, and more. By participating in Starsand Island’s multiplayer mode, they’ll earn exclusive currency that can be used for unique rewards in the multiplayer shop.
Starsand Island’s full release further expands on the amount of character interactions players can have with islanders: Nineteen NPCs will receive new three-heart and five-heart relationship quests that unlock additional content as stronger bonds are built with them. The game’s 14 romanceable characters will also gain more dating activities, including picnics, kite flying, and playing arcade games together, further enriching and deepening each relationship.
Next month’s launch will also see the addition of a new seasonal event to enjoy, the Autumn Pumpkin Carnival! Featuring its own storyline and event-exclusive quests, the carnival also includes activities such as catching glowing jellyfish, growing festival pumpkins, and providing animals with special feed to produce candy! Seasonal rewards from the event includes exclusive cosmetics and collectibles, including outfits, makeup, emotes, recipes, furniture, and more.
Final Weapon had the opportunity to play Starsand Island ahead of the early access launch. In addition, we had the chance to interview Starsand Island creative director Richardo Wang and technical director Golton Gao to discuss the updated release schedule, the Nintendo Switch 2 version and its supported features, post-launch content, and more.
