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Overview
Seed Sparkle Lab released an official roadmap shortly after the Early Access launch on February 11, 2026. The roadmap outlines monthly content updates leading to a full 1.0 release in Summer 2026, with no planned price increase after Early Access. The developers have committed to no in-game microtransactions and full freedom for modding.
February 2026 - Early Access launch
Early Access launch on Steam and Xbox Preview (also Xbox Game Pass Ultimate day one)
Five post-launch patches in the first eight days (see Update history)
Bug fixes, crash fixes, performance improvements, and quality-of-life updates
New character content: 5-heart story interaction with Aurelis
Patch fix: processing devices now recognize items in the Realm Box
Patch fix: fish trap placement corrected
March 2026 - New items and collaborations
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Ribbit Holiday DLC | A free DLC pack added alongside the March content update |
Sun Wukong-themed outfit | A cosmetic outfit inspired by the Monkey King legend |
Firework items | Seasonal items available at Zerine's General Store |
Rednote collaboration | Exclusive collaboration items available at Alex's Lex Woodworks shop |
April 2026 - Voice content and dating
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Expanded NPC voice content | New voice lines recorded for all 15 romanceable characters. The goal is every major story beat and relationship milestone fully voiced by 1.0. |
Improved voice performances | Existing voice lines re-recorded or rebalanced based on community feedback about audio quality and dialogue mismatches |
Dating system expansion | New romantic activities and date events. The current relationship system will be expanded beyond gift-giving. |
May 2026 - Mod support
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Basic creator tools | Official tools for creating custom content |
Mod support launch | Official mod support integrated into the game client |
Steam Workshop | Community mods shareable via Steam Workshop. Expected to include custom furniture, clothing, and decorations. |
The community has already started the Starsand Modding Framework (SMF) project on GitHub, inspired by Minecraft's Fabric/Forge loaders. As of February 2026, SMF is in a planning and research phase. See Modding and mods for details.
June 2026 - Multiplayer
The multiplayer update is one of the most anticipated features:
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Player count | Up to 3 friends can play together in cooperative multiplayer |
Shared ownership | Friends can hold shared deeds to land and villas, everyone has equal building rights |
Collaborative building | All players can build, decorate, landscape, and make structural edits in real time |
No host-only restrictions | All players have full access to tools and features, not just the world host |
Island visits | Visit friends' islands and explore their farms and buildings |
Team encounters | Team-based encounters and activities designed for groups |
Multi-rider vehicles | Some vehicles support multiple passengers in co-op |
Summer 2026 - Full 1.0 release
Official exit from Early Access
Console ports: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Mac versions planned for the 1.0 launch window
All roadmap features finalized and polished
Expanded story content and endgame activities
No planned price increase from the Early Access price
Developer commitments
No in-game microtransactions
No anti-cheat systems
Full freedom for modding and custom content
Community-driven development ("co-creation" philosophy)
Related articles
Update history all patch notes released so far
Development history how the game was made
Multiplayer detailed multiplayer guide
Modding and mods mod support and community projects
Reception and community player and critic response