Publisher tinyBuild and development teams Hologryph and TowerHaus have announced that SAND, a PvPvE multiplayer action game set in a mech-driven world, will be available in Steam Early Access starting April 3, 2025. The game promises an intense experience of exploring vast sand dunes, customizing mechs, and battling rival squads to secure wealth and dominance.
SAND is set in an alternate history, where the Austro-Hungarian Empire leads the colonization of space in the 19th century. Humanity travels among the stars, while the planet Sophie lies in ruins after an ecological disaster vaporized the world's oceans. Now only the bravest and most ruthless treasure hunters, working alone or in teams, search and fight across the deadly deserts of Sophia, abandoned settlements and other places in search of hidden riches.
Players have already had a chance to experience SAND’s unforgiving terrain and intense gameplay through a demo that ranked among the top 10 most played titles at Steam Next Fest last year, as well as a highly successful open playtest that attracted over 200,000 testers. The Early Access phase will bring numerous improvements and continued development to keep players engaged and returning to Sophie.
The Early Access version of SAND will introduce a range of new features, including new cities, points of interest, and even more loot. Additionally, players will face new challenges such as various NPCs roaming cities and engaging in combat, as well as hazards like minefields. Revised controls for Trampler mechs and expanded customization options, including new chassis sections and upgrade choices, will further enhance the gameplay experience.
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