I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I’m a total sucker for any farming and life sim titles out there, since way back in the day when I religiously played Harvest Moon on GBA. The latest, an anime-inspired farming sim focusing on calm, idyllic gameplay, is out today. You can play Starsand Island on Steam Early Access, Xbox Preview, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, thanks to the efforts of Seed Sparkle Lab!
On launch, there are two editions available: Standard and Deluxe. If you purchase either one during the Early Access period, you’ll receive the Chinese New Year Bonus, featuring festive outfits and furniture with Chinese designs.
Furthermore, purchasing Starsand Island Deluxe Edition grants you additional content inspired by Romanticism, with classical outfits and fantasy-inspired furniture for additional creativity when building your home, farm, and character!
What to Expect From Starsand Island Early Access
- 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 customization options, from the player character, home building and decorating, while seasonal festivals, cooking, and fashion add to further cultural flavour.
Starsand Island is also coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside a full release on Steam and Xbox Series X/S in Summer 2026.