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Press release:
Zhuhai City, China – Monday, 2nd February 2026 — Chinese developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, has announced their anime-inspired life and farming sim, Starsand Island, will launch into Steam Early Access and Xbox Preview on 11th February.

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.

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.