Sandustry Map Guide

Sandustry’s world is a procedurally generated planet, so there is no single fixed world map to document. Instead, the vanilla game gives you a Map and Minimap that you unlock through research, and the community has built more than forty custom maps that you can load through Fluxloader.

The In-Game Map (Vanilla)

The full-screen Map and the Minimap are not available from the start. They are unlocked through research and expanded by later upgrades.

Map-Related Research Unlocks

Unlock	Tier	Cost	What It Does
Map	Tier 1	100 Gold	Unlocks the full-screen Map and the Minimap
Activity Heatmap	Tier 3	700 Gold	Adds an activity heatmap overlay to the map
Recon Drone	Tier 4	2,500 Gold	A drone for scouting unexplored areas
Locator	Tier 5	3,000 Gold	Fill it with Voidjuice to scan for hidden alien artifacts

Using the Minimap

• The Minimap shows the area around you, letting you see beyond the visible screen.
• Active objectives display a yellow arrow on the Minimap pointing toward the next goal.
• Points of interest include ancient ruins, puzzles, artifacts, and, from Tier 4 onward, the underground Anomaly area.

Map Visibility

• Unexplored and underground areas are hidden by a fog overlay.
• The No Fog Overlay mod removes the underground fog if you want full visibility.
• Some third-party tools offer a “reveal the map” option. Use those with caution; see the Cheats page for safety notes.

World layout note: Sandustry’s planet is procedurally generated per the official press release. The developer plans to refine procedural generation during Early Access. The rest of this guide covers community-made custom maps.

Prerequisites

Before loading any custom map, install these mods through Fluxloader:

Some maps need additional dependencies. Check each map’s Dependencies column before installing.

Note: The Void also requires the Creative Mode mod for the intended experience.

How to Install & Use Custom Maps

Step 1: Install Custom Map Loader

1. Download Custom Map Loader from fluxloader.app or its GitHub repository.
2. Place the mod in your mods/ folder, which is managed by Fluxloader.
3. Launch the game through Fluxloader.

Step 2: Install Map Mods

1. Search for the map you want on fluxloader.app.
2. Download the map mod and place it in your mods/ folder.
3. Make sure all listed dependencies are also installed.

Step 3: Select the Map In-Game

1. Launch Sandustry via Fluxloader.
2. In the main menu, use the “Select Map” dropdown to choose your installed map.
3. Restart the game if the map does not appear.

Troubleshooting

• Map not showing in the dropdown? Make sure Custom Map Loader matches your game version.
• Crash on startup? Change the map through the mod config in the Fluxloader app directly.
• Missing dependencies? The game may silently fail to load the map. Always verify dependencies.

Map Categories

Adventure / Exploration

Maps built around exploration, atmosphere, and uncovering secrets.

Challenge / Compact

Maps that restrict space or resources to force efficient factory design.

Large / Sandbox

Spacious maps for massive factories and unrestricted creativity.

Industrial / Automation

Maps themed around mining, factory building, and resource processing.

Special / Themed

Unique concepts and narrative-driven maps.

Speedrun / Test

Maps designed for speedrunning or testing specific mechanics.

Full Map List (Alphabetical)

Dependency Quick Reference

Tips for Map Players

• Test one map at a time. Custom maps can behave differently from vanilla seeds.
• Create a new save for each map. Do not assume vanilla research carries over.
• Read the map’s short description before playing. Some maps preset research or lock tech for puzzle purposes.
• Use Core Limiter on large maps. If large sections of the map move at once, performance may drop.
• Check compatibility. Map mods may break silently when the game updates. Verify the map version matches your game build.

Sources

This guide is based on:

• Fluxloader API — custom map data and versions
• Custom Map Loader repository
• Sandustry Official Wiki