Today, developer Seed Lab announced that their anime-inspired life simulation title ‘Starsand Island’ will launch across PC via Steam/Xbox PC and consoles on the 1st of February 2026. Exact platforms in the press release weren’t mentioned, but an Xbox Store page features Xbox PC and Xbox Series consoles as available choices.
Starsand Island’s release date was revealed on the opening day of Tokyo Game Show, where attendees can experience a taste of the expansive gameplay on offer when the game is released. A closed alpha test of the game will also take place shortly, which will see select would-be islanders invited to participate.
A Starsand Island demo will launch ahead of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, which takes place between 13th and 20th October. The demo will give players the opportunity to experience a simpler life when it’s released on 8th October.
Have a gander below for more details on Starsand Island. We’ve previously covered an earlier build of the game, and you can find our impressions on that right over here.
Available to wishlist on Steam, Starsand Island sees the player’s character embark on a journey of personal healing, as they escape the hustle and bustle of city life and return to the island home of their childhood. As they settle into the calming, pastoral idyll, players will farm, fish, raise animals, explore the island’s mysterious and ancient ruins, and build connections with quirky local characters.
They’ll also be able to unlock their full creativity and design and build the home of their dreams, with an extensive construction system allowing them to shape their dream life, and even invite friends to help craft their paradise together. Once their ideal residence has been built – whether that’s a grand manor, mid-century bungalow, quaint cottage, or any other design they have in mind – players will be able to decorate and furnish the interior and exterior with a range of decor.
Starsand Island also includes extensive customization for the player’s character, such as the ability to finely tune them with a range of facial features, skin tones, makeup, and hairstyles, while choosing from a vast wardrobe of outfits and accessories to complete a fresh, edgy vibe ready for island life. Further customizable options will be expanded post-launch, along with additional social and collaborative gameplay, while more information on the Starsand Island’s multiplayer functionality will be released in the coming months.
