Starsand Island details vehicles, exploration

Skate, ride, drive, and fly a range of vehicles.

Seed Lab has released a new trailer and information for life simulation game Starsand Island introducing the game’s vehicles and exploration.

“We always put player experience at the heart of our design,” said Seed Lab creative director Richardo Wang in a press release. “With a rich customization system and diverse ways to explore, we hope everyone can find their own joy and enjoy the simple life in Starsand Island. Whether you love socializing, adventuring, or simply enjoying a laid-back lifestyle, there’s warmth and happiness waiting for you here. This island embodies our vision of an ideal life, and we look forward to creating a unique dream world together with you.”

Seed Lab technical director Goltan Gao added, “We want to make sure players are the true stars of their Starsand Island story. We’re building a game where they will have the freedom to decide how their character looks, how they travel and explore the island’s beautifully tranquil landscapes, and whether they go on their exciting adventures solo, with a pet, or with a friend. Crafting their dream island life is at the heart of every decision we’re making as we continue to create Starsand Island, and we’re excited to share more of the journey as BitSummit begins.”

Here is an overview of the vehicles and exploration, via Seed Lab:

Players will be able to skate, ride, drive, and fly a range of vehicles, including skateboards, rollerblades, cars, scooters with (and without) sidecars, and even a paraglider, across the island’s lush pastures, green- and amber-hued woodlands, glistening sandy beaches, and the surrounding azure seas. Amphibious craft will also be available, enabling seamless land and water traversal, further expanding players’ horizons.
Exploring the island won’t have to be done solo: a number of vehicles have passenger seats, allowing NPC pals and pets – and even real-life friends via Starsand Island‘s multiplayer gameplay – to go along for the ride, while the game’s photo mode will allow players to capture memories and moments from every part of their adventure.

Showcasing the game at this year’s BitSummit expo in Japan, Seed Lab is also unveiling more details on both the character and vehicle customization available in Starsand Island. The game’s vehicle modification system lets players fully customize their rides; for example, cars can be painted with new colors, and detailed with a range of decals, wheel rims, and interiors.
Starsand Island also features extensive customization for the player’s character, including the ability to finely tune them with a range of facial features, skin tones, makeup, and hairstyles, while choosing from a vast wardrobe of outfits and accessories to complete a fresh, edgy vibe ready for island life. Further customizable options will be expanded post-launch, along with additional social and collaborative gameplay, while more information on the Starsand Island‘s multiplayer functionality will be released in the coming months.

Starsand Island is due out this winter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam.

Watch the new trailer below.