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Starsand Island Launches on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC This Week

Daniel Cross 2 min read

Starsand Island and STEINS;GATE RE: BOOT launch on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC this week alongside Mortal Shell II and other titles.

Starsand Island Launches on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC This Week
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Japanese game publishers are releasing a batch of new titles this week, and the lineup spans every major current platform. Players looking for narrative adventures or console exclusives have several options to choose from in October 2025. The variety ensures that both handheld and home console users have fresh software to engage with immediately.

Starsand Island and STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launch on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Starsand Island leads the roster of new releases, launching simultaneously on , Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. This broad availability means fans of the title do not need to commit to a single ecosystem to play. The game joins STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, which also hits all five platforms in the same window.

Mortal Shell II expands the action RPG genre by launching on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Dungeon Antiqua 2 targets console and handheld players with a release on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch. These releases cater to players seeking challenging combat or strategic dungeon crawling rather than open-world exploration.

Digital-only releases add further variety with Cozy Marbles, Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and The Sinking City 2 arriving worldwide. Existing players can also dive into major updates, including Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 and the Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 players have access to the Cost of Hope expansion to extend their playtime.

We've been tracking Starsand Island closely — see our earlier coverage on STEINS;GATE RE. These releases confirm a strong week for narrative and action games across all major hardware. Players can pick up these titles now on their preferred platforms without waiting for regional delays.

Starsand Island and STEINS;GATE REBOOT are launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Players can access these titles on multiple systems, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. The week's releases include Starsand Island, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, Mortal Shell II, and several other titles across various platforms.

Source: Gematsu

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