Sandustry Release Date and Platforms

Sandustry launches into Early Access on August 13, 2026. Lantto Games develops; Hooded Horse publishes. Official storefronts include Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass for Windows PC. A free demo on Steam (separate app listing) lets players practice the refinery loop before buying. This page consolidates release facts for the unofficial wiki — verify links on store pages near launch.

Release date

Milestone	Date
Early Access	2026-08-13
Demo	Available now on Steam

Single-player only across all platforms. No announced console ports in current PC-focused store listings.

Platforms and storefronts

Steam

Main game: Sandustry on Steam (app ID 2764460).

Free demo: separate Steam listing (app ID 3490390). Demo teaches dig → wet → shake → research (Demo Review).

GOG

DRM-free PC listing planned for EA day alongside Steam per publisher messaging. Check GOG search at launch for package details.

Microsoft Store

Windows Store build for EA — useful for Xbox PC ecosystem users. Same single-player factory content expected.

PC Game Pass

Microsoft subscription access at EA launch per official announcements. Low-risk way to try full EA scope; progress follows Game Pass rules.

System requirements (Steam PC)

Values below mirror Steam store listing text for the main game; demo requirements may differ slightly.

Minimum

Spec	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8100
Memory	4 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD HD 7750 (1 GB)
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	1 GB available space
Notes	SSD recommended

Recommended

Spec	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTX 960 (2 GB) / AMD RX 570 (2 GB)
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	1 GB available space
Notes	SSD recommended

Large sand simulations benefit from recommended specs when factories scale — see Production Ratio Helper.

What you get at EA launch

• Full Early Access research and building progression beyond demo caps (EA Preview)
• Continued mod support via Fluxloader (Mods)
• Same PC controls as demo (Keyboard Shortcuts)
• Ongoing patches tracked on Demo Patches and EA news

Demo vs paid EA

Feature	Demo	Early Access
Price	Free	Paid / Game Pass
Core shaker loop	Yes	Yes
Late research	Often limited	Expected full tree
Store listing	App 3490390	App 2764460 + others

Wishlist and prep checklist

1. Play the free demo — How to Play
2. Plan research — Research Checklist
3. Wishlist on preferred storefront
4. Confirm PC meets minimum spec
5. Follow EA Roadmap for launch-week notes

Official vs wiki sources

Release dates and platforms sync with content/facts.json for npm run verify:facts. If Hooded Horse announces delays, update this page first, then align guides. Official channels: Steam news, sandustry.com, Discord, wiki.gg community wiki.

PC Game Pass practical notes

Game Pass installs use the Microsoft Store pipeline on Windows PC—not the Steam demo save path. Progress follows subscription rules; uninstalling may remove local saves unless cloud backup exists. Game Pass is ideal for trying full EA scope after the demo without a separate Steam purchase, but mod paths may differ from Steam installs—confirm Fluxloader readme paths for your store build. Controls and minimum specs match other PC listings above.

Related

• Updates Hub — All patch and roadmap pages.
• Review — Demo before you buy.
• Guides — Mechanics ready for EA day one.
• Tier List — Research order at launch.

Time zones and global launch

2026-08-13 unlock times follow each storefront’s regional policy — Steam typically releases at 10:00 Pacific for US listings unless Hooded Horse specifies otherwise. GOG and Microsoft Store may differ by hours. Add games to library early on Game Pass so EA day installs do not compete with work-hour bandwidth limits on large patches.