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Newsstand
March 25, 2026 at 01:43 AM
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The Newsstand is a small kiosk located in Starsand Town's commercial district. It sells seasonal books, poetry books, and Hot Spring Tickets. While it is not a major commerce destination compared to the General Store or Furniture Shop, the Newsstand stocks a handful of practical and collectible items that players might otherwise overlook.
The Newsstand is one of several shops and vendors scattered across the island. Its small size and modest inventory make it easy to walk past, but it is worth visiting at the start of each season to check for new stock.
The Newsstand sits along the main street in Starsand Town's commercial area, near the town square. It is recognizable by its small awning, newspaper rack, and magazine display stand. The kiosk is positioned between other town shops, down the road from Lex Woodworks, making it a convenient stop during routine town visits.
Players arriving in town via the bus stop or fast travel point will find the Newsstand within a short walk. It is visible from the main path and does not require any special navigation to reach.
The Newsstand follows the standard NPC shop schedule in Starsand Town.
Day | Hours |
|---|---|
Every day | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Like all NPC-run shops, the Newsstand closes at night. Players who need supplies outside of operating hours should use vending machines or the 24-hour convenience services available at certain locations.
The Newsstand inventory is small but distinct from other shops. It focuses on reading material and Hot Spring Tickets. Some items rotate based on the current season.
Item | Price | Availability | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Seasonal Book | 195 coins | Rotates each season | Books that change based on the current in-game season. Each book provides tips and lore related to seasonal activities. |
Poetry Book | 195 coins | Added in a post-launch update | Collectible poetry books added as a readable item category. Offers flavor text and lore. |
Hot Spring Ticket | 100 coins | Always in stock | Grants a single entry to the Hot Springs in Maple Reed for stamina recovery. |
Hot Spring Tickets are also available from Zerine's General Store and from vending machines around the island, all at the same 100-coin price. Random discounts occasionally appear at certain vendors.
The Newsstand's book selection changes at the start of each in-game season. Each seasonal book contains tips, flavor text, and lore related to activities available during that season. Collecting all four seasonal books is a completionist goal, and the books can be displayed on bookshelves in your home as decoration.
Visit the Newsstand on the first day of each new season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) to pick up that season's book before the selection rotates again.
Hot Spring Tickets grant a single entry to the Hot Springs facility in Maple Reed. Using a ticket restores your stamina, making them a useful purchase for players who are running low on energy during long farming or gathering sessions.
While 100 coins per ticket is not the cheapest stamina recovery method (sleeping at home or eating cooked food are free alternatives), Hot Spring Tickets provide a quick mid-day stamina refill without needing to return home or cook. They are especially handy during extended trips to distant gathering or fishing locations.
The Newsstand is one of the smaller shops in Starsand Town's commerce ecosystem. It complements the larger shops by offering items that none of the other vendors carry. The seasonal books are exclusive to this vendor, making it the only source for those collectibles.
For players focused on town aesthetics and immersion, the Newsstand is a charming detail that makes Starsand Town feel like a living community. The rotating seasonal book selection creates a reason to visit at the start of each new season.
Visit the Newsstand on the first day of every season to buy the new seasonal book before you forget.
Stock up on a few Hot Spring Tickets before heading out on long exploration or gathering runs. Having 2 to 3 tickets in your bag ensures you will not run out of stamina far from home.
Seasonal books and poetry books can be placed on bookshelves in your home as decorative items.
If you are tight on coins early in the game, skip the Newsstand. The books are collectibles, not necessities, and Hot Spring Tickets are a luxury when sleeping at home restores stamina for free.
The Newsstand is easy to miss because it is small. Look for the awning and newspaper rack near the town square when walking down the main street.
