Open play test for "SAND," a PvPvE escape shooter exploring a planet covered in desert with giant machines, has begun

tinyBuild has launched the open beta test for its upcoming new title, [SAND], on October 2, 2025.

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This game is an open-world PvPvE escape shooter set on the ruined desert planet of “Sophie.” Players will assemble a massive walking base called the “Trampler,” explore the post-apocalyptic planet, and collect valuable resources.

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On the planet, players will encounter other human players, with whom they can form friendships and team up. However, conflicts may also escalate into large-scale battles between Tramplers over loot.

This round of testing introduces not only the core gameplay mode “Voyage,” which allows free exploration, looting, combat, and escape, but also a new game mode called “Storm Dive,” focused on action and confrontation. Additionally, new weapons and Trampler components have been added.