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Hello Neighbor's multiplayer spinoff has been 'temporarily shut down' after a hacker wiped player progression and demanded the game's 'removal from sale across all platforms'
Secret Neighbor, the multiplayer spinoff of Hello Neighbor, has been temporarily shut down due to a hacker who gained backend access, deleted player progression, and demanded the game's removal from sale. Developers Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild are working with authorities and backend service provider PlayFab to address the breach and attempt data recovery, though no timeframe for resolution has been given. The companies confirmed no personal player data was compromised.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie Review
SAND: Raiders of Sophie is an extraction shooter featuring giant mechs called Tramplers, developed by Hologryph and TowerHaus and published by tinyBuild. The game offers a unique take on the genre with its customizable mechs and two modes: Voyage Mode and Storm Dive. While it provides a solid extraction experience with good visuals and sound, it lacks in-depth narrative and crucial features like bosses and events, scoring a 7/10.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie Early Access Review – As Rough As Sand
SAND: Raiders of Sophie is an Early Access extraction shooter that incorporates mechs, called Tramplers, into its core gameplay loop. While the concept of piloting a customizable war machine is compelling and encourages cooperative play, the game suffers from a lack of polish, inconsistent mechanics, and a dull environment that makes solo play and long expeditions tedious. The developers have plans for future updates, but in its current state, the game is difficult to recommend.
"Can't lose if you never give up": After a last-minute delay and pivot into early access, new extraction shooter grosses $1 million in its first 12 hours as devs battle DDoS attacks
The new extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has grossed $1 million in its first 12 hours on Steam after a pivot to early access. Publisher tinyBuild announced the strong financial performance despite ongoing DDoS attacks that have impacted player reviews. Developers Hologryph and TowerHaus are actively working to stabilize the game.
Sand Early Access
Hologryph, TowerHaus, and tinyBuild have launched SAND: Raiders of Sophie into Early Access on Steam. This first-person shooter is set in an alternate history and is now available for players to experience.
SAND: RAIDERS OF SOPHIE, THE DIESELPUNK MECH MULTIPLAYER EXTRACTION FPS, LAUNCHES INTO EARLY ACCESS TODAY ON STEAM
SAND: Raiders of Sophie, a dieselpunk multiplayer FPS with mechs, has launched into early access on Steam today, June 22, 2026. Developed by Hologryph and TowerHaus in collaboration with publisher tinyBuild, the game allows players to customize and command mechs, scavenge for loot in a desert world, and battle other players. It is available for $19.74 with a launch discount.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie launches on Steam Early Access with discount prices
SAND: Raiders of Sophie, an open-world PvPvE extraction shooter from Hologryph and tinyBuild Games, has launched on Steam Early Access with a 21% discount. The game features customizable walking bases called Tramplers and offers two modes: a persistent open-world experience and a battle royale-style mode. It is also planned for release on consoles with crossplay.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie’s server slam slammed so hard it that early access got booted to June 22
The early access launch for Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed to June 22nd due to critical issues identified during a recent server slam test. Developers Hologryph and TowerHaus stated the test revealed problems that would have led to a disastrous launch. A new server slam test is scheduled for June 15th, and a roadmap will be shared closer to the early access release.
"The game and all of you deserve a proper launch": Dev delays extraction shooter the day before release and hits the emergency Early Access button after Steam players break the servers
Developers Hologryph and TowerHaus have delayed the launch of their extraction shooter, Sand: Raiders of Sophie, from its original June 10th release date to June 22nd for an Early Access launch. This decision was made after a server slam event revealed significant server infrastructure issues and player feedback indicated a need for closer community involvement in development.
Whoops! Sand: Raiders of Sophie's server slam got so slammed it isn't coming out tomorrow anymore
The release of Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been postponed from its original June 10th date due to issues encountered during a recent server slam. Developers Hologryph and TowerHaus have decided to move the game to Early Access, with a new release date set for June 22nd, to address server capacity and community feedback. A second server slam is scheduled for June 15th.
SAND delayed at the last minute after overwhelming server slam success
SAND: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed from its June 10th release to June 22nd for its Steam Early Access launch. The decision by developer Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild comes after a recent "Server Slam" event exposed significant server stability issues due to overwhelming player numbers. The studio will use the delay to improve infrastructure and plans another large-scale server test for June 15th.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie postpones March launch, citing Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine
Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a multiplayer PvPvE sandbox game developed by tinyBuild and Hologryph, has been delayed from its planned March release. The developers cited frequent power outages and air alert disruptions in Ukraine as major complications that have caused delays in finalizing key features like mob AI, optimization, and anti-cheat.
Extraction shooter Sand delayed from March as Ukrainian developer cites 'a difficult few months' with 'severe power outages and air alert disruptions'
The extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed from its planned March release due to significant disruptions in Ukraine, including severe power outages and air raid alerts. Developer Hologryph stated that these issues have caused key features to fall behind schedule, and the delay is necessary to ensure the best possible launch experience for players.
