Starsand Island Early Access Update - Version 0.4.9467

New Features

• Added an Affection Discount system: when you reach certain affinity levels with NPCs, related items in some shops will be sold at discounted prices.

• Added the "Snail Pump" item along with its corresponding Codex entry display.

Optimizations

BUILD MODE

• Improved the painting system, including new guidance prompts for controller operation.

• Enhanced material visuals for certain plots.

• Optimized terrain editing controls on Windflute Island to provide a smoother and more fluid experience.

UI & DISPLAY

• Added a quick map access feature to the Worktable interface, along with a shortcut key for tracking crafted items, and clearer visual distinctions between pre-selected and selected target items.

• Enhanced controller usability for the Campfire cooking interface.

• Improved background visuals in the Foodybara mini-game.

• Optimized Furnace interface controls by adding a spacebar shortcut prompt for processing actions.

• Improved the outfit-changing experience in the Boutique: switching between items within the same category will no longer trigger conflict prompts.

• Enhanced the Selective Breeding House experience: exiting while selecting parent animals will no longer prompt a save confirmation, making the exit flow more natural.

• Optimized the Vehicle Modification interface: when no vehicle is displayed, rotation shortcut prompts and sliders will be hidden.

• Improved the visual presentation of the Glowing Moon Forest

Fixes

CONTROLS

• Fixed an issue where advanced items could be crafted using the Furnace I, bypassing equipment tier restrictions.

• Fixed an issue where the character could become unable to move or interact in certain situations.

• Fixed an exploit where coins could be repeatedly claimed via the "Claim All" mail button after canceling a commission.

• Fixed an issue where the "Upgrade" button in processing devices would not respond.

• Fixed an issue where outfits could not be changed while mounted.

• Fixed an issue where robot terminal rewards in the Glowing Moon Forest would disappear abnormally.

• Fixed an issue where upgrading a processing device with unclaimed items would cause those items to disappear.

• Fixed a display issue when entering Photo Mode while holding a slingshot.

• Fixed an issue where items purchased via shop or from demolished structures could not be properly received from the mailbox.

• Fixed an issue where prices in the Starsand Shop were incorrectly displayed as coins.

• Fixed an issue where shop inventories on the merchant ship would not refresh after entering ruins and returning to the main island.

• Fixed multiple system issues with robots, including inability to dispatch, collect products, and loss baby animals data.

• Fixed an issue where baby animals rewards from the robot terminal were incorrectly sent to the Backpack instead of the Animal tab.

BUILD MODE

• Fixed an issue where the amount of Stone in the Backpack could not be read in Build Mode.

• Fixed an issue where pressing Y to collapse the recipe panel with a controller would cause furniture to disappear.

• Fixed an issue where special decals could not be rotated using the R1 button on a controller.

• Fixed an issue where the Houseboat could not use official blueprints and incorrectly displayed a "No plot permission" message.

• Fixed an issue where entering Build Mode on the Houseboat, viewing blueprints, and exiting could cause the game to freeze and all UI to disappear.

• Fixed an issue where door models would display incorrectly when using the perspective feature in Build Mode on the Houseboat.

• Fixed an issue where previously undone terrain changes would reappear after modifying terrain again.

• Fixed an issue where blueprint details in the Build Library did not display crafting recipes, required items, optional items, or materials.

• Fixed an issue where extended objects could not be reverted using the undo function.

• Fixed an issue where placing a blueprint Layout could cause the game to freeze.

• Fixed an issue where saving and applying a custom aquarium blueprint would remove other items in the house.

• Fixed an issue where using the "Raise Terrain" function on Windflute Island could cause the character to fall underground.

• Fixed an issue where wall snapping height could not remain consistent.

• Fixed an issue where exterior aquarium decorations could only be picked up from inside the aquarium.

• Fixed an issue where sprinklers would turn off if the game was closed immediately after placement.

• Fixed an issue where moving a house could cause structural abnormalities.

• Fixed an issue where removing and undoing a teleportation device would disable teleport functionality and remove it from other devices.

• Fixed an issue where clearing a house would cause the mailbox to disappear.

• Fixed an issue where wall corners could not be painted.

• Fixed an issue where land could not be cultivated on Blue Beach.

QUESTS

• Fixed an issue where the Queen Bee's bonus effects would not take effect.

• Fixed an issue where certain creatures (Rainbow Butterfly, King Dragonfly, Pastel Pincer) could not be captured on the island.

• Fixed an issue where required quest items could not be obtained in the Adventurer profession quests.

• Fixed an issue where the "Silly Melon" quest would be re-triggered after completion when checking mail.

• Fixed an issue where Intermediate Farmer quests would reappear when accepting Senior Farmer training tasks.

• Fixed an issue where Spring Festival gift quests for elders would still appear after completion when talking to NPCs.

• Fixed an issue where the bridge construction quest would repeat after completion.

• Fixed an issue where loading old saves would incorrectly trigger the "Building New Year Square" quest prompt.

• Fixed an issue where the "King" gene was not displayed in elite animal attributes.

• Fixed an issue where fishing nets could not catch fish under waterfalls.

• Fixed an issue where using the Golden Staff while mining would not trigger the "Small Break" skill.

• Fixed an issue where apply makeup in the shop after adding items to cart would remove all previous makeup.

• Fixed an issue where certain land tiles could not be cultivated.

• Fixed an issue where greenhouse crops would wither after seasonal changes.

• Fixed an issue where bees would remain idle and not collect nectar, or fail to return after work.

• Fixed an issue where seeds could not be planted on planting racks placed on Windflute Island.

NPCS

• Fixed an issue where Aurelis could not return upstairs to sleep at certain times.

• Fixed an issue where gifts received after cohabiting with Aurelis did not match their descriptions.

• Fixed an issue where Gust would not move during rainy weather.

• Fixed an issue where Zerine's basket might not be hidden during her introduction cutscene.

• Fixed an issue where some NPCs would not return home after cohabitation.

• Fixed an issue where gifting sugar paintings to certain NPCs did not increase affinity.

• Fixed an issue where furniture gifted via mail by Delphin and Solara did not include blueprints; these can now be crafted via the Worktable.

• Fixed an issue where some NPCs could not properly walk up stairs while following the player.

ITEMS

• Fixed an issue where "Tuk-Tuk" blueprints were not available in the vehicle shop.

• Fixed an issue where the Houseboat vehicle could not be retrieved.

• Fixed an issue where snacks and drinks could not be purchased from Zerine's General Store.

OTHERS

• Updated the Outfit Codex with pajama-related entries.

• Fixed an issue where fainting on Summer Day 26 would skip the Beach Festival event.

• Fixed an issue where treasure chests from treasure maps would spawn in mid-air.

• Fixed an issue where collection robots would not collect fish pond products.

• Fixed other known issues.

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.

Found a quirky bug? Have some ideas? Join our official Discord and talk directly with the devs! We've got our stools ready and waiting for you!

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