One of the most anticipated cozy life sims of the year, Starsand Island, is going to be available to start playing very soon. This relaxing game offers romance, farming, fishing, befriending animals, and more, all combined with beautiful anime-style graphics. Starsand Island's demo has only further excited prospective players through its smooth gameplay and stunning world.
Offering a blend of Studio Ghibli aesthetics with cozy gameplay rivaling that of Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing, Starsand Island has recently gone through a considerable amount of betas and provided a very successful free demo on Steam. Although some reports suggested it would release on February 1, the official release date announcement finally came earlier today, and it brings both good news and bad.
Following the second closed test period of Starsand Island, the game will be released in early access on Steam on February 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Console versions of the game for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 are said to be coming later, likely after the game has its full launch.
The game will be priced at $27.93 for the Standard Edition of the game, or you can purchase the Deluxe Edition for...
