| Starsand Island | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Early Access Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 (Early Access) PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Switch More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Cozy Game, Life Simulation, RPG | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$39.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Seed Sparkle Lab | Seed Sparkle Lab |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| TBD | TBD |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | TBD |
| Official Website | Official Website for Starsand Island |
Starsand Island Latest News
⚫︎ Starsand Island developers Seed Sparkle Lab are asking players to stop praise-bombing their game. The title had been receiving a large amount of dubious positive reviews, prompting the studio to make a statement.
⚫︎ Starsand Island has released an official advanced gameplay showcase. The new trailer shows off the game’s home management mechanics and gives players a sneak peek at its combat.
⚫︎ Starsand Island is officially getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version. This version will feature Quality and Performance modes.
⚫︎ Starsand Island’s official release date was announced at the 2025 Xbox Tokyo Game Show. The game is set to release on the 1st of February, 2026.
Starsand Island Overview
Starsand Island is a cozy life-sim from developer Seed Sparkle Lab. The game is scheduled for release in Early Access on February 11, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S and Steam. No specific release date has been unveiled, but the title is scheduled to have its full release in the Summer of 2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
On the titular Starsand Island, players will be creating their perfect home, filled with farm animals, produce patches, and little robot helpers. Not only that, but players will be free to explore and discover what the island has to offer, uncovering ancient ruins, fighting monsters, and meeting all sorts of characters.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Steam |
Xbox |
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| $39.99 | |||||
| PSN |
eShop |
eShop |
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| Coming Soon | |||||
Starsand Island Gameplay
Starsand Island is a slice-of-life game first and foremost, so its core gameplay loop consists primarily of building out a home. Players are offered great flexibility here, as they’ll have control over minute details when crafting their homesteads. At home, players can create their own farm and experience the tranquility of tending to their plants and livestock.
Beyond their fences, players will meet a myriad of colorful characters, each with their own story to tell. Venture further into the depths of Starsand Island, and players will discover relics of a bygone time, find bizarre creatures, and gather rare and exotic resources.
Starsand Island Announcement Trailer
Starsand Island | Debut Trailer at TGS 2025 - A Journey of Soulful and Cozy
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