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Tired of the city grind? Return to the warm embrace of Starsand Island, a radiant jewel adrift in the ocean's expanse. Enjoy a relaxed, pastoral life: hang out with adorable capybaras, cats, and dogs, celebrate bountiful catches, explore the mysterious Moonlit Forest, or simply soak up the island's natural beauty. Leave the urban rush behind and rediscover life's simple pleasures in this seaside paradise.
Live in Harmony with Nature
Grow tropical fruits and vegetables on your own farm, make lasting friends with adorable animals, and create a countryside villa on the island's terrain. Decorate cascading terrace gardens and shape the landscape. Every corner of the island is yours to explore.
Freedom to Roam
Glide along pristine coastlines on a longboard, zip through lush forests on a retro scooter, or sail to uncover the secrets of nearby islands. With a variety of vehicles, enjoy the thrill of speed or cruise the iconic coastal highway and take in the island's breathtaking scenery at your own pace.
Heartwarming Bonds with Islanders
On this close-knit island, every resident has a story to tell. Build lasting friendships through daily interactions and special quests. As your connections grow, you might even find that special someone to share your island life with.
Uncover the Island’s Mysteries
Explore the foggy depths of the island where rich mineral veins, rare treasures, and mysterious ancient ruins await. Learn and use combat skills to battle strange creatures, each encounter full of surprises you won't see coming.
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Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
\[Character & NPC Fixes]
Fixed an issue in Graminova's "Chat" request where Matilda's character model would clip through the table after their conversation at the café.
Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor would become stuck after ending an NPC conversation while holding the right mouse button to rotate the camera and then opening another UI screen.
Fixed an issue in Solara's 2-heart affection story quest "An Assistant's Daily Life" where quest progression could become stuck, causing the NPC to remain in place indefinitely.
\[Quest Fixes]
Fixed an issue in Solara's "Cold Medicine" request where handing Cold Medicine to Zerine behind the General Store counter would cause the camera to switch to an incorrect angle.
Fixed an issue in Delphin's 3-heart affection story quest "Tides of Return" where selecting a date location could result in a black screen, leaving the player stuck during teleportation and causing the quest to pause.
Fixed an issue where emails from Graminova and Matilda after completing Graminova's 4-heart affection story quest "After the Storm" would mention item rewards that were not actually attached.
Fixed an issue where the "Starsand Station Construction" quest would sometimes fail to trigger after reaching the "Travel Hub" stage in Island Life.
\[Display Fixes]
Fixed an issue where the collection rewards page in the Album would not display correctly.
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where fish in Aquariums and Fish Ponds would appear motionless to guest players.
Fixed an issue where a noticeable seam would appear between the riverbank and surrounding terrain in certain riverside areas.
Fixed an issue where players could not scroll through Food Buff information when too many buffs were active.
\[Other Fixes]
Fixed an issue where the "Collect Rewards and Redispatch" button in the Robot Terminal could not be selected using a controller when the reward storage was full.
Fixed an issue where Gathering Robots could not collect products from Livestock Barns located too far away.
Please Note: Due to differences in the review process, the Mac update will be slightly delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
To avoid any potential issues with your gameplay experience, we recommend minimizing switching between devices running different operating systems during the update period.
[p align="start"]To all Islanders:[p align="start"]Thanks for your continued support! We're committed to making Starsand Island the best it can be, and we'll keep improving it.[p align="start"]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![p align="start"][p align="start"]For more information, please visit our official website:[p align="start"][p align="start"]Fixed an issue where loading a save file could cause the game to get stuck on the loading screen, display a black screen, or play audio without allowing normal gameplay.
\[New Features & Improvements]
Added 2-heart and 4-heart affection storylines and request quests for Solara and Graminova, along with additional related events.
Added an "Open Save Folder" button to the emergency rollback screen, allowing players to quickly access their save file directory.
Added a Rollback button to the Load Save screen, allowing players to select a date under each character to quickly restore an earlier save.
Added an Announcements section to the main menu, where players can view patch notes and official news.
Added a Restore Default Vegetation feature under Natural Environment in Build Mode.
Improved the Crossbow's firing controls. Players can now fire a single shot with a click or hold the button to fire continuously.
Increased the maximum batch production quantity for Processing, Crafting, and Separator devices from 99 to 999.
Increased the maximum quantity for Handcrafting to 999.
Improved the visibility of guest direction indicators on the map in multiplayer.
Improved interactions with camp tents in Moonlit Forest, allowing up to four players to enter and sleep.
Adjusted the distribution of request types throughout the Fishing progression.
Optimized vegetation baking to reduce residual resources and prevent abnormal memory usage growth.
\[Character & NPC Fixes]
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Zephyria could fall beneath the beach, becoming impossible to interact with and losing his daily schedule.
Fixed an issue where Momo's animations would repeatedly switch while painting by the seaside.
Fixed an issue at Bloom Atelier where the character model would display incorrectly when sitting on the Vanity Stool.
Fixed an issue where NPCs holding Glow Sticks during the Beach Festival would display incorrect animations.
Fixed an issue where frequent flickering could occur when interacting with NPCs under certain conditions.
\[Quest Fixes]
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the Starsand Shop machine would not appear on the Community Center counter, preventing related quests from being completed.
Fixed an issue in the "Ranch Crisis" quest where tourist NPCs would disappear after going to sleep and only reappear after reloading the save.
Fixed an issue where fainting and skipping two days could prevent players from accepting Beach Festival and Spring Festival event quests.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Stella's 3-heart affection story quest would unexpectedly end and disappear.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where fishing in the stream beside the player's home would not trigger the "404 Kitty" adoption quest.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Sylvain's 5-heart affection story quest would not trigger after completing his 3-heart story quest and reaching 5 hearts.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Zerine's 5-heart affection story quest would unexpectedly pause upon returning to the island after being triggered in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Solara's and Zerine's 5-heart affection story quests would not trigger.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where affection quests would remain marked as paused, preventing further progression.
Fixed an issue where the wrong item was sent via mail after completing Sylvain's 5-heart affection story quest.
Fixed an issue where interrupting the review of Sylvain's 3-heart affection story quest and then starting the 5-heart story review would prevent the quest from being accepted properly the following day.
Fixed an issue where Neona's 3-heart affection story quest would disappear upon entering the Moonlit Forest after interrupting and restarting its review.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the quest objectives in the Apprentice Crafter trial Bright Lights Initiative! did not progress correctly.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where submitting Ancient Recipe Pieces during Delphin's 3-heart affection story quest did not advance the quest.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players did not receive the Story Review Item after reaching 5 hearts with Lunelle and Pastelle and completing their respective affection story quests.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the kitten would disappear after completing the 404 Kitty adoption quest, and its acquaintance status would not display correctly in the Social interface.
Fixed an issue in the Intermediate Rancher trial quest where players could not collect the finished rug from Pastelle, even after several in-game days had passed.
\[Gameplay Fixes]
Fixed an issue where mining a respawned mineral vein would not yield items correctly.
Fixed an issue where Gathering Robots could not collect products from Livestock Barns located too far away.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the treasure chest in Aurelis's home on the second floor of Aureleaf Kitchen would not respawn.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players would not receive the crafting recipe associated with reaching 2 hearts with Panda Booboo.
Fixed an issue where newly tilled farmland, Trellises, and Planting Boxes inside the Greenhouse would be affected by rain and snow effects after reloading a save.
Fixed an issue where players could not interact with the Pumpkin Carnival Double Bed to sleep.
\[Display Fixes]
Fixed an issue where the acquisition information for "Rosy Glow" was displayed incorrectly in the Collection.
Fixed an issue where exposed patches of ground appeared excessively yellow during winter.
Fixed an issue where weeds would incorrectly appear on Trellises under certain graphics settings.
Fixed an issue where the Upgrade Device button on the Worktable was displayed incorrectly.
Fixed an issue where characters could sink into the ground near the bridge at Maple Reed, causing unexpected camera behavior.
Fixed an issue where rain and snow effects would appear on the ground inside the Greenhouse.
Fixed an issue where bee models inside the Bee House faced the wrong direction.
Fixed an issue in the processing interface where large numbers could cause text to overflow or overlap, and material totals would not display correctly when quantities exceeded the limit.
\[Other Fixes]
Fixed an issue where certain ground decorations could not be selected after being placed.
Fixed an invisible wall near Youfang's home.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the photo feature would become unexpectedly locked.
Fixed an issue where characters could become stuck beneath a building while swimming in the pond area of Aureleaf Kitchen.
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where the bottom action bar would become unresponsive after the shop's selling interface automatically closed during the transition to the next day.
Fixed an issue where players could be unexpectedly teleported after using the Lottery Machine on Starsand Island.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the Workpedia app was missing from the Phone.
Fixed an issue where dashing against a wall with the Freewind Jet could occasionally cause the character to clip through it.
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!
For more information, please visit our official website:
https://www.starsandisland.com/en/#/
Fixed an issue in Graminova's 5-heart affection story quest where only the first Special Soil sample could be collected during the "Gather a Sample" step, preventing further quest progression.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Zerine's 5-heart affection story quest could not be triggered.
Added a Story Quest Review feature for affection story quests. After completing a 5-heart affection story quest, players will receive a review item via in-game mail. This item allows players to revisit the 3-heart and 5-heart storylines and claim their corresponding rewards. Rewards that have already been claimed cannot be obtained again. The item can be used an unlimited number of times, but only one storyline can be reviewed at a time. Using the item again will end the current review;
Improved camera movements and transitions during picnic dates.
Fixed an issue where grass would disappear after reloading a save during certain seasons;
Fixed an issue where certain makeup styles appeared blurry;
Fixed an issue where the animal details interface displayed incorrectly when viewed inside an Animal Shelter;
Fixed an issue where the Hotbar incorrectly appeared above the dialogue box when interacting with NPCs.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where subsequent quests could not be triggered after completing an NPC's 3-heart affection story quest;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the ritual item placement points would not appear when replaying Youfang's The Ley Line Stirs quest;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where dialogue errors when interacting with Serena prevented quest progression;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players did not receive the mail required to trigger NPC affection story quests;
Fixed an issue where Solara's schedule behaved unexpectedly during the Starsand Island Rock Band quest;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players could not accept the Islander Registration quest from Solara during specific time periods;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where an NPC failed to appear during Pastelle's 3-heart affection story quest, preventing completion;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players did not receive the required mail for Graminova's 3-heart affection story quest, preventing completion;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the interaction prompt did not appear at the designated location during Sylvain's 3-heart affection story quest;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Zerine's 5-heart affection story quest could not be accepted;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where Nia and Fang's affection story quests could not be triggered after they arrived on the island;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the Final Easter Egg quest details were not displayed correctly and the quest could not progress as intended.
Fixed an issue in certain save files where some building items could not be placed even after their recipes had been unlocked;
Fixed an issue where the character and the Poultry Egg Station would unexpectedly float into the air when placing the station in Build Mode;
Fixed an issue where duplicating and moving a Rectangular Concrete Slab placed on grass could occasionally cause it to become embedded in the ground;
Fixed an issue where the two corners of the Arched Window could not be painted in Build Mode;
Fixed an issue where duplicating multiple selected objects did not preserve their original appearance and orientation;
Fixed an issue where the wooden bridge model in the Advanced Modern Retreat Layout pack was incorrect.
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where grass and vegetation added by the host were not synchronized with other players;
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where the Houseboat being driven by the host would unexpectedly rise into the air after a guest disconnected;
Fixed an issue where interactions with Arcade Machines could be interrupted unexpectedly, preventing the game interface from opening;
Fixed an issue where tasks could not be reassigned at the Robot Terminal after collecting items from a full output inventory;
Fixed an issue where trees blocking paths in the Moonlit Forest would reappear after being burned down with Fire Arrows and re-entering the area;
Fixed an issue where Chicken Eggs that landed on the Wooden Square Beam in the starting cottage could not be picked up.
Fixed an issue where characters and vehicles would shake unexpectedly while driving;
Fixed an issue where character animations behaved unexpectedly when climbing stairs;
Fixed an issue where characters would unexpectedly switch from swimming to walking when passing beneath certain bridges in rivers;
Fixed a crash caused by certain models during scene loading;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where the Hoverboard and Cloud Surfer obtained from a friend's island could not be ridden;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where players could not interact with beds to go to sleep;
Fixed an issue where the camera would shake unexpectedly while piloting a Houseboat;
Fixed an issue where opening the map while using a hovering vehicle would unexpectedly cause the character to dismount;
Fixed an issue where the map could not be opened after using the Freewind Jet;
Fixed an issue in certain save files where hovering vehicles could not be used in open areas despite sufficient space.
The third batch of winning entries from the Homestead Layout Design Contest is now available in the official Layouts library.
Improved the responsiveness of character interactions and reduced input delays.
Improved UI responsiveness when interacting with crafting machines.
Fixed an issue where the Process button could disappear after switching items in the Separator interface.
Fixed an issue where interaction prompts and processing timers could fail to display correctly after repeatedly entering and leaving Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where a mount location icon could incorrectly appear and remain on screen.
Fixed an issue where information could fail to update correctly when selecting icons from the shortcut bar on the left side of the map.
Fixed an issue where incorrect interaction prompts could appear after petting an animal.
Fixed an issue where Aiko's return-gift dialogue did not match the item actually received.
Fixed an issue in some save files where NPC affection quests could disappear and could not be triggered again.
Fixed an issue where the Ruins Key (Right) could remain unobtainable after completing all Adventurer quests, preventing the Bronze Gate from being opened.
Fixed an issue where boats could not be rented at Starsand Port, preventing players from setting sail and completing the Intermediate Angler training quest.
Fixed an issue where the "Moonlight Sonata" quest could incorrectly be marked as timed out after entering Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where progress toward the "Archivist" achievement in the StarNote did not update after completing the "Islander Registration" quest.
Fixed an issue where Solara's autumn mail could fail to arrive.
Fixed an issue where fish that had not yet met the required conditions could incorrectly appear in the Fish Tank, causing its display to differ from the actual collection progress.
Fixed an issue where the Golden Cudgel could not be used to harvest mature crops from Planting Boxes placed on Blue Beach.
Fixed an issue in some save files where players could not purchase Sugar Painting from the Sugar Painting Stall.
Fixed an issue where Delphin could fail to return to Starsand Island after following the player out to sea, having Follow canceled, and the player later departing again by ferry.
Fixed an issue in co-op where characters driving a vehicle at 2:00 AM would not pass out and go to sleep as intended.
Fixed an issue in co-op where differences in sleep timing between the host and guest could cause multiple in-game days to be skipped after waking up.
Fixed an issue where players could become unable to enter the Aureleaf Kitchen after flying up to the doorway using an aerial vehicle.
Fixed an issue where "Fu" paper-cut decorations placed on doors or windows would not move together with them when opened or closed.
Fixed an issue where the save time shown on the Load Game screen did not match the actual in-game time.
Fixed an issue where the Product tab could display incorrectly after opening the Animal Shelter interface, preventing players using a controller from accessing the storage screen.
Fixed an issue in some save files where certain objects placed on a houseboat could not be selected and would not move together with the boat.
Fixed an issue where entering a doorway on the Hoverboard in Bastrom Heights could cause the character to become stuck and unable to move.
Fixed an issue where starting the Hoverboard in shallow water and riding into a river could cause it to sink to the riverbed.
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Optimized the performance and visual presentation of UI elements, including quest guidance, recipe learning, and reward screens;
Reduced stuttering when Daily Commissions refresh;
Improved pet behavior when riding on the back seat of a two-wheeled vehicle while following the player;
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Fixed an issue during a date with Stella at the Musical Instrument Shop where selecting "Try Again" after finishing a performance could prevent the player from exiting the performance;
Fixed an issue where NPCs could occasionally overlap below the stage during the performance on Day 3 of the Beach Festival;
Fixed an issue where some tourist NPCs would not appear in certain scenes;
Fixed an issue in some save files where Aurelis would not properly follow her schedule at the shop, preventing certain quests from being triggered;
Fixed an issue where Stella's model could overlap with the player after interacting with Sylvain while both Sylvain and Stella were at the Animal Home;
Fixed an issue where Alex's model could appear to float while picking up wood at certain times;
Fixed an issue where NPC models could be missing during Delphin's 5-heart story cutscene under certain graphics settings;
Fixed an issue where the Barista's model could clip into the wall when standing up after being interacted with while seated;
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Fixed an issue in some save files where Sylvain's 3-heart story quest could end unexpectedly before being completed;
Fixed an issue where, after completing Lunelle's "Not a Stitch Heard" quest, multiple affection quests could become available at the same time on the following day, causing "A Stitch of Warmth" to be terminated;
Fixed an issue where the Plain Wool Hat was not awarded after completing Lunelle's 3-heart story quest "Not a Stitch Heard";
Fixed an issue where "Rekindled in the Embers" and "Not a Stitch Heard" could become unexpectedly paused, preventing further progress;
Fixed an issue in some save files where Serena's story quest mail would not trigger properly despite her affection being maxed out;
Fixed an issue where Lunelle's 5-heart story quest would not trigger properly despite her affection being maxed out;
Fixed an issue during Neona's 5-heart affection quest where the objective to read the quest mail could not be completed properly in Moonlit Forest;
Fixed an issue in some save files where tourists would not appear during Pastelle's 3-heart story quest.
Fixed an issue where a duplicate quest could appear when speaking with Zerine after completing the Senior Crafter quest;
Fixed an issue in some save files where only Decayed Chests could be caught while fishing after accepting the Apprentice Angler quest;
Fixed an issue where the "Visitor from Portia" quest could unexpectedly time out and could not be resumed;
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Fixed an issue where the main gameplay UI could disappear after switching screens with a shortcut key in the Mail interface and then closing it;
Fixed an issue during the tutorial where the inventory screen could overlap with the tutorial pop-up after placing a bed from the inventory;
Fixed an issue where building paint would not load or display properly under certain graphics settings;
Fixed an issue in Build Mode where rapidly moving the camera could occasionally cause the view to display incorrectly;
Fixed an issue where the slingshot aiming reticle could disappear during the Spring Festival balloon-popping minigame;
Fixed an issue where the displayed amount of required materials could stack after repeatedly opening and closing the repair screen at the Moonweaver;
Fixed an issue where buff icons for certain food items could appear as white blocks after consumption;
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Fixed an issue in some save files where terrain could turn dark after terraforming certain locations and then reloading the save;
Fixed an issue in Build Mode where fish models would not properly move together with a fish pond when it was relocated;
Fixed an issue where fainting or falling asleep while in Build Mode could prevent the camera from moving properly;
Fixed an issue where building paint could disappear after exiting Build Mode;
Fixed an issue where objects placed inside the houseboat could appear tilted;
Reduced stuttering when placing Planting Boxes in Build Mode under certain conditions;
\[Online Multiplayer]
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where lengthy crafting-tracking notifications could overlap with other players' names;
Fixed an issue where, if the host closed the room while a guest was in Build Mode, the guest could no longer enter Build Mode after the room was reopened;
Fixed an issue where monster HP bars would not display properly after a guest's HP was depleted and they woke up;
Fixed an issue where character models could display incorrectly from a guest's perspective if another player joined the room while a player was riding a vehicle;
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Fixed an issue in some save files where Spring Festival stalls and the stage could not be interacted with for construction;
Fixed an issue where the houseboat could unexpectedly rise into the air while sailing in the waters around Starsand Port;
Fixed an issue in multiplayer where the houseboat could unexpectedly sink underwater while being driven;
Fixed an issue where out-of-season crops could not be planted on Trellises inside the Greenhouse;
Fixed an issue where the game could freeze after selecting video playback from the in-game menu;
Fixed an issue where the character's movement animation could disappear after interacting with a Worktable while using the Hoverboard and then exiting the interaction;
Fixed an issue where trees on Windflute Island could respawn immediately after sleeping and waking up after being chopped down;
Fixed an issue in some save files where abnormal model assets could appear after the map refreshed;
Fixed an issue where the black screen after going to sleep lasted too long, and where the host and guests would wake up at different times in multiplayer mode;
Fixed an issue where guests could incorrectly see rain or snow effects inside buildings during rainy or snowy weather in multiplayer mode;
Fixed an issue where some NPC Affinity story quests could disappear unexpectedly;
Fixed an issue in some save files where follow-up progression quests would disappear after completing the Become a Junior Angler! quest, preventing further progression;
Fixed an issue in some save files where Azra's Affinity could be unexpectedly reset;
Fixed an issue in some save files where Garrick did not appear in the resident list on the map, preventing players from locating him;
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Added the “Speedy / Easygoing” themed outfits, which may randomly appear in the Starsand Shop at the Community Center;
Added the Strait-Style Architecture Handbook, which may randomly appear in the Starsand Shop at the Community Center. Reading it unlocks a complete set of Strait-style building methods;
Optimized the shop selling interface and added a bulk item selling function;
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Fixed an issue where Delphin's 3-heart story quest could become abnormally paused and could not be progressed;
Fixed an issue in Lunelle's 5-heart story quest where talking to Lunelle did not trigger material submission;
Fixed an issue where Lunelle's 5-heart story quest could be abnormally terminated before completion;
Fixed an issue in Stella's 3-heart story quest where the quest marker did not appear on Neona and talking to her could not complete the objective;
Fixed an issue where the reason for the paused state of Stella's 3-heart story quest was not displayed;
Fixed an issue where the stage could not be completed during Stella's 3-heart story quest, preventing quest progression;
Fixed an issue with interaction points when searching for fragments during Aurelis's 3-heart story quest;
Fixed an issue in Jianxu's 3-heart story quest where the placement point for the water dispenser could not be interacted with;
Fixed an issue where cats still failed to spawn in the The Tower of Fame and the Cat quest scene under certain circumstances;
Fixed an issue where the Waterwheel Bearing item was still missing after completing all adventure quests;
Fixed an issue in the Getting to Know Professions quest where the first conversation did not complete the objective and required talking again;
Fixed an issue where the Scanner item could not be used again when triggering the Stone Hearts, Same Origin quest for a second time;
Fixed an issue in Stella's 3-heart story quest where taking a group photo with NPCs could occasionally fail to complete the objective;
Fixed an issue where some dialogue was missing in Lunelle's 5-heart story quest;
Fixed an issue in Youfang's 3-heart story quest where interacting with Aurelis could incorrectly trigger Beach Festival dialogue;
Fixed an issue where mail for an ongoing story quest could be received again after progressing to the next day;
\[Online Multiplayer]
Fixed an issue where the server switching option did not respond while the multiplayer interface was open;
Fixed an issue where production progress and materials could be lost after placing crafting furniture on a Houseboat and then joining another player's room;
Fixed an issue where furniture placed on another player's Houseboat during multiplayer could remain after leaving the room and could not be deleted;
Fixed an issue where the confirmation button disappeared from the room interface after the host used a Home Blueprint on Bagpipe Island;
Fixed an issue where moving an animal shelter as the host and then exiting Build Mode caused abnormal behavior on the guest side;
Fixed an issue where characters appeared to float from other players' perspectives after using the Cloud Surfer or Hoverboard in multiplayer;
Fixed an issue where interacting with and closing a Workbench while wearing Roller Skates as a guest could cause noticeable stuttering;
Fixed an issue where the host still appeared to be standing on the bed after going to sleep in multiplayer;
Fixed an issue where a seated NPC could clip after standing up following a conversation with a guest;
Fixed an issue where sowing performed by the host during a guest's loading process was not synchronized to the guest;
Fixed an issue where animal models remained after a guest moved an animal shelter;
Fixed an issue where NPC positions could occasionally become desynchronized between the guest and host;
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Fixed an issue where items stored in a Storage Box placed on a Houseboat could be lost after storing and resummoning the Houseboat;
Fixed an issue where interacting with an Alpaca Spit Portal generated while riding the Marshmallow Alpaca did not properly complete teleportation;
Fixed an issue where treasure chests could not be dug up at certain locations when using a Beach Festival Treasure Map;
Fixed an issue where the Community Center doors did not open automatically at opening time, preventing quest completion;
Fixed an issue in Harvest Yard within Moonlit Forest where the vines could not be properly controlled to grow or wither, preventing players from passing through the area;
Fixed an issue in some save files where Maple could dive underwater before being adopted and could no longer be interacted with;
Fixed an issue where the event quest could not be triggered during the Pumpkin Carnival;
Fixed an issue where Sprinklers still could not be placed on Planter Boxes after enabling overlapping placement;
Fixed an issue where the daily attempt count for the Lantern Riddle minigame did not reset after progressing to the next day;
Fixed an issue where ranch animals did not leave their shelters as expected on sunny days;
Fixed an issue where Queen Bee genes could not be viewed with a controller while inspecting the Beehive;
Fixed an issue where excessively tall structures placed on a Houseboat could obstruct the driving view;
Fixed an issue where some trees around the home area did not display a gathering interaction prompt when approached;
\[Characters / NPC]
Fixed an issue where some NPCs went outside during the daytime while still wearing pajamas;
Fixed an issue where using the Cloud Surfer before an emote animation finished prevented the character from moving;
Fixed an issue where NPC animations shook abnormally during Pear's picnic date;
Fixed an issue where Jianxu could stand idle at certain times instead of following the intended schedule;
Fixed an issue where the character model could occasionally clip into a desk when standing up after interacting with a computer desk and chair;
Fixed an issue where the player character remained in a swimming animation when triggering Aurelis's first-meeting scene at the pond in Xiaoye Residence;
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Fixed an issue where the reason for a quest being paused was not displayed when certain NPC first-meeting quests had not yet been completed;
Fixed an issue where the hand icon could appear in the blank area above the quest list when scrolling and selecting quests with a controller;
Fixed an issue with incorrect dialogue text for the Barista;
Fixed an issue where the stage model flickered during the Beach Festival;
Fixed an issue in some save files where the new-item notification on Build Mode category tabs could not be cleared;
Fixed an issue where the dialogue target was displayed incorrectly during Aurelis's café date;
Fixed an issue where the red-dot notification in the Islandpedia app did not match the actual available content;
Fixed an issue where black patches could appear on the ground after tilling a large amount of farmland under certain graphics settings;
Fixed an issue where the host's mount icon remained after leaving multiplayer and returning to the island;
Fixed an issue where Moondew Mushroom models did not disappear after being gathered in Moonlit Forest;
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Fixed an issue where dyeing a 45-degree Concrete Diagonal Pillar automatically adjusted all surfaces;
Fixed an issue where models could remain after modifying terrain on Bagpipe Island and then using a Home Blueprint;
Fixed an issue where the boundary of the Dewfall Fields plot slightly overlapped with a large rock;
Fixed an issue where Planter Boxes could be positioned incorrectly after snapping into place;
Fixed an issue where Planter Boxes could occasionally become recessed when placed using snapping;
Fixed an issue where home building content could be lost after loading a save under certain circumstances;
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Fixed an issue where some controllers could not switch between options after opening the phone interface;
Fixed an issue where some controllers could not move between mail options or read mail content;
Fixed an issue where the product list did not load properly when opening the Merchant Ship store;
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Fixed an issue where tourist NPCs failed to appear after toggling co-op during Pastelle's 3-heart story quest;
Fixed an issue in Lunelle's 5-heart story quest where a cap on the number of submitted items prevented quest completion;
Fixed an issue where a stuck NPC prevented quest progress during Youfang's 3-heart story quest;
Fixed an issue where the Spring Festival preparation quest was not marked as completed after completing an NPC commission;
Fixed an issue where subsequent content sometimes failed to trigger properly after completing an affection quest;
Fixed an issue where the mail for the "A Visitor from Sandrock" quest could not be received after progressing to Day 1 of Autumn;
Fixed an issue where the "Ordinary Friends" quest became abnormally paused and could not be progressed under certain circumstances;
Fixed an issue where cats failed to appear in the "Tower of Fame and the Cat" quest scene in some save files;
Fixed an issue where Neona and Delphin leaving early during Stella's story quest caused the performance event to trigger abnormally;
Fixed an issue where the event in which Marston scolds the children repeatedly triggered during his safety officer quest;
Fixed an issue where the ritual item placement points could not be triggered during Youfang's "Ley Line Disturbance" quest;
Fixed an issue in Stella's 3-heart story quest where the "Watch the Rehearsal" objective could not be completed and the camera remained locked;
Fixed an issue in Lunelle's 5-heart story quest where interacting with Charlene could also trigger the quest submission;
Fixed an issue in Delphin's 5-heart story quest where the "Hand Out Flyers to Tourists" markers did not display properly above tourists' heads;
Fixed an issue where Neona's 5-heart story quest triggered at an incorrect location;
Fixed an issue where the mail-reading objective in Neona's 5-heart story quest could not be completed;
Fixed an issue where the mail for Stella's 5-heart story quest failed to trigger;
Fixed an issue where multiple identical little girl models appeared in the scene during Aurelis's 5-heart story quest;
\[Online Multiplayer]
Fixed an issue where the host could not complete a step of the Intermediate Explorer quest if a guest opened the Bronze Gate early in co-op;
Fixed an issue where the Houseboat appeared abnormal from the host's perspective after a guest placed it in co-op;
Fixed an issue where guests could still turn animals into mounts after the host disabled ranching permissions;
Fixed an issue where outfit presets saved in a co-op room were lost after leaving and re-entering the room;
Fixed an issue where Stamina was abnormally consumed when a new guest joined a co-op session;
Fixed an issue where the host's character model appeared abnormal on a guest's client if the guest joined the room after the host had mounted a vehicle;
Fixed an issue where the Hoverboard boost sound could still be heard from an extremely long distance on other clients during co-op;
Fixed an issue where extra fake robot entities were occasionally generated after a guest joined a co-op room;
Fixed an issue where feeding bamboo shoots to pandas in co-op did not properly spawn a treasure chest;
Fixed an issue where a guest's Houseboat remained visible after the host closed the co-op room while the guest was sailing it;
Fixed an issue where the ground depression was not restored after a guest fine-adjusted a Fish Pond in co-op;
\[Characters/NPCs]
Optimized and adjusted Zephyria's behavioral schedule;
Fixed an issue where characters could occasionally become stuck on the deck or fall to the bottom of the ship when the Parrot was departing or returning;
Fixed an issue where characters could stand on the lakebed in the lake beside Cloudrest Lake;
Fixed an issue where the chicken-wing gifting event repeatedly triggered when talking to Zephyria;
Fixed an issue where Sam and Azra's models floated in the air in Moonlit Forest during certain periods of Summer;
Fixed an issue where Neona's and Shelia's models overlapped inside the General Store during certain periods of Summer;
Fixed an issue where NPC models became embedded in the stage when talking to NPCs onstage during the Beach Festival;
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Fixed an issue where the worker bee count was displayed incorrectly when adding or removing bees from the Bee House;
Fixed an issue where a login prompt repeatedly appeared on the co-op room list screen;
Fixed an issue where trees near the home and the stumps left after chopping them down occasionally failed to display properly;
Fixed an issue where the icon of an item required for the "The Taste of Memories" quest was displayed incorrectly;
Fixed an issue where the Charity Box model did not display properly the day after its supplies were collected;
Fixed an issue where selecting "Locate" in the Blue Tears event mail displayed the player's current location instead;
Fixed an issue where the stage and campfire models remained on the beach at Half-Moon Bay after the Beach Festival ended;
Fixed an issue where trees did not appear properly during the beginner flow under certain graphics settings;
Fixed an issue where the floor and vegetation clipped through each other at Fang's home;
Fixed an issue where the Sapphire Necklace model did not appear in the scene after the item was placed;
Fixed an issue where trees and stumps near the home occasionally did not appear at all;
Fixed an issue where the crafting materials for Arrows were placed in the wrong category in the Islandpedia and Embersand was hidden;
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Fixed an issue where rocks could still appear after tilling farmland on an unlocked plot;
Fixed an issue where Snowflake occasionally dived underwater while swimming and could not be interacted with before being adopted;
Fixed an issue where interacting with a bed displayed a "Cannot Sleep" prompt and prevented the player from sleeping normally;
Fixed an issue where the blue treasure chest at Zerine's home did not respawn in certain save files, preventing the corresponding blueprint from being obtained;
Fixed an issue where, after unlocking the Meteor Shopping co-op store through Island Life, its entry point did not appear in the phone app;
Fixed an issue where the "Follow" interaction with Little Sis occasionally failed to work;
Fixed an issue where furniture items had no "Place" button in the Bag and could not be placed properly;
Fixed an issue where progress for the "Get Pecked by Rocky 3 Times" achievement was not counted correctly;
Fixed an issue where a non-interactive wooden treasure chest model appeared near Azure Bay in Moonlit Forest;
Fixed an issue where shelters could not be moved or dismantled while the animals inside were sleeping at night;
Fixed an issue where the long-press shortcut for storing all items at once in a Storage Box did not trigger properly;
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Fixed an issue where houses built across different regions failed to load properly in some save files;
Fixed an issue where the Record Player still could not be moved in Build Mode after interacting with it and pausing playback;
Fixed an issue where windows could not be placed diagonally on a Rectangular Prism Concrete Foundation;
Fixed an issue with abnormal collision on the Simple Wood Bathroom Cabinet;
Fixed an issue where the Wooden Vent Window could not be directly previewed, crafted, or placed when only its blueprint had been unlocked;
Fixed an issue where, after enabling Allow Overlap and placing overlapping Fish Ponds, the ground depression was not restored after the Fish Ponds were removed;
Fixed an issue where the camera could not be zoomed after placing an item in Build Mode using a controller;
Fixed an issue where a Double Bed included in a Layout was abnormally embedded in the floor and could not be moved in Build Mode;
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Fixed an issue where the game occasionally froze while sleeping under certain circumstances;
Fixed an issue where the game froze after purchasing certain hairstyles and the purchased hairstyles could not be obtained;
Fixed an issue where players could clip underground using the Cloud Surfer or Hoverboard after placing a slanted stone slab;
Fixed an issue where the Unstuck function did not work in certain areas;
Fixed an issue where the rocky crevice at the foot of the hill behind Green Pasture Ranch could not be passed through;
Fixed an issue where a Record Player placed in Moonlit Forest could not read record information;
Fixed an issue where the buff effect of Green & Red Grape Juice did not match its item description;
Fixed an issue where using a Tiller on the second floor of the Seed Shop occasionally caused the player to clip into the wall;
Fixed an issue where a held tool was not displayed properly after the player entered a swimming state while holding it and then left the water;
Optimized the trigger timing of quest steps and fixed related existing issues.
Fixed an issue where the Waterwheel Bearing was not obtained after accepting the Senior Explorer quest, preventing further quest progression.
Fixed an issue in some saves where interaction would not end properly after feeding Little Sis.
Fixed an issue in Lunelle's 3-heart storyline where the game would freeze after submitting the required materials.
Fixed an issue in Alex's 3-heart storyline, The Tower of Fame and the Cat, where the cat did not appear properly in the scene.
Fixed an issue in Delphin's 5-heart storyline where interactable Tourist NPCs did not spawn in the scene.
Fixed an issue in Aurelis' 3-heart storyline where the quest was shown as paused without displaying the reason for the pause.
Fixed an issue in some saves where NPCs at maximum affection would not trigger storyline quest mails.
Fixed an issue where Stella's dialogue options did not display properly while the 404 kitten adoption quest was still incomplete.
Fixed an issue where some wall paint would be lost after sleeping or loading a save.
Fixed an issue in Build Mode where hovering the mouse over a selected wall could incorrectly revert its paint.
\[New & Optimized]
Added the otter Snowflake and the red panda Little Sis. They can be adopted once affection reaches 3 hearts.
Added new pet appearances for Little Sis, Octa, and Snowflake (14 total), available for purchase at Woof & Wow Pets.
Optimized frame rate performance in scenes with large numbers of robots and crops.
Optimized long-distance NPC movement when near the player or in tracking mode.
Optimized material guidance for the Soup Dumpling cooking objective in the Building Starsand Station quest.
Optimized mail list loading and Claim-All performance to reduce lag and claim failures when there are too many mails.
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Fixed an issue where animal products were not automatically added to the inventory after maxing out the ranching skill Auto Attach.
Fixed an issue in The Lost Makeup quest where players could get stuck at the treasure map hunt step and be unable to obtain the treasure map.
Fixed an issue where the active state of automatic sprinklers was reset in some saves.
Fixed an issue where buildings in the festival scene did not display properly on the third day of the Beach Festival.
Fixed an issue where items submitted in Lunelle's leather commission quest did not match the requirements.
Fixed an issue in some saves where already-purchased pets could be purchased again at the Pet Shop.
Fixed an issue where the Record Player did not respond to button inputs.
Fixed an issue where unlocked home plots could not be properly reclaimed.
Fixed an issue where the A/D hotkeys could not switch to the last quest when accepting quests from the Commission Board.
Fixed an issue where fish data in the Fish Tank was lost in some saves that had completed the fill-the-Fish-Tank quest.
Fixed an issue where interacting with Zephyria while sleeping under a tree would not trigger the quest.
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Fixed an issue where the "Inventory Full" notification was synced to other players in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where minerals were displayed inconsistently when players with certain graphics settings entered Moonlit Forest in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where the host's un-plowing action was not synced to guests after joining a room, causing abnormal farmland display.
Fixed an issue where NPC story quest mails were repeatedly received after enabling multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where guests could take out fish that the host had placed in the Fish Tank in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where Fish Tank progress was displayed inconsistently in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where guests could not trigger dialogue when interacting with NPCs in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where some NPCs would not follow their sleeping schedules in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where Graminova did not follow his schedule during specific time periods in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where the controller did not vibrate when guests reclaimed farmland in multiplayer.
\[Characters/NPC]
Fixed an issue in Pastelle's 5-heart storyline where the quest could not be completed after placing materials into the scene box.
Fixed an issue where characters would freeze and be unable to move during dialogue in Neona's 5-heart and Delphin's 3-heart storylines.
Fixed an issue where characters would freeze when accepting Neona's and Zerine's 3-heart storyline quests at the same time.
Fixed an issue in Delphin's 5-heart quest where no interactive trash props spawned on the beach.
Fixed an issue in Neona's 3-heart storyline where the quest guide did not display properly after leaving the basement.
Fixed an issue where NPC models would get stuck when guests talked to seated NPCs in multiplayer.
Fixed an issue in Zerine's 3-heart storyline where NPCs did not respawn, preventing dialogue from triggering.
Fixed an issue in Youfang's 3-heart storyline where abnormal NPC positions prevented interaction.
Fixed abnormal text in the gift-giving dialogue of Zerine's 3-heart affection event.
Fixed an abnormal bottom-right notification in Neona's 5-heart storyline.
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Fixed an issue where some unlocked home plots appeared as locked in Build Mode.
Fixed an issue with abnormal button configuration in the Paint special interface.
Fixed an issue where fine-tuned structures on the Houseboat would separate abnormally when the Houseboat moved.
Fixed an issue where the Advanced Classic Courtyard Layout Blueprint construction kit would sink as a whole after being imported.
Fixed an issue where photos could not be replaced in the desktop mini album in DIY Build Mode.
Fixed an issue where trees would regrow on already-built plots.
Fixed an issue where re-copying paint after decorating did not retain the paint.
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Fixed visual issues with the Windspun Hair hairstyle.
Fixed an abnormal bottom-right notification when triggering the Stray Kitten quest and talking to Stella.
Fixed an abnormal quest description display for the Tidal Homecoming quest after enabling multiplayer.
Fixed an issue where custom decals on the Skateboard did not display as expected.
Fixed an issue in some saves where purchased blueprints were reset to unpurchased.
Fixed an issue where the skateboard was not removed from the character's hand when entering story dialogue while riding a scooter.
Fixed an issue where animal growth stages were displayed abnormally in the sell interface.
Fixed an issue where the "already learned" marker did not display properly when buying blueprints at the Adventure Shop.
Fixed an issue where the coin UI overlapped and could not be exited after adjusting colors in makeup selection.
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Fixed an issue where items were abnormally refunded by mail when operating the Storage Box in Build Mode.
Fixed an abnormal scene behind the tent at Darkwater Shore in Moonlit Forest.
Fixed an issue where data for the same account on different platforms was not synced across devices.
Fixed an issue where the Campfire effect was missing and the Campfire could not be approached.
Fixed an issue where the backpack could occasionally not be opened when using a controller.
Fixed an issue where bamboo would grow abnormally in the Paddy Fields at Cloudrest Lake.
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