Starsand Island Early Access Update - Version 0.5.3241

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[New Features]

  • Added the [MOD Manager] feature, supporting modification or addition of clothing, buildings, and more. Removed code obfuscation from the game program to facilitate MOD development. Support for [Steam Workshop] is planned for late June; For details, visit

mod.starsandisland.com

  • Added 3 new themed outfit sets, now randomly available in the Starsand Store;

  • Celestial and Aethereal;

  • PawDelivery and PurrExpress - when wearing this hat, default helmets will no longer be automatically equipped while driving vehicles;

  • Wave Rider and Wave Breaker - after setting these as swimsuits, the outfit will automatically switch during interactions such as hot springs;

  • Added the vehicle PawDelivery Cyclone. Both the finished product and crafting blueprint are now randomly available in the Starsand Store;

[Optimizations]

  • Optimized the fitting and purchase interface for outfits and makeup. Some outfits and makeup now support purchase with Starsand;

  • Optimized the Gathering Robot feature with more detailed task assignment options;

  • Optimized the removal logic for Snail Pump: removing a paddy field will now also remove the Snail Pump placed on it and convert it into dropped items;

  • Optimized Worktable sorting. Craftable items will now be displayed with priority;

  • Optimized movement effects for different parts of the Ferris Wheel and Carousel models, and added the new interaction Ride;

  • Optimized the treasure hunting process by adding straight-line distance and direction indicators. Removed the requirement to keep the treasure map equipped, allowing normal use of other tools and roller skates while treasure hunting;

  • Optimized the area tilling function for [Impact Hammer / Blast Hammer]. Charging judgment while striking farmland is now based on space size, similar to tilling tools;

  • Optimized background music during the Beach Festival event;

[Gameplay]

  • Fixed an issue where land could still be tilled where planting racks were placed;

  • Fixed an issue where bee working hours were not counted after entering Moonlit Forest;

  • Fixed an issue after Winter 28 at 00:00 where insect traps abnormally consumed all electricity and generated corresponding output;

  • Fixed the automatic milking machine not functioning properly;

  • Fixed shrimp being unable to be placed into fish ponds for breeding;

  • Fixed non-seasonal crops in greenhouses withering abnormally under specific conditions;

  • Fixed ethnic outfits in the clothing store not rotating monthly as intended;

  • Fixed an issue where players could use hot springs without hot spring tickets under certain conditions;

  • Fixed Cloud Lamb in the backpack being unable to be placed into sheep sheds;

  • Fixed missing beet seed processing options in the Grinder;

  • Fixed fruits disappearing over time while the Foodybara mini-game was paused;

  • Fixed abnormal feed consumption after traveling to Moonlit Forest before midnight and returning;

  • Fixed animals abnormally lingering after using the automatic washer;

  • Fixed the Electric Drill being ineffective against withered crops;

  • Fixed sprinklers being turned off by default after updating the game;

  • Fixed an issue where tree cutting progress did not update properly when using area tree-cutting tools after first attacking grass;

[Quests]

  • Fixed the Apprentice Explorer quest showing timeout/failure after returning from Moonlit Forest;

  • Fixed the Beach Festival quest Summer Sea Breeze being untrackable and unable to complete, as well as not automatically canceling after summer ended;

  • Fixed the Blue Tears event failing to trigger in Year 2 due to missing mail;

  • Fixed profession commissions failing to refresh after quickly pressing ESC to skip receiving the Returning Resident reward during the initial journey, and added guidance when rewards are unclaimed;

  • Fixed missing camera prompts while photographing the "Fu" character in Chrono Arcade during the Year 2 Spring Festival, preventing reward acquisition;

  • Fixed white horses being abnormally returned after re-entering the game upon completing the Senior Rancher training quest;

  • Fixed winter melons stored in chests not being recognized when submitting the Silly Melon quest;

  • Fixed missing quest guidance in "The Mysterious Treasure of the Exploration Club";

  • Fixed the submitter of the Super Royal Jelly quest incorrectly displaying as Regis after triggering the quest;

  • Fixed missing material list and incorrect submit button prompts in the Building Starsand Station quest;

[Interaction]

  • Fixed inability to interact with portals after entering Moonlit Forest;

  • Fixed interaction lock caused by pressing [F] after taking photos with 2-heart NPCs and zooming out the camera;

  • Fixed the makeup shop purchase interface failing to appear after interaction;

  • Fixed fish traps being placeable inside bubble models in Moonlit Forest, causing interaction issues;

  • Fixed unreachable beehive drops near the mountain-top Taoist temple;

[Building]

  • Fixed terrain modifications on Windflute Island not saving properly;

  • Fixed planting racks being unable to be placed at greenhouse connection points;

  • Fixed abnormal acquisition methods for the Sword-leaf Yellow Wildflower Cluster blueprint. It is now available in the Starsand Store;

[Controller]

  • Fixed inability to select genetic traits with the "A" button on some controllers;

  • Fixed undiscovered NPCs still being trackable in controller mode;

  • Fixed frequent switching between mapping functions and button prompts on some controllers;

[Display]

  • Fixed camera lock after upgrading the Worktable and crafting items without closing the interface;

  • Fixed abnormal bee honey collection time display;

  • Fixed the minimap displaying as a solid color after entering/exiting Moonlit Forest;

  • Fixed stack counts not displaying for duplicate outfits in the owned section;

  • Fixed abnormal indicators when using treasure maps in Starsand Island, entering Moonlit Forest, and using them again;

  • Fixed missing Beach Festival reminders in the summer calendar;

  • Fixed vines near Cloudrest Lake failing to display properly;

  • Fixed toolbar remnants remaining in the upper-right corner after returning to the main menu from double bed construction with backpack prompts triggered;

  • Fixed the Electric Drill incorrectly displaying dismantle prompts on farmland;

  • Fixed rain and snow effects appearing indoors in homesteads and houseboats during rainy/snowy weather;

  • Fixed Beach Festival dialogue with Solara still appearing after the festival ended;

  • Fixed effects for Cloud Surfer and Waverider being covered while above the houseboat swimming pool;

  • Fixed unlocked vehicles displaying quantity as 0 or uncrafted in the Codex;

  • Fixed unclear source descriptions and incorrect sources for some processed items in the Island Codex;

[Others]

  • Fixed Nia disappearing after completing the Sandrock storyline;

  • Fixed abnormal river water in Starsand Town where swimming animations failed to trigger properly;

  • Fixed missing Koi Lantern blueprints at the Five Blessings Exchange under certain conditions;

  • Fixed infinite loot issues with treasure chests in the rooms of Gust, Ginger, and Fang;

  • Fixed time continuing to pass after opening the quest interface while riding mounts;

  • Fixed Wheatfish swimming out of fish tanks;

  • Fixed Kelp being unable to be placed properly, preventing Island Codex unlocks;

  • Fixed missing Orange Hydrangea entries in the Island Codex;

  • Fixed invisible walls near Ginger's house entrance;

  • Fixed periodic disappearance of bridges in Moonlit Forest;

  • Fixed floating blue flowers near Crane Cape;

  • Fixed animals getting stuck at fence gates/fences and being unable to pass through to the outdoors;

  • Fixed White Vent Window and Wood Vent Window Wall Decoration not unlocking corresponding Island Codex entries after crafting;

  • Fixed the TV channel interface incorrectly appearing when consuming Berry Daifuku in the plaza;

To all Islanders:

Thanks for your continued support! We're committed to making Starsand Island the best it can be, and we'll keep improving it.

Found a quirky bug? Have some ideas? Join our official Discord and talk directly with the devs! We've got our stools ready and waiting for you!

Discord:

https://discord.gg/XW63928c65

For more information, please visit our official website:

https://www.starsandisland.com/en/#/

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