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Sandustry Early Access Date
Sandustry Early Access date (Aug 13, 2026), planned EA window, how to track updates, 1.0 status, FAQ, and official channels.
Dates and roadmap language can change. Re-check the Steam store page and developer posts before making plans around 1.0.
Confirmed Early Access date
Sandustry entered Steam Early Access on August 13, 2026.
The store page has noted a planned Early Access period on the order of about one year.
During EA, Steam messaging points to more buildings, resources, production chains, quests, and technologies.
What “Early Access” means for players
Systems, UI, and balance can change between patches.
Guides that invent permanent ratios go stale quickly — prefer official wiki + patch notes.
Buying EA supports ongoing development; it is not a promise that every wishlist feature ships on your schedule.
How to track changes
Steam news on the main app page (2764460).
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/HJNk5eMnmt
Reddit: r/SandustryGame
YouTube: @sandustry
Official wiki hosted with Hooded Horse
Fan sites (including this one) lag patches — use us for orientation, not as a patch oracle.
Demo timing vs EA timing
A free demo exists as a separate Steam app and is the right place to test the loop before buying.
Demo availability and EA patches are not the same calendar. Check both store pages if a feature seems “missing.”
1.0 / full release timing
No separate full 1.0 date is treated as locked here beyond the EA window language on Steam.
Revisit the store page and developer posts for leaving-Early-Access announcements.
Until then, plan your learning around evergreen habits: dig discipline, filters, overflow, and fluid awareness.
FAQ
Is Sandustry fully released?
As of this page’s research date, it is sold as Steam Early Access, not a finished 1.0 product.
How long will Early Access last?
Steam has described a planned EA period on the order of about one year — confirm on the live store page.
Should I wait for 1.0?
If you dislike unfinished systems, try the demo and wait. If you enjoy factories in motion, EA is the product right now.