Starsand Island Early Access Update - Version 0.3.4631

Optimization

• Improved the visual harmony between skin tones and makeup.

• FixedOptimized the Social interfacefixed inconsistent button responses when pressing the right stick with no preference info or while viewing details.

• Improved collision boundaries of fruit trees to enhance movement and interaction experience.

• Optimized the acquisition method of the Mini Sentry Bot blueprint: now obtainable after completing the Intermediate Explorer trial.

• Improved behavior patterns of chickens and ducks, as well as Delphin's running behavior.

• Adjusted Stella's position and facing direction when opening the Social APP.

• Optimized the completion log display for the Junior Explorer Trial Fishing quest.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where pressing B after selecting a roof in Build Mode with a controller would not exit Build Mode.

• Fixed an issue where collaboration NPCs could not be interacted with properly during scheduled interactions.

• Fixed an issue where previously placed items lost models and textures after entering the game.

• Fixed a crash issue when opening the Makeup app.

• Fixed an issue where collaboration NPCs such as Gust could become stuck.

• Fixed an issue where iron ore at the enchanted frog location in Moonlit Forest would not respawn.

• Fixed incorrect quest prompts in the Sandrock visitor quest.

• Fixed an issue where entering ruins could retrigger the Visitor from Portia quest under certain conditions.

• Fixed an issue where the crab boss disappeared during the Beach Festival event.

• Fixed an issue where interaction was not possible at the handover point of Alex's Lanterns All Around quest.

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

• Fixed an issue in the Chinese New Year event where balloon shooting, lantern riddles, and couplet guessing spawned multiple NPCs, but only one minigame functioned properly.

• Fixed an issue where accepting Bruce's Big Big Wish quest and reloading would cause the quest to disappear if unfinished.

• Fixed abnormal coin deduction during the balloon shooting activity.

• Fixed an issue where Chinese New Year activities could not be triggered and festival NPCs would not disappear after the event.

• Fixed an issue where Aurelis's quest options would not appear during the Chinese New Year event.

• Fixed missing tracking icon after completing Alex's red lantern crafting commission.

• Fixed an issue where the Urgent Fish Order quest could not be completed.

• Fixed an issue where the Gmax Pineapple quest could not be submitted.

• Fixed an issue where Solara's Islander Registration quest had no dialogue option at 3 PM on Wednesdays in clear weather.

• Fixed an issue where objects with secondary menus could not be placed in Build Mode using a controller.

• Fixed an issue where using bait would not attract fish in ponds or the sea.

• Fixed an issue where roofs could not be installed in Build Mode.

• Fixed an issue where out-of-season seeds were received via mail in winter.

• Fixed an issue where the Nutrient Absorption talent at max level did not restore stamina properly.

• Fixed an issue where male characters interacting with Loren at 5 hearts triggered female voice and story with missing character model.

• Fixed an issue where pickled chili peppers incorrectly appeared in Fang's gift list.

• Fixed an issue where Aurelis disappeared.

• Fixed abnormal dialogue box display when triggering 5-heart dialogue with Aurelis.

• Removed achievement quests Guardian of the Lost, Golden Days, and Let Me Do It!.

• Fixed an issue where feeding panda Booboo fresh bamboo shoots caused a freeze.

• Fixed an issue where completing the Sandrock visitor quest at the station triggered both Portia and Sandrock affection cutscenes simultaneously.

• Fixed an issue where interaction buttons did not respond after completing the Sandrock visitor quest.

• Fixed duplicate quest mail after auto-accepting collaboration NPC quests.

• Fixed an issue where Aurelis and Zephyria could not exit the Bruce's Special Diet quest.

• Fixed abnormal camera after fainting at 2 AM while opening the quick-sell box.

• Fixed feeding UI issue where pet food appeared greyed out and unusable.

• Fixed crash when opening the backpack with B during ranch tasks.

• Fixed stacking issue with collaboration water cans.

• Fixed incorrect rotation key prompts in placement mode (now R/L).

• Fixed grid alignment issue when placing planting racks on Windflute Island.

• Fixed UI issue in Make up recolor stage showing incorrect buttons after cursor leaves screen.

• Fixed an issue where, after learning the Evergrowth skill, staying overnight in ruins on Summer 28 and returning to Starsand Island would cause crops planted on Autumn 1 to wither abnormally.

• Fixed wall cutting display issue for arched windows in Build Mode.

• Fixed missing unselected icons in sticker tab in Build Mode.

• Fixed duplication of items and worker bots when re-placing houseboat blueprints.

• Fixed time skip issue when sleeping at 1:59 AM on Spring 27.

• Fixed color issues with eye masks when changing hairstyle colors.

• Fixed abnormal color region adjustment for Ink-Cloud hairstyle.

• Fixed issue where exiting a pumpkin carriage underground caused the character to appear below ground.

• Fixed NPC Zerine getting stuck at the basement entrance.

• Fixed issue allowing honey collection before crops matured.

• Fixed abnormal display when selecting fish eggs for incubation.

• Fixed incorrect flour purchase quest trigger after loading save from ruins.

• Fixed fish egg incubation stopping after moving fish ponds.

• Fixed NPCs stopping follow behavior after player falls into water.

• Fixed abnormal harvesting of plant Brown Moonrise.

• Fixed progression issue in Intermediate Farmer trial.

• Fixed an issue where Serena would stay indoors for multiple consecutive days, preventing quest completion.

• Fixed abnormal NPC affection system issues.

• Fixed incorrect charcoal availability after unlocking material supply.

• Fixed animals getting stuck in rivers after navigation refresh.

• Fixed missing furniture quantity from panda treasure hunt rewards.

• Fixed characters closing eyes during New Year cutscene.

• Fixed half-heart affection icon display issue.

• Fixed lingering yellow borders in shop UI.

• Fixed farmland rollback issue in blueprints.

• Fixed shop tablet UI not closing after fainting.

• Fixed achievement tracking issue in StarNote.

• Fixed clipping issues in beach sandcastle interactions.

• Fixed clipping issues with Verdant Breeze roller skates.

• Fixed recipe filtering issue in campfire UI.

• Fixed navigation issue for collaboration NPC housing.

• Fixed incorrect hot spring location for Serena.

• Fixed UI mismatch in photo selection screen.

• Fixed mismatch between placed frames and icons.

• Fixed wall clipping issue when using hoverboard near Zerine's General Store.

• Fixed pet Scrappy hunger state not updating after feeding.

• Fixed Aurelis stuck underground.

• Fixed camera shake when hugging pet Octa indoors.

• Fixed missing footstep effects for mount Luna Deer.

• Fixed uncollectible minerals in certain map areas.

• Fixed interaction range issue in Soluna Cafe Lodge shop.

• Fixed looping dance emote issue.

• Fixed shaking model during waterwheel descent.

• Fixed jittering animation when picking up shiny items.

• Fixed clipping issue between NPC Zerine and windows.

• Fixed abnormal vehicle summon at Aureleaf Kitchen pond.

• Fixed encyclopedia browsing issue in Islandpedia.

• Fixed incorrect icon display for Captain Shu Watering Can.

• Fixed extra characters in Exploration Club recruitment mail.

• Fixed missing parking lines on map.

• Fixed water color issue in aquariums near walls.

• Fixed inability to purchase Flower Cluster Scaping Manual.

• Fixed unavailable furniture blueprints marked as drift bottle rewards.

• Fixed keybinding reset issue in guitar free play mode.

• Fixed teleport glitch of Delphin during Beach Festival.

• Fixed missing phone props for tourists on Summer 26.

• Fixed blush icon issue in Make up system.

• Fixed affection not increasing from portrait sugar art gifts.

• Fixed clipping issue when triggering first encounter while using hoverboard.

• Fixed duplicate quest log for The Lost Makeup.

• Fixed inability to place photos on wall display boards.

• Fixed missing guitar model when entering performance mode.

• Fixed clipping issues between male hairstyles and hats.

• Fixed multiple event triggers when exiting hoverboard.

• Fixed grass covering roads in moonlight areas.

• Fixed incorrect drop positions for ostrich eggs and alpaca saliva.

• Fixed pumpkin carriage sinking underground in ponds.

• Fixed achievement display issue for Armed With Skills stage 2.

• Fixed NPC/pet pathfinding through certain gates.

• Fixed controller sitting pose issue.

• Fixed overlapping NPCs during Chinese New Year.

• Fixed overlapping visitors in winter at Graminova's backyard.

• Fixed clipping issue at Fang fishing spot.

• Fixed mount Snoring Bear floating and tail light blinking issue.

• Fixed abnormal vegetation growth on stone roads.

• Fixed hoverboard getting stuck mid-air in narrow spaces.

• Fixed camera shake in photo mode.

• Fixed incomplete tree rendering on lake island at Cloudrest Lake.

• Fixed mismatch between packaging and icon for Love series animal feeds.

To all Islanders:

Thanks for your continued support! We're committed to making Starsand Island the best it can be, and we'll keep improving it.

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