Stardust Sandbox

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• Announcements·26 Jun 2026Official

  Summer Sale 2026: Stardust Sandbox at 80% Off

  Summer Sale 2026 is here!From June 25th to July 9th, Stardust Sandbox will be available at 80% off on Steam.If you've been following the project's development or waiting for an opportunity to discover the game, this is the perfect moment to add it to your library. The promotion will be available for a limited time throughout the entire Summer Sale period. Take the chance to explore the Stardust Sandbox universe and follow the project's continuous evolution. Thank you to everyone who supports the game's development. Each feedback, suggestion, and review directly contributes to the growth of the experience we're building.See you in Stardust Sandbox!
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• Announcements·4 Jun 2026Official

  A preview of upcoming features for Stardust Sandbox

  Hello everyoneIn this post, I'd like to share a bit of what is being developed for upcoming updates to Stardust Sandbox. First of all, I sincerely appreciate the support and feedback received since the game's release on Steam. Building a project like this requires a lot of dedication, and seeing the game grow, even slowly, is incredibly rewarding. Although the gaps between updates can sometimes be longer than expected, this happens because many changes require planning, testing, and internal restructuring to ensure a solid foundation for the project's future.It's also important to remember that much of the content shown here is still in development and may change before its official release. Some features may also arrive gradually in the game.With that said, here are the updates!1. New Features1.1. Journal SystemOne of the current development goals is to encourage more exploration and experimentation. During some tests, we noticed many players tend to use only a small portion of the available elements, leaving several mechanics and interactions less visible during the experience. To help with this, we are developing a journal system that will function like an in-game encyclopedia. The journal will be filled gradually as the player discovers new content. For example, when a player uses an element for the first time, a new entry will be unlocked containing basic information about it. As new interactions and reactions are discovered, additional information will be recorded.The goal is not to create a grind system, but to encourage curiosity and reward natural exploration.Figure 1 - Main journal layout.Figure 2 - Detailed entry layout.1.2. New Elements and EntitiesThe development of new elements and entities continues to progress steadily.Some content planned for the previous update was delayed due to prioritization of other systems, but it remains in development for future versions of the game.Planned additions include:New types of vegetationVines and flower speciesBGO...
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• Patch Notes·7 May 2026Official

  v2.6.0.0

  Hello! This update introduces important improvements to the game's functionality and several internal adjustments that make the experience more stable, organized, and consistent. During this development cycle, the main focus was on improving the project structure and refining some behaviors of the world simulation. What changed? The rendering system was integrated more efficiently into the game. Improvements to the internal behavior of components, making initialization simpler and more reliable. Adjustments to the vaporization and rainfall systems for more balanced behavior. Added enhanced support for points within the simulation world. Complete reorganization of the project's internal structure to facilitate future expansions. Important fixes Fixed an issue involving density interaction between liquids and mobile solids. Resolved a bug where some mobile solids could become stuck when contacting liquids. Internal improvements In addition to visible changes, several parts of the code were reorganized and cleaned up to improve maintainability, stability, and readiness for new features in upcoming versions. Thank you for following the project's development.
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• Patch Notes·6 Apr 2026Official

  v2.5.1.1

  This update aims to introduce small optimizations and improvements to the game, enhancing the overall experience. Below is a list of the main changes: Some Gul save properties have been renamed UI construction now relies on a more robust and less resource-intensive algorithm, resulting in a slight performance improvement A shortcut has been added to toggle between Fullscreen and Windowed mode (default key is F11, but it can be changed in the settings menu) Item variants (such as different types of wool, dyes, and brushes) have been simplified and unified under a shared code structure, optimizing their behavior and removing structural redundancies Local achievement synchronization has been fixed; players will no longer unlock all achievements upon launching the game Overall, these are minor changes, but they contribute to a more consistent experience. The goal is to ensure the game remains enjoyable and engaging.
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• Announcements·3 Mar 2026Official

  Stardust Sandbox: Official Launch

  Hello everyone, good afternoon!I'm thrilled to finally announce the official launch of Stardust Sandbox on Steam. This is, without a doubt, one of the most important moments in the project's history.The development of Stardust Sandbox began on August 5, 2023, originally as a small experimental project that sought to test specific concepts related to simulation and interaction between elements. At that time, there were no great expectations beyond the curiosity of exploring ideas and understanding how far they could go.Over time, this experiment began to grow. New ideas emerged, new systems were developed, and gradually the project transformed into something bigger, more structured, and with its own identity.Stardust Sandbox is an open-source sandbox game belonging to the falling-sand sub-genre. This means the world is built from elements that interact with each other through dynamic simulations, enabling the creation of emergent behaviors and often unexpected results.Throughout its evolution, the game moved beyond being restricted to element interaction and incorporated a new entity system. This system introduces small creatures capable of interacting with the environment autonomously, significantly expanding possibilities and transforming the world into a more living and dynamic place. Visually, the game features pixel-art graphics designed to convey a colorful and expressive environment, bringing life to the universe where everything happens. The day-night system further enhances this feeling, introducing perceptible environmental changes and reinforcing the sense of continuity and the world's own existence. Another important focus has always been making the game accessible and comfortable to use. This is reflected in its interface, designed to be clear, visual, and intuitive, using icons and graphical elements that facilitate understanding of its tools and possibilities.Additionally, you can save your worlds, allowing them to be revisited in the future or shared ...
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