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Splendid Wonderland - Version 13 vs Version 14
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11Overview22Splendid Wonderland: A Dream of Blue Tears is a limited-time seasonal event in Starsand Island. It takes place at Half-Moon Bay during nighttime hours, featuring a bioluminescent display where glowing blue "tears" appear in the ocean waves along the shoreline. The event is one of three seasonal events on the island, alongside the Beach Festival (Summer 27) and the Chinese New Year Festival (Spring Festival).44Players receive a mail notification from Solara when the event is active, alerting them to visit Half-Moon Bay during the evening hours.66Event Details88DetailInformationEvent NameSplendid Wonderland: A Dream of Blue TearsLocationHalf-Moon Bay shorelineActive Hours21:00 to 02:00 (9 PM to 2 AM in-game time)NotificationLetter in your mailbox announces the eventTypeAtmospheric/visual experience with gathering opportunityDurationOne evening (approximately 5 in-game hours)1010What Happens1111When the event is active, blue bioluminescent "tears" begin appearing in the water along the Half-Moon Bay shoreline starting around 9 PM. The effect intensifies over the course of the evening, with the water becoming progressively more sparkly and the blue glow growing denser as midnight approaches.1313The visual display resembles real-world bioluminescent plankton blooms, where ocean waves glow with an ethereal blue light. The effect is most dramatic between 10 PM and midnight, when the density of glowing particles reaches its peak. After midnight, the glow gradually fades until it disappears around 2 AM.1515Visual Timeline1717TimeWhat to Expect9:00 PMFirst blue "tears" begin appearing in the water as waves come and go.10:00 PMThe effect builds noticeably. Blue glow becomes more consistent across the shoreline.11:00 PM to MidnightPeak intensity. The water is densely sparkly with a bright blue glow.12:00 AM to 2:00 AMGradual fade. The bioluminescence slowly diminishes until the event ends.1919Glowing Shells2020During the event, Glowing Blue Shells can be found scattered on the ground along the Half-Moon Bay shoreline. These are rare collectible items that serve as a secondary currency, separate from standard coins and Starsand Points.2222Glowing Shells can be exchanged for exclusive furnishing blueprints at Lex Woodworks. Open the Island Map, travel to Lex Woodworks, interact with the cash register, and select the "Glowing Shell Exchange" tab to browse and purchase exclusive furniture blueprints that are not available through any other method.2424Do not sell Glowing Shells to regular vendors. They have minimal sell value at shops, and you will permanently lose access to the exclusive blueprints they can unlock. Save every shell you find for the Lex Woodworks exchange.2626Glowing Shells also spawn during the summer season and during the Beach Festival event, but they appear in higher concentrations during the Splendid Wonderland event. Collect as many as you can during the event window.2828Activities3030While Splendid Wonderland is primarily an atmospheric event rather than a structured competition like the Beach Festival, there are several things to do during the event window:3232ActivityDescriptionRewardGlowing Shell collectingWalk the Half-Moon Bay shoreline and pick up Glowing Blue Shells scattered on the sand and in shallow watersGlowing Shells (exchange at Lex Woodworks for exclusive furniture blueprints)Bioluminescent creature watchingObserve bioluminescent sea creatures glowing in the shallow waters along the shore. Organisms pulse with blue light as waves wash over the sand.None (atmospheric experience)Photo opportunitiesUse Photo Mode to capture the glowing ocean, bioluminescent organisms, and moonlit scenery. The blue glow creates unique lighting conditions.Screenshots for personal collectionNPC conversationsTalk to NPCs present at the event for unique dialogue lines about the bioluminescent phenomenon. Not all NPCs appear at every occurrence.Lore and world-building dialogueBug catchingBring a Bug Net to the event. Special bioluminescent insects may appear near the glowing shoreline during the event window.Event-specific bug catches (if available)3434Comparison with Other Seasonal Events3535The event is primarily an atmospheric experience. Unlike the Beach Festival (which features offshore racing, crab herding, shell collecting, and exclusive vendors), Splendid Wonderland focuses on the visual spectacle itself. The main tangible benefit is the increased Glowing Shell spawn rate.3737EventSeasonDurationActivitiesExclusive RewardsBeach FestivalSummer 27One day (with 2-day preparation)Offshore Racing, Crab Herding, Shell Collecting, Beach MarketBeach Coin currency, exclusive blueprints, furniture, outfitsChinese New Year FestivalLate Winter / Early SpringMulti-dayFestival activities, decorationsFestival-themed furniture, outfitsSplendid WonderlandVaries (limited-time notification)One evening (21:00 to 02:00)Visual display, Glowing Shell gatheringGlowing Shells (exchangeable at Lex Woodworks)3939Photography Guide4040Splendid Wonderland offers some of the best Photo Mode opportunities in the game. The combination of moonlight, bioluminescent ocean, and glowing shells creates lighting conditions that are unavailable at any other time. Here are some tips for capturing great shots:4242Best angle: Stand on the elevated rocks at either end of Half-Moon Bay and angle the camera downward toward the water. This captures the full sweep of the glowing shoreline.Peak timing: The bioluminescence is most photogenic between 11 PM and midnight when the particle density is at its highest.Character positioning: Place your character at the water's edge with the ocean behind them. The blue glow is a natural backlight, creating a striking silhouette effect.Weather dependency: Clear skies produce the best results. If it rains during the event, the visual effect is partially obscured by rain particles.4444Preparation Checklist4646To make the most of the Splendid Wonderland event, prepare the following before the event window opens at 9 PM:4848Arrive at Half-Moon Bay by 8:45 PM to be in position when the first bioluminescent tears appear.Empty your inventory to make room for Glowing Shells. The event spawns a higher concentration of shells than normal, and you want to collect as many as possible.Bring a Bug Net for any bioluminescent insects that appear near the shoreline.Open your Photo Mode settings beforehand and familiarize yourself with the controls. You do not want to spend event time learning the camera.Check your mailbox for the event notification letter from Solara. If you have not received it, the event may not be active on your calendar date.5050Early Access Status5252As of the Early Access build (March 2026), the Splendid Wonderland event appears to be partially implemented. Some players have reported that the bioluminescent visual effects do not always display correctly. Reports from players include:5454Some players see no visual changes at all during the event window, despite receiving the mail notification.Others report the water turning sparkly with the blue glow as expected.A few players noted that "no one is even on the beach" during the event, suggesting NPC presence may not be fully implemented yet.Restarting the game or switching between Gaming Mode and Desktop Mode (on Steam Deck) has resolved the rendering issue for some players.5656The event currently has no structured minigames or exclusive vendor stalls associated with it. This may change as the game progresses through Early Access toward the full 1.0 release in Summer 2026. The Beach Festival and Chinese New Year Festival both received significant content additions during Early Access, so Splendid Wonderland may receive similar treatment.57+The event currently has no structured minigames or exclusive vendor stalls associated with it. This may change as the game progresses through Early Access toward the full 1.0 release on August 18, 2026. The Beach Festival and Chinese New Year Festival both received significant content additions during Early Access, so Splendid Wonderland may receive similar treatment.5858Tips6060Check your mailbox regularly. The event notification arrives by letter, and it is easy to miss among other mail.Visit Half-Moon Bay between 10 PM and midnight for the most intense visual effect. The bioluminescence builds over time and peaks around midnight.Walk the entire shoreline during the event to collect Glowing Blue Shells. They are scattered on the ground and have a low spawn rate, so thorough exploration is important.Bring a camera. The Photo Mode works during the event, and the blue glow creates striking screenshot opportunities, especially when combined with the moonlit ocean backdrop.If you do not see the visual effects during the event window, try restarting the game. Some players have reported the effect not rendering on first visit.Save every Glowing Shell you find. Do not sell them to vendors. The exclusive blueprints available at Lex Woodworks cannot be obtained any other way.The event may receive additional content (activities, rewards, vendors) in future updates. Check the Post-Launch Roadmap for developer announcements.Talk to NPCs at the event for unique dialogue about the bioluminescent phenomenon. Not every NPC appears at every occurrence, so check each time the event runs.The glow is most visible in the darker areas of the beach, away from any torches or light sources. Walk toward the far ends of the shoreline for the most intense visual effect.Bring a Bug Net for potential bioluminescent insects. While not confirmed in every Early Access build, some players have reported unique catches during the event window.6262Related Articles6464Seasonal EventsBeach FestivalChinese New Year FestivalHalf-Moon BayGlowing ShellsLex WoodworksPhoto ModePost-Launch Roadmap
