Sand: Raiders of Sophie Early Access Delayed to June 22
Sand: Raiders of Sophie's early access launch has been pushed back to June 22nd. This decision follows critical server issues discovered during a recent 'Server Slam' test. The developers aim to ensure a more stable launch by incorporating community feedback.
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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.
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.
