How to use this page
Use this page as a launch-week triage board. It separates fixed-by-hotfix items, confirmed still-open issues, next-patch watch items, and unknown player-side details.
The page is intentionally narrower than a guide. It does not tell players the best route, loadout, map, weapon, settings preset, or workaround unless that information is confirmed by an official source or repeated enough to be safely labeled.
What would justify another split
A narrower server-status, VOYAGE, Steam Deck, solo-matchmaking, or extraction-loss page needs stronger evidence: repeated community reports in the same 24-hour window, GSC query demand, a clear SERP gap, or official patch / support notes that create an ongoing troubleshooting task.
Until then, keeping all issue clusters on one known-issues page is more useful for players and safer for search quality.
FAQ
Are SAND servers down?
This page does not claim a full official outage, but official updates confirm DDOS pressure, server-side fixes, reconnecting-screen context, and remaining wider server issues. Hotfix #1 added DDOS protections, while the June 24 Mission Update says the team is holding the line on DDOS.
What did SAND Hotfix #1 fix?
Hotfix #1 added additional DDOS protections, fixed matchmaking issues where solo players were placed against teams, fixed players stuck on 'Waiting for rival expeditions,' and made other server-side changes. It was implemented server-side and did not require a game update.
Should I avoid VOYAGE in SAND?
Yes for now. The June 24 Mission Update says VOYAGE is experiencing a memory crash, can cause network disconnect and reconnecting-screen behavior, and should be avoided until a fix is deployed.
Why did I lose loot or have extraction problems in SAND?
Hotfix #1 lists disconnects / loot loss on extract as a current priority still being worked on. Treat it as an official watch item, not a fixed issue.
Is SAND crashing or showing a black screen?
Crash reports, optimization / performance, and visual issues / lack of DLSS in menus are listed in official hotfix notes as current priorities. No player-side workaround is confirmed here.
Does SAND work on Steam Deck or Linux?
tinyBuild support tells Linux / Steam Deck players to install Proton BattlEye Runtime, but Steam still lists Windows as the supported platform and this page does not claim a Steam Deck verdict or best settings.
Is SAND solo matchmaking broken?
Hotfix #1 says it fixed matchmaking issues where solo players were placed against teams. Treat it as fixed by patch note, while still watching for repeated post-hotfix reports.
Is there an official SAND patch or roadmap?
Hotfix #1 is live as a server-side hotfix, and the June 24 Mission Update made the next substantial patch the key follow-up item. During the June 26 check, no newer official Hotfix #2, substantial patch, or full roadmap post was confirmed; broader roadmap details are still expected in the coming weeks.