Seed Sparkle Lab’s cozy life sim launches out of Early Access within days, bringing with it new day-one content, including online multiplayer, additional content, and more.
Zhuhai City, China – Friday, 31st July 2026 — Chinese developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, has today announced Starsand Island will be welcoming new residents to the cozy life sim on 18th August. Starsand Island has been in early access on PC and Xbox Series consoles since February, but will be fully launching on both platforms, together with PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, the release will include a host of additional features, including online multiplayer, expanded relationship content, and the seasonal Autumn Pumpkin Carnival.
Today also sees the opening of pre-orders for the physical edition of the game on Nintendo Switch 2 ($39.99 / €44.99 / £39.99) and PlayStation 5 ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99), available from 12th November.
Release date announcement trailer
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.
Starsand Island features
- Experience a living island world: Starsand Island is built around a dynamic four-season cycle that shapes daily life and the wider environment, influencing farming routines, exploration conditions, and community activities.
- Deep & evolving pastoral simulation: Combining farming, craft, ranching, fishing, and production, Starsand Island’s systems develop alongside the player, becoming more streamlined in the process, and enabling more time to explore, create, and define their own pace of island life.
- Explore the peaceful countryside & beyond: Away from the idyll of countryside life, discover ancient ruins, mine valuable resources, and encounter strange, fantastical creatures.
- Meaningful relationships & community life: Social interaction with other residents, each with their own distinct personalities and professions, is central to life on the island. Build long-term bonds and unlock personal storylines and emotional moments; create new friends and forge strong relationships with those around you.
- Freedom of expression & island lifestyle: Starsand Island features comprehensive customisation options, from the player character, home building and decorating, while seasonal festivals, cooking, and fashion further add to the cultural flavour.
About Starsand Island
Escape the Urban Grind to Starsand Island – Your Island Paradise Awaits! Tired of the hustle and bustle? Return to the tranquil embrace of Starsand Island, a gem hailed as the “Star of the Deep Sea.” Here, immerse yourself in a serene pastoral lifestyle: slow-paced days spent bonding with adorable capybaras, cats, and dogs, savoring the thrill of bountiful fishing, exploring the mystical Moonlit Forest, or simply soaking in the island’s untouched beauty. Leave the mundane behind and rediscover life’s simple joys in this coastal utopia.
