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SAND Beginner Guide: A Safe First Expedition
Use this SAND beginner guide to prepare a readable Trampler, take one short objective, secure recovered loot, and extract before greed resets the lesson.
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SAND: Raiders of Sophie Wiki
Build a walking fortress, scavenge Sophie, and leave with your Trampler and loot intact. Start with verified, decision-first guides for your first runs.
Early Access · June 22, 2026Updated · July 14, 2026300K+ players · official July 3US Steam · $24.99
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Each guide answers one task and separates official facts from patch-sensitive community advice.
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SAND First Trampler Build Guide for New Crews
Build a first SAND Trampler around steering, storage, exits, repairs, and crew movement so the walking base stays usable when a quiet route becomes a fight.
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How to Operate a Trampler in SAND: Crew Guide
Learn how to operate a Trampler in SAND by separating steering, lookout, weapon, loading, repair, and loot jobs while keeping one shared escape plan.
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SAND Beginner Guide: A Safe First ExpeditionUse this SAND beginner guide to prepare a readable Trampler, take one short objective, secure recovered loot, and extract before greed resets the lesson.SAND Early Access Release Date and Launch StatusConfirm the SAND Early Access release date, current launch state, and the difference between a dated official patch and an unconfirmed full-release expectation.Tramplers
SAND First Trampler Build Guide for New CrewsBuild a first SAND Trampler around steering, storage, exits, repairs, and crew movement so the walking base stays usable when a quiet route becomes a fight.How to Operate a Trampler in SAND: Crew GuideLearn how to operate a Trampler in SAND by separating steering, lookout, weapon, loading, repair, and loot jobs while keeping one shared escape plan.SAND Tech Tree Guide: Choose Useful Unlocks FirstUse this SAND tech tree guide to identify a route problem, inspect prerequisites, prioritize repeatable utility, and avoid claiming one permanent best path.Extraction & combat
How to Extract in SAND: Sandstorm Route GuideLearn how to extract in SAND by securing loot, reading the current HUD, moving early, protecting the Trampler route, and confirming the complete result.SAND Voyage vs Storm Dive: Which Mode to PickCompare SAND Voyage vs Storm Dive with a patch-safe decision rule: learn the vehicle loop under lower pressure or accept stronger storm and player pressure.SAND Solo vs Squad Guide: Choose Your Crew SizeUse this SAND solo vs squad guide to match vehicle complexity, route length, combat choices, and extraction timing to the number of jobs your crew can cover.SAND Weapons and Ammo Guide: Pick the Right RoleUse this SAND weapons and ammo guide to choose personal and mounted tools by range, target, feed workload, route purpose, and current official balance notes.Launch & platforms
SAND System Requirements: Minimum and RecommendedCheck the official SAND system requirements for Windows, CPU, memory, graphics, DirectX, broadband, and storage before troubleshooting in-game performance.SAND PS5, Xbox and Crossplay Status GuideCheck the verified SAND PS5, Xbox, PC, and crossplay status without treating a console store listing as proof of launch timing, shared progress, or crossplay.SAND Price and Editions Guide: Current Store StatusCheck the SAND price and editions status in first-party stores, with a dated US Steam price and no invented comparison of unavailable packages or bonuses.Updates & safety
SAND Roadmap Guide: Server Slam and Current UpdatesRead the SAND roadmap by separating Server Slam lessons, planned Early Access work, shipped patch notes, temporary measures, and still-unconfirmed dates.SAND Queue and Matchmaking Fixes: What to CheckTroubleshoot SAND queue and matchmaking issues by checking the current build, dated server notices, region, crew settings, and official support channels first.SAND Official Discord and Playtest Safety GuideUse verified SAND official Discord and store links, avoid unsolicited downloads and code claims, and report suspicious messages through platform tools.Core loop
Build, scavenge, fight, extract
SAND is an open-world PvPvE extraction shooter set on the desert planet Sophie. Tramplers are customizable walking bases that serve as transport, storage, protection, and heavy weapon platforms.
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DevelopersHologryph & TowerHaus
PublishertinyBuild
PlatformWindows PC
Early AccessJun 22, 2026
US Steam price$24.99
Players reported Jul 3300K+
Verified platform status
PC · SteamAvailable in Early Access since June 22, 2026.
Xbox Series X|SOfficial store listing; current availability and crossplay details must be confirmed there.
PlayStation 5Official PS5 store listing; release timing and crossplay remain to be confirmed.
CODES
No verified codes
暂无No official redemption-code system or active code was found. We show ‘暂无’ instead of inventing one.
Verified
Each guide answers one task and separates official facts from patch-sensitive community advice.
01SAND Roadmap Guide: Server Slam and Current Updates2026-07-15 · Early Access — verified July 15, 202602SAND Queue and Matchmaking Fixes: What to Check2026-07-15 · Early Access — verified July 15, 202603SAND Official Discord and Playtest Safety Guide2026-07-15 · Early Access — verified July 15, 2026
FAQ
Is SAND Wiki official?
No. This is an independent fan guide. Product facts are checked against first-party stores and dated developer announcements.
When did SAND enter Early Access?
Steam lists June 22, 2026. A date for leaving Early Access is still to be confirmed.
Which guide should I read first?
Begin with the beginner guide, then use the first Trampler build and extraction pages for your next two decisions.
SAND WIKI
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