Starsand Island
Starsand Island is an upcoming life simulation game developed and published by Seed Sparkle Lab. It is developed for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It is planned to be released in early access on 11 February 2026, with a full release in the summer.
Gameplay
Starsand Island is a life simulation game where the customizable player character begins a life in Starsand, their childhood place. Solara, the player character's childhood friend, gives a guide of how to make progress in the beginning of the game. The player can choose different careers, including an angler, crafter, explorer, farmer, or rancher.The game has romance and friendship system with which the player can nurture relationships with NPC inhabitants.
Development and release
Starsand Island was developed by Chinese studio Seed Sparkle Lab and produced by Golton Gao. The game was first announced on 6 May 2024. The game was originally announced to be released for Microsoft Windows in Q4 2025. Other considered platforms were PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. A crowdfunding campaign was launched at Kickstarter to fund the game's development. The Kickstarter campaign ended on 31 May 2025, earning over $300,000.The game is planned to be released in early access for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 11 February 2026, with a full release for Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in the summer of 2026. It will have a collaboration event with Pathea Games' My Time at Portia, featuring two characters from that game.