Starsand Island: Switch 2 Edition Set to Launch in 2026

Seed Lab Announces Switch 2 Version for Starsand Island

Indie developer Seed Lab has unveiled plans for a Switch 2 version of their beloved life simulation game, Starsand Island.

Starsand Island is set to debut on Switch 2 alongside its previously confirmed releases on PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on February 1st, 2026.

The Switch 2 iteration of the game will capitalize on the new hardware capabilities, offering Quality Mode for a targeted 45FPS in 1080p resolution, and Performance Mode for a smooth 60FPS in 1080p resolution (both in docked and handheld modes). Additionally, players can look forward to Game Chat functionality for online multiplayer, as well as mouse control support.

Seed Lab’s creative director, Richardo Wang, expressed excitement about bringing Starsand Island to the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. In a recent press release, Wang stated, “The life-sim genre feels right at home on Nintendo consoles. Even before the official announcement a year ago, we envisioned and aimed for our game to be available on Nintendo’s next-gen system. Starsand Island offers players an escape to a tranquil, pastoral lifestyle, and we believe this experience should be accessible whether players are at home, on the go, or simply taking a break.”

Check out the latest trailer for the Switch 2 version below: