What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2023
109 updates · 9 main milestones · Jan 5, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023
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- 1 eventDouble XP Weekend for Thanksgivingseasonal event
Enjoy a 2XP boost live until Monday, November 27th @ 4pm UTC.
Steam - 1 eventHalloween Quad XP Boostseasonal event
One day only Halloween QUAD XP boost available until Nov 1st @ 4pm UTC.
Steam - 1 eventTriple XP Weekend for Operation: Onslaughtseasonal event
Celebrate the release of Operation: Onslaught with a 3XP weekend event.
Steam - 16 eventsFixed Vehicle Door Icon Display Issueui uxSteamNew Weapons: M320 and M79 Grenade Launchersnew contentMilestone
Introducing the M320 for Security and M79 for Insurgents, both capable of firing 40x46mm explosive shells.
SteamFixed Door Model Falling Through World on PrecinctotherSteamFixed Game Crash on Last Point of Checkpoint Insurgentsbug fixSteamFixed Out of Bounds Area on OutskirtsotherSteamNew Game Mode: Free For Allnew contentMilestonePlayers compete individually to score points by eliminating others in a solo faction setup.
SteamFixed Missing Vehicle Horn Button in Controls Settingsui uxSteamFixed Molotovs and Incendiaries Not Destroying Cachesbug fixSteamFixed Spent Grenade Model Issue with M1 Garandbug fixSteamFixed NVG Hanging After Player's Deathbug fixSteam14 New Layouts for Various Game Modesnew contentNew layouts introduced for Defusal, Free For All, Frontline, and Team Deathmatch.
SteamNew Cosmetic Patch Systemnew contentOver 70 patches available for customization for both Insurgent and Security factions.
SteamNew DLC: The Onslaught Set Bundledlc releaseMilestoneIncludes Mountain Tactical Set and Digital Splatter Weapon Skin Set for Security, and Mountain Nomad Set and Woodburn Weapon Skin Set for Insurgents.
SteamFixed NPC T-Pose After Deathbug fixSteamFixed Voice Chat UI Element Display Issueui uxSteam - 1 event
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- 29 eventsInfinite explosive ammo scavengingbug fix
Resolved an issue where players could scavenge an infinite amount of explosive ammo.
SteamMDR and SG 552 fast reload croppingbug fixResolved an issue with the MDR and SG 552 fast reload being cropped in first person.
SteamEAC splash screen not showing new key artbug fixResolved an issue where the EAC splash screen was not the new key art.
SteamExplosive damage not affecting destructible objectsbug fixResolved an issue with explosive damage not damaging destructible/dynamic objects.
SteamDestroying last objective across the map on Last Lightbug fixResolved an issue where players were able to destroy the last objective across the map on Last Light.
SteamPlayers unable to change radial menu settingsbug fixResolved an issue where players could not change the radial menu settings.
SteamMDR performing empty mag reload with gripbug fixResolved an issue causing the MDR to perform an empty mag reload while using a grip.
SteamFOV settings affecting scopes’ viewbug fixResolved an issue where FOV settings would reduce scopes’ view.
SteamAll Save data deletedbug fixMilestoneResolved an issue that caused all Save data to be deleted.
SteamC4 and IED explosion radius too smallbug fixResolved an issue causing the C4 and IED explosion radius being too small.
SteamM4A1/M16A4 1x scopes shiftingbug fixResolved an issue with the M4A1/M16A4 1x scopes having a slight shift to the left when aiming.
SteamTechnicals not colliding with bulletsbug fixResolved an issue where Technicals had no collision with bullets and projectiles.
SteamCompass not disappearing with radial comms menubug fixResolved an issue where the compass would not disappear while using the radial comms menu.
SteamAmmo carriers giving 1 less magazinebug fixResolved an issue where ammo carriers would give 1 less magazine than they used to.
SteamPlayers moving death cam around freelybug fixResolved an issue where players could move the death cam around freely.
SteamWeapons not dropping from characters' handsbug fixResolved an issue where weapons would no longer drop from the characters hands.
SteamOperation: Accolade DLC not appearing in Steam storebug fixResolved an issue with the Operation: Accolade DLC not appearing in the Steam store.
SteamGrenade throw back delaybug fixResolved an issue causing grenades to have a delay when throwing back a grenade.
SteamFlashbangs blinding players too longbug fixResolved an issue where flashbangs would blind players for an extended period of time.
SteamPlayers falling through terrain on Last Lightbug fixResolved an issue with players falling through terrain on Last Light.
SteamExplosives wrapping around objectsbug fixResolved an issue with explosives wrapping around objects.
SteamParty members showing as placeholder textbug fixResolved an issue where party members were showing as placeholder text.
SteamDistant LOD in scopes not loadingbug fixResolved an issue with distant LOD in scopes not loading while using PIP scope settings.
SteamLens effect in PIP mode with FOV 70bug fixResolved an issue while using PIP mode and FOV is 70 a lens effect was present.
SteamFull reload animation playing instead of fast reloadbug fixResolved an issue where the full reload animation would play instead of fast reload.
SteamPlayers disabling flashbangs through console commandsbug fixResolved an issue where players were able to disable flashbangs through the console commands.
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- 26 eventsResolved game crash on local match loading screenbug fixSteamResolved game crashing on EAC screenbug fixSteamResolved crash issue during AI navigation for custom mapsbug fixSteamNew Weapons: MDR and SG 552new contentMilestone
Introducing two new 20 round assault rifles, the MDR and SG 552, available for multiple classes.
SteamResolved objective extension issue on Precinct Pushbug fixSteamResolved visual inconsistencies in Puffer Jacketbug fixSteamResolved texture issues near respawn point in Ministrybug fixSteamResolved hole in the map on Outskirtsbug fixSteamResolved projectile blocking texture issues on Crossing and Farmhousebug fixSteamResolved speed reloading issue with AKM ammobug fixSteamNew Defusal Layoutsnew contentSeven new layouts for the Defusal game mode, nearly tripling the available options.
SteamResolved spawn protection advantage for new playersbug fixSteamResolved gunshot audio glitching on consolebug fixSteamNew Map: Last Lightnew contentMilestoneA breathtaking coastal town map designed for intense combat, inspired by community submissions.
SteamResolved exploit with spawn protectionbug fixSteamNew Free Cosmetics: Scout and Rebel Fighternew contentNew cosmetic sets based on community contest submissions, available for free.
SteamResolved sound issues in mod tools editorbug fixSteamResolved ammo carrier clipping issuebug fixSteamResolved reload animation issue with Desert Eaglebug fixSteamResolved missing UI icon for supply cratesbug fixSteamResolved sound distortion issues in multi-story buildingsbug fixSteamNew DLC: The Accolade Set Bundledlc releaseMilestoneA bundle featuring premium gear and weapon skin sets, celebrating four years of Sandstorm.
SteamResolved collision issue on Tellbug fixSteamResolved issues with IR laser and flashlight VFXbug fixSteamResolved looping voice lines for Commanderbug fixSteamResolved various issues with cosmetic presets and skinsbug fixSteam - 1 eventSt. Paddy's Day Special Game Modeseasonal event
Special game mode mutators running until the 20th with increased enemies, supply points, health, and 3XP.
Steam - 1 eventDouble XP Weekend Announcementseasonal event
Double XP weekend is live from Feb 24th @ 8pm UTC until Feb 27th @ 4pm UTC.
Steam - 13 eventsFixed empty in-game store for EGS playersbug fix
Fixed an issue where the in-game store would be empty for some EGS players.
SteamFixed Rogue Spec Ops Gear Set availabilitybug fixFixed an issue where the Rogue Spec Ops Gear Set cosmetics were unavailable after they had already been purchased.
SteamCorrected display names for new Gunner weaponsbug fixFixed an issue where the new Gunner weapons' display names were incorrect.
SteamAdjusted spawn protection in DominationgameplayAdjusted how spawn protection behaves in Domination.
SteamReduced spawn protection timer in DominationgameplaySpawn protection’s total timer has been reduced to 20 seconds in Domination.
SteamFixed server crash on objective destructionbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where the server would crash as an objective was destroyed in the Defusal game mode.
SteamFixed jump button functionalitybug fixFixed an issue where the jump button wouldn't function correctly.
SteamFixed match searching window for non-leader party membersbug fixFixed an issue where the “match searching” window would not display for non-leader party members.
SteamFixed Easy Anti-Cheat authentication errorbug fixMilestoneFixed an issue where players were kicked by an Easy Anti-Cheat authentication error.
SteamImmediate disable of spawn protection in DominationgameplaySpawn protection will now be disabled immediately upon performing an action in Domination.
SteamFixed Operation: Livewire DLC store divisionbug fixFixed an issue where the Operation: Livewire DLC was not divided into individual sets in the in-game store.
SteamFixed spawn protection exploitgameplayFixed an exploit allowing players to retain spawn protection after moving or attacking.
SteamFixed SteamVR launch issuebug fixFixed an issue where the game would attempt to launch in SteamVR resulting in players being stuck on the splash screen.
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