[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44238322/df20a5a2d8d904c04db9cd930d7bddf7711e4c99.jpg[/img] [h3]What is the SAND Demo?[/h3] In this demo, the core gameplay is developed around building Tramplers and using them to explore the planet and fight against other players. This demo offers just a glimpse of what SAND will become. The full game will be much more expansive, however for this test the goal is to ensure that the player vs player component works well before we continue to both develop existing mechanics and add new ones, such as NPCs, interactive points of interest, new compartments for Tramplers (both for PvP and PvE), new weapons, and different Metas to open new compartments. [h3]How can I play the demo?[/h3] You can download the demo on Steam page now https://store.steampowered.com/app/3242130/SAND_Demo/ [h3]When will the full game be released?[/h3] We have not yet finalized a date for release, but as soon as this has been decided, we will announce it on all of the relevant channels. [h3]What is the maximum size of a team?[/h3] Max size is 6, but for such a team you should have enough crew rooms on your trampler. [h3]What are the minimum specs to play SAND?[/h3] CPU: Intel Corei7-9700, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 RAM: 24Gb Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 5700, Intel Arc A750 [h3]The name of the genre has "extraction". Does this mean that matches have a time limit?[/h3] No. Despite the fact that we taken a lot of cues from some of our favourite "extraction shooters", we do not limit players in how much time they can spend on the expedition on the surface. The players themselves decide when to finish and return to the extraction point to protect what they were able to find. [h3]Is it be possible to ally with other crews?[/h3] Our design is based around ensuring that the game revolves around the struggles, successes and experiences of individual Crews, and not larger factions, which matchmaking will of course contribute towards. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the game does not devolve into battles of large groups/factions of regular players against beginners and solos. [h3]Is it be possible to play solo?[/h3] Absolutely. We have designed and balanced the game specifically to ensure that players can enjoy it solo or alongside their friends. [h3]Can I change the language of the game?[/h3] Only English is available for the tech demo but more languages will be added over time and upon launch. [h3]Can I remap the key bindings?[/h3] While there is no such option in the demo at this time, key binding remapping will be available upon SANDs eventual launch. [h3]How to split stacks on the plan expedition screen?[/h3] This system is not yet implemented in the Demo [h3]What can I do if my trampler is stuck?[/h3] Try to move in all directions including strafe (Q/E). Try to turn off and turn on your reactor. If nothing helps - please create a topic in the Steam Bug Reports forum with the title "Trampler stuck". [h3]What can I do if I lose all my resources?[/h3] If you have no tramplers and no resources to build new ones you will have to create a new character or join another team that owns a trampler to recover additional resources. [h3]Can I delete my character?[/h3] Unfortunately, this is not possible at this time. If you have no character slots and all your characters are broken, please write to ⁠⁠🐛│bug-reports with the title "Wipe my characters". [h3]I am experiencing some bugs and FPS drops, why?[/h3] You may encounter bugs or performance issues, such as FPS drops. We are aware of these issues and are working to improve them, but please ensure your system meets the minimum recommended specs for the best experience. Please also check our FAQ post in Steam Discussions for more information about settings that can be tweaked to improve performance. [h3]Will the game be further optimized?[/h3] Of course, this demo is a very early glimpse of the game and designed to test 3 key areas, PvP gameplay, Server stability and the trampler editor system, however as we continue to develop the game, will be focusing on optimization and ensuring smooth, stable gameplay. [h3]How can I improve my FPS?[/h3] The ideal settings for the highest FPS at this time are as follows: [list] [*] Upscaler to FSR [*] Upscaler set to Performance [*] SSAO to Off [*] SSGI to Off [/list] The rest depends on your rig and can be tweaked accordingly: Draw Distance Shadow Quality Texture Quality Clouds Quality [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44238322/2eb05fc92748a27b52828f76374c20ed8ba4d60b.png[/img] [h3]Found a bug?[/h3] You can report this in the bug reporting subforum [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1431300/discussions/6/]HERE[/url] Have a request or proposition on how to make the game better? You can either leave your suggestions [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1431300/discussions/1/]HERE[/url] or you can fill out the feedback form from the in-game link. You will find the question "What content or feature would you most like to see in SAND?" at the end of the form. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3242130/SAND_Demo/ Come and join us on our social media pages to keep yourself up to date with all the news and updates for SAND or join the discussion over on Discord now! [url=https://discord.gg/JnVvZmnN6T style=button]Discord[/url] - [url=https://www.facebook.com/SANDtheGame/ style=button]Facebook[/url] - [url=https://twitter.com/sandthegame style=button]Twitter[/url] - [url=https://www.instagram.com/sandgamehq/?next=%2Ftinybuildorange%2F/ style=button]Instagram[/url] - Hologryph & tinyBuild Games