{"rewrite":{"id":"r_232687fb6e113afe6e2d31d1","clusterId":"c_fd86ea7f7e764f2f1f8f901b","slug":"sandustry-enters-early-access-with-fully-destructible-pixel-factory-sim","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Sandustry Enters Early Access With Fully Destructible Pixel Factory Sim","summary":"Sandustry, an open-world factory automation sim from solo developer Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse, launched in early access on August 13, 2026 for PC via Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store. The game treats every pixel as a resource, with physics-driven reactions like sand absorbing water and ice melting into steam. It supports mods via Steam Workshop and costs 1,480 yen, discounted to 962 yen until August 28.","whyItMatters":"Sandustry stands out in the factory sim genre by making every pixel a resource with physics-based chain reactions, blending Factorio-style automation with a Terraria-like 2D pixel world.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eSandustry launched in early access on August 13, 2026, for PC on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store, with PC Game Pass support. The game, developed by solo developer Lantto and published by Hooded Horse, is priced at 1,480 yen, with a 35% launch discount bringing it to 962 yen until August 28. It supports Japanese.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers start on an unexplored planet, sifting sand for gold, then build conveyor belts, filters, drones, pipes, and pumps to automate production chains. The core hook is pixel-level physics: ice melts to water, boils to steam, and falls as rain; sand absorbs water and dries the ground, while wet sand yields gold when sifted. Over 50 technologies, 30 elements, and 50 structures are available, with a story-driven progression that sends players underground to find ancient civilization artifacts. Mod support is built in from the start, with official tools and Steam Workshop sharing.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Sandustry, a factory sim where every pixel is a resource, is out in early access on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store. Physics-driven chain reactions and mod support included. 962 yen until Aug 28.","twitterPost":"Sandustry, the pixel-destructible factory sim from solo dev Lantto, is now in early access on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store. Physics-based automation, 50+ techs, mod support. 962 yen until Aug 28.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Sandustry, a factory automation sim where every pixel is a resource, entered early access on August 13 for PC. The game features physics-driven chain reactions, over 50 technologies, and mod support. It is available for 962 yen until August 28.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/14/170678.html\",\"title\":\"『Factorio』×『Terraria』×『Noita』ごちゃまぜ！？全ピクセル破壊可能な工場自動化シム『サンダストリー』早期アクセス開始\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5726,"outputTokens":669,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786788833,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T10:03:08.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-15T10:06:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-15T10:03:08.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_fd86ea7f7e764f2f1f8f901b","canonicalTitle":"『Factorio』×『Terraria』×『Noita』ごちゃまぜ！？全ピクセル破壊可能な工場自動化シム『サンダストリー』早期アクセス開始","representativeArticleId":"a_fb71a731eb8d5545ebc055aa","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Thundustry\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-14T02:06:27.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-14T02:06:27.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-15T10:06:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/14/170678.html","title":"『Factorio』×『Terraria』×『Noita』ごちゃまぜ！？全ピクセル破壊可能な工場自動化シム『サンダストリー』早期アクセス開始"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Thundustry"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}