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Guides, strategies, and information
Complete breeding guide for Starsand Island covering all animal species, breeding conditions, DNA trait system, offspring combinations for rabbits, chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, and sheep, plus the Breeding House and trait inheritance mechanics.
Guide to flower cross-breeding in Starsand Island: how to produce hybrid colors (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Black), all four flower types, Sleep Lilies, Nutrient Soil IV, and flower uses for NPC gifts.
Complete crop list for Starsand Island with all 60+ crops organized by Farmer rank. Includes growth times, seed costs, sell prices, seasons, Gmax mutation guide, fruit trees, flowers, cross-breeding, Immortal seeds, fertilizer effects, and the Grinder seed-making system.
Ruin Guard boss strategy guide for Starsand Island: full walkthrough of the final Moonlit Forest boss including all five attack patterns (safe vs unsafe windows), weak point, daze mechanic, Bomb Arrow strategy, Luna Deer mount reward, and tips.
Complete guide to Gmax (giant mutation) crops in Starsand Island including how to trigger mutations, Gmax Fertilizer, Season Crop Fragments, and harvesting tips.
Complete guide to land expansion in Starsand Island covering unlock requirements, all Hopeland expansion costs, Cloudrest Lake, and additional property plots.
Complete walkthrough of the Moonlit Forest in Starsand Island covering all areas from Evernight Forest to Astral Gate, boss strategies, resources, and camp system.
Bastrom Heights location guide for Starsand Island: geography, temples, Youfang the fortune teller, treasure chests, the secret pavilion, hydrangea farming, and nearby resources.
Starsand Island Early Access reception: Steam 92% Very Positive, demo 96% Overwhelmingly Positive, critic reviews, the reverse review bombing controversy, and community response.
Guide to the Realm Box in Starsand Island: a shared inventory system accessible from any Realm Box on the island. How to unlock, craft, and use it.
Starsand Station is the main train station and fast travel hub on Starsand Island. Guide to unlocking, rebuilding, and using the station.
Ruin Guard boss strategy guide for Starsand Island: full walkthrough of the final Moonlit Forest boss including all five attack patterns (safe vs unsafe windows), weak point, daze mechanic, Bomb Arrow strategy, Luna Deer mount reward, and tips.
Glintortle boss strategy guide for Starsand Island: full walkthrough of the second Moonlit Forest boss including all five attack patterns, weak point crystal, Bomb Arrow strategy, Ruin Keys, rewards, and tips.
Crystalith boss strategy guide for Starsand Island: full walkthrough of the first Moonlit Forest boss including attack patterns, weak point, Power Drain phase, recommended gear, ammo requirements, rewards, and tips.
Save System guide for Starsand Island: how manual save, auto-save, and the 7-day rollback system work. Covers save file location, auto-save interval settings, rollback instructions, Steam Cloud support, and tips to protect your progress.
Mount Racing guide for Starsand Island: overview of the animal riding competition system, team events, rideable mount types, current and planned racing content, and how it relates to the Ranching profession.
Scratch Cards guide for Starsand Island: how the lottery scratch cards work at the Chrono Arcade, ticket costs, token system, prize tiers, the Scratch Master food buff, the patched infinite-use exploit, and tips.
Cooking Ingredients guide for Starsand Island: how the Separator station works, all processed ingredient outputs (Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Juice, Fruit Pulp, Protein Powder, Meat Bites, Fish Fillet, Fine Salt), input-to-output mappings, all processing stations, the full ingredient pipeline, and profit strategies.
Phone Apps guide for Starsand Island: complete overview of all smartphone apps including Island Life, StarNote, Workpedia, Social, Islandpedia, Camera, Journal, Buy Land, Garage, Wardrobe, Makeup, Emote, and Map. Covers what each app does, when it unlocks, and tips.
Chinese New Year Festival guide for Starsand Island: complete walkthrough of the Winter 25 to Spring 4 event including all sub-events, the Five Blessings system, New Year's Eve countdown, red envelopes, minigames, preparation materials, and rewards.
Beach Festival guide for Starsand Island: full walkthrough of the Summer 25-27 annual event at Half-Moon Bay including Crab Herding, Offshore Racing, the Bonfire Party rhythm game, market stalls, preparation materials, Beach Coins, and rewards.
Merchant Ship guide for Starsand Island: the weekly rotating shop at Starsand Port that buys items at 200% value and sells rare goods. Includes unlock requirements, schedule, profit strategies, and tips.
The Mayor character guide for Starsand Island: Solara's grandfather and the head of Starsand Island's local government. Includes location, role, and connections.
Yang character guide for Starsand Island: the railway worker who builds Starsand Station and unlocks the fast travel bus network.
Marlo character guide for Starsand Island: the breakfast stall owner at Marlo's Morning Delights. Includes location, shop details, and operating hours.
Charlene character guide for Starsand Island: the staff member at Soluna Cafe Lodge. Includes location, shop details, gift preferences, and connections.
Matilda character guide for Starsand Island: Graminova's mother and part of the farming family. Includes location, gift preferences, and connections.
Bruce character guide for Starsand Island: an adventurous child who loves bugs and caves. Includes location, gift preferences, and his role in the Intermediate Explorer trial.
Momo character guide for Starsand Island: Loren's younger sister, a creative child who loves painting on the beach. Includes location, gift preferences, and quest details.
Stella's pet shop selling pet supplies, adoptable pets (Scrappy and Nana at 7,500 coins), and managing the 404 kitten adoption quest.
Graminova's seed and farming supply shop selling seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and farming blueprints gated by Farmer profession rank.
Zerine's General Store in Starsand Island sells tools, crafting blueprints, ingredients, and Hot Spring Tickets. Open 24 hours, with a free Equipment Blueprint Pack at the register.
Neona's vehicle shop at Half-Moon Bay selling bikes, boats, cars, and craftable vehicle blueprints from 400 to 650,000 coins.
Lunelle's clothing boutique in Starsand Town selling outfits, hats, accessories, and seasonal fashion items.
Serena's beauty salon in Starsand Town offering hairstyle changes, makeup, hair color customization, and eye design changes.
Aurelis's restaurant in Starsand Town selling cooked meals, recipes, and cooking equipment blueprints. Open 8 AM to 10 PM.
Delphin's fishing shop at Half-Moon Bay selling fishing rods, bait, aquarium blueprints, fish ponds, and fish traps. Home of the Angler profession.
Sylvain's music shop in Starsand Town selling instruments and music-related items.
The Soluna Cafe Lodge is a 24-hour cafe in Starsand Town that sells drinks and snacks for stamina recovery. It is located near the plaza, across from Ethereal Styles, and is staffed by Charlene.
Where and when to find each NPC in Starsand Island. Covers all 15 romanceable characters, 13+ non-romanceable NPCs, shop hours, the map tracking system, and how weather affects NPC behavior.
Marlo's Morning Delights is a breakfast-only restaurant in Starsand Town that operates from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. It sells hot breakfast meals that grant temporary gameplay buffs, making it the most time-restricted shop on the island.
Blue Beach is a sandy shore near the player's home on Starsand Island. It offers ocean fishing, swimming to Windflute Island, shell collecting, purchasable farm plots, treasure chests, and hosts the Beach Festival each Summer.
Windflute Island is a small island southwest of Blue Beach, home to Banyan and White Fig trees with wild beehives. It is unlocked at Starsand Legend rank and is one of the best locations for honeycomb and Bumblebees.
Details of the Starsand Island Kickstarter campaign: $311,000 raised from 5,306 backers at 295% of goal. Reward tiers, stretch goals, and campaign timeline.
Complete breeding guide for Starsand Island covering all animal species, breeding conditions, DNA trait system, offspring combinations for rabbits, chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, and sheep, plus the Breeding House and trait inheritance mechanics.
Guide to flower cross-breeding in Starsand Island: how to produce hybrid colors (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Black), all four flower types, Sleep Lilies, Nutrient Soil IV, and flower uses for NPC gifts.
Complete crop list for Starsand Island with all 60+ crops organized by Farmer rank. Includes growth times, seed costs, sell prices, seasons, Gmax mutation guide, fruit trees, flowers, cross-breeding, Immortal seeds, fertilizer effects, and the Grinder seed-making system.
Complete weapons and ammo guide for Starsand Island covering all slingshots, bows, crossbow, melee weapons, ammunition types with crafting recipes, Sentry Bots, Explorer rank progression, and boss-specific loadout recommendations.