About
Its release was delayed once, from June 10, 2026 to June 22, 2026. It was shown at Summer Game Fest 2026. On Steam, 49% of 12,701 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 434 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 8,063 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.
In an alternate 1910, scavenge the sands of Sophie in towering Tramplers. Build your highly customizable walking base. Squad up or go solo. Gather loot, weapons, precious artifacts. Clash with other players in a brutal procedurally generated desert forged by history and chaos.
Story
In an alternate history version of 1910, humanity had made significant advancements in space exploration thanks to the discovery of new energy sources. The Austro-Hungarian Empire led the way in conquering other planets, but a mysterious ecological disaster struck planet Sophie, forcing its settlers to hastily leave behind a once-resource-rich world. Motivated by desperation, the bravest and most impoverished individuals from the empire now journey to planet Sophie, seeking to test their fate, uncover hidden riches in the barren wastelands, and profoundly change their lives.
What is happening now
Sand: Raiders of Sophie is an adventure title launched in June 2026 across current-generation consoles and PC. The game tasks players with navigating hostile environments while managing their standing among other characters and factions. Since release, the developers have continued refining the core experience through updates. The latest patch introduces a Threat mechanic, which affects how other characters perceive and react to the player's actions. This system appears designed to give players more agency in shaping their reputation, allowing them to establish themselves as dangerous or formidable within the game world.
Timeline
3 moments- Jun 5, 2026 Shown at Summer Game Fest 2026: Sand: Raiders of Sophie
- Jun 9, 2026 Delayed from June 10, 2026 to June 22, 2026 (Sand: Raiders of Sophie)
- Jun 22, 2026 Released
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PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Sand: Raiders Of Sophie player count
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Sand: Raiders Of Sophie achievements
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