Seed Lab, developers of the upcoming anime-styled life-sim game Starsand Island, have recently announced that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC (via Steam) on 1st February 2026. That’s not all, as a playable demo will be released next month (on 8th October 2025) where players can experience a small slice of life within the full game.
Starsand Island looks to take inspiration from cozy life-sim games such as STORY OF SEASONS, RUNE FACTORY and ANIMAL CROSSING, in which players will be able to develop relationships with other characters, grow crops and nurture animals on the farm, as well as customize their life through various mechanics. All of which offering a colourful and relaxing visual style that takes inspiration from manga and anime.
About: In Starsand Island, players can embark on a journey of personal healing as they return to the island home of their childhood and settle into the calming idyll by farming, fishing, raising animals, and building connections with quirky local characters. With an extensive DIY building and customization system, players can truly shape their island paradise — and even invite friends along to help craft the ultimate getaway.
Starsand Island is in development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC (via Steam) and the game will release on 1st February 2026. A steam page is also available with additional details about the game, and the playable demo will become available to download (on Steam) from 8th October 2025.
