With SAND: Raiders of Sophie launching into Early Access on Steam this coming Monday (22nd), we thought now would be a good time to answer some of the most popular questions we've seen floating around and make sure everyone is prepared for the big day! So let's get into it...
What is SAND: Raiders of Sophie?
SAND is an open-world PVPVE extraction shooter where players operate giant walkers across the post-apocalyptic dunes of a fallen planet, solo, or with friends! Battle rival players, explore, loot and extract valuable resources in a hostile, ever-changing world.
In order to effectively traverse this harsh and dangerous planet, you will design and deploy Tramplers, fully customised, gigantic walking bases that will shield you from the elements, defend you and your loot against other players and destroy anything that obstructs your pursuit of becoming the most notorious pirate upon the dunes!
Where can I buy or wishlist the game? Right here 👇
How Many Modes are in the game?
SAND currently features two modes: Voyage, a lower stakes, persistent open world experience; and Storm Dive, an action packed, battle royale-style mode with higher tier loot and rewards.
The game also features a comprehensive Trampler Editor, where players can construct a trampler from scratch using a variety of components.
When will the full game be released?
SAND launches into Early Access on Steam on June 22nd
How much will the game cost?
Country
Base Price
Price with 21% Discount
United States
$24.99
$19.74
United Kingdom
£19.99
£15.79
Eurozone
19,99€
15,79€
Switzerland
CHF 27.99
CHF 22.11
Poland
49,99 zł
39,49 zł
Brazil
R$ 59,99
R$ 47,39
China
¥ 90,00
¥ 71
Norway
220,00 kr
173,80 kr
Indonesia
Rp 119 999
Rp 94 799
Malaysia
RM34.49
RM27.25
Philippines
P489.00
P386.31
Singapore
S$22.00
S$17.38
Thailand
฿259.00
฿204.61
Vietnam
169.500₫
133.905₫
South Korea
₩ 20,500
₩ 16,195
Ukraine
399₴
315₴
Mexico
Mex$ 239.99
Mex$ 189.59
Canada
CDN$ 27.99
CDN$ 22.11
Australia
A$ 33.95
A$ 26.82
New Zealand
NZ$ 37.49
NZ$ 29.62
Japan
¥ 2,550
¥ 2,014
India
₹ 509
₹ 402
Chile
CLP$ 10.499
CLP$ 8.294
Peru
S/.41.99
S/.33.17
Colombia
COL$ 33.499
COL$ 26.464
South Africa
R 174.99
R 138.24
Hong Kong
HK$ 139.00
HK$ 109.81
Taiwan
NT$ 351
NT$ 277
Saudi Arabia
48.99 SR
38.70 SR
United Arab Emirates
57.99 AED
45.81 AED
Israel
₪84.99
₪67.14
Kazakhstan
3 520₸
2 781₸
Kuwait
5.05 KD
3.99 KD
Qatar
55.99 QR
44.23 QR
Costa Rica
₡7.850
₡6.202
Uruguay
$U631
$U498
What time will the game launch in each region?
What are the minimum and recommended specs for the game?
Minimum
Minimum
Recommended
OS:
Windows 10 64bit
Windows 11 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (2000 Series) or equivalent
Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (7000 Series) or equivalent
Memory
16 GB RAM
32 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX570, Intel Arc A380
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX:
Version 11
Version 11
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
11 GB available space
11 GB available space
What is the maximum size of a team?
Max crew size is 6, but for such a team you should make sure you have enough crew rooms on your trampler. You can play solo and in teams of 2 - 6, with matchmaking based on the size of your crew.
Do you have a roadmap?
Yes, we are finalising it as we speak and hope to share it in a Steam announcement within the next week.
is the game compatible with Linux? It certainly is, though you may need to ensure that you install the Proton BattlEye Runtime in your Steam library.
I participated in the Server Slam, do I get any rewards for that? You do indeed! when you buy the game, you will find an exclusive skin for the M1866/9 "Einzel" Breechloader in your inventory. Check it out below:
How many players per server?
On Solos: 15 max
Small teams (2-3 players): 36 max
Large teams (4-6 players): 45 max
Is controller supported?
Yes, SAND features full controller support. Though please note that you will need to disable Steam input or you may experience issues. We are working to fix this.
Is there an anti-cheat in place? Yes, we are using Battleye Anti-Cheat.
The name of the genre has "extraction". Does this mean that matches have a time limit?
In Voyage mode: No. Despite the fact that we taken a lot of cues from some of our favourite "extraction shooters", we do not limit players in how much time they can spend on the expedition on the surface. The players themselves decide when to finish and return to the extraction point to protect what they were able to find.
In Storm Dive Mode, you are limited by the time it takes the Sandstorm to reach the center of the map, but you are free to extract at any time before that. Will you continue to optimize the game after Early Access launch? Absolutely! While we've already done a huge amount of optimization in preparation for this launch, we'll be monitoring performance reports and improving the game based on player feedback and reports throughout EA and beyond 1.0.
Is my inventory/tech tree shared across regions? No, your inventory and tech tree are tied to your characters, which are tied to the region you chose when creating that character. Trampler blueprints however are shared across characters.
Is it possible to play solo?
Absolutely. We have designed and balanced the game specifically to ensure that players can enjoy it solo or alongside their friends.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes. Players may not:
Queue snipe or pre-team with other players/friends
Intentionally utilize exploits to duplicate items or gain an advantage over other players.
Use third-party cheats, hacks, or other unauthorized software to gain an unfair advantage.
Impersonate another player or any Hologryph or tinyBuild staff member.
Use racist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive player names.
Use racist, discriminatory, threatening, or otherwise offensive language in proximity chat.
Stalk or harass other players.
My character has gone missing, where is it? If your character is missing or appears to be deleted, check which server you're on. Your characters are connected to the server they were created on. So if you change server, you characters will no longer be accessible while using that server.
What languages are supported at launch?
English
Ukrainian
German
French
Spanish
Portuguese Brazilian
Polish
Italian
Chinese Simplified
Japanese
What can I do if I lose all my resources?
If you have no tramplers and no resources to build new ones you will have to create a new character or join another team that owns a trampler to recover additional resources.
Have a request or proposition on how to make the game better?
You can either leave your suggestions HERE, join the Discord HERE or you can fill out the feedback form from the in-game link.
If you have any other questions you want answered, head over to our socials by clicking the links at the bottom of the article and get in touch! See you in the dunes on Monday, scavengers. - Hologryph / tinyBuild Games