What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2019

Fixed an issue affecting purchased cosmetics not showing until the game was restarted.

Hosting a free week for players to try Insurgency: Sandstorm.

First wave of modding tools for content creators and enthusiasts in closed-alpha.

New support website to improve user support and feedback.

Confirmation of features that will not be pursued moving forward.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is now localized into 15 additional languages.

Improvements in memory requirements and frame rates for Outskirts, Precinct, Refinery, and Summit.

Alpha version of a player reporting system to track toxic behaviors.

Players can experience the game for free from December 10th to December 17th.

Launching a competitive leaderboard with a reset to rankings and adjustments to decay rates.

Progress on bringing Insurgency: Sandstorm to console platforms.

Fixed a visual layout issue with the vote kick popup window.

Corrected XP boost not being awarded in Firefight mode.

Added a new image for the Push playlist under the Versus section.

Fixed a player collision issue preventing access to a staircase in Refinery.

Resolved an issue preventing access to the pre-order cosmetic tattoo.

Increased objective capture time in Domination from 10 seconds to 15 seconds.

Extended playable area in Hideout to fix a spawn too close to the border.

Added ability for players to join friends already in-game.

Enhanced matchmaking system with multiple playlist queueing and estimated queue times.

Implemented a system for players to report disruptive behavior.

Major art and optimization passes on several maps to increase frame rate and visual fidelity.

Fixed issues related to animations, smoke rendering, and player reports.

Optimized CPU by preventing characters from ticking each frame when not rendered, saving 0.5 to 1.0 ms per frame.

Adjusted weapon sway, recoil, and sprint speed for improved gameplay mechanics.

Introduced a new game mode where players fight over three objectives for points.

Fixed various issues including weapon selection lock, cosmetic name display, and animation issues.

Changes to weapon sway, recoil, movement, and key binding options to enhance gameplay experience.

Optimized game and map performance, including disabling AlwaysTickPose and performing optimization passes on multiple maps.

Players can queue for multiple playlists, see estimated queue times, and auto-balancing features have been added.

Added the popular game mode Domination with three objectives: A, B, and C, supporting various maps.

Fixed a client side crash that would happen when certain types of friendly fire were applied to the player.

Fixed issue where Insurgent player could respawn under the map if they died just before Security captures Objective F.

Fixed a crash caused by viewing the weapon model in the Loadout menu.

Toned back some of the movement acceleration and deceleration changes from the 1.4.2 patch.

Camera shake removed from pistol and rifle sprint animations.

Knife sprinting animation improved to better time with footstep audio.

Low stamina now only increases weapon sway speed, reduced from 200% to 150%.

Fixed issue where the tutorial level might not be completable due to extraction vehicle navigation.

Conducting an audit on maps Refinery, Outskirts, Summit, and Precinct to improve performance and usability.

Creating an alpha build of the level editor and enabling auto-download of custom maps.

Removed player population count from playlists, added multiple playlist selection, manual team switching, auto team balance, and pre-match TDM mode.

Removed roadmap from Steam Store Page to focus on optimization and console release.

One night map will be released for the Halloween event.

AI behavior tree inconsistencies will be addressed, but the overhaul is delayed until next year.

Establishing a centralized documentation and active dialogue with players for competitive gameplay improvements.

Working on reducing memory consumption for console version, impacting performance on PC as well.

Available from Oct. 24th - Nov. 4th, Hardcore Checkpoint against Frenzy enemies at night on Farmhouse map.

Models updated to be barrel mounted instead of rail mounted.

New weapon added in Co-op.

New animation created when equipped with a grenade launcher.

New upgrade for the Alpha AK in Versus and Co-op.

New barrel mesh added to the M16A2 model.

First and third person pistol sprint animations updated to keep the pistol pointed forward.

Weapon switch animations to and from underbarrel grenade launchers increased by 20%.

Prevent weapon cache objective from being destroyed from a distance.

Players do not reach full speed instantly, feeling their weight more.

Slightly reduced acceleration when sprinting to enhance inertia.

Players no longer decelerate instantly.

Available from Oct. 24th - Nov. 4th, players steal health when dealing damage.

Animation updated to match Hardcore default run speed.

Supply cost reduced by 1 for these weapons.

Players ascend or descend hills and stairs more slowly.

Resolved a frequent crash issue related to character cosmetic rendering.

Decreased recoil when firing while aiming down sights.

Players will be rearranged and assigned to teams based on individual performance during map changes.

Smoke rounds are now blue and white to match other weapons.

New upgrade for the Insurgent Commander class in Co-op.

Fixed various spawn killing and access issues on Hillside and Summit maps.

Fixed an issue where RPG-7s dropped on the ground showed the rocket warhead beside the weapon.

The frequency of Limited Time Playlists will be reduced to limit the number of playlists featured at any one time.

Fixed a collision issue where players and projectiles could not pass through broken windows.

Fixed an issue where the left hand would not correctly move to the Bipod if deployed while sprinting.

Created new first person Melee, Sprint, and Run animations for mines.

The Skirmish playlist has been removed to better populate matchmaking and decrease queue times.

Fixed an issue where Uzi base reloads were not resetting the arm position properly.

Fixed some extreme camera rotations during the Uzi empty reload sequence.

Versus Firefight player count increased from 8 v 8 to 12 v 12.

Fixed an issue where rounds were visible in the magazine during the Uzi empty reload sequence.

Push and Frontline modes have been merged into a shared playlist called Ground Battle.

Increased the draw speed of mines by 20%.

Fixed a clipping issue with the Watch Cap and Neck Gaiter High cosmetic options.

Fixed an issue where Loadouts were not being saved when Steam Cloud was enabled.

Fixed an issue where the Headband cosmetic would clip with certain male hairstyle cosmetics.

Fixed an issue where the first person Insurgent leather gloves would clip into the hand.

Casual and Competitive Firefight modes now have a fixed 2x XP boost.

Fixed an issue where both the top rail and side-rail mounts were available for the 2x PK-AS with AKS-74U combination.

Community servers in the Play menu will now sort by most populated servers by default.

Fixed an issue where the Neck Gaiter cosmetic would clip with the Beanie cosmetic.

Fixed an issue where the Tutorial Level could become blocked during the Scavenge waypoint.

Fixed an issue where Foregrip Bipods or Foregrips were not positioned correctly on certain weapons.

Mines now have the correct third person jumping animation.

Fixed an issue where certain weapons were not compatible with other 5.56 weapon magazines.

Fixed an issue with audio event timings for the first person VHS-2 speed reloads.

Fixed an issue where the Light Carrier and armor combination caused pouches to slide around the body.

Reduced the amount of reinforcement waves gained from capturing objectives from 2 to 1.

Increased the wait time for reinforcement waves to trigger after a player death.

Made objectives able to be captured faster to facilitate better gameplay flow.

A new tug-of-war inspired PvP game mode called Frontline has been added to the game.

Increased the number of reinforcement waves a team has at the start of a round.

Added new first person run, walk, sprint, Hardcore sprint, and Slow Movement mutator sprint animations for all primary, secondary, and launcher weapons.

Fixed an issue where chest gear would occasionally clip into other clothing cosmetics.

Fixed issue where AI enemies were being equipped with RPGs more than intended.

Fixed an issue where the first person animation would not play when planting a bomb on a weapon cache.

Fixed an issue where if you didn’t move after switching your weapon, the weapon audio component would not update its position correctly.

Added the 2x Kobra sight to the Insurgent Competitive Flanker and Assaulter classes.

Potential fix for Firefight West not loading correctly and causing server crashes.

Fixed a bug where selecting an empty preset in the Loadout menu would not immediately hide the weapon preview.

Added potential fix for an edge case where players and AI enemies could fall through the map after dying and respawning.

Fixed an issue where the M99 was misaligned on the weapon table in the Range level.

Tweaked exposure to make it less dark when looking straight into a bright light source.

Added the 1.5x PKAS sight to the TOZ and AK74U for the Insurgent Competitive Flanker class.

Fixed an issue where the player could get to an exploitable position in the rubble on the market side.

Fixed a Level of Detail issue where the Covered cosmetic would look incorrect at various distances.

Fixed an issue where crouch jumping and landing on a specific set of walls may have caused the character to land incorrectly.

Fixed an issue where suicide bomber AI enemies were not spawning during counter attacks.

Fixed an issue where the player’s weapon could show up attached to their feet when using the DShK.

Fixed an issue where the equipment physics would abruptly begin simulating upon first being shown in the Loadout menu.

Added new descriptions and images for Firefight, Push, and Skirmish in the playlist menu.

Fixed an issue where you could capture Checkpoint Security objective F from outside of the building.

Updated soundscape overrides for all player spawns to receive the correct environment sounds.

Fixed an issue where the player could become stuck on a ledge of a wall after vaulting.

Added the 3x QBZ-03 scope to the Insurgent Competitive Assaulter class.

Improved the visual appearance of pistols, melee weapons, and grenades in the Loadout menu.

Fixed an issue where the Shell Camo in first person would not match the third person version.

Fixed an issue where the player could reach an exploitable spot near objective A push Insurgents.

Fixed an issue where you could capture Frontline objective F by laying prone behind a certain set of sandbags.

Added the 7x scopes to the Competitive Sharpshooter class.

Fixed an issue where the Checkpoint Security objective F capture area was not fully including all parts of the room.

Firefight, Skirmish and Competitive Firefight playlists will receive a triple XP bonus for the next 7 days.

Fixed an issue where the player could reach an exploitable spot by pixel-walking near objective E.

Improved the visual appearance of the Molotov rag physics.

Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck between an awning and cliff near objective B.

Fixed an issue where the restricted area for Security was not fully covering objective A.

Normal and Hardcore playlists under Co-op will always start on a Checkpoint Security scenario.

The Firefight playlist is now set to 8 vs 8 players instead of 14 vs 14.

Fixed an issue where the dry fire animation and audio would not play on bolt-action or pump-action weapon.

Fixed an overlapping mesh at objective C.

Fixed an issue where the M99 could be fired before it had fully completed its shouldering animation.

Fixed an issue with the camo materials on the Uniform Camo Torso variations.

Fixed a bug that would cause the explosive 'pull pin' event to re-play when changing stances with all grenades.

Fixed a rare case where a player could potentially spawn under the map if they initially idled after joining a Frontline or Push match.

A time-sensitive, console-exclusive map will be released for approximately 2 weeks at launch, then on PC.

A co-development partnership has been established to assist with console optimization and development.

Optimization will be the number one priority over the next 3 months to address performance issues.

Insurgency: Sandstorm will officially be coming to consoles in the Spring of 2020.

New QA Engineer and testers hired to enhance internal testing and player support.

Added individual playlists for Push, Firefight, Frontline, and Skirmish modes.

Replaced combined playlists with individual PvP mode playlists based on community feedback.

VoIP now uses side-chaining for more natural audio ducking.

Added new camera controls and options for better spectator experience.

Ranks in Diamond and Platinum will decay if players do not play often enough.

New jackets for the Torso slot including Security Shell jacket and Insurgent Winter jacket.

A reimagining of the classic Insurgency map Sinjar with support for all game modes.

Resolved edge case where legitimate bullet hits were discarded due to packet order.

Resolved multiple potential causes for invisible bots occurring in the game.

Removed character animation ticks triggered by movement to reduce CPU usage.

A tug-of-war inspired two way Push mode where teams capture objectives and destroy the enemy's weapon cache.

Resolved issues causing players to fall through the map and become desynced.

Introduction of playlist based matchmaking, map and game mode voting, and limited time playlists.

Versus modes now support 28 players instead of 24 or 32, improving game flow.

New light machine gun assault rifle hybrid weapons for the Gunner class.

Drum magazine upgrades now properly show their effect on horizontal recoil in the Loadout menu UI.

Fixed an issue where certain weapons would not be accounted for in all cases on the UI.

Added missing LODs for the cold breath particle effect.

Friendly fire reflection is now disabled in Local Play.

Fixed a bug with entering a vehicle where the hand was offset from the steering wheel.

Changes made to ensure the map is challenging but not unfair for the Security team.

Added support for replay events on the timeline with colored event markers.

Fixed an issue where the player class icon was shown as a white box on the scoreboard.

Fixed an issue where the scoped kills Profile stat was not being updated correctly.

Fixed issues with Lesson popups not showing the aim down sights and crouch keys.

Moved the C objective defender spawn further back for better flanking opportunities.

Moved the B and D objective spawn points further back on Frontline.

Fixed an issue with the Customize screen where new animations would sometimes hide options.

Set new supply costs for various weapon attachments across different classes.

Hillside features a completely new snow environment with unique modular sets and props.

Fixed an issue where vehicle mines could be attached to players.

Fixed a rogue restricted area being placed below the C objective for Insurgents.

Moved several spawn points slightly further back on Frontline.

Fixed an issue where Gravity Scale had been reset to 1.0 instead of the intended 1.2.

Potentially fixed an issue that could cause endless looping weapon audio after a weapon had become un-equipped.

Reverted vehicle spawns to only spawn when final weapon cache objective is active on Frontline.

Moved the E objective Insurgent spawn slightly back to balance run-up time.

Fixed an issue where certain small visual elements of gear were still visible during the insertion truck sequence.

Fixed a line of sight spawn camping position into the Security spawn on Frontline.

Fixed an issue where it was possible to toggle the Foregrip Bipod during the deploy sequence.

Fixed an issue with the playable area restricting players after B Push Security was captured.

Fixed an issue where supply crates were not activating or deactivating correctly on Frontline.

Third person Hardcore Checkpoint sprint animations now have unique animations for each weapon category.

Fixed a line of sight spawn camping position into the Insurgent spawn on Frontline.

Removed certain color variations from the Security soft shell jacket cosmetics for better visual recognition.

Increased SVD Extended Magazine round count from 15 to 20 rounds at 2 supply points.

Added a new snow map and a new game mode for testing in the Community Test Environment.

Updated localization for all supported languages for new UI and menu elements.

Fixed an issue where third person gear LODs were not generated correctly.

Fixed a bug where spectating a player who had recently been in a vehicle would alter your own soundscape on spawn.

A recreation of the classic Insurgency map Sinjar, now set in a snowy environment.

The hill area has been made longer and bigger to accommodate new gameplay mechanics like Fire Support and vehicles.

Grenades will now be hidden from the hand when the throw animation completes in third person.

Reduced round timer from 30 minutes to 20 minutes in Frontline mode.

Implemented forced respawn for both teams in specific 1v1 scenarios to prevent objective lockout.

Adjusted the C objective for Skirmish to be larger.

Added a new soundscape volume and data set for the destroyed corridor on the upper floor.

Introduced new weapons and cosmetics available for testing in the Community Test Environment.

Added a selection of new special idle animations for the character customization menu.

Adjusted gameplay to enhance objective capture dynamics, including wave count and capture time.

Introduced a new snow map and a new game mode in the Community Test Environment.

Fixed two potential causes for invisible bots occurring in the game.

Improved quality of arm rotation during reloading animations.

Decreased horizontal recoil and increased weight of Galil/Galil SAR; added integrated bipod and tracer rounds.

Finalized the equipment physics system for gear items to jiggle and move during player motion.

Resolved an issue where first person footsteps would sometimes stop playing.

Resolved a crash issue when opening the tactical map after capturing objective Charlie.

Fixed multiple exploits allowing players to capture objectives from unintended spots.

Fixed a bug where the Observer increased capture speeds on objectives.

Increased AKS-74U fire rate from 652 to 720 rounds per minute.

Fixed a potential cause for players falling through the map due to vaulting.

Resolved an issue with deployable items causing weapon selection problems.

Added new weapons and cosmetics for players to test in the CTE.

Fixed bullet penetration issues with door assets in various maps.

Expanded Checkpoint Security Objective E capture zone for better gameplay.

Resolved issue where arms would break when deploying the PKM.

Addressed crashes caused by idling or spectating when a player died and respawned.

A remake of Insurgency 2014’s Sinjar, available in the Community Test Environment.

A tug-of-war inspired 'two way Push' mode where teams capture objectives and destroy the final weapon cache to win.

Unique gameplay modes will be cycled every two weeks without requiring a game update.

Added panning rule dropdown, effects slider, and options to mute ear-ringing from explosives.

Supports various game modes including PvP, Push, Firefight, and more.

Allows community servers to apply and combine mutators for unique gameplay experiences.

The Play menu has been redesigned for better visibility and user experience.

A new system that overhauls the official matchmaking experience, allowing for rapid addition and rotation of game modes.

Community Servers now have their own dedicated button in the Play menu.

Introduced Galil and Galil SAR for the Gunner class.

A new game mode included in the playlist system.

Introduced various new jackets and styles for both Security and Insurgent factions.

New weapon additions for the Gunner class in the game.

A system that modifies gameplay conditions like movement speed, supply points, and more.

Transitioned to playlist-based matchmaking to allow for more game modes and rapid content addition.

New rotating playlists that will feature unique game modes and mutators every two weeks.

Players can vote for the next mode and map after a match ends.

Fixed issue where player legs would not animate for other players.

Objective B on Firefight is no longer able to be captured from beneath the objective.

Fixed hit registration issue caused by client bullet IDs being sent incorrectly to the server.

Fixed players appearing sink through the map for other players.

Provided steps for users to revert their game to the live default build from the crashtesting branch.

Provided steps for users to verify the integrity of game files to resolve crashing issues.

Suggested using AMD 19.5.2 drivers for users experiencing issues.

Addressed frequent crashing reported by the community on first generation AMD Ryzen CPUs.

Tweaked planters in the lobby to improve flow between A and B objectives on Firefight.

Fixed spawn camping issue at Insurgent spawn on Skirmish.

Added Suppressors for Uzi and Tariq.

Fixed an issue where weapons and ragdolls would get stuck in door frames.

Fixed a rendering issue with the Heavy Armor Heavy Carrier combination.

Fixed an issue where it was possible for the player to enter the bus through unbroken window panes.

Optimized merged actors throughout the map to reduce memory footprint.

Fixed an issue where if the player had toggle crouch set they would be forced into a standing pose after completing a slide, instead of remaining in crouch.

Enemy AI in Coop will now choose more consistent and thematic clothing options rather than fully randomized ones.

Fixed an issue where the Quick Draw Secondary weapon upgrade was being incorrectly applied to the first equip animation.

Fixed an issue where the Security vehicle would not spawn on Skirmish.

Improved Security restricted area to fix several spawn camp issues on Firefight.

Reduced size of Firefight West objective C capture zone.

Fixed an issue with the VHS-2’s Explosive launcher not attaching correctly to the weapon in first person.

Fixed several minor lightmap issues throughout the map.

Made adjustments to the geometry around Firefight West objective C.

Made southwest stairway in collapsed building accessible from the ground.

Fixed an issue where the 4x SUSAT optic view was clipping through the model.

Fixed an issue where if a player switched to a rocket launcher from a weapon that didn’t have a magazine, then switched back to said weapon, it would show the rocket launcher’s ammo as the magazine type instead of the one it actually supports.

Fixed an issue where the Security supply crate could be seen clipping through certain geometry on Skirmish and Firefight.

Updated first person crouch view transition to follow the third person animation better.

Fixed an issue where jumping on a specific plant in a corner of the lobby would cause the character to produce looping jump audio.

Fixed an issue where the sleeves on certain cosmetics could clip with the player model.

Fixed an issue where certain cosmetic items could be missing from the player’s third person mesh after team switching while wearing a gas mask.

Fixed an issue where the sprinkler systems on Ministry would not extinguish fire.

Removed a few planters in the corners of the lobby to avoid players from camping inside them.

Added interpolation for the lean amount in online games so that leaning looks smoother when observing another player in first or third person.

Fixed an exploit where players could get on top of the trimming in the lobby.

Adjusted Competitive supply costs for various items.

Fixed an issue where VoIP input would be inaudible to other players and would only transmit a radio beep.

Fixed an issue where players could be disconnected if performing multiple melee attacks on highly stressed servers.

Fixed an issue where if tapping F to resupply on a supply crate, the ammo information UI would not update automatically, only after performing an ammo check.

Made stair tower in crane building south of collapsed building accessible for approach to Push Insurgents objective D.

A party can now join a community server together as a group when a server is joined by the party leader.

Fixed a bug where the game mode rules would not show in the pause menu.

Fixed a persistent crash on first generation AMD CPUs.

QBZ-3 to 7, VHS-2 to 8, 1.5x PK-AS to 2, Extended Magazines to 2, Foregrip to 4, Foregrip Bipod to 5.

Now 2 supply points instead of 3.

Now returns to server browser on error.

Increased by 10%.

Fixed window destruction, Hardcore Checkpoint supply crates, light seams, and added extra entrances.

Improved gameplay balance for final objective.

Added background blur for better legibility.

Fixed Restricted Area application issue.

Fixed an issue allowing players to access an exploitable point on the Summit level.

Fixed an issue where tracer rounds were not available on the VHS-2 and QBZ-03.

Fixed an issue where bots were teleported to their squad leader instead of remaining in cover.

Fixed a potential exploit on the Hideout level allowing insurgents to see into the Security spawn.

Fixed an issue where ready animations were not playing correctly for specific weapon configurations.

Fixed an issue where vehicle impact sounds were triggered incorrectly.

Blocked access to a roof in the shantytown to prevent exploitation.

Fixed an issue resulting in vehicles stuttering wildly under high server stress.

Fixed an issue where respawning Frenzy bot 'Flamer' class bots inflicted damage on themselves and others.

Fixed an issue where Frenzy bots occasionally spawned with incorrect effects.

Listed known issues including VoIP problems and weapon audio looping.

Blocked curtains in a room to prevent clipping on the Outskirts level.

Heavily optimized the coop bot spawn logic to resolve server-side hitches resulting in client-side lag spikes.

Fixed an issue where XP gain was not visually communicated correctly at the end of a game.

Fixed an issue where Frenzy bot 'Flamer' ragdoll fire damage volumes persisted longer than the fire particle.

Fixed issues with randomized cosmetics presets and synchronization in Steam Cloud.

Nvidia has temporarily disabled the SLI profile for the game due to issues with Unreal Engine 4.22.

Added resolution scale slider and new LOD transition method.

Zombie-inspired mode with fast, melee-attacking enemies.

Third person weapon cache planting animations are now visible to others.

Resolved bullet registration issues with high ping players.

Reduced standing and crouching recoil for LMGs by 10%.

Added 1x MRO and 1x MARS optics for different factions.

Optimized player spawning to reduce hitching.

New camouflage for Security Uniforms.

Slightly increased reload speed for M240B, MG3, and PKM.

Resolved audio cutouts caused by multiple players using VoIP.

AI will no longer abort retreat to shoot at close targets.

Indoor-focused map featuring close quarters fighting in a besieged ministry building.

Added Chinese QBZ-03 and Croatian VHS-2 assault rifles.

A snow map remake of Sinjar and another map to be announced later.

New cosmetic items for both Security and Insurgents, including headgear and torso items.

Introduction of modding tools for community-created levels, game modes, and more.

Introduction of Frontline PvP mode and Outpost Co-op mode.

Introduction of new weapons like Tavor 7 and AS Val, along with new optics and attachments.

All maps will receive night time versions with custom lighting and equipment.

A predefined Hardcore ruleset will be available for all game modes.

Added View Distance Quality setting and Hierarchical LOD Transition Method option.

Relocated from bad location on Push Security.

Prevents them from getting caught on buildings.

Fixed not able to capture Objective D while aiming in a specific direction.

Considered inappropriate for long range shooter roles.

Funnels players more towards objectives.

Animation speed increased, does not affect player speed.

Affects multiple game modes.

Eliminates some dark corners.

Improves readability of where players are shot from.

Includes clipping and orientation fixes.

Affects multiple game modes.

Bruisers take more damage in exposed flesh areas.

Ensures throwables can be reliably thrown around corners.

Mitigates Insurgents camping outside the southwest corner.

Includes Flamer, Jumper, and Bruiser enemies.

Makes it more difficult for players to hide.

Optimized breakable pillars and reduced server logging.

Includes audio cutting out and bullet impact issues.

Includes various checkpoint modes for cooperative play.

Prevents destruction by rocket.

Ministry includes many destructible props to enhance gameplay.

New interactive props have been added, unique to the Ministry map.

A classic map from Insurgency 2014 has been recreated for Insurgency: Sandstorm.

Ministry features fast-paced indoor combat, differing from other maps.

A new game mode has been introduced alongside the Ministry map.

New weapons and weapon optics have been added to the game.

The map has a modern look with less wear and tear compared to other maps.

Fixed an issue where Equipment unlock item popups were using the incorrect background portrait.

Fixed an issue where helicopters sometimes rapidly lose altitude if flying over low terrain outside of the map.

Fixed an issue where the max player value in the server browser would be defaulted to zero for some players.

Fixed the “flattening” of certain optics when a player is Aiming Down Sights and also has their weapon obstructed.

Post Match screen displays /NONE where scenario name + gamemode should be shown.

Uniform Camo may not show correctly in various menus and in-game.

Increased the penetration power of M82A1 CQ and M99 anti-materiel rifle rounds.

First-time players unable to fully progress through the tutorial due to recent changes.

Optic meshes may appear flattened when viewed with the weapon in the up state.

Fixed a main menu crash caused by the Message of the Day if there was no response from the web server.

Fixed Eyewear cosmetic item colors not showing correctly.

New assault rifles available for the Rifleman, Demolitions, Commander, and Observer classes.

Fixed an issue where pressing the Randomize button in the Appearance menu would not save your random roll on exiting.

Fixed Uniform Camo not showing correctly in the Appearance menu, Loadout menu or in-game.

Fixed an issue where picking up a single shot weapon from an AI enemy would result in a continuous reload.

Fixed an issue on Outskirts Hardcore Checkpoint where Ammo Boxes were not spawning.

Cosmetics overlapping each other causing clipping issues.

Cosmetic items main slots will not apply directly until backing out and returning.

Audio may continue looping for some players after the AI has been killed.

Improved client-side forgiveness thresholds for hit detection.

A remastered version of the popular map from the original Insurgency, featuring tight, CQB-focused combat.

Binoculars may appear to be floating in front of the character.

Class presets may not save correctly on exit for some players.

Fixed an issue where main slots in the Appearance menu were not applying the chosen cosmetic correctly when clicked on.

An Arcade game mode where teams battle waves of aggressive AI armed only with melee weapons.

Level geometry strobing and disappearing; SLI profile disabled until resolved.

Equipment unlock item popups might use the incorrect background portrait.

New optics added for Security and Insurgents.

Random audio cutouts reported by players.

Fixed Equipment camos not showing correctly on ragdolls.

Due to an issue with the NavMesh for bot movement.

Implemented a method for community servers to award experience.

Players who respawn in Hardcore Checkpoint will now have an unupgraded Mosin or M24 and their selected secondary with limited ammunition.

Fixed an issue where sprinting with a grenade launcher in Hardcore Checkpoint would result in the player’s arm appearing broken in first person.

Fixed an issue with the Explosive Drone being too large and handling poorly.

Fixed an issue with Supply Crates not resetting correctly after a round restart.

Fixed an issue where tattoos were enabled by default in first-person.

Fixed an issue where soundscape emitters were playing multiple versions of their assigned audio.

Removed the initial fire delay from the M99 and M82A1 CQ anti-materiel rifles and limited their fire rate.

Fixed an issue where Laser Sights and Foregrips were given too often to AI enemies in Coop.

Fixed an issue with Coop servers showing the incorrect maximum number of players in the server browser if that value was greater than 8 players.

Fixed a loading screen crash.

Fixed a server-side hitch / lag spike that was occurring when a lot of bot spawning would occur simultaneously in Hardcore Checkpoint.

The Black variation of the Insurgent Hands 'Cloth' item is now a 'vanity' variation with a higher cost.

Fixed an issue with button icons on longer Lessons and hints being cut off.

Fixed an issue with the incorrect Team Deathmatch image being shown in the Arcade section of the Play menu.

Players who join a Hardcore Checkpoint round in progress will now get their Loadout when they first spawn in.

Fixed an issue where players could become stuck after spawning.

Fixed an issue with hit detection where bullet delta times were not as accurate as they should have been.

Fixed an issue with the M99 and M82A1 CQ Caliber measurements not showing as being large enough in the Loadout menu.

Increased the number of Ammo Boxes that spawn on objectives in Hardcore Checkpoint from between 2 to 5 up to between 4 and 6.

Fixed an issue where the first person cloth gloves were rendering inside scopes.

Resolved problems affecting a subset of users with Steam Authentication.

M82A1 CQ for Security Marksman class and M99 for Insurgent Marksman class.

Reduces CPU overhead of character animation.

Optimizes console versions and enhances performance.

Vests and backpacks can now be customized with colors and camouflages.

Includes balaclavas, neck gaiters, and camouflage options.

Reduced size profile of team score element.

Features reduced movement speed, harder enemies, and limited respawn options.

Playable in Firefight, Push, Checkpoint, Team Deathmatch, and Hardcore Checkpoint.

Top and tail rotors can be destroyed; pilots can be killed through windscreen.

Supports favorites, filtering, and better sorting options.

Available on official matchmaking servers.

Reduces jitter in third person view.

Loadouts can now be customized on the main menu.

Enhances target acquisition and clarity.

Available for Security vehicles.

Bots will now randomly select all of their loadouts, including weapon attachments.

Local profile saved before changes were applied.

Text size corrected when only one game mode is selected.

Pressing escape now returns to the previous menu.

Playable in Firefight, Push, Checkpoint, and Hardcore Checkpoint.

Official Coop game mode with increased difficulty and limited resources.

Clipping issues in both bipod and up positions resolved.

Optimizes console versions and enhances performance and development possibilities.

Ensures reliable transitions from indoor to outdoor.

Players can customize ammo carrier vests and backpacks with different colors and camouflages.

Characters will no longer jitter when moving in third person close to the camera.

M82A1 for Security Marksman class and M99 for Insurgent Marksman class.

Includes favorites, empty/full server indicators, and better sorting options.

Enemies are harder and friendly teammate indicators only show when nearby.

Introducing a new cooperative mode that changes gameplay fundamentals, focusing on scarcity and adaptation.

Players respawn with limited equipment, starting with a Mosin rifle, Makarov pistol, and smoke grenade.

The new map Outskirts will be available for the Hardcore Checkpoint mode.

Each of the eight classes is limited to one player per class, enhancing team roles.

Bots are fewer but more tactical, with improved accuracy and ambush tactics.

Movement speeds have been significantly reduced to increase tension and tactical gameplay.

Introducing the new map Outskirts, featuring varied gameplay and three distinct areas: construction site, residential compound, and shantytown.

The next update (v1.2) will include a new map 'Outskirts', previously teased as 'Compound'.

The next update will feature two new anti-materiel sniper rifles: M82A1 CQ for Security and M99 for Insurgents.

Numerous bug fixes and optimizations are planned.

Character rotation feature will be added to the Appearance menu.

An XP gain system for community servers is in development.

Loadout customization will be available in the main menu.

Support for offline play is being developed.

Remakes of Insurgency fan-favorites, Ministry and Sinjar, are in development.

Improvements to the server browser are planned.

A new 'Hardcore Checkpoint' mode will be released with the next update.

Steam cloud support is being implemented.

The team is committed to adding mod support, starting with a beta level editor.

Night variants of maps will include gameplay changes such as night vision goggles and flashlights.

Fixed missing textures on a large group of rocks next to the river on the Farmhouse map.

Fixed an issue with Insurgent gear causing the carrier not to show on certain armor combinations.

Optimized bone count and limited vertex influence for Insurgent armor and carrier gear combinations.

An enemy that is always on fire and explodes into flames upon death.

A brand new cooperative mode where players fight against AI armed only with melee weapons.

An enemy that can leap into another dimension and teleport closer to players.

A large, angry enemy with a mysterious past and a strong presence.

Achievement now only granted under correct conditions.

Improved map performance.

Reduced landscape layer usage to improve performance.

Decreased memory usage.

Resolved issue with the magazine display in first person.

Addressed spawn camp issues and fixed exploits.

Weapons now unequip correctly when entering a vehicle.

Shotguns with Foregrip now held correctly in third person.

AI will now hold weapons correctly in vehicles.

Addressed spawn camp issue at objective B.

Blood decals now stay in place on characters.

Players must wait 0.3 seconds before firing.

Reduced landscape layer usage and added non-vault volumes.

Resolved issue with grenade display at high ping.

Improved map performance.

Reorganized HLOD clusters and fixed various issues.

Players can now throw grenades immediately without delay.

Players can no longer call in fire support prematurely.

Decreased memory usage.

Frame rate limiter now applied correctly.

Players will no longer remain in ADS after opening the menu.

Resolved issue allowing two rounds to be fired without cycling the bolt.

Now defaults to the correct quality preset.

Resolved crash occurring after a map change.

Enemies will now wear gas masks as intended.

Players can still use their knife while prone.

On-screen explosion dirt now shows correctly during online play.

Resolved issues with camera transitions.

Loadout screen no longer fades out when spectating.

Added potential fix for incorrect spawning flags.

Resolved exploit allowing silent movement.

Players cannot easily jump around and attack other players.

Resolved clipping issue when spectating vehicles.

Decreased disk streaming stress.

Players will no longer be killed by doors that do not hit them.

Beam now interacts correctly with characters.

Improved map performance.

Camera no longer gets stuck after switching teams.

Lateral movement during a jump is now more restricted.

Resolved issue with permanent fade out state.

Map: Farmhouse

Previously required user to click apply.

Map: Summit

Creates different audio effects based on speed.

Now play as non-positional audio for the interacting player and positional audio for others.

20 character limit set.

Reduced streaming during gameplay.

Map: Summit

When equipped in the player's Loadout.

Map: Farmhouse

Map: Summit

Map: Summit, Team Deathmatch.

Map: Summit

If you continue to experience any issues with door desync please report it to us.

Map: Precinct

Improves performance.

Prevented players from hiding inside a rock.

Less dark while looking at bright light sources.

Includes character voice over, physics interactions, and character movement.

Addresses audio playing without bullet firing during high ping.

Weapons fired in semi-auto will now be more reliable, especially with higher pings.

Indicates when it's safe to leave a match after another player has left.

Optimizes memory usage, allowing all item banks to be kept in memory.

Less dark while looking at bright light sources.

Players marked as leavers if they do not rejoin within 120 seconds instead of 60 seconds.

Addresses potential spawn camp issue.

Reduces streaming during gameplay.

Available for Security Coop.

Less dark while looking at bright light sources.

Less dark while looking at bright light sources.

Ensures players do not appear in half-loaded states during slow-loading situations.

Improves performance.

Problems related to invisible hands and cosmetics have been identified and are being addressed.

Increased frequency of player desync issues noted, with efforts to resolve them ongoing.

Guidelines for users experiencing performance issues, including system requirements and settings adjustments.

Specific settings adjustments recommended to improve performance, such as display mode and shadow quality.

Increased reports of performance issues following the update to Unreal Engine 4.21.

Issues with the competitive leaver penalty have been acknowledged and are under investigation.

Various adjustments made to weapon stats including spread, velocity, and recoil.

Fixed multiple bugs including invisible hands, muted players issues, and loading screen freezes.

Improved normal scope quality for a better visual experience during weapon motions.

Introduced a new 'arcade' playlist featuring Team Deathmatch, allowing for non-traditional game modes.

Enhanced matchmaking system and improved info screens for rank progression.

Added PF940 pistol, MP5A2, MP5A5, M240B, and MG3 to the game.

A new firing range level allows players to test all weapons and equipment.

Resolved issue where flashbangs would not consistently blind players.

First-time players will be prompted to play the Tutorial Level when accessing the Play menu.

General performance improvements and optimizations across the game.

Flashbangs now consistently blind players and slow movement during the effect.

Various enhancements to HUD and tactical map.

New rules for resolving ties in competitive play.

Adjustments to Fire Support call-in amounts and cooldowns.

Flashbangs now slow down player movement and look speed.

Various adjustments to weapon weights and supply costs.

Bots now utilize all available weapons and gear.

MP5A5, MP5A2, M240B, MG3, PF940 introduced.

New app for testing bug fixes, upcoming content, and new features.

Reduced pellet velocity and increased spread for Flechette shells.

A new game mode that will be cycled regularly on community servers.

A new map to test weapons, upgrades, and equipment.

Reduced issues with parts of the weapon disappearing.

Flashbangs now slow down player movement and look speed of affected players.

Fixed bots not ignoring targets in spawn zones correctly.

A new game mode that will be cycled regularly on community servers.

New cosmetic items include Knuckles Fingerless Hands, Combat Goggles, Tropentarn Camouflage, Aviator Eyewear, and various skull masks.

Decreased recoil on M249 and PKM; increased time to Aim Down Sights for machine guns.

A new map where players can test all weapons, upgrades, and equipment.

New weapons include MP5A5, MP5A2, M240B, MG3, and PF940.

Lowered Uzi's supply cost in Versus/Coop and Competitive; increased MP7's Extended Magazine supply cost.

Tactical map now shows restricted areas.

New icon on HUD to indicate connectivity issues.

Added vote kick functionality for community servers.

Bots now use all weapons, ammo carriers, armor, and explosives available to their class.

Set specific Fire Support call in amounts and availability by game mode; added cooldowns.

A new app called the 'Insurgency: Sandstorm Community Testing Environment' will be available for testing upcoming content.

Reduced shotgun pellet velocity and increased spread of Flechette shotgun shells.

Improved clarity around game rules and spawn waves.

Includes Tropentarn camouflage, new gloves, and new eyewear.

Working on design changes and bug fixes related to player behavior.

Adding toggleable profanity filters to text chat.

Including the MP5A5 and MP5A2 for Security and Insurgent Breacher classes.

Continued efforts to improve performance based on player feedback.

Includes tiebreaker rounds and leaver penalties.

Adding spam protection to text chat.

A new environment in Steam Library for easier testing of upcoming updates.

The ability to vote to kick players on community servers.

Added to address player behavior and harassment.

Fixing the mute function so it carries over between rounds.