As I wandered the expansive sand dunes of Starsand Island, I couldn’t shake the thought of wasted hours meandering aimlessly. The thrilling allure of discovery is overshadowed by the exhausting search for shortcuts. But as I gazed at the shimmering horizon, I realized there must be a quicker way to traverse this captivating paradise.
The island is vast, and while there are multiple routes to take, some methods will help you dart across the terrain much faster. When efficiency is key, you deserve to know all your options and how to maximize them swiftly. If you want the definitive method to fast travel in Starsand Island, keep reading.
Can you fast travel in Starsand Island?
You can indeed fast travel in Starsand Island, but this option doesn’t come readily available. It demands a fair bit of progress on your part to unlock. While waiting, you can speed around using a skateboard or roller skates, but the instant teleportation you crave won’t be a possibility until you hit certain milestones.
How to unlock fast travel in Starsand Island
Fast travel becomes accessible only after you complete the Building Starsand Station quest with Solara. This mission is the second one you encounter after reaching the Island Pro stage in your Island Life itinerary, immediately following your assistance to Marston with the Maritime Bureau. If you haven’t gotten there yet, focus on pushing through your Island Life tasks until you do.
Building Starsand Station quest in Starsand Island
To finish the Building Starsand Station mission and gain fast travel, you’ll have to:
- Cook four Soup Dumplings. The construction team needs nourishment, and you graciously step in to help. Use a campfire to whip up this hearty dish by combining two Meat Bites and three Flour. Both can be created at a Separator, using various meats for the Meat Bites and Wheat for the Flour.
- Help the construction team gather missing materials. The crew at Starsand Station is short on resources, and it’s your responsibility to hunt down and deliver the following essentials:
- Five Iron Sheets, crafted at a Cutter II from Iron Ingots.
- Five Glass Panes, which can be made at a Cutter I using Glass Bricks.
- Five Softwood Planks, produced at a Cutter I from Softwood.
- Five Stone Bricks, created at a Furnace I from Stone and Charcoal.
How to build fast travel stations in Starsand Island
Once you successfully finish the Building Starsand Station quest, the ability to create fast travel stations around the island comes into play. Each station requires a variety of essential materials, so establishing them does take some time.
When you decide to build, remember that all fast travel stations are indicated by a train icon on the map. There are 10 stations in total, and each one calls for the same resources:
- 10 Stone Bricks
- Five Glass Panes
- 10 Softwood Planks
- Five Iron Sheets
The materials required are identical to those used during the Building Starsand Station quest, but you’ll need larger quantities for establishing these crucial teleportation points. Once you’ve gathered everything, head to a station marked with a train icon on your map.
Interact with the station to access the donation box and contribute the necessary supplies to initiate the construction. The fast travel station will be completed and available for use the following day.
All fast travel points in Starsand Island
There are 10 fast travel points distributed across various locations on the island.
- East Hopeland (Near the front of your home lot)
- Green Pasture Ranch
- Exploration Club
- Cloudrest Lake
- East Starsand
- Crane Cape
- Starsand Station
- AquaBlue Outpost
- Half-Moon Bay
- North Starsand
How to use fast travel stations in Starsand Island
All fast travel stations are interconnected in Starsand Island. This means visiting any station allows you to teleport to another of your choosing. However, fast travel cannot be initiated directly from the map; you need to travel to a station to begin the process.
This necessitates that you have at least two stations operational before you can enjoy the benefits. The good news? You can easily build a station right at the edge of your lot, allowing for seamless travel once it’s up and running. Keep in mind that using the fast travel service costs 15 gold (around €14), adding a small fee each time you want to make the jump.
Are you ready to master the island’s secrets, or will you remain tied to the ground?