Starsand Island creates a warm, healing place for cozy-game players.

Seed Sparkle Lab says Starsand Island will enter Steam early access on February 11, 2026 and aims to offer a slow, comforting farming-life simulation with deep, memory-driven NPC relationships.

Starsand Island is entering early access on Steam on February 11, 2026 and was discussed in an interview with Golton Gao, Technical Director and Producer at Seed Sparkle Lab. The developers describe the game as a tranquil, pastoral life simulation built to feel like a warm, healing place. It combines farming, building, and relationship mechanics intended to be comforting and personal. The team says they plan ongoing post-launch support and additional content. Key details: - Early access launch is scheduled for February 11, 2026 on Steam, with a full release planned later this year for PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox. - The early access period is expected to last 4–6 months, during which the developer will gather player feedback and optimize console versions. - The developers confirmed the game will not include microtransactions and plan to add downloadable content, including additional offshore islands. - The relationship and affection systems are built so NPCs have distinct personalities, memories, routines, and goals; NPCs can remember player interactions and respond over time. - Romance and close friendships can lead to cohabitation, but the game does not include an explicit marriage system, and the team plans to add 2–4 more romanceable characters after launch. Summary: The developers position Starsand Island as a gentle, player-paced experience focused on slow living and emotional authenticity. Early access begins February 11, 2026 and will run for several months while the team collects feedback; additional map expansions and romance options are planned for post-launch.