Sandustry entered Early Access on August 13, 2026. The date for the full 1.0 release has not been announced.
The Sandustry release date for Early Access was August 13, 2026. The game is currently an Early Access PC release; the developer and publisher have not announced a final version 1.0 release date.
Early Access release details
The publisher's release announcement and official game page agree on the August 13 date. At launch, Sandustry was released for PC through:
- Steam
- GOG
- Microsoft Store / Xbox on PC
- PC Game Pass from day one
These are PC channels. The Xbox store listing says Play with: PC, so it should not be read as evidence of a native Xbox console version. See the Xbox Game Pass guide for the subscription and cloud-gaming distinction.
Is Sandustry fully released?
No. The August 13 date is the beginning of Early Access, not the launch of version 1.0. The publisher's official page still labeled the game Early Access when checked on August 16, 2026.
Early Access means the current game is playable while development continues. Features, balance, research costs, interface details, and store information may change during this period.
When will version 1.0 release?
There is no verified date. Current reporting says the Early Access period was expected to last around a year, depending on development progress. That is a plan rather than a deadline.
Do not convert “around a year” into an exact August 2027 release date. Until Lantto Games or Hooded Horse publishes a firm announcement, the correct answer is that the Sandustry 1.0 release date remains unannounced.
Which date should you use?
- Use August 13, 2026 when referring to the Early Access launch.
- Use not announced when referring to the final 1.0 launch.
- Check the live store page when you need current availability, price, or subscription status.
For the separate Steam product and Demo IDs, see the Sandustry Steam guide.
Sources
The release status and storefront list were checked on August 16, 2026 (Asia/Shanghai). A version 1.0 date remains unconfirmed.