Starsand Island: How To Expand Land
Running out of room in Starsand Island happens quickly once crops, animals, and crafting stations start stacking up. To expand your land, you must unlock the Skillful Star rank inside the Island Life app. Once that rank is complete, the Buy Land app unlocks and lets you purchase new farm tiles around your current plot.
Here is everything you need to know so you can grow your farm without guessing your way through menus.
How To Unlock Farm Expansion In Starsand Island
You expand your farm by completing the Skillful Star rank in the Island Life app. This is one of the early progression ranks, but you must clear the earlier ranks first.
To unlock the Skillful Star rank, you need to:
Reach Junior level in any profession
Complete 5 Requests from the Community Center bulletin board
Once finished, you unlock the ability to buy land and receive these rewards:
5,000 Gold
70 Starsand
Ribbit Onesie recipe
Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms recipe
The important part here is the Buy Land app. After claiming the rank rewards, it installs automatically on your phone.
The Direct Answer
To expand land in Starsand Island, complete the Skillful Star rank in the Island Life app by reaching Junior level in a profession and finishing 5 Community Center Requests. This unlocks the Buy Land app, which allows you to purchase farm tiles around your property.
How To Complete The Skillful Star Rank Quickly
Reaching Junior level is usually simple. If you are unsure which profession to push, Crafter, Farmer, or Rancher are solid early choices because they unlock useful tools and items for your farm.
The 5 Requests can slow you down if the board asks for items you have not seen yet. Focus on requests using materials you already gathered. If a request requires a specific craftable item, check Zerine's General Store for blueprints.
Fishing requests can pop up early as well. Keeping a small stock of common fish saves time and avoids last minute grinding.
How The Buy Land App Works
Once unlocked, open your phone and select the Buy Land app. You will see 8 square tiles surrounding your current farm.
Each square can be purchased and permanently added to your usable space. You can build, plant, and place objects there just like your main plot.
Choosing a tile that connects cleanly to your current layout makes expansion easier. Random corner expansions can make your farm look like a puzzle gone wrong.
Land Costs Explained
Buying land is not free, and the price goes up after your first purchase.
First plot cost:
2,000 Gold
50 Starsand
Additional plots cost:
15,000 Gold
75 Starsand
That jump in price is steep, so plan your layout before buying extra tiles. Saving Starsand early helps avoid hitting a wall later.
Planning Your Farm Expansion
Before purchasing new land, think about what you need most.
More crop rows
More barns or coops
Space for machines and crafting stations
Decorative layout upgrades
Expanding for structure first is usually smarter than expanding for looks. You can decorate later once your income is stable.
Final Blurb
Expanding land in Starsand Island is locked behind simple progression, but the game does not spell it out clearly. Finish the Skillful Star rank, unlock the Buy Land app, and start purchasing tiles around your farm. Just be ready for the Gold and Starsand costs to ramp up fast. Farm smart now so future you is not broke and staring at a full inventory.
FAQ
When does the Buy Land app unlock in Starsand Island?
It unlocks after completing the Skillful Star rank in the Island Life app.
How many tiles can I buy around my farm?
There are 8 surrounding tiles available for purchase.
Does land get more expensive after the first purchase?
Yes. The first tile costs 2,000 Gold and 50 Starsand. Future tiles cost 15,000 Gold and 75 Starsand.
What is the fastest way to unlock farm expansion?
Reach Junior level in an easy profession like Farmer or Crafter and complete 5 simple Community Center Requests using materials you already have.
