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Anna Koselke

This cozy "carefree" Stardew Valley-like that first caught my eye with its anime aesthetic officially releases into early access next week, and I can't wait

Starsand Island.

Starsand Island, the charming and new "carefree" take on Stardew Valley from Chinese developer Seed Sparkle Lab, is set to release into Early Access on Steam and via Xbox Preview next week – but that's not all, as a full launch is coming later for fans on other platforms.

If you've seen anything about Starsand Island – whether that be its stunning anime-esque art style or the fact that you can literally fly around on a hoverboard in-game – you're likely just a tad bit excited like I am (or, perhaps more accurately, off the walls thrilled for another cozy sim). It's not every day we get such a promising title in the realm of Stardew Valley-adjacent games, after all, and this certainly seems to be one.

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