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Sandustry Release Date, Early Access Pricing & 2026-2027 Roadmap

Official August 13, 2026 Steam EA launch details, launch discounts, version v0.5.4 patch notes, and future multiplayer roadmap milestones.

Sandustry release date

Strategic Overview & Gameplay Walkthrough

> Source Reference: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2764460/view/452223838941785210/ (Steam Official Early Access Launch Announcement)

Sandustry Official Release Date, Launch Schedule & EA Roadmap

1. Key Release Dates & Milestones

Official Early Access Launch Date: August 13, 2026.

Free Demo Launch: January 31, 2025.

First Major Hotfix (v0.5.3): August 15, 2026.

Planned 1.0 Full Release Window: Mid-to-Late 2027 (Estimated 12–18 months in Early Access).

2. Launch Pricing, Discounts & Platforms

Base Price: $19.99 USD / €19.50 EUR / £16.75 GBP.

Launch Discount: 35% discount during the first two weeks (August 13 – August 27, 2026).

Available Digital Storefronts:

Steam (Windows, Steam Deck Verified)

Microsoft Store / PC Game Pass (Day One)

GOG.com (DRM-free edition)

3. Early Access Roadmap & Future Content Pillars

Phase 1 (Q4 2026 - Polish & Automation Ergonomics):

Advanced logic gates, programmable condition circuits, and digital sensor displays.

Enhanced Steam Workshop modding API with custom machine modeling support.

Phase 2 (Q1 2027 - The Deep Core Expansion):

New Sub-Mantle volcanic biomes with extreme pressure dynamics.

Pressurized high-temperature magma piping systems (community top-requested feature).

6 new world artifacts and ancient puzzle temple vaults.

Phase 3 (Q2 2027 - Multiplayer & Co-op Sandbox):

Official 2-4 player cooperative multiplayer network testing.

Shared factory research and synchronized particle simulation servers.

Phase 4 (Late 2027 - Version 1.0 Grand Launch):

Complete lore campaign, endgame celestial machine, and narrative conclusion.

> Source Reference: https://hoodedhorse.com/news/sandustry-early-access-available-now/ (Hooded Horse Press Release)

Hooded Horse announced that Sandustry achieved over 12,500 concurrent players in its opening weekend, earning a 97% Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with strong community praise for its fluid physics fidelity and satisfying automation progression.

Official Steam Specifications & Mechanics

> Source Reference: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2764460/Sandustry/

Released on August 13, 2026. Developed by Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse. Regular updates are deployed based directly on community player feedback on Discord and Steam Forums.

Video Guides & Visual Walkthroughs

> Source Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7xp1q24Qw (Sandustry Launch Trailer - Hooded Horse)

> Source Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELefIv5DF0U (Official Early Access Gameplay Trailer)

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