Sand: Raiders of Sophie Guide—Dig Suspicious Sand Piles

Exploring the open desert in Sand: Raiders of Sophie often means running into Suspicious Piles of Sand—patches of ground that hide loot beneath the surface. These piles are most commonly spotted near Shipwrecks, and recovering what’s underneath requires a shovel, which you’ll need to track down first. Once you know where to search, how to dig, and what to prepare beforehand, you’ll also be able to earn the “Am I a Real Pirate Now?” trophy in Sand: Raiders of Sophie.

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Players will also encounter boxes containing a Radio Beacon at landmarks in Sand: Raiders of Sophie. This guide section covers what to do with those beacons and where to deliver them.

How to Get a Shovel in Sand: Raiders of Sophie

Before you can dig up any Suspicious Pile of Sand, you’ll need a Shovel. It’s described as one of the rarer items in the game, and the key detail is that you’ll find it out in the open rather than tucked inside a container. To increase your odds, start hunting around abandoned cities, towns, and industrial areas on the map. At first, it’s recommended that you steer clear of forts, since they tend to have a lower likelihood of spawning shovels based on the guide’s experience.

When you locate the right spot, you’ll usually see small sand piles with a shovel buried inside. Look around nearby buildings and other landmark features (POIs), then pick up the shovel when you find it. Once collected, it gets added to your inventory as a single-use item.

How to Dig Up Buried Treasure from Suspicious Piles of Sand in Sand: Raiders of Sophie

Suspicious Piles of Sand are primarily found near Shipwrecks in the game’s open desert zones. Even though the map overall is covered in desert, these piles stand out thanks to a slightly different color shade, making them noticeable from a distance. When you move up to one, the game will signal that buried treasure is underneath and that you’ll need a shovel to continue.

When you’re ready to dig, make sure the shovel is equipped on your character rather than being left on the ship. With it equipped, approach the sand pile and use the correct key prompt to begin digging. After the digging interaction finishes, keep an empty box on hand so you can collect everything from the loot cache revealed by the buried treasure in Sand: Raiders of Sophie.

Dig up your first buried treasure from a Suspicious Pile of Sand, and you’ll unlock the “Am I a Real Pirate Now?” trophy in Sand: Raiders of Sophie.