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BlackSands

Trapped in a relentless time loop, fight your way through a mysterious arena. Explore, adapt, and use what you’ve learned throughout each reset to uncover its secrets and reach your freedom.

2 March 2026

BlackSands is an indie developed by IIM Digital School, released 2 March 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What BlackSands is

BlackSands is an indie game developed by IIM Digital School and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Trapped in a relentless time loop, fight your way through a mysterious arena. Explore, adapt, and use what you’ve learned throughout each reset to uncover its secrets and reach your freedom.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

BlackSands launched on 2 March 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Reanimal and Marathon.

Released around the same time: Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Reanimal, Marathon.

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When did BlackSands come out?
BlackSands was released on 2 March 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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