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How to extract in Sand Raiders of Sophie
This guide explains how to extract in Sand Raiders of Sophie by using radio towers to call for a dropship. Players must reach a radio tower, activate it, and then wait for a dropship to arrive within a specific time limit to bank their scavenged loot. The process has different mechanics for Voyage and Storm Dive game modes.
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is like Sea of Thieves on land, but even tougher for solo players
Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a first-person base-building extraction shooter, has launched into early access on PC. The game draws comparisons to Sea of Thieves but features land-based combat with customizable walking bases called tramplers. While playable solo, the game is described as challenging for single players due to the amount of multitasking required.
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.
After a delay in 2025 and two delays this year (plus two more short delays this morning) mech fortress-builder Sand has…
The mech fortress-builder Sand: Raiders of Sophie has finally launched in early access on Steam after multiple delays. The PvPvE extraction shooter experienced further minor delays on its launch day due to technical issues. The game allows players to build and pilot giant walking mechanical bases in a desert environment.
tinyBuild’s Acclaimed Home Renovation Game Hozy Aims to Keep You Decorating with the Sandbox Update, Out Now on Steam
tinyBuild and Come On Studio have released the Sandbox Update for their home renovation game, Hozy. This free update introduces Game Plus and Sandbox Mode, offering players new ways to decorate and personalize spaces. Future content includes free DLC and seasonal updates.
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a cozy game for retro gaming nerds
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repair is a cozy simulation game where players repair retro electronics in a shop set in early 2000s Japan. The game focuses on the tactile process of disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling devices like phones, virtual pets, and game consoles. The demo, available as part of Steam Next Fest, highlights the satisfying loop of repair work and business management, with the full game expected in Summer 2026 for PC.
ReStory Launches This Summer, New Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
tinyBuild and developer Mandragora announced that the electronics repair simulation game ReStory will launch on PC via Steam this summer. A new demo is available now during Steam Next Fest, showcasing the game's Y2K-era Japan setting, repair mechanics, and customization options for nostalgic devices.
tinyBuild’s Chill Y2K Electronics Repair Sim ReStory Launches This Summer, New Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
tinyBuild and Mandragora announced that ReStory, a Y2K-era electronics repair simulator set in Japan, will launch on Steam this summer. A new demo is available now for Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets and customization tools. The game allows players to repair nostalgic tech and influence customer storylines.
Co-Op Cooking Horror Happy’s Humble BURGATORY Arrives on Steam Next Month
Happy's Humble BURGATORY, the co-op cooking horror game from Scythe Studios and tinyBuild, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 16th. The game expands on the universe of Happy's Humble Burger Farm, featuring 1-4 player cooperative gameplay where players must manage a fast-food restaurant while avoiding a monstrous mascot. Unique mechanics include voice chat sensitivity that can alert enemies or alter the environment, and over 35 gameplay modifiers that change each run.
ReStory launches this summer
ReStory, a simulation game where players run an electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan, is set to launch for PC via Steam this summer. A demo is currently available as part of Steam Next Fest, featuring new gadgets like the Atari Lynx and customization tools. The game combines tactile repair mechanics with shop management and a branching narrative influenced by customer stories.
Happy's Humble BURGATORY Announced; Get Happy's Humble Burger Farm for Free
Scythe Studios and tinyBuild have announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a first-person cooking and horror game set to release on Windows PC via Steam on June 16th. This title serves as the sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm, which will be offered for free.
Happy's Humble BURGATORY Announced; Get Happy's Humble Burger Farm
Scry Scythe Studios and tinyBuild have announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a first-person cooking and horror game set to release on PC via Steam on June 16th. This title serves as the sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.
Usher Blistering Treaties in The King is Watching’s ‘Shifting Sands’ Update, Available Now
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its 'Shifting Sands' update, adding new desert maps, enemies like the Monkey King and Matriarch of Dragons, and a new Fennec race. The update introduces a Free Reign mode with over 40 Danger Modifiers for customizable challenges and rewards, alongside a reworked Endless Mode and an improved tutorial. The update is available now for free on PC via Steam.
GRILL BURGERS & ESCAPE A FAST FOOD NIGHTMARE IN HAPPY’S HUMBLE BURGATORY, A NEW CO-OP COOKING HORROR GAME COMING TO STEAM JULY 16
tinyBuild and Scythe Studios announced Happy's Humble BURGATORY, a new co-op cooking horror game for up to four players, launching on PC via Steam on July 16. The game combines chaotic cooking mechanics with horror elements, where players must grill burgers and serve customers while avoiding a monstrous mascot. The original Happy's Humble Burger Farm is also available for free on Steam for a limited time to celebrate the announcement.
"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.
One day before launch, extraction shooter Sand gets delayed again—oh, and it's an early access game now, too
The PvPvE extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed again, with its launch now set for June 22. The game will now release into Early Access instead of a full launch, a decision made after player feedback from recent playtests like the Server Slam. The developer cited the need to involve the community more closely and address server stability issues as reasons for the shift.
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.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and Explained
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
TINYBUILD UNVEILS NEW GAMEPLAY DEEP DIVE VIDEO FOR THE LIFT AT FUTURE GAMES SHOW’S SUMMER SHOWCASE
tinyBuild and Fantastic Signals have premiered a new gameplay deep dive video for their upcoming supernatural handyman simulator, The Lift, at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. The video features studio director Ivan Slovtsov discussing the game's unique setting and tactile gameplay. The Lift is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with a closed playtest available on Steam starting June 14.