Open-World PvPvE Extraction Shooter

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Build and pilot customizable Tramplers across the desert planet Sophie, scavenge ruined cities and shipwrecks, fight PvP and PvE threats, extract loot, and upgrade your walking fortress.

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Everything you need to master Trampler builds, loot routes, weapons, game modes, and extraction in SAND: Raiders of Sophie.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie ps5 price: Platform Costs & Launch Guide

Check the SAND Raiders of Sophie ps5 price, Steam launch discounts, and Xbox availability. Learn about the cost of entry for this 2026 extraction shooter.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie single player: Solo Survival & Mode Guide

Learn how to master SAND Raiders of Sophie single player. Discover solo matchmaking brackets, Voyage mode strategies, and stealth Trampler builds.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Release Day: Platform & Setup Guide

SAND Raiders of Sophie release day is June 22, 2026. Get Steam launch details, PS5/Xbox status, pricing, system requirements, and early access guides.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Microsoft Windows Store: Setup & Platform Guide

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Review: 2026 Performance & Gameplay Rankings

Our SAND Raiders of Sophie review covers Trampler builds, PvPvE extraction mechanics, weapon tier lists, and technical performance on Steam and consoles.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Price: Launch Costs & Platform Guide

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SAND Raiders of Sophie pvp: Combat Tactics & Extraction Guide

Master SAND Raiders of Sophie pvp with our guide on Trampler combat, Storm Dive tactics, crew matchmaking, and high-stakes extraction strategies.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Beginner Tips: Step-by-Step Starter Guide

Master the desert of Sophie with our SAND Raiders of Sophie beginner tips. Learn Trampler building, extraction strategies, and survival mechanics.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie ps5 release date: Console Status Guide

Track the SAND Raiders of Sophie ps5 release date, wishlist status, and console features. Learn about PS Plus requirements and the June 2026 Steam launch.

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Console: Platforms, Release Info & Setup Guide

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SAND Raiders of Sophie Dreadnought: High-Risk Loot & Tactics

Master the SAND Raiders of Sophie dreadnought with our guide on locating high-tier loot, securing the WOK Bomb, and surviving intense PvPvE extraction runs.

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Launch Info

SAND Raiders of Sophie Release Date and Platforms

SAND: Raiders of Sophie launched into Steam Early Access on June 22, 2026. Use the official store links below to find the game, check pricing, or wishlist it before release on other platforms.

Steam Early Access

Available now

PC via Steam · June 22, 2026

The Steam version is the current playable Early Access release. It includes Online PvP, Steam achievements, Family Sharing, and BattlEye anti-cheat.

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Steam Launch Price

Launch offer

$24.99 → $19.74 · 21% off · ends Jul 6

The Steam launch offer lists a 21% introductory discount ending July 6, with regional launch prices announced alongside it.

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PlayStation Store

Wishlistable

PS5 · Release date TBD

The PlayStation Store lists SAND: Raiders of Sophie as announced for PS5. It requires PS Plus for online play, supports up to 90 online players, and includes DualSense vibration.

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Xbox Store

Store listing

Xbox Series X|S · 2-90 players

The Xbox Store lists SAND: Raiders of Sophie for Xbox Series X|S with online co-op for 2-6 players, online multiplayer for 2-90 players, Xbox achievements, and 10 supported languages.

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Official Website

Official portal

Steam · PS · Xbox · Discord

The official site explains the setting, Tramplers, and the core PvPvE extraction premise. It also confirms that active playtests are announced only through the official Discord.

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Codes & Rewards

SAND Raiders of Sophie Codes and Rewards

SAND: Raiders of Sophie rewards are tied to official platform offers and playtest participation. Use the official Steam page, website, and Discord for reward and playtest notices instead of fake key links.

No public code system

Public Redeem Codes

Reward

No active typed codes

The official Steam page, official site, and release FAQ focus on platform purchase, playtest access, and launch rewards rather than a public in-game code box.

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Launch offer

Steam Launch Discount

Reward

21% discount

The Steam store lists the base price at $24.99 and the introductory price at $19.74, with the offer ending July 6.

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Playtest bonus

Server Slam Participation Reward

Reward

Exclusive M1866/9 "Einzel" Breechloader skin

The official announcement states that Server Slam participants receive an exclusive weapon skin on launch after buying the game.

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Pre-launch event

Server Slam #2 Access

Reward

Temporary playtest access

Server Slam #2 began on June 15 and ran for 48 hours. It kept prior progress for testing, unlocked the tech tree, and wiped progress before the June 22 launch.

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Security notice

Safe Playtest Notice

Reward

Account safety

The official website warns that fraudulent SAND playtest invitations exist and confirms that active playtests are announced only on the official Discord.

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Beginner Guide

SAND Raiders of Sophie Beginner Guide

SAND: Raiders of Sophie is built around Tramplers, giant customizable walking bases that act as transport, storage, protection, and weapons. Learn the extraction loop before sending your first mechanical home into the desert.

1

Start from the official platform

Buy and play through Steam Early Access, or use the PlayStation and Xbox store pages for official console listings and wishlists.

2

Prepare your Trampler

Use the Trampler Editor to build from scratch or prepare a design before deploying. Designs can be saved as blueprints so a destroyed Trampler can be rebuilt.

3

Choose Voyage or Storm Dive

Use Voyage for lower-stakes exploration and Storm Dive for higher-risk, higher-reward runs with sandstorm pressure.

4

Go solo or build a crew

Enter alone or team up. Xbox lists online co-op for 2-6 players and online multiplayer for 2-90 players.

5

Loot cities, ruins, and wrecks

Scavenge the fallen planet Sophie for loot, weapons, ammo, resources, and valuable artifacts while your Trampler stores what you recover.

6

Survive and extract

Fight PvE threats, avoid or confront rival players, locate your extraction point, and leave with your loot, life, and Trampler intact.

Quick Tips

  • Save your Trampler as a blueprint before risking it on a real run.
  • Voyage is the safer place to learn loot routes and extraction timing.
  • Keep repair kits and storage space ready before pushing deeper for loot.
  • Watch for fraudulent playtest invites and follow only the official Discord.
Trampler Builds

SAND Raiders of Sophie Trampler Builds and Blueprints

Tramplers are the center of SAND: Raiders of Sophie. They work as transport, base, storage, defense platform, and heavy weapon system, so a planned build matters far more than an expensive one.

Players can construct Tramplers from scratch in the editor and save designs as blueprints, so a creation destroyed in-game can be rebuilt instead of lost.
Gear Ranking

SAND Raiders of Sophie Weapons and Trampler Parts Tier List

A strong SAND loadout is not just the biggest gun bolted to a walking house, although humanity naturally tried that first. Early crews should prioritize repairs, storage, crew capacity, and reliable Trampler firepower before gambling on rare Dreadnought-only finds or high-risk experimental weapons.

S

Core Early Priorities

Repair Kits

Low
Utility

Keeps the Trampler alive during fights and long expeditions.

Repair Kits have 3 charges.

Early Use: Essential

Storage Compartments

Low
Trampler Module

Turns the Trampler into the crew's main loot storage.

The Trampler acts as the crew's main base, transport, protection, weapon platform, and primary storage.

Early Use: Essential

Crew Rooms

Low
Trampler Module

Lets larger crews deploy together and support heavier builds.

Crew size reaches up to 6 players, but large crews need enough crew rooms on the Trampler.

Early Use: High for teams

Armor Plates

Low
Defense

Adds survivability against cannon fire, boarding, and long routes.

Armor Plate pricing was tuned upward, making protection a planned investment rather than disposable filler.

Early Use: High

A

Strong Combat Picks

Mounted Turrets

Medium
Trampler Weapon

Primary Trampler defense and pressure in large fights.

Trampler builds can be stacked with mounted turrets and firepower; Ironclads can drop turrets, but those drops are slightly less frequent.

Early Use: High for crews

Shotgun Cannons

Medium
Mounted Weapon

Close-range defense against targets that get too near.

Higher-tier Shotgun Cannons have progressively better spread.

Early Use: High for close fights

80 mm Mounted Cannon

Medium
Mounted Weapon

Heavy firepower for decisive cannon pressure.

SAND highlights the 80 mm mounted cannon as a major Trampler weapon.

Early Use: Strong for crews

Experimental Railgun

High
Mounted Weapon

Power weapon for planned shots and coordinated fights.

Experimental Railgun reload time was increased by 0.5 seconds.

Early Use: Strong but demanding

B

Reliable Support Gear

Autocannons

Medium
Mounted Weapon

Sustained pressure when the crew needs steadier fire.

A launch fix addressed autocannon fire-rate limitation bypassing.

Early Use: Good

M1866/9 Einzel Breechloader

Low
Player Weapon

Rifle tied to the Server Slam launch reward skin.

Server Slam participants receive an exclusive skin for the M1866/9 "Einzel" Breechloader after buying the game.

Early Use: Good

Smoke Grenade

Low
Throwable Utility

Escape, repositioning, and visual cover during fights.

Smoke Grenades spawn in stacks of 2.

Early Use: Good

Custom Ammo

Medium
Ammunition

Improves weapon flexibility when found in rare crates.

Custom Ammo appears more frequently in rare weapon crates.

Early Use: Good once weapons are secured

C

High-Risk or Situational

WOK Bomb

High
Special Loot Weapon

Rare high-stakes explosive tied to Dreadnought runs.

WOK Bomb no longer spawns at regular artifact spawn locations and can only be found with a chance on the Dreadnought.

Early Use: Situational

Rare Weapons

High
Loot Weapon

Valuable upgrades that depend on rare crate access.

Rare Weapons have a slightly smaller drop chance from rare weapon crates.

Early Use: Loot-dependent

Game Modes

SAND Raiders of Sophie Voyage and Storm Dive Modes

SAND centers on two expedition styles: Voyage for lower-stakes open-world survival and Storm Dive for higher-risk, battle-royale-style extraction. Voyage is the calmer way to learn Trampler handling, loot routes, and extraction rhythm, while Storm Dive tests crews who want stronger rewards under a shrinking sandstorm.

Voyage

Style

Persistent open-world expedition

Risk

Lower

Loot Profile

Lower-tier items and steady scavenging

Time Limit

No fixed expedition timer

Extraction Rule

Players choose when to return to an extraction point.

Crew Rules

Solo supported; crews of 2-6 with crew-size matchmaking.

Best For

New players, first Trampler builds, route learning, and low-pressure team practice.

Storm Dive

Style

Battle-royale-style extraction

Risk

Higher

Loot Profile

Higher-tier loot and stronger rewards

Time Limit

Limited by the sandstorm moving toward map center

Extraction Rule

Extract any time before the sandstorm reaches the center.

Crew Rules

Solo and crew play supported through crew-size matchmaking.

Best For

Confident crews, PvP-focused players, and fast high-value runs.

Crew Brackets

Style

Matchmaking and server scale

Risk

Depends on crew size

Loot Profile

Crew planning shapes layout, storage, and extraction safety.

Time Limit

Voyage has no timer; Storm Dive is storm-timed.

Extraction Rule

Extraction protects loot, life, and Trampler after the run.

Crew Rules

Max crew 6. Server caps: 15 Solos, 36 for 2-3, 45 for 4-6.

Best For

Planning a compact solo walker, a small-team raider, or a larger fortress.

Loot Routes

SAND Raiders of Sophie Map, Loot, and Extraction

Sophie is a massive procedurally generated world full of cities, ruins, shipwrecks, resources, weapons, artifacts, and extraction pressure. Plan each route around how much cargo your Trampler can protect and how quickly you can leave — loot greed is strongest right before the map reminds you that other players also own guns.

Start from the Trampler Editor

Map Feature

Pre-deployment Trampler build

Loot Focus

Storage, protection, crew rooms, and mounted firepower

Danger Signals

Underbuilt storage, exposed modules, not enough crew support

Extraction Move

Enter with a Trampler that matches your crew size and loot route.

Scavenge Cities and Abandoned Streets

Map Feature

Ruined city areas

Loot Focus

Weapons, ammo, resources, and valuable loot

Danger Signals

Smoke on the horizon, undead sounds, nearby rival scavengers

Extraction Move

Leave once Trampler storage holds enough value to protect.

Check Ruins and Remnants

Map Feature

Ruins, monuments, and fallen-world remains

Loot Focus

Resources, artifacts, and route value between larger POIs

Danger Signals

Long exposure, unclear sightlines, crew spread too far

Extraction Move

Use ruins as controlled stops rather than endless detours.

Loot Shipwrecks Carefully

Map Feature

Shipwreck points of interest

Loot Focus

Higher-value salvage, weapons, and resources

Danger Signals

Other crews converging, limited escape paths, distant movement

Extraction Move

Treat shipwrecks as planned stops and keep an exit route ready.

Understand Dreadnought Risk

Map Feature

Dreadnought location

Loot Focus

Special high-risk loot such as WOK Bomb chance

Danger Signals

PvP concentration, storm pressure, final extraction traffic

Extraction Move

Only commit with enough firepower, repairs, and storage to justify the risk.

Extract Before the Run Turns Bad

Map Feature

Extraction points and final extraction areas

Loot Focus

Securing resources, artifacts, weapons, life, and Trampler

Danger Signals

Damaged Trampler, low repairs, full cargo, nearby cannon fire

Extraction Move

Voyage lets you choose when to finish; Storm Dive allows extraction before the storm hits center.

Setup Checklist

SAND Raiders of Sophie System Requirements and Anti-Cheat

SAND is an online PvPvE extraction game, so hardware, network connection, anti-cheat, controller support, and region-linked characters all matter. Check the setup basics before blaming the desert for stutters, disconnects, or failed launches — the PC target is Windows 10/11 64-bit with broadband internet and 11 GB of storage.

Minimum PC Specs

  • 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Windows 10 64-bit
  • Intel Core i5 (8th Gen), AMD Ryzen 5 (2000 Series), or equivalent
  • 16 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX570, or Intel Arc A380
  • DirectX 11
  • Broadband internet connection
  • 11 GB available storage

Recommended PC Specs

  • 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Windows 11 64-bit
  • Intel Core i5 (13th Gen), AMD Ryzen 5 (7000 Series), or equivalent
  • 32 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX 11
  • Broadband internet connection
  • 11 GB available storage

Online and Server Basics

  • Online play is required
  • Solo server cap is 15 players
  • Small-team server cap is 36 players for crews of 2-3
  • Large-team server cap is 45 players for crews of 4-6
  • Xbox lists online co-op for 2-6 and online multiplayer for 2-90 on Series X|S

Controller and Console Support

  • Full controller support is included
  • The PS5 version supports DualSense vibration
  • Xbox Series X|S optimization and 10 supported languages are included

Linux and Proton BattlEye

  • Linux compatibility is included
  • Install the Proton BattlEye Runtime in the Steam library before playing on Linux or Steam Deck
  • Server Slam #2 Linux support used the Proton BattlEye Runtime

Anti-Cheat and Account Notes

  • SAND uses BattlEye Anti-Cheat
  • Inventory and tech tree are tied to the character's selected region
  • Trampler blueprints are shared across characters
  • With no Tramplers and no resources to build one, recovery requires a new character or joining a team that owns a Trampler

Launch Languages

  • English
  • Ukrainian
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese Brazilian
  • Polish
  • Italian
  • Chinese Simplified
  • Japanese