SAND: Raiders of Sophie System Requirements
Last reviewed: June 27, 2026 · Based on the official Steam Early Access listing
Can you run it? At minimum you need a GTX 1650 (or RX 570 / Arc A380), an 8th-gen Core i5 / Ryzen 5 2000, and 16 GB RAM on Windows 10. The recommended setup is an RTX 3080 (or RX 6800 XT), a 13th-gen Core i5 / Ryzen 5 7000, and 32 GB RAM. It needs just 11 GB storage but a broadband connection is required (it's online-only).
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Minimum requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (2000 Series) or equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 11 GB available space |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
Recommended requirements
| Component | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (7000 Series) or equivalent |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 11 GB available space |
| Network | Broadband internet connection |
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What the specs really mean
The good news: the minimum bar is fairly friendly. A GTX 1650 is a budget card from 2019, so most gaming PCs from the last six years clear the floor. The two things to watch:
- RAM is the sneaky requirement. 16 GB minimum and 32 GB recommended is steep — this is an online sandbox with a procedurally generated desert and big Trampler machines, so RAM matters more than usual. With 16 GB, close background apps.
- It's online-only. A broadband connection is mandatory; there's no offline mode. If you have connection trouble, see our server status guide.
- Storage is small (11 GB), but expect that to grow as Early Access adds content.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a GTX 1650 run SAND: Raiders of Sophie?
- Yes — the GTX 1650 is the listed minimum GPU. Expect to play at lower settings.
- Is 16GB of RAM enough?
- It meets the minimum, but 32 GB is recommended. On 16 GB, close other apps for smoother play.
- Do I need to be online to play?
- Yes. A broadband internet connection is required; there is no offline mode.
- How big is the download?
- Around 11 GB at launch, likely to increase through Early Access.
Specs are patch-sensitive in Early Access — always confirm the current values on the official Steam page. New to the game? Start with the SAND Wiki.