Cozy farming sim Starsand Island is getting four-player co-op. The Stardew Valley-like game's multiplayer mode was officially confirmed via a new trailer, which also revealed Starsand Island's 1.0 release date.
Developed by China-based studio Seed Sparkle Lab, Starsand Island entered early access on PC and the Xbox Series X/S in February 2026. It combines a 3D anime aesthetic with a gameplay loop reminiscent of Stardew Valley, featuring a mix of farming, fishing, ranching, crafting, relationship-building, and exploration.
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Five and a half months following its early access debut, the cozy farming sim has received a 1.0 release date: August 18, 2026. The date was confirmed via a 96-second trailer, which also revealed some new details about Starsand Island's features. Among other things, the promo video confirms that the previously promised co-op multiplayer will be available at launch, with support for up to four players. Co-op will allow groups to explore the titular island, fish along the coastline, construct buildings, and battle monsters in ancient ruins. Cooperative activities also award a mode-specific currency that...
