What started as DLC for My Time at Portia, has grown into a much larger project now known as My Time at Sandrock. Coming this summer to PlayStation on PS4 and PS5, players will explore the city of Sandrock, a city-state located in the Eufaula desert within the Free Cities Alliance. Returning players will be pleased with a new yet familiar experience, while newcomers can comfortably fall in love with the gameplay and people of Sandrock!
Once players have designed their character, they will arrive in Sandrock as a recruited builder. Upon arrival, they will discover that what was once a well-populated metropolis is now a run-down city where water and wood are scarce resources. The player’s job will now be to collaborate with the townspeople to revitalize the town of Sandrock. Take in views of mesas, deep canyons, vast deserts and breathtaking ruins along the journey!
Farming is just one of Sandrock’s many activities
In order to progress in My Time at Sandrock, players must complete story missions. Story missions require the player character to build or rebuild something gone wrong in the city. Some examples are collecting materials to rebuild the water tower or repairing the scene found outside the Blue Moon Saloon after a sandstorm hit. Once a story mission is completed, players will be left with a few days of free time in the game. During this time, players can complete commissions to earn money, focus on establishing relations with the inhabitants of the city or simply exploring the world!
With the help of your workshop, saving Sandrock will be no problem
The central objective of Sandrock will be in the Workshop, which serves as the main base of operations for the player. Here, players bring materials and relics from all over the map to help fulfill orders from local townspeople and government. As players progress and complete orders, they can upgrade machinery in their workshop, customize the space with furniture, and even draw their own decorative designs. These things will help attract more industry to the city and help ensure that the player’s workshop becomes the #1 workshop in the region!
The player faces a Geegler president and a Geegler manager
The combat system in My Time at Sandrock is fresh and feels much better this time around. Players will encounter several types of enemies among monsters, robots, bandits and more! Enemies behave intelligently with coordinated attacks, so players must anticipate their moves to successfully counterattack. Beware of large enemies, as they can send players flying through the air with a single hit! Plan attacks with melee weapons or choose a ranged approach.
Enemies can be found in the Dangerous Ruins dungeon type, but there are also two other dungeon types to d iscover. One is known as Abandoned Ruins, which are dungeons with no enemies and allow players to safely mine minerals and relics. The third type is known as half-explored ruins, which consists of mining areas as well as enemies to fight. Dungeons will unlock as players complete story missions and can be used to earn massive amounts of character EXP and high-value materials used to upgrade weapons and gear.
Another standout feature of My Time at Sandrock is the ability for players to pursue romantic relationships with other game characters. in-depth stories for each character they wish to romance. Pursuing romantic relationships will unlock deeper plot points, as well as character growth.
However, players must balance their building and restoration goals with the constant threat of attack from the villainous Logan and his gang of bandits, making their task even more difficult. The game features a deep and compelling storyline with unexpected plot developments that will keep players asking for one more day.
Developer’s post
“My Time at Sandrock builds on the beloved gameplay mechanics of My Time at Portia while introducing new features and QOL elements that fans of the series will love,” said Aaron Deng of Pathea Games. “We’re excited for players to experience the unique storyline, characters, and mechanics of My Time at Sandrock, and we encourage everyone to dive in and start rebuilding the desert oasis.”
