Stardew Valley-Like Starsand Island Finally Has a Release Date

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The cozy game *Starsand Island* is scheduled to launch in February 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Created by Seed Lab, *Starsand Island* has become popular with fans of games like *Stardew Valley* due to its fresh and interesting approach to the familiar gameplay.

Lots of farming games have tried to follow in the footsteps of the popular game *Stardew Valley*. But *Starsand Island* has really caught people’s attention with its beautiful art style, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films. It’s currently a highly anticipated game on Steam, ranking as the 190th most wishlisted title. Fans of relaxing, cozy games will be happy to hear that it’s launching in just a few months!

Starsand Island Release Date Revealed

Xbox announced at Tokyo Game Show that *Starsand Island* will be released on February 1, 2026. Players will be able to try a demo on October 12, 2025, offering a sneak peek at the relaxing life simulation gameplay. The game will be available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as Steam and the Xbox PC app. Originally scheduled for release in late 2025, the new release date may come as a disappointment to eager fans.

The recent Xbox livestream revealed the release date for the game and offered a closer look at the vibrant, anime-inspired world of *Starsand Island*. It also showed off some of the game’s crafting and building features. Attendees at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show will be among the first to try out a demo, and will receive special gifts like a collectible card, a pin, and an in-game item called the Cartoon Fan.

If you’re not familiar with *Starsand Island*, it includes many features common in the life sim genre, like farming, fishing, crafting, building relationships, and fighting. What really makes it stand out from games similar to *Stardew Valley* is the variety of vehicles players can use to get around. Plus, the game has beautiful 3D graphics with an anime style, which is a level of visual quality you don’t often see in this type of game.

Early numbers for *Starsand Island* look good, but it’s still uncertain if the game will be popular when it officially launches. Players who want to get a sneak peek can try the demo on October 12th. If you’re planning to buy the game, remember the release date: February 1, 2026. The price hasn’t been announced yet, but as an independent game, it’s likely to be reasonably priced.

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2025-09-25 16:09