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","2026-04-13T06:28:21Z",{"data":14},{"id":15,"trustscore":16,"reviewcount":17},1,"4.7",1525,{"data":19},[20,25,31,37],{"id":15,"title":21,"code":22,"suffix":21,"rate":23,"symbol":24},"USD","usd","1.00000","$",{"id":26,"title":27,"code":28,"suffix":27,"rate":29,"symbol":30},2,"EUR","eur","0.86155","€",{"id":32,"title":33,"code":34,"suffix":33,"rate":35,"symbol":36},3,"GBP","gbp","0.73464","£",{"id":38,"title":39,"code":40,"suffix":39,"rate":41,"symbol":24},4,"CAD","cad","1.37116",{"data":43},{"id":15,"sale_active":44,"sale_html":45,"sale_icon":46,"sale_icon_2x":47},true,"Save 10% off new services for life by using code \u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aeb34\">SPRING\u003C\u002Fspan> at checkout!","2f67e468-c12e-4412-b2cd-b781354b70f6","28db222b-0aea-4e31-a56c-01cbe993b567",{"data":49},[50],{"id":51,"status":52,"sort":53,"date_created":54,"date_updated":55,"title":56,"content":57,"tag":15,"image_outer":58,"image_inner":59,"description":60,"article_path":61,"title_short":62,"author_name":63,"category":64},121,"published",null,"2026-01-28T23:30:22.000Z","2026-02-03T16:33:13.000Z","S&box Update Guide: Latest Features, Steam Release Plans, and Server Hosting Insights","\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you have been casually keeping an eye on S&box, now is a good time to pay a little closer attention. Development has been moving steadily, and it is clear that Facepunch is actively preparing the platform for a much wider audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">S&box, pronounced “sandbox,” is Facepunch Studios’ next-generation sandbox game and creation platform built on Source 2. If you ever spent time in Garry’s Mod, this will feel familiar in spirit, but far more powerful in execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Right now, S&box is receiving frequent updates as it moves toward a full public release on Steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">What Is Actually Being Updated?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Rather than one massive update, S&box is being refined through consistent patches that focus on polish, stability, and creator tools. These are the kinds of improvements that matter most once people start building and hosting real multiplayer experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Here is what those updates are bringing to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Better Sandbox and Building Tools\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The core sandbox experience continues to improve with smoother physics behavior, cleaner editor workflows, and small but meaningful quality-of-life changes. Building worlds feels more intuitive and less like you are fighting the tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Improved Mapping and Shader Support\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Recent updates have focused on mapping workflows and shader tools. These improvements make it easier to create detailed environments, experiment with materials, and fine-tune visual effects without unnecessary complexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Quality-of-Life Improvements\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Things like workshop organization, interface refinements, and usability fixes are being rolled out regularly. These updates may not grab headlines, but they make a big difference when managing content or running a community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Performance and Stability Improvements\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">A lot of behind-the-scenes work is going into performance and multiplayer stability. This is especially important for servers, where consistent performance and uptime matter just as much as creative freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Steam Release Is the Big Moment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">While there is still no confirmed release date, early 2026 remains the target window for S&box to launch on Steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This is a major milestone. A Steam release makes S&box easier to access, easier to discover, and far more visible to new players and creators. It also means multiplayer servers will play a much larger role in how people experience the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Once S&box is widely available on Steam, growth is expected to accelerate quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Why Creators Are Excited About S&box\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">S&box is not just about playing other people’s creations. It is built to let creators design full experiences from the ground up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Creators have access to powerful tools, including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Hammer for Source 2 level creation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ActionGraph for visual scripting\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ShaderGraph for custom materials\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Multiplayer scripting and VR support\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the most exciting features is the ability to export and release standalone games on Steam without royalties. This opens the door for creators and communities to go far beyond simple game modes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">What This Means for Servers and Hosting\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">As S&box moves closer to launch, demand for multiplayer servers will grow quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Communities will want persistent sandbox worlds, public servers, and custom game modes that can support real player counts. Reliable hosting becomes essential at that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">At \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhosthavoc.com\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fsandbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Host Havoc\u003C\u002Fa>, we are keeping a close eye on S&box’s development so we are ready when creators and communities need hosting. Strong performance, low latency, and dependable infrastructure allow you to focus on building while we handle the backend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you are thinking about creating or hosting something in S&box, now is the perfect time to start preparing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">And when the time comes to host, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhosthavoc.com\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fsandbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Host Havoc\u003C\u002Fa> will be ready.\u003C\u002Fp>","239c0f3d-b91e-43a4-8002-5034a231229c","92452fba-f9ac-4b4e-b7b6-536c03b05b47","Learn what’s new with S&box, including recent updates, upcoming Steam release plans, and what it all means for creators and multiplayer servers.","sandb-release","S&box Update Guide","Jolynne M.",{"id":65,"status":52,"name":66,"cta_image":67,"cta_title":68,"cta_text":69,"cta_link":70,"cta_link_text":71},29,"s&box","fe5bd9dd-f84e-4127-aa18-6f8ccd396dd0","Looking for a s&Box server?","Get creative in minutes with our high-performance hosting!","\u002Fsandbox","Create a s&b server",{"data":73},[74,77,80,83,86,89,94,98],{"Game":75,"Game_Link":76,"id":15,"sort":15},"Windrose","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fwindrose",{"Game":78,"Game_Link":79,"id":38,"sort":26},"Minecraft","\u002Fminecraft",{"Game":81,"Game_Link":82,"id":32,"sort":32},"7 Days to Die","\u002Fgame-servers\u002F7-days-to-die",{"Game":84,"Game_Link":85,"id":9,"sort":38},"Vintage Story","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fvintage-story",{"Game":87,"Game_Link":88,"id":26,"sort":9},"Arma 3","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Farma-3",{"Game":90,"Game_Link":91,"id":92,"sort":93},"Arma Reforger","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Farma-reforger",7,6,{"Game":95,"Game_Link":96,"id":97,"sort":92},"DayZ","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Fdayz",8,{"Game":99,"Game_Link":100,"id":93,"sort":97},"Rust","\u002Fgame-servers\u002Frust",{"data":102},[]]