SAND: Raiders of Sophie Pre-Release FAQ

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 👇 SAND Raiders of Sophie

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?

What time will the game launch in each region?

What are the minimum and recommended specs for the game?

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.

My character has gone missing, where is it? If your character is missing or appears to be deleted, check which server you're on. Yourcharacters 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