SAND Early Access Release Date is almost here, and the wasteland is calling. The upcoming open-world PvPvE extraction shooter from developers Hologryph and TowerHaus, published by tinyBuild, is finally dropping into early access on April 3, 2025. A game that throws you into a steampunk-inspired wasteland with towering mechanical walkers, high-stakes survival, and adrenaline-fueled shootouts, then SAND might just be your next obsession.

What is SAND?

Imagine a world where the only way to get around is on giant mechanical walkers, the desert stretches endlessly in every direction, and every mission could be your last. That’s what you get with SAND early access, and the release date is almost here. A game set on the desolate planet of Sophie, where danger lurks around every corner and survival isn’t just about having the best guns-it’s about strategy, skill, and knowing when to cut your losses.

SAND is mainly one of those extraction shooter games like Escape From Tarkov, but with a twist. You’ll drop into treacherous zones, scavenge for loot, take on rival factions (both AI and real players), and try to make it out alive. Easier said than done. The world of SAND is unpredictable, filled with rival scavengers, deadly creatures, and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. Every expedition is a gamble-do you risk pushing deeper for better loot, or play it safe and extract early?

What Makes SAND So Exciting?

• High-Stakes Extraction Gameplay – Get in, grab what you can, and escape before someone (or something) takes you down.
• Tramp Freighters – Your Home on Legs – These towering, steam-powered machines serve as your mobile base, letting you traverse the wasteland in style.
• Dynamic Open World – Explore abandoned cities, uncover hidden dangers, and adapt to an ever-changing environment where no two runs feel the same.
• Steampunk Sci-Fi Combat – Think old-school firearms meet futuristic tech, giving every fight a unique and unpredictable edge.
• Multiplayer Mayhem – Whether you go solo or team up with friends, expect intense PvPvE encounters that test your survival instincts.

Here’s the first official gameplay trailer:

What you get with SAND Early Access Release Date Launch?

With its Early Access launch, SAND is kicking things off with the core extraction experience, customizable Tramp Freighters, and multiple hazardous zones to explore. TinyBuild has big plans for future updates, including new maps, factions, and even more crazy survival mechanics. As for the early access period, and the game’s price, this is the publisher’s take:

“We don’t have an exact amount of time that we plan to be in Early Access at this stage, but we estimate that based on our roadmap and developmental goals, SAND will spend around a year in Early Access.”

“The game’s price might increase after the full release and when all the planned content and additional features are added. Any price changes will not affect those who bought SAND during Early Access.”

Mark Your Calendar – April 3, 2025

If you’re ready to embrace the chaos, SAND early access release date is on April 3, 2025-the same as The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered release date. As for console players wondering if they’ll get a chance to jump into SAND, there’s no official confirmation yet. Currently, SAND release date is only confirmed for PC via Steam Early Access, with no news about a PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch release. However, given tinyBuild’s history with console ports, there’s a good chance SAND might eventually make its way to other platforms. For now, though, if you want to experience the wasteland, PC is the way to go.

Add it to your Steam wishlist, prep your squad, and get ready for an unpredictable ride through the wasteland.

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