Chinese language dev Seed Lab has formally introduced that its upcoming cosy life sim, Starsand Island, is getting a Change 2 model alongside the Change 1 launch when it launches subsequent 12 months.
Scheduled for launch within the nebulous “early 2026” and coming to all the same old platforms, that checklist additionally now consists of Nintendo’s newest console, the place the devs might be providing two modes relying in your choice: High quality Mode, “concentrating on 45FPS in 1080p”, and Efficiency Mode, delivering “60FPS in 1080p” in each docked and handheld modes.
The Change 2 model may even help mouse controls and GameChat throughout on-line multiplayer. You’ll be able to take a look at the reveal trailer under if this one’s handed you by up to now.
Now, it needs to be stated that we’re hardly missing for excellent roguelike deckbuilders Metroidvanias cosy life sims on Change, however final 12 months a profitable Kickstarter marketing campaign amassed over $300,000 for this one, so there’s clearly an urge for food for extra chilled vibes and harvesting on a handheld hybrid close to you.
In fact, Nintendo is bringing its island-based slow-life hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons – NS2 Version to Change 2 in January, so Starsand would possibly wish to keep away from that explicit a part of ‘early 2026’. (Then once more, is there anybody studying this who would not already personal New Horizons?)
For those who’re after an outline and the vibes aren’t sturdy sufficient on their very own, our mates over at Push Sq. not too long ago previewed the sport:
