Star Sand Island Sets August 18 Full Release With PS5 and Switch 2 Versions
The full release converts a well-reviewed early access farming sim into a multiplayer co-op title with a wider platform footprint, including the Switch 2's mouse-controlled building mode.
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Seed Sparkle Lab will launch Star Sand Island out of early access on August 18. The full release adds PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions alongside the existing PC and Xbox Series X|S editions. New features include four-player online multiplayer, expanded romance content for 14 characters, and the seasonal Pumpkin Carnival event.
The early access run ends with a 82 percent positive rating across 5,298 Steam reviews and a peak concurrent player count of 12,063, according to SteamDB figures cited in the announcement.
The 1.0 update introduces online multiplayer for up to four players sharing one island, with shared materials, joint construction, and tool lending between houses. A dedicated currency earned through co-op activities trades for special rewards.
Beyond multiplayer, the update adds affinity quests for 19 NPCs at friendship levels 3 and 5, plus new date activities for 14 romanceable characters including picnics, arcade trips, and kite flying. The Pumpkin Carnival seasonal event uses five profession skills to gather event resources. The Switch 2 version supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for placing furniture in building mode.
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