tinyBuild's PvPvE extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed a fourth time, now set for June 22, after a server issue was discovered on the intended June 10 launch day.
Publisher tinyBuild announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6 that the PvPvE extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie would launch on June 10 for PC via Steam. The game, developed by Hologryph and TowerHaus, is set on a procedurally generated desert planet where players control a giant mobile base called the Trampler. It supports solo or team play, with looting and extraction mechanics, and includes a battle royale mode called Storm Dive Mode. A server slam playtest began on June 6 and ran until June 7.
On June 10, the intended release day, tinyBuild announced a fourth delay, pushing the early access release to June 22. The reason given was a critical server issue discovered during the server slam held just before launch. A new server slam is scheduled for June 15. The delay, announced on the day the game was supposed to go live, raises questions about the readiness of a title that has been in development for nearly three years since its initial announcement.
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Publisher tinyBuild announced on June 10 that the early access release of SAND: Raiders of Sophie has been postponed to June 22, the fourth delay. The reason is a critical server issue discovered during a server slam held just before the planned June 10 launch. A new server slam is scheduled for June 15.
Publisher tinyBuild announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6 that the PvPvE extraction shooter 'SAND: Raiders of Sophie' will release on June 10 for PC via Steam. Developed by Hologryph and TowerHaus, the game is set on a procedurally generated desert planet where civilization has collapsed. Players control a giant mobile base called the Trampler, which functions as transportation, storage, shelter, and weapon. The game supports solo or team play, with players looting other players and NPCs while extracting valuable resources. A server slam playtest began on June 6 and runs until the evening of June 7 European time; participants can join via the Steam store page and will receive a special weapon skin for the full game. The game also features a battle royale mode called Storm Dive Mode, where the safe zone shrinks and players fight to be the last survivor. The Trampler can be customized with different structures, engines, and weapons. The game supports Japanese display.