Starsand Valley leaves Early Access on August 18, bringing its life-sim experience to a wider audience across multiple platforms. The release matters because it expands the game's reach to console players who previously could not access the title. This move allows fans of farming and simulation games to join the community on their preferred hardware.
Life sim expands to consoles with physical copies arriving in November
Seed Sparkle Lab developed Starsand Valley, a game that combines farming, crafting, ranching, fishing, and production. The game's systems develop alongside the player, becoming more streamlined to enable more time to explore and create. Players can define their own pace of island life as they progress through the game's features.
- Release Date: August 18
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2
- Multiplayer: Up to 4 players
- New Content: 19 NPCs with new quests, 14 romanceable characters with new dating activities
- Physical Release Date: November 12
The version 1.0 update introduces online multiplayer, allowing up to four players to explore an island together. New content includes 19 NPCs with new three-heart and five-heart relationship quests. The 14 romanceable characters also receive new dating activities to deepen the role-playing elements.
Physical copies of the game will release on November 12 for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version is priced at 39.99 USD (around $39.99), 44.99 EUR (around $51.80), or 39.99 GBP (around $53.82). The PS5 physical version costs 39.99 USD (around $39.99), 39.99 EUR (around $46.04), or 34.99 GBP (around $47.09).
The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X/S alongside the new PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions. Digital versions launch globally on August 18, while physical stock arrives later in the year. We looked at the game's development earlier while tracking its transition from Early Access to full release.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
