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Starsand Town
May 20, 2026 at 01:17 PM
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Starsand Town is the main commercial and social hub of Starsand Island. The town features Chinese-inspired architecture with colorful street stalls, wisteria-covered walkways, and a warm, lively atmosphere. Nearly all of the island's shops, restaurants, and services are concentrated here, making it the center of daily life for both residents and the player.
The Plaza is the central gathering area of Starsand Town, surrounded by shops and restaurants. It has an outdoor theater near Lex Woodworks, wisteria-covered walkways, and colorful street stalls. NPCs wander the plaza throughout the day and gather here in the evenings. Several Parkour Puzzles can be found on fences and railings around the plaza.
Solara works at the Community Center as the mayor's assistant. This is where you go to receive profession certifications and handle town business. The park in front of the Community Center is a popular gathering spot.
The Bulletin Board is located right outside the Community Center. Players can accept up to 4 daily requests from town residents.
Requests involve gathering or crafting items for NPCs.
Rewards include Coins, Affection Points (15-25), and Starsand Points.
Completing 5 Bulletin Board requests is required to unlock Land Expansion at Hopeland.
Requests have a star-rated difficulty system. Avoid 3-star jobs early on as they are strictly timed.
The central Fast Travel hub connects to 9 other bus stations across the island. Unlocked by completing the "Building Starsand Station" quest from Solara (requires cooking 4 Soup Dumplings). Travel costs 15 Gold per trip.
Starsand Town and the surrounding area have 16 shops. Unless noted otherwise, most shops are open from 08:00 to 22:00.
The following table provides a quick reference for all 16 shops and vendors in and around Starsand Town. For full inventory details, see each shop's dedicated article.
Shop | Owner | Hours | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
24 hours | Crafting ingredients, snacks, drinks, blueprints for tools and processing equipment | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, farming appliance blueprints | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Clothing, outfits, limited-time seasonal fashion | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Furniture blueprints, finished furniture, Glowing Shell exchange | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Musical instruments, music records, Record Player blueprint | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Takeout meals, cooking recipes, Gas Stove and Juicer blueprints | ||
06:00 - 11:00 | Hot breakfast meals with temporary gameplay buffs | ||
24 hours | Consumable drinks and snacks that restore stamina | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Character customization services (hairstyles, facial features) | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Arcade games (Starblock, Foodybara), token prizes, gachapon | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Adoptable pets, pet care supplies, pet house/bed/bowl blueprints | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Finished vehicles, vehicle blueprints, rentals, customization | ||
06:00 - 22:00 | Livestock, animal feed, ranching blueprints, mount rentals | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Adventuring tools, materials, weapon blueprints | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Fishing bait, fishing rod blueprints, aquarium blueprints | ||
08:00 - 22:00 | Rare rotating stock (refreshes Mondays), buys goods at 200% value |
Owner: Zerine (Crafting Mentor)
Open 24 hours. The first shop you visit in the game and the most important early on. Sells crafts, ingredients, snacks, drinks, and the largest selection of blueprints for tools and processing equipment (smelting, cutting, etc.).
Owner: Graminova (Farming Mentor)
Located next to Ethereal Styles. Sells seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and blueprints for farming appliances (brewing, jam-making). Essential for farming progression.
Owner: Lunelle
Located on the south side of the Plaza. Sells clothing and outfit pieces. Some items are only available for a limited time.
Owner: Alex
Located near the Newsstand. Sells furniture blueprints, finished furniture, and decorations. Also has a Glowing Shell exchange section with exclusive items unavailable elsewhere. Stock rotates weekly.
Owner: Sylvain
Located on the south side of town near Lex Woodworks. Sells musical instruments, music records (for farm ambience), and the Record Player Blueprint (540 coins).
Owner: Aurelis
Located on the right side of the Plaza. The island's only restaurant, selling takeout meals, cooking recipes, and blueprints (Gas Stove, Juicer). Stocks approximately 28 food recipes. Stella performs music here in the evenings.
Located next to Ethereal Styles. Open 06:00-11:00 only. Sells hot breakfast meals that provide various buffs. Very short operating hours, plan your mornings around it.
Staff: Charlene
Located across from Ethereal Styles. Open 24 hours. Sells consumable drinks and snacks that restore stamina. No blueprints. A hidden treasure chest is behind the cash register on the upper level.
Owner: Serena
Located on the north side of town. Offers Character Customization services (hairstyles, facial features), no items or blueprints for sale. Has a scooter rental parking spot nearby.
Owner: Loren
Located northeast of town near the Community Center. Play classic arcade games (Starblock and Foodybara), earn tokens, and exchange them for gachapon prizes. Loren gives 20 free tokens per day; another 20 are at the cash register. Gachapon costs 20 tokens per pull. See the dedicated Chrono Arcade article for full details.
Owner: Stella
Located on the north side of town near the Community Center. Sells adoptable pets (dog Scrappy and cat Nana for 7,500 coins each), pet care supplies, and pet house/bed/bowl blueprints.
Owner: Neona
Located on the main road near Half-Moon Bay. Sells finished vehicles, vehicle blueprints (300-495,000 coins), rentals (10-54 coins per hour), and vehicle customization. Crafting from blueprints is significantly cheaper than buying finished vehicles.
Owner: Pastelle (Ranching Mentor)
Located in Green Meadow, northwest of the player's home. Open 06:00-22:00. Sells livestock animals, feed, and ranching infrastructure blueprints. Also offers mount rentals (15-30 coins per hour).
Owner: Zephyria (Exploration Mentor)
Located in Green Meadow, north of Green Pasture Ranch. Sells adventuring tools, materials, and weapon blueprints. Provides the Slingshot and Simple Pellets needed to access the Moonlit Forest.
Owner: Delphin (Fishing Mentor)
Located on the docks at Half-Moon Bay. Sells fishing bait, fishing rod blueprints, and aquarium blueprints. Has an elevator to an ocean observatory below.
Located at the docks at Half-Moon Bay. Sells various rare items, stock refreshes every Monday. Buys items at 200% value, making it the best place to sell high-value goods.
Beyond the shops, Starsand Town has several notable landmarks that serve as gathering points, quest hubs, and navigation references.
Landmark | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
The Plaza | Central open-air gathering area with wisteria-covered walkways, street stalls, and an outdoor theater | Center of Starsand Town |
Government building where Solara handles profession certifications and town business | Northeast side of town | |
Daily request board offering up to 4 quests per day for Coins, Affection Points, and Starsand Points | Outside the Community Center | |
Central bus station connecting to 9 other stops across the island via fast travel (15 Gold per trip) | Near the town entrance | |
Small kiosk selling seasonal books, poetry books, and Hot Spring Tickets | Main street commercial area | |
Automated 24-hour supply stations selling Hot Spring tickets, snacks, drinks, and basic consumables | Various spots around town | |
Outdoor Theater | Open-air performance area near Lex Woodworks where Stella performs music in the evenings | The Plaza |
Street booth where the town elder Hattie creates traditional Tanghua sugar paintings | Near Soluna Cafe |
Starsand Town has numerous hidden Treasure Chests. Notable locations include: behind the cash register on the upper level of Soluna Cafe, inside the kitchen of the Happiness Seed Shop, at the front of Ethereal Styles, behind the vending machines at Marlo's Morning Delights, and inside the grey shed by Sagewood's house. Several Parkour Puzzles also yield treasure chests when completed successfully.
Starsand Town is compact enough to navigate on foot, but several transport options make getting to and from town faster. The Starsand Station bus system connects the town to 9 other locations across the island for 15 Gold per trip. Players can also rent scooters from a parking spot near Bloom Atelier, or purchase their own vehicles from G-Power Bike. For players who prefer animals, mount rentals are available at Green Pasture Ranch (15 to 30 coins per hour).
The town's layout is designed around the central Plaza, with most shops arranged in a loose ring. The south side of town holds Ethereal Styles, Marlo's Morning Delights, and Silvan Notes. The north side has Bloom Atelier, Woof & Wow Pets, and the Chrono Arcade. The Community Center and Bulletin Board sit to the northeast, while Half-Moon Bay's docks with AquaBlue Outpost and Starsand Port are a short walk to the east.
Starsand Town is home to a wide mix of shop owners, mentors, and supporting characters. The following table lists the key NPCs found in and around town. All of these characters accept gifts and can build friendship with the player.
NPC | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
Mayor's assistant, profession certifications | ||
Crafting Mentor, General Store owner | ||
Farming Mentor, seed shop owner | ||
Chef, restaurant owner | ||
Woodworker, furniture shop owner | ||
Musician, music shop owner | ||
Fashion designer, clothing shop owner | ||
Mechanic, vehicle shop owner | ||
Stylist, customization services | ||
Arcade owner and manager | ||
Pet shop owner, evening musician | ||
Cafe barista | ||
Breakfast stall operator | ||
Town elder, Tanghua (sugar painting) artist | Booth near the Plaza | |
Town elder, retired farmer | Residence near the Plaza | |
Dock manager and lifeguard | ||
Head of island government |
Starsand Town can feel overwhelming at first because of how many shops and NPCs are packed into one area. Here are some practical tips for making the most of your visits:
Tip | Details |
|---|---|
Visit the General Store first | It is open 24 hours and has the widest selection of blueprints for tools and processing equipment. Buying the right blueprints early saves a lot of money compared to purchasing finished items. |
Check the Bulletin Board daily | The 4 daily requests are one of the best ways to earn Affection Points and Starsand Points. Stick to 1-star and 2-star requests early on; 3-star jobs have strict time limits that can catch beginners off guard. |
Plan around Marlo's hours | Marlo's Morning Delights closes at 11:00 AM, so grab breakfast early if you want the buff. The food buffs are especially helpful before heading into the Moonlit Forest. |
Use Vending Machines at night | When all the NPC-run shops close at 10:00 PM, Vending Machines remain available 24/7 for basic supplies. Prices are slightly higher than shop prices, but they are the only option during nighttime hours. |
Sell high-value goods at the Merchant Ship | The Starsand Port Merchant Ship buys items at 200% value, making it the best outlet for selling processed goods. Stock refreshes every Monday, so plan your sales around that weekly cycle. |
Hunt for Treasure Chests | Starsand Town has hidden Treasure Chests in easy-to-miss spots like behind cash registers, inside shop kitchens, and near Parkour Puzzles. Exploring every building thoroughly pays off. |
