Starsand Island Early Access Update - Version 0.5.3241

NEW FEATURES

• Added the [MOD Manager] feature, supporting modification or addition of clothing, buildings, and more. Removed code obfuscation from the game program to facilitate MOD development. Support for [Steam Workshop] is planned for late June; For details, visit

mod.starsandisland.com

• Added 3 new themed outfit sets, now randomly available in the Starsand Store;

• Celestial and Aethereal;

• PawDelivery and PurrExpress - when wearing this hat, default helmets will no longer be automatically equipped while driving vehicles;

• Wave Rider and Wave Breaker - after setting these as swimsuits, the outfit will automatically switch during interactions such as hot springs;

• Added the vehicle PawDelivery Cyclone. Both the finished product and crafting blueprint are now randomly available in the Starsand Store;

OPTIMIZATIONS

• Optimized the fitting and purchase interface for outfits and makeup. Some outfits and makeup now support purchase with Starsand;

• Optimized the Gathering Robot feature with more detailed task assignment options;

• Optimized the removal logic for Snail Pump: removing a paddy field will now also remove the Snail Pump placed on it and convert it into dropped items;

• Optimized Worktable sorting. Craftable items will now be displayed with priority;

• Optimized movement effects for different parts of the Ferris Wheel and Carousel models, and added the new interaction Ride;

• Optimized the treasure hunting process by adding straight-line distance and direction indicators. Removed the requirement to keep the treasure map equipped, allowing normal use of other tools and roller skates while treasure hunting;

• Optimized the area tilling function for [Impact Hammer / Blast Hammer]. Charging judgment while striking farmland is now based on space size, similar to tilling tools;

• Optimized background music during the Beach Festival event;

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed an issue where land could still be tilled where planting racks were placed;

• Fixed an issue where bee working hours were not counted after entering Moonlit Forest;

• Fixed an issue after Winter 28 at 00:00 where insect traps abnormally consumed all electricity and generated corresponding output;

• Fixed the automatic milking machine not functioning properly;

• Fixed shrimp being unable to be placed into fish ponds for breeding;

• Fixed non-seasonal crops in greenhouses withering abnormally under specific conditions;

• Fixed ethnic outfits in the clothing store not rotating monthly as intended;

• Fixed an issue where players could use hot springs without hot spring tickets under certain conditions;

• Fixed Cloud Lamb in the backpack being unable to be placed into sheep sheds;

• Fixed missing beet seed processing options in the Grinder;

• Fixed fruits disappearing over time while the Foodybara mini-game was paused;

• Fixed abnormal feed consumption after traveling to Moonlit Forest before midnight and returning;

• Fixed animals abnormally lingering after using the automatic washer;

• Fixed the Electric Drill being ineffective against withered crops;

• Fixed sprinklers being turned off by default after updating the game;

• Fixed an issue where tree cutting progress did not update properly when using area tree-cutting tools after first attacking grass;

QUESTS

• Fixed the Apprentice Explorer quest showing timeout/failure after returning from Moonlit Forest;

• Fixed the Beach Festival quest Summer Sea Breeze being untrackable and unable to complete, as well as not automatically canceling after summer ended;

• Fixed the Blue Tears event failing to trigger in Year 2 due to missing mail;

• Fixed profession commissions failing to refresh after quickly pressing ESC to skip receiving the Returning Resident reward during the initial journey, and added guidance when rewards are unclaimed;

• Fixed missing camera prompts while photographing the "Fu" character in Chrono Arcade during the Year 2 Spring Festival, preventing reward acquisition;

• Fixed white horses being abnormally returned after re-entering the game upon completing the Senior Rancher training quest;

• Fixed winter melons stored in chests not being recognized when submitting the Silly Melon quest;

• Fixed missing quest guidance in "The Mysterious Treasure of the Exploration Club";

• Fixed the submitter of the Super Royal Jelly quest incorrectly displaying as Regis after triggering the quest;

• Fixed missing material list and incorrect submit button prompts in the Building Starsand Station quest;

INTERACTION

• Fixed inability to interact with portals after entering Moonlit Forest;

• Fixed interaction lock caused by pressing [F] after taking photos with 2-heart NPCs and zooming out the camera;

• Fixed the makeup shop purchase interface failing to appear after interaction;

• Fixed fish traps being placeable inside bubble models in Moonlit Forest, causing interaction issues;

• Fixed unreachable beehive drops near the mountain-top Taoist temple;

BUILDING

• Fixed terrain modifications on Windflute Island not saving properly;

• Fixed planting racks being unable to be placed at greenhouse connection points;

• Fixed abnormal acquisition methods for the Sword-leaf Yellow Wildflower Cluster blueprint. It is now available in the Starsand Store;

CONTROLLER

• Fixed inability to select genetic traits with the "A" button on some controllers;

• Fixed undiscovered NPCs still being trackable in controller mode;

• Fixed frequent switching between mapping functions and button prompts on some controllers;

DISPLAY

• Fixed camera lock after upgrading the Worktable and crafting items without closing the interface;

• Fixed abnormal bee honey collection time display;

• Fixed the minimap displaying as a solid color after entering/exiting Moonlit Forest;

• Fixed stack counts not displaying for duplicate outfits in the owned section;

• Fixed abnormal indicators when using treasure maps in Starsand Island, entering Moonlit Forest, and using them again;

• Fixed missing Beach Festival reminders in the summer calendar;

• Fixed vines near Cloudrest Lake failing to display properly;

• Fixed toolbar remnants remaining in the upper-right corner after returning to the main menu from double bed construction with backpack prompts triggered;

• Fixed the Electric Drill incorrectly displaying dismantle prompts on farmland;

• Fixed rain and snow effects appearing indoors in homesteads and houseboats during rainy/snowy weather;

• Fixed Beach Festival dialogue with Solara still appearing after the festival ended;

• Fixed effects for Cloud Surfer and Waverider being covered while above the houseboat swimming pool;

• Fixed unlocked vehicles displaying quantity as 0 or uncrafted in the Codex;

• Fixed unclear source descriptions and incorrect sources for some processed items in the Island Codex;

OTHERS

• Fixed Nia disappearing after completing the Sandrock storyline;

• Fixed abnormal river water in Starsand Town where swimming animations failed to trigger properly;

• Fixed missing Koi Lantern blueprints at the Five Blessings Exchange under certain conditions;

• Fixed infinite loot issues with treasure chests in the rooms of Gust, Ginger, and Fang;

• Fixed time continuing to pass after opening the quest interface while riding mounts;

• Fixed Wheatfish swimming out of fish tanks;

• Fixed Kelp being unable to be placed properly, preventing Island Codex unlocks;

• Fixed missing Orange Hydrangea entries in the Island Codex;

• Fixed invisible walls near Ginger's house entrance;

• Fixed periodic disappearance of bridges in Moonlit Forest;

• Fixed floating blue flowers near Crane Cape;

• Fixed animals getting stuck at fence gates/fences and being unable to pass through to the outdoors;

• Fixed White Vent Window and Wood Vent Window Wall Decoration not unlocking corresponding Island Codex entries after crafting;

• Fixed the TV channel interface incorrectly appearing when consuming Berry Daifuku in the plaza;

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!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/XW63928c65

For more information, please visit our official website:

https://www.starsandisland.com/ en/#/