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11Overview22Starsand Island has 75 achievements on Steam (33 on Xbox, where some categories are consolidated). Every achievement displays a cryptic in-game clue rather than a direct description, so players need to decode what each one requires. Achievements span profession progression, land ownership, NPC relationships, pet adoption, fashion, vehicles, and special milestones. All achievements can be earned within a single save file at your own pace.44The game is in Early Access, so some achievements (particularly Soaring High and the multiplayer-related ones) may require content that is not yet available. This guide covers every achievement with its in-game clue, unlock method, and practical tips.66Getting Started (2 Achievements)88These unlock naturally during the tutorial and early gameplay.1010AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockIsland NewcomerTutorial complete! Enjoy your life on the island!Complete the tutorial with Solara at your homeHome BuilderTime to build my own little slice of paradise!Expand your home for the first time1313Island Newcomer unlocks at a 94% completion rate, making it the most common achievement. Home Builder requires purchasing your first home expansion, which becomes available after reaching Junior rank in any profession.1414Profession Achievements (27 Achievements)1616The largest category. There are five professions (Crafter, Farmer, Angler, Rancher, Explorer), each with five ranks from Apprentice to Expert. Progressing through these ranks unlocks 25 individual achievements plus 2 general profession achievements.1818General Profession Milestones2020AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockJack of One TradeWhy do I feel like not working anymore...Reach Apprentice rank in any professionJack of All TradesA junior-level all-rounder.Reach Junior rank in all five professionsGrandmasterThere's nothing left to teach you.Reach Expert rank in any professionMaster of All TradesA true master of all Professions.Reach Expert rank in all five professionsGuided by the MentorFrom zero to... Hey, don't give up yet.Purchase your first perk from the WorkpediaThis is My ExpertiseNo one knows this better than me.Purchase all perks for one professionVersatile HelperJust a call, and I'll be there.Complete 100 Bulletin Board requests2222Crafter Profession Track2323Mentor: Zerine at Zerine's General Store. Trials involve crafting items, processing materials, and upgrading crafting stations.2525AchievementIn-Game ClueRankPatchworkFixing this, mending that...Apprentice CrafterHammering AwayIt works, doesn't it?Junior CrafterScrap RecyclingScissors, knives, you name it - leave it to us!Intermediate CrafterAlchemy MasterThat golden glow is...!Senior CrafterTech GeniusNow, anything can be crafted.Expert Crafter2727Farmer Profession Track2828Mentor: Graminova at the Happiness Seed Shop. Trials involve growing crops, harvesting, and mastering farming techniques.3030AchievementIn-Game ClueRankCall of the WildStarting with just a hoe...Apprentice FarmerIntensive CultivationPlant a seed in spring, harvest a thousand in autumn.Junior FarmerOrganic FertilizerHold your breath while making them...Intermediate FarmerGuaranteed RipenessYou'll never grow an unripe melon.Senior FarmerLegendary GrowerEverything grows in your farmland.Expert Farmer3232Angler Profession Track3333Mentor: Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost. Trials involve catching fish, upgrading rods, and exploring fishing spots.3535AchievementIn-Game ClueRankThey Keep EscapingThe bait is delicious to them.Apprentice AnglerBeginner's ProtectionCherish your beginner's protection period.Junior AnglerNever Empty-HandedNo more buying fish to fake it.Intermediate AnglerWilling BiteYou have the magic to make fish bite.Senior AnglerThe Joy of FishDo you feel the joy of willingly biting?Expert Angler3737Rancher Profession Track3838Mentor: Pastelle at the Green Pasture Ranch. Trials involve raising animals, breeding, and managing ranching facilities.4040AchievementIn-Game ClueRankCute BunniesHello, let me groom you.Apprentice RancherPoultry FlockThey look fierce when they pounce...Junior RancherPasture BreezeOnce a workaholic, now a rancher.Intermediate RancherAnimal KingdomSpring has arrived, and all things are revived.Senior RancherMaster TamerWhere are the magical creatures?Expert Rancher4242Explorer Profession Track4343Mentor: Zephyria at the Exploration Club. Trials involve combat, exploration, dungeon clearing, and discovering the island.4545AchievementIn-Game ClueRankTake This SwordYoung adventurers, go explore!Apprentice ExplorerWhere's the Treasure?No treasure, but at least you have the scenery.Junior ExplorerNot a Wild ManOften seen in the wild, but definitely not a wild man.Intermediate ExplorerWanderer of IslandsMap the world with your own footsteps.Senior ExplorerThe Village LegendNo fell dragon, but you're a hero nonetheless.Expert Explorer4747Land and Property (7 Achievements)4848Land is purchased in a fixed progression order: Hopeland expansions first, then Cloudrest Lake, then Blue Beach, and finally Windflute Island. You cannot skip ahead. The Island Life app on your Phone tracks progression through ownership milestones.5050AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockA Landowner's PrideAll this land? You bought it yourself.Purchase your first new plot of landDream ManorWelcome home, esteemed owner of a magnificent manor.Purchase 5 new plots of landMy Big HouseFrom here to there, it's all my home.Purchase all land plots at HopelandLiving LegendEverything under the sun... and then some. Mine! All mine!Own all available land on Starsand IslandLakeside ViewA hint of green, a touch of spring.Purchase land on Cloudrest LakeSandcastle KingdomAh, the sea - you're all but water.Purchase land on Blue BeachOffshore LivingWaking up to seagulls' calls is pure bliss.Purchase land on Windflute Island5252Land purchases require both Coins and Starsand Points. Costs escalate significantly: early plots cost around 2,000 Coins and 50 SP, while late-game plots can cost 160,000 Coins and 300 SP. Windflute Island requires reaching the Starsand Legend rank in Island Life, making Offshore Living one of the rarest achievements (1.4% completion rate).5353Transportation (4 Achievements)5555Vehicles and bus stops both provide fast travel options across the island.5757AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockA Knight's RideTry its speed!Purchase and ride a scooter from G-Power BikeStarsand RacerThere's nothing I can't drive.Purchase and drive a car from G-Power BikeGet on Board Now!Toot toot! All aboard!Build your first bus stopRoad MasterGo wherever you want, whenever you want.Build all nine bus stops5959Vehicles are purchased from Neona at G-Power Bike in Half-Moon Bay. Scooters are affordable early on, while cars cost significantly more. Bus stops are built using materials through the building system and provide free fast travel once constructed.6060Fashion (3 Achievements)6262Clothing is purchased from Lunelle at Ethereal Styles in Starsand Town, or unlocked through quests and events.6464AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockFashion LearnerYou're mesmerized by my outfit, aren't you?Unlock 10 unique pieces of clothingFashion LoverWhat's your outfit of the day?Unlock 20 unique pieces of clothingFashion ExpertEven if no one is watching, staying stylish is my passion.Unlock 30 unique pieces of clothing6666Fashion Learner has an 82% completion rate, so most players accumulate clothing naturally. To reach 30 for Fashion Expert, make sure to check Ethereal Styles regularly for new stock and complete NPC quests that reward clothing items.6767Furniture and Decoration (3 Achievements)6969Furniture is crafted at the Worktable or purchased from Lex Woodworks. Both crafting and placing count toward these milestones.7171AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockNot Empty WallsNow, you don't have to sleep on the floor.Craft 10 furniture piecesNot a Shabby RoomNothing beats the comfort of a well-decorated home.Place 50 unique furniture items in your homeRenovated HomeArrange all your furniture and make this place your own.Unlock 100 unique pieces of furniture7373Not Empty Walls is the third most common achievement (86% completion). For Renovated Home, you need 100 unique furniture pieces, so explore all sources: Lex Woodworks, Gacha Machine, Island Life milestones, Drift Bottles, festivals, and exploration chests.7474Relationship Achievements (16 Achievements)7676The largest single category. Relationships are tracked through friendship hearts with NPCs. Each heart level requires giving gifts, completing quests, and spending time with islanders. Heart levels range from 1 to 5.7878AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockCould It be Fate?The moment our eyes met, I knew it was destiny.Reach Heart Level 1 with any NPCHello, My FriendNice to meet you.Reach Heart Level 1 with 5 NPCsLoved by AllYou're always noticed wherever you go.Reach Heart Level 1 with 10 NPCsMutual UnderstandingYour bond is skyrocketing.Reach Heart Level 2 with any NPCSincerely YoursHere's my little heart.Reach Heart Level 2 with 5 NPCsFriend ShipA ship loaded with friends!Reach Heart Level 2 with 10 NPCsClose FriendsLet's share our secrets.Reach Heart Level 3 with any NPCGroup of FriendsBeep, another message from a friend.Reach Heart Level 3 with 5 NPCsFull HouseJust open the door, another friend has arrived.Reach Heart Level 3 with 10 NPCsTelepathyJust one glance is enough.Reach Heart Level 4 with any NPCLonging for YouI want to see you today - from sunrise to sunset.Reach Heart Level 4 with 5 NPCsInseparableSharing life, sharing moods.Reach Heart Level 4 with 10 NPCsWholeheartedMy heart's set on you.Reach Heart Level 5 with any NPCWe Are...Living happily together is what matters most.Reach Heart Level 5 with 5 NPCsLifelong CompanionsThis is a big family.Reach Heart Level 5 with 10 NPCsJust RoommatesWe're just roommates, really.Have an NPC move in with you8080Tip: focus on giving Loved gifts daily and completing NPC-specific quests to raise hearts efficiently. Check the NPC gift preferences page for each islander's favorites. The relationship achievements from Heart Level 3 onward have very low completion rates (under 25%), so they take sustained effort.8181Social (2 Achievements)8383AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockGetting FamiliarYou're getting familiar on the island.Meet 10 unique NPCsRecognized by EveryoneYou're recognized by everyone on the island.Meet every NPC on the island (check Social tab)8585Both unlock naturally as you explore. Recognized by Everyone requires visiting all areas of the island since some NPCs are located in remote spots like Half-Moon Bay and Windflute Island.8686Pets (3 Achievements)8888Pets are adopted from Stella at Woof & Wow Pets in Starsand Town.9090AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockFluffy LifeIt's so fluffy and soft.Adopt 1 petFluffy AddictionBefore I knew it, I'd become a servant to all things fluffy.Adopt 3 petsFluffy Recluse...Do I really need a reason to go out?Adopt 6 pets9292Pets cost Coins. Fluffy Recluse requires 6 pets, which means buying nearly all available options. Only 1.1% of players have this achievement.9393Special Achievements (3 Achievements)9595AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockLegendary FriendHi, everyone. This is my rideable friend..Unlock the Luna Deer mountLandlord PrideNow I'm the landlord.Reach a specific land ownership milestoneSoaring HighIts wings spread like the clouds of the sky.Unlock a flying mount (content may not be fully available in Early Access)9797The Luna Deer mount is unlocked through high-level Explorer progression. Soaring High has the lowest completion rate at 1.0%, suggesting its unlock condition may be tied to content still being developed.9898Multiplayer Achievement (1 Achievement)100100AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockDrop By AnytimeVisit a friend's island once multiplayer launches.Visit another player's island (requires multiplayer, which may not be fully available yet)102102Completion Strategy103103For efficient 100% completion, follow this general order:105105Tutorial and Early Game: Island Newcomer unlocks automatically. Start all five professions to Apprentice for Jack of One Trade. Craft 10 furniture pieces for Not Empty Walls.Mid-Game Progression: Push all professions to Junior for Jack of All Trades. Buy your first land for A Landowner's Pride. Build a bus stop for Get on Board Now!. Start meeting NPCs and giving gifts daily.Fashion and Furniture: Buy clothing from Ethereal Styles regularly. Purchase furniture blueprints from Lex Woodworks. Pull the Gacha Machine at Chrono Arcade for exclusive items.Late-Game Grind: Max all professions for Master of All Trades. Complete 100 requests for Versatile Helper. Buy all land plots. Reach Heart Level 5 with 10 NPCs for Lifelong Companions.Endgame: Purchase Windflute Island for Offshore Living. Adopt 6 pets for Fluffy Recluse. Build all 9 bus stops for Road Master.107107Completion Rates109109Here are the rarest achievements based on Steam global completion rates, useful for planning your endgame priorities:111111AchievementCompletion RateDifficultySoaring High1.0%Extremely rare (may require unreleased content)Living Legend1.1%Very rare (all land ownership)Fluffy Recluse1.1%Very rare (6 pets)Offshore Living1.4%Very rare (Windflute Island land)Sandcastle Kingdom1.8%Very rare (Blue Beach land)Lifelong Companions2.1%Rare (Heart 5 with 10 NPCs)Dream Manor2.6%Rare (5 land plots)We Are...2.7%Rare (Heart 5 with 5 NPCs)Inseparable2.8%Rare (Heart 4 with 10 NPCs)113113Xbox completion data shows even lower rates for the hardest achievements. Soaring High and Offshore Living sit at roughly 0.05% completion, Sandcastle Kingdom at 0.06%, and both Lifelong Companions and Fluffy Recluse at around 0.07%. Versatile Helper comes in at 0.13%, while Master of All Trades is the most achievable of the rare ones at approximately 0.95%.114114Tips for Achievement Hunters116116Check the Bulletin Board every day and complete all available requests. This is the only way to progress toward Versatile Helper (100 requests), and the points stack up slowly.Talk to every NPC daily, even those you are not actively gifting. Daily conversations give +5 affection each and add up over time.Unlock all 5 professions to Apprentice rank early. This earns Jack of One Trade and starts the clock on leveling all professions for Jack of All Trades and Master of All Trades.Buy land as soon as you can afford it. The land progression is linear (Hopeland, Cloudrest Lake, Blue Beach, Windflute Island), and later plots unlock only after earlier ones are purchased.Spend Starsand Points in the Workpedia as soon as you earn them. The Efficiency Boost perk (Crafter tree) is one of the most impactful early unlocks, increasing yields from chopping and mining.Focus your gifting on romanceable NPCs first since they can reach Heart Level 5. You need 10 NPCs at Heart 5 for Lifelong Companions, which is only achievable with romanceable characters.Build bus stops as you explore new areas. Road Master requires 9 total bus stops, and having fast travel saves enormous time on daily gifting rounds.For Fluffy Recluse, combine all three pet adoption methods: wild befriending, shop purchases (7,500 coins each from Woof & Wow), and rescue quests.118118Related Articles120120Professions - profession ranks and trialsIsland Life - progression milestonesFriendship and Gifting - relationship mechanicsShops and Vendors - where to buy items121+ItemDescriptionProfessionsprofession ranks and trialsIsland Lifeprogression milestonesFriendship and Giftingrelationship mechanicsShops and Vendorswhere to buy items
