This week, developer Seed Sparkle Lab announced that their anime-inspired life and farming sim title ‘Starsand Island’ will launch on PC via Steam’s Early Access & Xbox’s Preview programmes on 11 February. The game will also be launching into Xbox Game Pass per the Xbox Store page. Below, you can find the exact times the game will launch worldwide:
Following the early access period, which will be used to finalise the comprehensive content and finesse the end-game experience for players, Starsand Island will fully launch on Steam (including Steam Deck), Xbox Series consoles, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in the summer of 2026, alongside the official release of its multiplayer mode.
Set on a relaxing island, far from the hustle and bustle of big city life, Starsand Island sees the player’s character return to their childhood home on a journey of personal healing. Along the way, they’ll master a series of skills including farming and fishing; make new friends and relationships with islanders; and explore every part of the peaceful paradise – including mysterious ruins inhabited by incredible creatures – on foot or on a selection of vehicles, from roller blades through to hoverboards, cars, and motorbike with sidecar!
They’ll also be able to build the home of their dreams down to every photo frame with Starsand Island’s intricate and extensive DIY and construction system, and invite friends to help craft their paradise together. Once their ideal house 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.
At launch, Starsand Island will be offered in two editions. The Standard Edition includes the base game and all Early Access content. Players who purchase during the launch period will also receive an exclusive Chinese New Year bonus, featuring festive outfits inspired by traditional Chinese patterns and furniture. This bonus includes rich decorative details that highlight the elegance and charm of Chinese design.
For those seeking more customization options, the Deluxe Edition includes everything found in the Standard Edition, alongside additional content inspired by Romanticism. This edition features refined, classical outfits and fantasy-inspired furniture, offering a more decorative and expressive island life experience from the very beginning.
The Seed Sparkle Lab team emphasized that Early Access is a crucial phase for Starsand Island to grow with its core community. With solid preparations, the team aims to actively integrate player feedback to enhance stability, expand content, and refine the game’s pastoral ecosystem focused on harmony and coexistence. Player feedback will directly shape the future of Starsand Island.
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