Starsand Island Early Access Content Overview
[p]We're Seed Sparkle Lab, creators of Starsand Island.[/p][p]First off, thank you for the incredible support since our very first trailer. Your feedback and enthusiasm have helped the project take shape, expand, and improve since day one. You're the reason Starsand Island came to life, and the reason we keep pushing forward.[/p][p]After months of fine-tuning following the Steam Next Fest demo, we're thrilled to present the Early Access (EA) version! Here's a quick look at what's new and improved:[/p][hr][/hr][h3]I. World & Seasonal System Enhancements[/h3][p]Beyond day and night, we've introduced a four-season system: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.[/p][p]Each season now brings its own distinct scenery, atmosphere, and seasonal activities, making the world feel even more alive and immersive.[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][h3]II. Deepened Core Gameplay Systems[/h3][p]All profession paths have been expanded from the "beginner" stage into full-fledged "expert" tiers, greatly enhancing both depth and breadth of gameplay.[/p]
- [p]Farming: Nearly 100 types of crops can now be cultivated. Discover the brand-new hybridization feature to breed unique blossoms of your own. In late-game progression, you'll unlock greenhouses, allowing year-round cultivation of rare crops unrestricted by season.[/p][p]
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- [p]Crafting: Added multiple special machines and advanced tools to streamline labor. As your settlement advances, you can achieve automated mining, logging, and farming, freeing your hands for creativity and exploration.[/p][p]
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- [p]Ranching: Beyond basic poultry, you can now raise over 10 new species, including cows, alpacas, and more. Discover more than 40 subspecies and color variants, plus 10+ professional tools and facilities to enrich your ranching experience and realism.[/p][p]
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- [p]Fishing: A new Fish Trap system complements existing angling and aquaculture features. You can now collect 100+ aquatic creatures, including rare “King Fish” species from various habitats, such as Arapaima, Long-barbeled Dragonfish, and the King Glowfish.[/p][p]
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- [p]Exploration: The arsenal has been upgraded! Added bows, along with multiple arrow types, each imbued with distinct effects to enhance impact and combat feel.[/p][p][/p][p]
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- [p]NPCs: The roster of interactable NPCs has grown to 15, with 4 new companions you can forge close relationships with. Each NPC has unique personality traits and a profession that reflects their character.[/p][p]
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- [p]Voice Acting: We've brought in top-tier voice talent from around the world. Reaching max Affection unlocks exclusive storylines with full voice-overs, while daily dialogues now feature expressive, personality-filled voice lines, bringing the island to life.[/p]
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- [p]Mounts & Vehicles: Over 40 rideable items now available, including 10+ craftable vehicles, various water and air mounts, and 20+ rideable animal companions. Most vehicles support modifications such as jets and wheel upgrades.
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- [p]Customization: More freedom than ever! Outfits are now fully modular. Mix and match hats, hairstyles, and accessories as you wish. An infinite color wheel lets you personalize hair, eyes, and skin tones for a truly one-of-a-kind look.[/p][p]
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- [p]Cooking: Recipes expanded to 50+ dishes, most offering fun and practical buffs to spice up both your meals and gameplay.[/p]
- [p]Music Performance: Pick up your instrument and follow in-game sheet music to play beautiful tunes.[/p]
- [p]Festivals: Celebrate together in two new seasonal events, the joyful Chinese New Year and the lively Summer Beach Festival![/p][p]
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