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Sands of Salzaar

Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.

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December 15, 2021
4 years and 231 days ago
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Very Positive22,993 reviews81.7%

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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
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XD is a publicly traded game company.
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XD is a publicly traded game company.
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XD provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
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About the Game

This is a fantastical tale of an exotic land. The Old Empire has fallen, leaving rival tribes to fight for control of the great desert. Little do they know of the seeds of darkness which grow in the shadows with each passing day...

Witness a world in constant flux, driven by living systems where every playthrough offers a unique experience. Forge grand alliances, master the markets, or walk your own path with the one you love—your destiny is yours to command.

Crossing paths with the desert’s most formidable souls—from ruthless leaders, aging heroes, to eloquent politicians. Declare war, or make peace and team up with rival factions. Yet, every choice carries a price.

Choose from 10 Heroes, each offering a specialized skill tree to master as you conquer cities and lands. Roam across a giant map to encounter various characters, enter deadly dungeons for boss fights and loot.

Unleash your creativity with our built-in visual MOD editor. Without needing to write a single line of code, you can modify or expand the game world, crafting your own legends and stories within this boundless exotic realm.