Starsand Island / Multiplayer
starsand island multiplayer permissions progress not shared
Starsand Island Multiplayer Permissions and Progress
What can guests do in multiplayer, and is island progress shared between players?
Direct answer
The host can customize access to crops, livestock, fishing, crafting, and other island resources. Friends can farm, fish, explore, work on profession quests, and complete requests together, but some quests depend on the island where they are completed. Your island progress is not shared in multiplayer, so guests still need to return to their own islands to continue their own progress.
Evidence: Official
Prerequisites
- Join a current Version 1.0 host session.
- Ask the host to review resource permissions before using crops, livestock, fishing spots, or crafting stations.
- Keep each player's home island and quest state separate when planning co-op work.
Evidence: Official
Steps and rules
- The host selects the access mode and opens the session.
- The host grants or changes permissions for crops, livestock, fishing, crafting, and other island resources.
- Complete shared activities on the host's island.
- Return to your own island when a quest or island state does not carry over.
Evidence: Official
Exceptions and branches
- Guest tasks may depend on the island they are being completed on.
- Resource access can be changed by the host at any time.
- Shared activity is not the same as shared island progression.
Evidence: Official
Troubleshooting
- If a guest cannot interact with an object, check the host's matching permission category.
- If a quest does not complete, return to the island associated with that quest.
- Do not assume building, story, or island unlocks are written to every player's island.
Evidence: Official
The rule to remember
Multiplayer lets players do activities together, but it does not merge their island progression. Plan co-op sessions around shared activities and return-home steps.
Evidence: Official
FAQ
Can the host change permissions later?
Yes. The official announcement says permissions can be changed at any time.
Does a guest keep the host's island progress?
No. The official rule is that island progress is not shared in multiplayer.
Which version and platform does this Starsand Island guide cover?
This page covers 1.0 on Steam / PC. It was last verified on 2026-08-21; later builds or other platforms may behave differently.
What evidence level does this Starsand Island answer use?
The page is labelled Official. Official rules are separated from community reports and details that still need verification.
What should I do if my Starsand Island build differs?
Check the installed build and platform, repeat the relevant step, and compare the linked official announcement before treating the difference as a confirmed rule or bug.