"Star Sand Island" Announces Collaboration with Simulation RPG "Kimi no Machi Portia"; Gust and Ginger Set to Make Appearance

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/796/G079696/20251016016/

Editorial Department: Kokutō | 2025/10/16 03:02 (UTC)

Seed Lab today (October 16, 2025) announced a collaboration with Pathea Games’ simulation RPG “My Time at Portia”, set to feature in their new game “Starsand Island” (available on PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Nintendo Switch).

Gast and his sister Ginger will join the island as special residents, officially appearing after the game’s release.

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? Collaboration Confirmed ? “Starsand Island” × “My Time at Portia”

Finally, those two have arrived on Starsand Island! Do you already know their true identities?

After the official release of “Starsand Island,” Gast and Ginger will become special residents, joining your life on the island!

※ Their affection level is four stars… pic.twitter.com/AGTNAhZxUb

— Starsand Island Official (@hoshizunashima) October 15, 2025

“My Time at Portia” is a simulation game where players repair a ruined workshop, fulfill requests from the citizens of Portia, create items, manage farms, and enjoy housing. Beyond progressing as a craftsman in the workshop, players can also build relationships with townspeople—making friends or even finding love.

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