Starsand Island Early Access Update - Version 0.3.3595

Optimization

• Optimized the Master of Adventure quest to provide a reminder to purchase the Energy Converter blueprint.

• Optimized the UI layout of the Master of Adventure quest in the quest log.

• Optimized the in-game UI layout for a smoother gameplay experience.

• Optimized the game logging system by adding file size limits to reduce memory usage.

• Optimized vegetation rendering performance.

• Optimized the precision scaling feature in Build Mode.

• Optimized controller behavior so that after demolishing an object and exiting Build Mode, the next selected object can be demolished directly.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where Kissing Gourami Eggs could not hatch in the fish pond.

• Fixed an issue where planting lychee, lemon, persimmon, or camellia trees would block interaction with crops behind them once the trees matured.

• Corrected the name and description of Cosmic Guildpitcher which has been renamed to Grain God's Pitcher.

• Fixed an issue where items stored in the Dimensional Box were counted twice in the quest preview interface.

• Fixed an issue where Zerine's Parts Quest could not be completed properly after submission.

• Fixed an issue where dialogue displayed incorrectly when visiting Aurelis at 1:30 PM every Wednesday after reaching 3 hearts.

• Fixed an issue where devices such as furnaces or processors produced abnormal sound propagation and volume.

• Fixed an issue where NPCs Zerine/Aurelis/Delphin/Stella/Sylvain/Serena/Marston could get stuck in place and fail to follow their schedules.

• Fixed an issue in the New Year event where talking to the "Balloon Shooting" stall owner would not start the minigame.

• Fixed an issue where treasure chests in scenes could not be opened.

• Fixed an issue where collaboration NPC quests Ginger/Gust/Fang/Nia could still be repeatedly accepted via mail after being triggered.

• Fixed an issue where items could not be placed continuously in Storage while using a controller.

• Fixed an issue in Aurelis's 3-heart quest where Twilight Succulent could not be submitted.

• Fixed an issue where NPCs Fang/Nia/Zerine/Solara/Sagewood could disappear from the map.

• Fixed an issue where the bubble status above Graminova (e.g., Working/Resting) did not match the NPC's actual behavior.

• Fixed an issue where Solara's hand model clipped while swinging with visitors.

• Fixed an issue where Neona could not perform the restaurant dining interaction during certain rainy time periods.

• Fixed an issue where Zerine's work status bubble disappeared after chatting with him.

• Fixed an issue where the investigation prompt for vines would not disappear.

• Fixed an issue where the Island Iife quest displayed incorrect progress when inspecting the ruins and could not be completed.

• Fixed an issue where the slingshot ammo switching interface behaved abnormally.

• Fixed an issue where the vehicle modification interface displayed incorrectly upon first entry.

• Fixed an issue where creating a new character under certain conditions could overwrite an existing save or fail to generate a new save file.

• Fixed an issue where the Visitor from Portia quest incorrectly showed "Quest Timeout" after loading a save.

• Fixed an issue where players could still take damage after pressing ESC to pause during the Ruins Guardian battle.

• Fixed an issue where two Gust NPCs appeared on the map after triggering the Visitor from Portia quest.

• Fixed an issue where duplicate Ginger could appear in the scene.

• Fixed a pathfinding failure for Zerine after cohabitation when leaving the basement computer interaction.

• Fixed an issue where the Music Box icon did not match the actual item appearance.

• Fixed an issue where pets would still wear outfits after removing them, saving, and restarting the game.

• Fixed an issue where collaboration NPCs incorrectly displayed a cohabitation tutorial when reaching 5 hearts.

• Fixed an issue where after reaching 5 hearts with Aurelis, chatting and one-time gifting on that day became unavailable after sleeping in the ruins.

• Fixed an issue where Bamboo Leaf could be obtained but Bamboo Leaf Cropedia was missing.

• Fixed an issue where furniture source descriptions did not match actual acquisition, and Square Mosaic Paving Stones could not be found in the Pearwood Workshop sample room.

• Fixed an issue where entering ruins could cause the game to crash.

• Fixed an issue where selecting an owned paint color in the modification interface prevented returning to the previous menu.

• Fixed an issue where item descriptions were missing when selecting items in processing-type devices.

• Removed the description related to unlocking the Returning Resident feature in Island Life

• Fixed an issue where the motorcycle vehicle would slowly slide on the beach.

• Fixed an issue where controllers could not select items in the Quick Sell Box.

• Fixed an issue where Lunelle slept with eyes open.

• Fixed an issue where Ink Horse's front legs floated in certain areas while riding.

• Fixed an issue where dragging the progress bar on the record player caused the music to disappear.

• Fixed an issue where the UI sometimes failed to display in Build Mode when placing items, defaulting to the first item.

• Fixed an issue where the Mystery Exploration commission could not be accepted by any residents.

• Fixed an issue where Zerine's room remained inaccessible after reaching 5 hearts.

• Fixed an issue where NPCs would stand still when following the player to hot springs for photos.

• Fixed an issue where the source description of Golden Garlic Crisps was incorrect.

• Fixed an issue where the male protagonist’s clothing icons did not match their models.

• Fixed an issue with the roof modification icon display for the modified SU7.

• Fixed an issue where mounts could perform an unintended double jump if the jump key was pressed rapidly.

• Fixed an issue in the tutorial flow where the steps for chatting and gifting while finding Solara were incorrect.

• Fixed an issue where the encyclopedia description of Fluorite Ore did not match its actual effect.

• Fixed an issue where the beginner tool tutorial would trigger again after loading a save.

• Fixed an issue where adding multiple fish to a pond at once displayed an incorrect quantity.

• Fixed an issue in the Lex Woodworks quest Natural Furniture where similar blueprint recipes were misaligned when purchasing.

• Fixed an issue where the oven required to cook the Birthday Cake could not be purchased at Xiaoye Residence.

• Fixed an issue where livestock sound effects played too frequently.

• Fixed an issue where characters appeared wearing pajamas in the Spring Festival animation if sleeping at certain times.

• Fixed an issue where creating a new character could incorrectly load terrain data modified by another character.

• Fixed an issue where switching the same graphics setting repeatedly caused vegetation display errors.

• Fixed various text display issues.

• Fixed an issue where keyboard and mouse input could fail under certain debug modes.

• Fixed an issue where the Cross-Sea Bridge quest could not be submitted.

• Fixed an issue where the Apprentice Explorer quest was automatically accepted.

• Fixed missing sound effects for King-tier cow, sheep, and alpaca mount skills.

• Fixed an exploit allowing feed to be farmed from Feeding Trough.

• Fixed an issue where controllers could not chop trees after selecting tools.

• Fixed an issue where Lunelle would walk with eyes closed after waking up.

• Fixed repeated dialogue issues when talking with Graminova.

• Fixed issues with saving and exiting the makeup system.

• Fixed incorrect hotkey description on Steam Deck LCD, now corrected to "LB + D-Pad Up".

• Fixed an issue where clicking "Demolish" occasionally had no response in Build Mode.

• Fixed an issue where the Expert Farmer quest would not trigger after completing Senior Farmer.

• Fixed an issue where immediately moving after cutting bamboo or crops in Cloudrest Lake could cause some harvests to be lost.

• Fixed an issue where fish could swim outside the Aquarium.

• Fixed an issue where some quests could not be submitted properly.

• Fixed an issue where dropped items could not be picked up after harvesting planted crops.

• Fixed an issue where purchased farmland would incorrectly spawn large numbers of wild trees and stones.

• Fixed an issue where the furniture Ceramic Pot Bonsai did not match its encyclopedia image.

• Fixed an issue where giant pumpkins planted in Cloudrest Lake could not be harvested when mature.

• Fixed an issue where Gmax Watermelon could not be harvested after ripening.

• Fixed an issue where the daily refresh count of Seed Shop behaved abnormally after maxing the related skill.

• Fixed an issue where NPC Gust sat in the wrong seat at the café on Summer 27.

• Fixed an issue where Moonflower Pollen would disappear if obtained while the backpack was full.

• Fixed an issue where the Record Player category did not appear in the home decoration furniture list.

• Fixed an issue where switching devices on the same account and loading saves would clear the in-game photo album.

• Fixed an issue where bamboo shoot and Fresh Bamboo Shoot item icons were identical.

• Fixed an issue where posters obtained from The Mysterious Treasure of the Exploration Club quest lacked localization resources.

• Fixed an issue where the feed type for all fish in the backpack was not translated in the English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese versions.

To all Islanders:

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