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Overview

Starsand Island is divided into 10 named mainland regions, an underground dungeon network called the Moonlit Forest, and several offshore areas. Each region has its own terrain, resources, shops, NPCs, and activities. The in-game phone map app displays region boundaries, building locations, and NPC positions for characters you have met. As of Early Access, the interactive map tracks over 200 discoverable locations across the island.

Regions unlock gradually as you explore. Some areas are gated behind progression milestones or require specific items to access (such as repairing the Damaged Door to reach the Moonlit Forest). The island has a diverse geography ranging from sandy beaches and open meadows to forested highlands, a freshwater lake, and an underground cave system.

Mainland Regions

Starsand Town

The central hub of the island and the social heart of Starsand. Most shops, restaurants, and public buildings are concentrated here. The Community Center serves as the profession certification and Island Life progression hub. The Chrono Arcade offers minigames, and the town square hosts seasonal events throughout the year.

Hopeland

Your starting farm and home base, located southwest of Starsand Town. Hopeland is where you grow crops, raise animals, craft items, and build your homestead. The Moonlit Forest entrance is south of your cottage behind a Damaged Door. A farm swing near the cottage provides free stamina recovery when used.

Green Meadow

Open grasslands northwest of Starsand Town. Green Meadow is one of the first areas new players explore and is ideal for early foraging and gathering. The terrain is flat and easy to navigate, making it a good place to collect flowers, herbs, and other materials. The Green Pasture Ranch is located on the border between Green Meadow and Flower Corridor.

Flower Corridor

A flower-filled area on the western side of the island, above the Green Pasture Ranch. The Flower Corridor is the best place to find wild Hydrangeas and other flowers. The Exploration Club is situated on the edge of this region, run by Zephyria. A hilltop gazebo contains a treasure chest.

Crane Cape

An eastern promontory featuring a lighthouse, a pier, and sweeping ocean views. A hidden island near Crane Cape can be reached by swimming from the rocks. The cape is relatively quiet compared to other regions, making it a good spot for peaceful exploration. Treasure chests are scattered around the pier and lighthouse area.

Half-Moon Bay

Half-Moon Bay is the curved coastal area on the southeast side of the island. It serves as the hub for all fishing and ocean-related activities. The AquaBlue Outpost fishing shop, Starsand Port, the Merchant Ship, and G-Power Bike vehicle shop are all in this region. Half-Moon Bay hosts the annual Beach Festival in Summer. Glowing Shells spawn exclusively along this coastline and can be traded at Lex Woodworks for exclusive blueprints.

Blue Beach

A sandy beach on the east coast of the island. Blue Beach is a premium property location that unlocks at "Bright Star" rank after purchasing the Cloudrest Lake property. The beach has shell-collecting spots, beach-specific foraging items, and fishing locations along the shore.

Cloudrest Lake

A freshwater lake area northwest of town. Cloudrest Lake offers lake fishing distinct from ocean fishing, with its own set of freshwater fish species tracked in the Islandpedia. The Panda House is nearby, home to Booboo the panda. Cloudrest Lake is also a late-game property location, unlocking at "Home Builder" rank (after expanding Hopeland 6 times) for 6,000,000 coins and 750 Starsand.

Maple Reed

A wooded area known for its seasonal foliage that changes color with the seasons. Maple Reed is the best area for wood gathering, with dense tree coverage providing ample lumber. The forest canopy is particularly striking during Fall when the leaves turn red and gold.

Bastrom Heights

The elevated highland area in the northeast of the island, featuring a temple complex and scenic overlooks. Youfang, the resident monk, lives at the temple. Bastrom Heights offers several treasure chests and panoramic views of the island. The area has a more rugged, mountainous feel compared to the lowland regions.

Moonlit Forest (Underground)

The Moonlit Forest is an expansive underground dungeon network accessed from Hopeland through the Damaged Door south of your cottage. It is the primary source of all metal ores (Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold) and contains combat encounters, puzzles, and boss fights.

The Moonlit Forest is separate from the surface bus network. Navigation underground relies on teleporters activated at each camp. Each zone gets progressively harder, with tougher enemies and rarer ore deposits deeper in.

Offshore Areas

Four areas are located off the coast of the island. The three deep-sea fishing zones are accessed via the Parrot Ship at Starsand Port, while Windflute Island is a separate landmass reachable by boat.

Fast Travel: Bus Network

The island's fast travel system consists of 10 bus stations spread across the mainland regions. Each station must be repaired before it can be used. Repair costs vary by station but generally require Stone, Softwood, Hardwood, and sometimes metal ingots. Once repaired, you can travel between any two active stations for a fare of 5 to 30 coins depending on distance.

In addition to buses, teleporters found in the Moonlit Forest camps and certain surface locations provide free instant travel. Vehicles and mounts also speed up travel between regions.

Seasonal Changes by Region

Starsand Island has four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that affect the appearance of regions, available resources, and festival events:

• Spring: Cherry blossoms appear around Starsand Town. Spring crops become available at Happiness Seed Shop. Wildflowers bloom across Green Meadow and Flower Corridor.

• Summer: Beach Festival at Half-Moon Bay (Summer 27). Beach areas are at their most vibrant. Summer crops and tropical fish become available.

• Fall: Maple Reed's foliage turns red and gold. Fall crops and mushrooms are in season. Harvest Festival celebrations take place in Starsand Town.

• Winter: Snow covers Bastrom Heights and parts of Cloudrest Lake. Winter-exclusive items appear in shops. Some outdoor resources become unavailable until Spring.

Navigation Tips

• Use the phone map app (Tab on keyboard) to see region boundaries and NPC locations. The map updates as you discover new areas and meet new characters.

• Repair bus stops in each region as soon as you visit. Building the full bus network early saves significant travel time.

• Activate teleporters in Moonlit Forest camps when you find them. They provide free fast travel to specific underground locations.

• The Moonlit Forest is only accessed from Hopeland, not from any other region.

• Use the Residents button on the left side of the map to locate any NPC or pet you have previously met.

• Offshore areas require Starsand Port to be built first. Complete the port construction quest early to unlock deep-sea fishing and Windflute Island.

• Vehicles like the Skateboard and Scooter are faster than walking and help cover the distance between regions that lack direct bus connections.

Related Articles

• Fast Travel

• Moonlit Forest

• Hopeland

• Half-Moon Bay

• Starsand Town

• Characters

• Islandpedia