Ab sofort könnt ihr Starsand Island als Early Access-Version spielen und zwar auf PC (Steam), Xbox Preview und via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Richardo Wang, Creative Director at Seed Lab, said: “Starsand Island was created as a place for players to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with a gentler rhythm of life. As players begin their journeys on the island, we hope they find moments that feel personal and healing, whether that’s forming bonds with neighbors or simply watching the seasons change. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to grow Starsand Island together with our community throughout Early Access and beyond full launch.”
Goltan Gao, Technical Director at Seed Lab, added: “Early Access is an important milestone for us because Starsand Island has always been designed as a living, evolving world; our goal has been to build a foundation that feels responsive, warm, and deeply human. Releasing in Early Access means we can refine these systems alongside players, learning from how they live on the island and what moments resonate most. We see this phase as a process of co-creation, where player feedback helps us continue polishing the technical details that support a truly immersive and comforting pastoral experience.”
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Release etwas verschoben
Der Indie-Entwickler Seed Lab hat den Release von Starsand Island fixiert. Die Life Sim erscheint somit am 01. Februar 2026 für PC und Konsolen. Eine Demo-Version wird ab dem 08. Oktober 2025 verfügbar sein.
Update: Mit einem neuen Trailer wurde eine Nintendo Switch 2-Version zu Starsand Island angekündigt. Update #2: Starsand Island erscheint nun am 11. Februar 2026 als Early Access-Variante für PC (Steam) und via XBox Preview. Die Vollversion soll im Sommer 2026 folgen, dann auch für Switch 2 und PS5.
Richardo Wang, Creative Director, Seed Lab said: “Bringing Starsand Island to Nintendo Switch 2 has been a longstanding goal for us; the life-sim genre has a natural home on Nintendo consoles. Even before it was announced nearly a year ago, we knew – and wanted – our game to be on Nintendo’s next-generation platform. Starsand Island transports players to a simple, pastoral life, and we think that should be available whether they’re at home, commuting to and from work, or taking a break.”
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Die Anpassungen im Trailer
Der Indie-Entwickler Seed Lab hat einen neuen Trailer zu seiner LifeSim Starsand Island veröffentlicht. Zu sehen bekommen wir die Natur, die verschiedenen Fahrzeuge wie zum Beispiel Skateboards, Rollerblades, Autos, Roller mit (und ohne) Beiwagen und Gleitschirme. Heißt wir können NPCs oder auch echte Spieler bei uns mitfahren lassen. Außerdem sehen wir Details zur Charakter- und Fahrzeuganpassung.
Update: Der YouTube-Trailer von der gamescom 2025 zeigt die drei unterschiedlichen Baumodi von Starsand Island.
Richardo Wang, Creative Director at Seed Lab, said: “We always put player experience at the heart of our design. With a rich customization system and diverse ways to explore, we hope everyone can find their own joy and enjoy the simple life in Starsand Island. Whether you love socializing, adventuring, or simply enjoying a laid-back lifestyle, there’s warmth and happiness waiting for you here. This island embodies our vision of an ideal life, and we look forward to creating a unique dream world together with you.”
Goltan Gao, Technical Director at Seed Lab, added: “We want to make sure players are the true stars of their Starsand Island story. We’re building a game where they will have the freedom to decide how their character looks, how they travel and explore the island’s beautifully tranquil landscapes, and whether they go on their exciting adventures solo, with a pet, or with a friend. Crafting their dream island life is at the heart of every decision we’re making as we continue to create Starsand Island, and we’re excited to share more of the journey as BitSummit begins.”
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Das Beziehungssystem im Detail
Der Indie-Entwickler Seed Lab stellt das Beziehungssystem von seiner Lebenssimulation Starsand Island vor. Es wird also möglich sein, freundschaftliche oder gar romantische Beziehungen zu NPCs aufzubauen. Jeder NPC soll deshalb auch einen eigenen Handlungsbogen spendiert bekommen mit eigenen Ereignissen und anders verlaufenden Gesprächen.
Goltan Gao, Technical Director at Seed Lab, said: “We’re aiming to make the inhabitants of Starsand Island truly compelling individuals, each with their own engaging personalities and long-term personal goals. We are looking to break new ground in how players will establish and nurture vibrant relationships with NPC inhabitants, building bonds as they interact with them throughout their time in the game, so islanders – and their stories – feel truly alive.”
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Kickstarter-Kampagne war erfolgreich
Der Indie-Entwickler Seed Lab hat die Kickstarter-Kampagne zu Starsand Island live geschaltet. Insgesamt möchten die Entwickler 87.959€ sammeln um die Entwicklung zu finanzieren.
Das Spiel selbst soll im vierten Quartal 2025 auf dem PC via Steam erscheinen und kann bereits auf eure Wunschliste gepackt werden. Der Titel ist eine Life Sim mit Liebesbeziehungen, Angeln, Landwirtschaft, das züchten von Tieren und Co. Es wird auch Expeditionen geben in denen wir neue Pflanzen und Tiere entdecken können. In der Stadt können wir über vierzig NPCs treffen und mit ihnen interagieren. Abgerundet wird das Ganze vom eigenen Hausbau.
“We’re so thrilled to launch the Kickstarter for Starsand Island and invite our community into the development process,” said Richardo Wang, Game Producer at Seed Lab. “This is a project filled with heart, and with the support of fans, we can bring even more ideas to life — from new customization features to exciting multiplayer options.”
“We’ve poured everything into creating a cozy world of comfort, creativity, and connection,” added Golton Gao, Producer at Seed Lab. “With the community’s help, we’ll be able to build something truly special — a vibrant island where players can express themselves, explore freely, and find a sense of belonging.”
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