What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2020

The new content update Cold Blood is now live, featuring toggleable optics.

Insurgent players in Co-op now have access to all Security weapons within their classes.

Reverted the removal of weapons from Security and Insurgent player classes in Co-op and expanded the loadouts.

Hotfix planned to give all Co-op Security classes access to both Security and Insurgent weapons.

Addressed text overflowing issue on the Main Menu.

Three hotfixes have been released to address various issues, including loadout presets and localization problems.

A new map named Bab has been added to the game, featuring unique gameplay elements and design.

The latest update introduces a significant amount of new content, including gameplay enhancements and features.

Changes made to AI weapon availability in co-op mode have been rolled back due to player feedback.

Resolved missing meshes and invisible collisions on Crossing, Refinery, Hideout, and Tell.

The update introduces toggleable optics, allowing players to switch between different magnifications on various optics.

Resolved a visual issue in third person view.

Addressed an issue where Night-vision Goggles and Gas Masks may appear floating in front of the player.

Fixed an issue where the icons were showing incorrectly on the Stats > Weapon Menu.

The Map Voting Screen images for Hillside, Summit, and Hideout Night maps have been adjusted to clearly indicate that they are night maps.

Fixed an issue where the left arm is bending unnaturally when aiming down the sights on the AS Val with specific upgrades.

Weapon changes are reverted with this hotfix release.

M16A4 will no longer be available for the Marksman class in Co-op to maintain consistency.

Mosin-Nagant will be removed from Rifleman/Demolitions/Observer/Commander classes and kept exclusive to Marksman.

Insurgent players will now have access to all Security weapons within their classes in Co-op.

Reverting to prior Co-op loadouts and expanding weapon availability for Security and Insurgent classes.

A hotfix is planned to implement the changes discussed regarding weapon availability.

Issue occurred when using the 2x-1x Holographic optic.

This should eliminate the Bab loading crash and the ‘Glitter Vomit’ M1 Garand visual issue.

Weapons include TM-62, RPG-7, IED, and Panzerfaust 3.

Text for ‘Preparing’ and ‘Defending’ is now more consistent with other game modes.

Poncho was not fitting well with the player character.

Improved AI behavior and coordination in objectives.

Implemented various UI improvements for better clarity and usability.

Two new high caliber semi-automatic sniper rifles for the Marksman class.

New character cosmetics for Insurgents and Security forces.

Players can now customize Loadouts before playing and adjust radio command volume.

Added 9 new toggleable optics and updated 8 existing optics for better versatility.

Adjusted supply costs and recoil for various Marksman weapons.

Weapons available in Co-op Checkpoint now match those in Versus modes.

Added Outpost to new maps and improved existing layouts.

New cosmetic items for characters and weapons available for purchase.

Improved performance and frame rates for several maps.

Fixed various issues including crashes, visual bugs, and gameplay inconsistencies.

A new map featuring a village, snowy hills, and an ancient fortress, supporting various game modes.

Added new features for modders including asset referencing and increased upload limits.

Announcement for the upcoming Operation: Cold Blood, set to release soon.

Weapon availability adjusted to improve balance and maintain faction identity.

Significant improvements in how AI interacts with smoke in version 1.9.

Players can earn double XP from now until Thursday @ 11:00AM MST.

Adjusted supply costs for various Marksman weapons to balance gameplay.

Added Outpost mode to new maps: Hideout, Farmhouse, Tideway, and Bab.

Corrected the smoke cloud color overlay appearing black when inside the smoke.

An animated red arrow now appears on the objective icon to indicate a counterattack in Checkpoint mode.

Resolved an issue with the explosive launcher weapon upgrade appearing broken in the Loadout menu.

Enhanced HUD to better indicate various stages during Outpost mode.

Enhanced AI behavior for capturing objectives and coordinating movements.

Optimized several maps for better frame rates and performance consistency.

Two new high caliber semi-auto sniper rifles added for the Marksman class.

A new map featuring long-range combat and open layout play, set in a snowy village environment.

New sounds notify players when supply points are gained and waves progress in Outpost Mode.

Reduced instances of characters appearing invisible with only a vest upon game launch.

Players can now customize night scenario Loadouts in the Customize menu before matchmaking.

Added 9 new toggleable optics and updated 8 existing optics for switching between magnifications.

Reduced instances of the Customization Menu appearing empty upon game launch.

Added new scrolling animation to score bars in Domination to indicate capture speed.

Fixed an issue where prompt gets stuck when attempting to connect to a server with mods without accepting the Terms of Service.

Fixed a bug where the IED and phone would float in place if a player planting an explosive is killed.

Increased FAL supply cost from 5 supply to 7 supply in Competitive.

Tactical Map now indicates when a friendly is in a contested objective zone with a colored marker.

Fixed an issue when reporting a player where the text box would not activate.

Added night scenarios to the Admin GUI for all maps.

Fixed an issue where looking above the ‘horizon’ caused the objective status to disappear.

Fixed a bug where a vehicle was not displaying visual effects when destroyed.

Fixed a bug where the chat textbox obstructed the click on the Loadout Screen.

Several improvements to the Tell map including increased restricted areas and adjustments to objectives.

Fixed a broken texture on the Aiming Grip affecting multiple weapons.

Several improvements to auto team balance including only dead players being autobalanced and triggering after 60 seconds.

Reduced occurrences of incorrect status showing on an objective marker when capturing a zone.

Reduced M16A2 supply cost from 2 supply to 1 supply.

Reduced M16A2 supply cost from 4 supply to 3 supply in Competitive.

Added a new symbol for the Night-vision Goggles UI images.

Reduced occurrences of a bug where AI were not wearing the proper clothing.

Map Vote Screen will now show three day scenarios and three night scenarios every time.

Fixed a bug which caused the equipment color option selected under the Appearance section to only apply on the vest area.

Fixed an issue where the magazine momentarily disappears when performing a dry reload on the VHS-2 and AK-74.

Fixed a bug where the active objective marker was missing during the first spawn.

Players can now bind a separate key for each explosive type.

Fixed a bug where player ranks were displaying as zero on the scoreboard on community servers.

Reduced QBZ-03 supply cost from 5 supply to 4 supply.

Fixed an issue where modders may have been experiencing issues loading in textures whose parent was not a material shipped in the game.

Increased FAL supply cost from 4 supply to 5 supply.

Fixed a bug where the objective status icon would disappear when looking upwards or downwards.

Fixed an issue when pressing 'Cancel' while downloading server mods that prevented returning to the Main Menu.

Fixed a bug where Autocannon Strafe was not causing damage to weapon caches.

Fixed a clipping issue when reloading an MP5A5 or MP5A2 using dry-reload.

Reduced QBZ-03 supply cost from 7 supply to 6 supply in Competitive.

Improvements implemented for objective display issues in the game.

New Outpost layouts for some maps are being developed for the upcoming update.

Upcoming Open Play With Devs test on the Community Test Environment to try new weapons and map.

Improvements made to address the issue where some Insurgent bots display Security cosmetics.

Winter release named Operation: Cold Blood announced, featuring new content and improvements.

Announcement of a new studio, New World East, opening in Montréal, Canada.

A bug where some Insurgents appear as Security characters is being addressed.

The main menu has been updated with a Halloween theme featuring bats, a red moon, and spooky music.

Both players and Frenzied enemies steal health equal to the damage dealt, up to 300.

The main menu now features bats, adding a haunted theme.

Supply points increased from 20 to 30 in the new playlist.

New co-op playlist featuring Hardcore Checkpoint against Frenzy enemies at night.

Players respawn with an Mk 18 CQBR in the new playlist.

Addressed a wall collision issue that allowed players to exploit an area under the market.

Resolved an issue where the Observer’s class icon would gray out incorrectly when in range.

Resolved an issue where remote explosives or mines had clipping issues during the third person Hardcore sprinting animation.

Addressed a bug where weapons would float instead of falling to the ground when certain upgrades were attached.

Corrected a bug where the player's hand blocked 1x Optic upgrades and iron sights on specific weapons.

Corrected a bug that showed incorrect Outpost rule descriptions on the loading screen and menus.

Addressed a bug where the crosshair was missing on 2x magnification and higher Optic upgrades.

Resolved an issue where the client version text obstructed the back button on the in-game menu.

Resolved an issue where hands and weapon would be missing when spectating a player with an Underbarrel upgrade.

Addressed an issue where certain cosmetics would clip through the Urban Warden Net Headgear.

Resolved an issue where night-vision goggles would disappear after resupplying.

Corrected a bug where the same animation played when checking ammo while aiming and not aiming.

Resolved a bug where the Supply Crate spawned inside a dumpster on the Tell Checkpoint objective E.

Resolved a bug where the iron sights of the Mosin-Nagant could be seen floating around the weapon.

Resolved an issue causing large gray polygons to appear due to a missing texture.

Addressed a crash caused by Unreal Engine related to entitlements.

Resolved an issue where the Customization page was empty upon launching the game.

Resolved a bug where the deployment of the Bipod upgrade while standing was not visible to other players.

Addressed a bug that caused AI to spawn without refreshing their appearance to match their class.

Addressed an issue where the player’s rank was incorrectly displayed as zero on dedicated servers.

Corrected a bug that caused the player’s arms to disappear during the ready animation.

Addressed a bug where the Loading Grip increased the pump speed of the shotgun.

Bots in Outpost Mode have been adjusted to behave more like human players, improving gameplay dynamics.

Outpost Mode features refined mechanics including multiple objectives and a narrative approach to gameplay.

The studio has expanded certain tools to improve the quality of future releases.

Operation: Breakaway introduced the newest game mode to Sandstorm, Outpost Mode, which features defending multiple objectives.

The map Tell, a popular classic from Insurgency (2014), has been remade for Sandstorm.

Resolved a crash caused by Unreal Engine related to entitlements.

Resolved an issue where players were unable to melee while having their primary weapon equipped.

Addressed an issue where players could access unintended areas of the Tell Domination map.

Addressed a clipping issue during focus aiming with the AUG A3 using 1.5x A1 and 3x A3 Scope upgrades.

Resolved an issue where the Insurgents Objective C could be captured or blocked from unintended areas.

Addressed an issue where bots would get stuck at a corner in the Tell Outpost map.

Addressed an issue where the bolt of a primary weapon with an underbarrel upgrade was not animating when firing.

Resolved an issue where the player's fingers would bend back during normal and dry reloads with the AUG A3 and Loading Grip attachment.

Added AUG A3 for Security and FAMAS F1 for Insurgents, along with new underbarrel shotguns.

Improved AI awareness and behavior, making them more fair and less accurate at range.

Updated font for compass numbers and polished visual indicators for DLC items.

Corrected audio timing for strafing runs and other sound issues.

Adjusted high caliber weapons for better balance, including FAL and Mk 14 EBR.

Frenzy mode will be removed from permanent playlist options but will return as a limited time mode.

Addressed multiple spawn camping issues and collision problems across various maps.

Three new grips added for all primary weapons except machine guns and anti-materiel rifles.

A reimagining of Insurgency 2014’s Outpost mode, featuring waves of enemies and limited supply points.

Introducing the Rogue Spec Ops DLC for Insurgents, featuring militaristic aesthetics.

Fixed issues with character animations and visual overlays.

A reimagining of an Insurgency 2014 classic, featuring tight urban CQB and support for multiple game modes.

New in-game cosmetics including Internal-Affairs-Security-Dad and Rogue Cop.

Added new configurations for bot awareness and grenade behavior.

The Urban Warden DLC for Security side, inspired by the German SEK.

Operation: Breakaway will be live next week, featuring new Bullpup style rifles and the map Tell.

New weapon skins added based on community feedback.

Disabled global invalidation to address stuttering issues affecting players.

Temporarily disabled global invalidation to improve performance.

Mines now properly detonate when run over by vehicles.

Resolved lack of collision on Summit point D.

Launch of the 2020 Mapping Contest with over $17,000 in prizes.

Major improvements to AI behavior to reduce unfair shooting mechanics.

Operation: Breakaway is set to release on October 6.

Kills from AI controlled fire support now count for Commanders and Observers.

Fixed an issue where helicopter Fire Support kills wouldn’t be marked as Commander and Observer kills.

Fixed an issue preventing ammo boxes from being available in Hardcore checkpoint scenarios.

Global invalidation removed from the game which was causing extreme stuttering for some players.

Fixed an issue with mines not exploding when driven over by vehicles.

Addressed some lighting issues on night version of Outskirts map.

Fixed a collision issue on Summit Frontline objective D allowing players to move through a wall.

A new map supporting multiple game modes including Push, Domination, Firefight, Checkpoint, Hardcore Checkpoint, and Outpost.

New settings added for modders to configure AI awareness and behavior.

Fixed an issue where the smoke overlay would activate incorrectly on players on roofs.

Updated the main menu map to reflect the Operation: Breakaway release.

Nerfs applied to FAL, G3A3, Mk 14 EBR, and SVD to balance gameplay.

Four new foregrips added with various gameplay benefits; existing 'Foregrip' renamed to 'Recoil Grip'.

Changes made to improve AI's knowledge of player locations and sound awareness.

A new co-op mode where players defend objectives against waves of enemies.

Two new bullpup style assault rifles added for specific classes: AUG A3 for Security and FAMAS F1 for Insurgents.

Updated the font used for compass heading numbers.

Three new underbarrel shotguns added as weapon upgrades: M26 MASS, Buckshot Launcher, and Masterkey.

New World Interactive announces the first mapping contest for Insurgency: Sandstorm with a prize pool of over $17,000.

Public judging for the contest will occur from January 29 to February 5, 2021, with community ratings determining finalists.

Participants must create original maps for the contest, adhering to specific game modes and submission criteria.

The contest runs from September 10, 2020, to January 28, 2021, with strict deadlines for submissions.

Big Money is back! Start with zero supply points and gain them as player score increases. Buy ALL the things!

Major update to Player Support using Zendesk for improved customer support.

Minor update focused on community feedback, optimization, bug fixes, and game engine upgrade.

Updated Careers page to streamline hiring process and improve candidate experience.

Addressed various bugs and made optimizations that had been on the back burner.

Development team is now focused on finalizing the 1.8 update after Clean Sweep release.

A new transparent magazine for the G36K has been introduced.

Suicide bombers will not crash your game anymore.

Death animations have been put back in place.

Fixed an issue with gear (armor, ammo vests, etc.) on corpses disappearing early

Fixed an issue causing players to fall through the floor of the elevator in Ministry

For the stuttering issue, please add '-NoGlobalInvalidation' as a launch parameter, this seems to help a lot of players.

Fixed an issue where magazines would only appear half way through a staged reload animation

Fixed an issue where flashlight flare wasn’t showing correctly in night vision

Reduced instances of AI shooting a player after they ducked behind cover instead of suppressing the player’s last known visible position

Fixed the previous and next hint buttons not responding on the in-game menu

Adjusted global lighting settings to more closely match lighting prior to update 1.7.1’s engine upgrade to 4.25

Fixed an issue where magazines being thrown from speed reloads would disappear immediately

Fixed an issue causing reflective surfaces (windows, glasses, etc.) inside of smoke to be visible to players outside of the smoke

Fixed issue where renaming folders would also copy all items you had previously selected to that folder

Fixed issue so changing streaming type for level will preserve level's subfolder when re-adding the sublevel

Improved visibility when using Night-vision Goggles

Improved performance

Important for future development

Removes front sight post for clearer view with 1x optics

In Hardcore Checkpoint mode

Can be stolen by players in Co-op Checkpoint mode

Fight melee guys, teleporting guys, big guys, and guys on fire but you get more equipment, move slower, and sap health like a vampire. Available until August 25th.

Fixing remaining cases of floating magazines after resupplying.

Drivable vehicles are being reintroduced in co-op Checkpoint mode counter-attacks, improving gameplay dynamics.

Double XP from now until Monday @ 11:00AM MST.

Completed upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.25, enabling new features and improved performance.

Review and optimization of older systems to enhance overall game performance, especially on lower-end systems.

Introduction of a transparent magazine for the G36K, allowing players to visually track ammo count.

Temporary removal of ragdoll physics on suicide bomber corpses to mitigate crash issues while a proper fix is in progress.

Welrods Only is back for the next two weeks in PvP mode.

Addressed a bug where a suicide bomber's explosive could crash the game.

Resolved audio problems that made some players want to throw their headphones.

Adjusted the brightness of the reticle while wearing night vision goggles based on community feedback.

Purchased cosmetics are not being properly sorted at the top of the list

AKM underbarrel grenade launcher’s reload animations are missing the shells

Floating weapons and equipment can sometimes be seen after resupplying

Replays recorded at night will be shown in the day

Further reduced occurrences of having floating magazines after resupply and added additional logging to catch more edge cases causing this issue

There is an exploitable issue with certain magazines which allows them to reload quicker than they should

Some cosmetic clipping issues are only visible when players join a round that is already in progress

Suicide bombers exploding can sometimes cause a crash to desktop

When scavenging ammunition from certain weapons with a skin, the skinned magazine will only display in third-person and not in first-person

Scavenging a magazine from an AKM, Honey Badger, or Mk 14 EBR with a weapon skin will give the player an unskinned magazine in first person

The Laser Sight is incorrectly showing the ‘New’ yellow dot indicator until it has been selected at least once

Some optics may not display correctly when using the Picture-in-picture Scope Setting

A new player’s default cosmetics may sometimes not be of a consistent color scheme

The Commander voice over for requesting an observer while using Binoculars away from an Observer is not always playing properly

Some hints that reference key bindings are showing as <Unbound> in the loading screen dialogue

Resolved an issue causing maps to load in with no class or faction options until players leave and rejoin the match

Aiming down sights with some illuminated optics will cause the crosshair to stutter when the weapon is moved

Some optics may not display correctly.

Players must leave and rejoin; does not occur in official matchmaking.

Indicator appears until it has been selected at least once.

Players advised to request correct gear from supply.

Issue occurs in loading screen dialogue.

Occurs with AKM, Honey Badger, or Mk 14 EBR with a weapon skin.

Issue occurs when scavenging ammunition from certain weapons.

Clipping issues occur for players joining a round that is already in progress.

Temporary measure to fix crashes when they explode.

Stuttering occurs when the weapon is moved.

Cosmetics are not being properly sorted at the top of the list.

Could be related to supernatural issues.

Issue occurs when using Binoculars away from an Observer.

Players may still see floating magazines; a full fix is in progress.

Enjoy 2X bonus XP in any official playlist until Monday, 11:00am MST.

Upgrade improves optimization and introduces new profiling tools.

Updated visuals for Flash Hider, Compensator, and Extended Magazine upgrades.

Various UI updates including server browser sorting and loadout menu enhancements.

Five new weapons including Honey Badger, AS Val, Sterling, Grease Gun, and Welrod.

A reimagining of the classic Insurgency 2014 map Buhriz, featuring a beautified river and dense village layout.

Ghillie pack for Security and Nightstalker pack for Insurgents, along with weapon skins.

Added sound effect for scavenging ammunition and HUD element for confirmation.

Every map now has a night variant, enhancing gameplay with new night-themed gear.

New night-themed gear including Night Vision Goggles, flashlights, and infrared gadgets.

Standard classes now unlocked between levels 1 through 20 for better onboarding.

New night equipment added, including night-vision goggles and infrared flashlights.

Removed Mk 18 CQBR and AKS-74U from Breacher classes, added new weapons for better role distinction.

Reduced supply costs for AKS-74U, Galil, and Galil SAR; increased horizontal recoil for FAL.

A dedicated effort to clean up bugs and optimize the game.

Introduction of the reimagined classic map Buhriz as Tideway.

Night maps designed primarily for Co-op gameplay to enhance player experience.

These weapons will now only be available for Advisor classes to enhance gameplay roles.

Addressed various issues including smoke visibility problems.

Addition of five new firearms fitting the stealthy theme of Nightfall.

Plans to improve Insurgent customization options based on community survey results.

The death cam will remain in the game to assist new players, despite mixed community feedback.

Plans to focus on bug fixing and game optimization after the 1.7 update.

Improvements to shadows and color in maps for the Nightfall update.

The 1.7 Operation Nightfall update is set to release on June 16.

Discussion about potentially adding community maps to official matchmaking based on player feedback.

Includes NVG, Infrared Laser, Infrared Flashlight, Flashlight weapon upgrades, Night-vision Scopes.

Includes the new map Tideway.

Includes the new map Tideway

Includes NVG, Infrared Laser, Infrared Flashlight, Flashlight weapon upgrades, Night-vision Scopes

Renamed to 'Basic Training' and updated with new sections.

AS Val, Honey Badger, Sterling, Grease Gun, and Welrod added.

Includes Night-vision Goggles, Infrared Laser, and Flashlight upgrades.

Changes made to Galil, Galil SAR, and FAL.

Playable in various modes including Push, Domination, and more.

AKS-74U, Galil, and Galil SAR supply costs reduced.

Allows sorting of night and day maps.

Added optics from Insurgent to Security Advisor and vice versa.

Night maps available for Checkpoint, Hardcore Checkpoint, and Frenzy Checkpoint modes.

Includes new shemaghs, hoodies, and helmets.

To give Breacher and Advisor more distinct roles.

Night versions of all maps including Tideway for Checkpoint, Hardcore Checkpoint, and Frenzy Checkpoint modes.

Includes new shemagh, hoodie, digital dark red camo, MICH 2000 helmet, and desert night camo.

Includes changes to optics and various weapon adjustments.

Includes Security Breacher, Honey Badger, Grease Gun, Insurgent Breacher, AS Val, and Sterling.

Includes Night-vision Goggles, Infrared Laser, Infrared Flashlight, Flashlight upgrades, and Night-vision Scopes.

Implemented Epic’s suggested changes for PhysX code to address collision issues on Linux servers running custom maps.

Fixed an issue where smoke particles could be removed from the screen prematurely if there were a large number of other particles being rendered.

Improved in-game download speeds from mod.io.

Created a screen overlay for players who are in a smoke system to better block their vision more consistently.

Addressed an issue with bot spawning and navigation on Precinct in Checkpoint Security and Checkpoint Insurgents.

Upgrade from Unreal Engine 4.22 to 4.23, introducing new profiling tools for better performance analysis.

Winners of the community contest for video clips and montages have been announced.

Plans for a redesign of the company website to improve community engagement and support.

Focus on optimizing the game from a code perspective, including bug backlog grooming and performance profiling.

Announcement of a community map contest to encourage modding and map submissions.

Announcement of a developer tournament streamed on Twitch.

Announcement of an open-invite competitive event the following weekend, with registration opening on May 14.

Rules for the pistol round used to determine starting sides for teams in the tournament.

Procedure for banning maps in the Single Elimination stage of the tournament.

Maps for the Group Stage include Summit East, Precinct East, and Hideout West.

Details on the tournament structure including group stages and single elimination knockout format.

Rules for overtime in the Single Elimination stage, including round structure and side swapping.

Announcement of a competitive tournament featuring community teams, showcasing Sandstorm Competitive gameplay.

Double XP Weekends will take place every final full weekend of each month moving forward.

Double XP weekend is taking place from now until Monday at 11am MST across all modes.

Limited Time Playlist featuring Bolt-Action Ground Battle on Domination, available until May 12.

Experience the new Triple Hardcore mode where players start off broke and gain supply points as their score increases. One shot will kill you! Available in Co-op until April 28.

Introduced additional tools to help developers understand and reduce crashes related to the Skeletal Mesh Merge process.

Adjusted class and weapon access to improve the first-time player experience, with level limits on classes.

Fixed issues where players inside smoke clouds could see outside and smoke disappearing prematurely.

Revamped the tutorial to improve onboarding for new players, simplifying the experience and removing enemy AI.

Addressed prominent clipping issues with cosmetics, including the Neck Gaiter High security cosmetic.

Addressed several level exploits on the Power Plant map to enhance gameplay balance.

Resolved an issue where players could spawn under the map on Frontline after dying right after the last objective was captured.

Match begins with one player on Insurgents and the rest on Security. Insurgents move faster and can only use melee weapons.

Feature isn’t available.

Fixed areas players should not have been able to access.

Includes various balance changes and stability fixes as part of the 1.6 update.

Full Mod.io integration allows for the creation of levels, game modes, and mutators.

Domination mode is now available on five additional maps: Refinery, Outskirts, Precinct, Summit, and Power Plant.

The Tavor 7 for Security and ACE 52 for Insurgents are now available, offering high lethality at various ranges.

Power Plant features tight corners and many passages, providing a new experience for players.

Addressed some exploitable areas players should not have been able to access.

Reduced horizontal and vertical recoil, increased fire rate for Tavor 7; reduced horizontal and vertical recoil for ACE 52.

Fixed an issue causing saved replay titles to have incorrectly formatted names.

Fixed an issue preventing the Power Plant image from displaying properly.

Fixed an issue where players would be unable to select different hairstyles unless they had Headgear selected.

Fixed an issue where servers wouldn't allow you to join if you were downloading a mod in the background.

Fixed an issue causing player classes to display inconsistently on the scoreboard.

Fixed an issue where players were able to fall through a floor.

Resolved an issue that would prevent some players from queuing into a playlist if they hadn't previously entered the tutorial.

Adjusted a misplaced restricted zone in Firefight East.

Fixed Compression item having incorrect stitching colors.

Fixed an issue preventing players from viewing player profiles from the scoreboard.

Fixed or reduced the occurrence of clipping with some of the new cosmetics.

Fixed some display issues when wearing the Insurgent Smooth Mask.

Adjusted the size of the popup asking for consent to download mods and fixed various issues in mod tools.

Fixed a clipping issue with the Too Cool Headset and female hairstyles.

Fixed various cosmetic costs and refunded players the difference for higher prices.

Repositioned the spawn of the vehicle on the firing range for consistent driving.

Fixed Headset items having incorrect ear piece and headband colors.

Introduction of the new map Power Plant with various game scenarios.

Fixed various exploits and issues across multiple maps.

Updates to EAC Launcher artwork and lighting in the Main Menu.

New cosmetics for Security and Insurgent characters including shirts and jackets.

Changes to fire support mechanics including increased duration and number of rockets.

New spectator camera feature to help new players understand kill locations.

Updated default map rotation for Competitive playlist based on community feedback.

Addition of Tavor 7 and ACE 52 rifles, replacing previous selections.

Fixed various issues related to gamepad functionality and animations.

Improvements to replay reliability and gamepad support.

Public release of Mod Tools including Unreal Engine Editor for community level creation.

Various UI improvements including visibility of HUD markers and contextual hints.

Adjustments to AI behavior and removal of vehicles from Checkpoint levels.

Efforts to resolve gameplay stability issues, including crashes and bullets not registering.

Introducing new cosmetic items for both Security and Insurgent factions.

Rolling out mod tools including the full Unreal Engine Editor for community use, enabling level and game mode creation.

Reviving the community blog for better transparency and engagement with players.

Introducing a fast, action-paced map designed around CQB principles, set in an abandoned, overgrown industrial site.

Adding Tavor 7 for Security Advisor and ACE 52 for Insurgent Advisor, replacing the Security Mk 14 EBR and Insurgent SVD.

New banner message location and dynamic panel for improved communication with players.

Enhancements to the spectator camera and replay system for better player experience and reliability.

Tavor 7 is currently not textured; feedback on feel and balancing is requested.

Selecting 'Random' during map vote will no longer launch the same scenario.

Layouts include Precinct, Outskirts, Refinery, Summit, and Power Plant.

New cosmetics include Compression Shirt, Headset, Leather Jacket, and Smooth Mask.

Implemented multiple sensitivity curves and per-axis controller sensitivity.

Improved spectator camera after being killed to point in direction of killing shot or explosion.

Doubled rockets in Rocket Barrage, increased duration of smoke clouds for Chemical and Smoke Mortar fire support.

Improved visibility of HUD markers, added contextual hints, and updated icons for scoreboard.

AI will no longer attack players in spawn areas in standard and Hardcore Checkpoint scenarios.

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

Increased performance in troubled areas of the map.

Fixed bullets not showing up in the 3rd person reload animations on rifles with stripper clips.

Spectator camera improved to point in direction of killing shot or explosion; players can skip or be forced into regular mode.

Tavor 7 replaces Mk 14 EBR for Security Advisor class; ACE 52 replaces SVD for Insurgents Advisor class.

Corrected supply crate location display.

Updated Review pane and added banner message area for dynamic messages.

Fixed exploitable capture zones in some Domination layouts.

Removed unintended exploitable rooftop access from various maps.

Mod submenu added for browsing and subscribing to mods; community server browser allows filtering modded servers.

Insurgency: Sandstorm will release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on August 25th, 2020.

Regular Twitch live streams every 2nd Wednesday of the month to showcase gameplay and answer community questions.

Digital Gaming League hosting World Cup on March 7-8 and Sandstorm Esports League season 1 matches ongoing.

Public rollout of mod tools expected this Spring, featuring level editor, mutators, and custom gamemodes.

First phase of the alpha level editor rolled out to 200 modders, allowing creation of maps, custom gamemodes, and mutators.

Double XP across all playlists scheduled for the last weekend of each month, starting February 27.

Jump into our next limited time Co-op playlist, Double Hardcore. Everyone dies with one shot! On until March 3.

A dedicated team is working on resolving the 'ghost bullets' and de-sync issues.

Improvements to AI behavior for better performance in co-op modes.

The player reporting tool will be expanded based on community feedback.

A new map, two new weapons, and new cosmetic items will be released in the Spring update.

Community Manager will host livestreams and a new community blog for updates.

Domination mode will be available on all existing maps and future maps.

Fixed an additional number of console and ini based foliage exploits.

Corrected an issue for most players that could cause desync and ghost bullets when firing relating to the resupply interaction.

Addressed a number of additional console commands and ini variables that players could exploit to gain an unfair advantage during public matches.

Addressed a console command exploit that would allow players to kill themselves before a match began to provide dropped weapons and gear for their team mates.

Reworked rankings to more accurately represent top players.

Fixed an issue where the player could pixel walk on the ledge of a staircase leading to the underground parking lot.

Adjusted the playable area for Firefight East.

Fixed an issue where the player could vault through a chainlink fence prop.

Created a new set of unique third person standing reload animations for the Mosin-Nagant.

Fixed an issue where grenade particles would remain on round start even if thrown during the 'Game Starting' phase.

Fixed a major player collision issue near to the E objective on Checkpoint Security which would allow players to pass through the geometry.

Fixed a frequent crash encountered by certain players during the splash screen sequence or shortly after arriving at the main menu.

Fixed an exploit where players could spawn camp the enemy team at the C objective on Security Push.

Fixed an issue that prevented the 'Grounded' achievement from being obtainable when using a rocket launcher to destroy a helicopter.

Fixed a number of misleading door props that look like they could be opened by the player.

Fixed an issue where certain rocks were clipping with a building.

Fixed an out-of-bounds path that was not included in the playable area.

Fixed an issue where the player could become stuck when jumping in areas near to the Insurgent spawn or Security spawns.

Fixed an issue where after firing an underbarrel grenade launcher, then reloading, should the player immediately resupply, equipping the grenade launcher again and firing it would not result in projectiles being shot.

Fixed a number of floating street lamp props that could be seen throughout the map.

Fixed various spots where the player could become stuck between geometry.

Fixed an issue on Push Security where the vehicle would not spawn for players due to its spawner being invalid.

Fixed a potential server crash caused by the code that checks for spawn locations.

Fixed an issue where the player could pixel walk on the ledge of a building.

Fixed a potential server crash caused by the soundscape system if it encountered an invalidly set soundscape.

Fixed an issue where players on the B objective on Domination could capture the objective from an unintended place.

Fixed a visual issue with the M45 and M1911 that would show any barrel attachment as floating slightly in front of the weapon in the loadout menu.

Fixed an issue where during the last frames of the M24 dry reload animation the left arm would move in an erratic manner.

Fixed an issue that would allow players to slide just as they landed from a jumping crouch which was not the intended behavior.

Fixed an issue where the lesson panel popup would not have the text correctly aligned if running the game in certain languages.

Fixed an issue that would allow the player to get under a specific surface when deploying their bipod.

Fixed various minor prop clipping and texture stretching issues.

Infinite resupply in spawn zones either from the loadout menu or resupply crate is now only available for 45 seconds after the round has started and the player has remained inside said spawn zone.

Fixed an issue allowing players to capture the A objective on Domination while hidden behind a curtain.

Fixed a major player collision issue which would allow players to fall through a specific metal catwalk.

Fixed an issue allowing an unintended sight line into the spawn area on Firefight East.

Fixed an issue where launchers could always get an additional +1 to ammo no matter their carrier level.

Fixed an issue where the third person reload animation for the Mosin would not show the hand following the bolt correctly at the end of the reload animation.

Fixed a large number of clipping issues that would allow the player to become stuck if vaulting over certain props.

Fixed an issue where a number of floating street lamp props could be seen throughout the map.

Fixed some ground texture seam issues.

Fixed an issue where first time players would not see the correct key bindings prompts displayed for the crouch and vault lessons.

Fixed an issue where during modes such as Domination if you immediately respawned it was possible to see the killer information panel fade out twice.

Fixed a camping spot that would allow players to obtain an unfair advantage.