Sandustry released in Early Access on August 13, 2026
Sandustry entered Steam Early Access on August 13, 2026. The Steam store currently presents it as an Early Access simulation and strategy game from Lantto Games, published by Hooded Horse. That date is the verified PC launch milestone; it is not a promise that the game has reached a final 1.0 release.
The official release-date trailer is linked from the developer website and provides a second first-party reference for the launch timing. Use the Steam page for the live availability state, because store labels and build access can change while development continues.
The demo is a separate free PC build
Sandustry also has a free PC demo on Steam. The demo page shows a February 1, 2025 release date and describes the same broad loop of destructible terrain, automation chains, artifacts, and pixel-based resource interactions. The demo date therefore predates the Early Access launch by design.
A demo is useful for checking whether the factory, exploration, and physics ideas fit your computer and play style. It should not be treated as a complete catalog of Early Access content. Exact feature overlap between the demo and the current full build is to be confirmed after updates.
Early Access timing remains version-sensitive
Early Access means that systems, balance, interfaces, and content can change. The official materials used for this wiki are reviewed against the current pages, but a guide can become outdated after a patch. Check the Steam news hub and official announcements when a date, platform label, or production behavior matters to a purchase decision.
No final 1.0 date is stated in the checked sources. Any detailed Early Access duration or roadmap beyond the confirmed launch date is to be confirmed. This page intentionally avoids inventing a schedule.
Where to start today
Use the free Steam demo if you want to test the core idea first, or open the full Steam listing for the current Early Access build. The beginner guide on this site explains the first sand-and-gold loop, while the resource and building directories help you continue once the basic factory is stable.
Sources and evidence
Official pages establish the core mechanics. Community findings are labeled separately and should be checked again after an Early Access update.
- Steam store page
- Official release-date trailer