What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2023

109 updates · 9 main milestones · Jan 5, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023

  1. 1 event
    Holidays Double XP Eventseasonal event

    Double XP will be live from now until Jan 2nd!

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  2. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend for Thanksgivingseasonal event

    Enjoy a 2XP boost live until Monday, November 27th @ 4pm UTC.

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  3. 1 event
    Halloween Quad XP Boostseasonal event

    One day only Halloween QUAD XP boost available until Nov 1st @ 4pm UTC.

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  4. 1 event
    Triple XP Weekend for Operation: Onslaughtseasonal event

    Celebrate the release of Operation: Onslaught with a 3XP weekend event.

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  5. 16 events
    Fixed Vehicle Door Icon Display Issueui ux
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    New Weapons: M320 and M79 Grenade Launchersnew contentMilestone

    Introducing the M320 for Security and M79 for Insurgents, both capable of firing 40x46mm explosive shells.

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    Fixed Door Model Falling Through World on Precinctother
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    Fixed Game Crash on Last Point of Checkpoint Insurgentsbug fix
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    Reverted Molotov and AN-M14 Radius and Damagebug fix

    Restored to pre 1.14 levels.

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    Fixed Out of Bounds Area on Outskirtsother
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    New Game Mode: Free For Allnew contentMilestone

    Players compete individually to score points by eliminating others in a solo faction setup.

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    Fixed Missing Vehicle Horn Button in Controls Settingsui ux
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    Fixed Molotovs and Incendiaries Not Destroying Cachesbug fix
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    Fixed Spent Grenade Model Issue with M1 Garandbug fix
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    Fixed NVG Hanging After Player's Deathbug fix
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    14 New Layouts for Various Game Modesnew content

    New layouts introduced for Defusal, Free For All, Frontline, and Team Deathmatch.

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    New Cosmetic Patch Systemnew content

    Over 70 patches available for customization for both Insurgent and Security factions.

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    New DLC: The Onslaught Set Bundledlc releaseMilestone

    Includes Mountain Tactical Set and Digital Splatter Weapon Skin Set for Security, and Mountain Nomad Set and Woodburn Weapon Skin Set for Insurgents.

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    Fixed NPC T-Pose After Deathbug fix
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    Fixed Voice Chat UI Element Display Issueui ux
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  6. 2 events
    Return of Vampire TDMseasonal event

    Limited Time Game Mode available until Nov 7th.

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    Return of Taskforce 666seasonal event

    Limited Time Game Mode available until Nov 7th.

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  7. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP is live until Tuesday, September 5th @4pm UTC!

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  8. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP is live until Tuesday, September 5th @4pm UTC!

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  9. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP is live until Tuesday, September 5th @4pm UTC!

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  10. 2 events
    Limited Time Game Modes: Frenzy and Night Battlegameplay

    Frenzy and Night Battle modes are available for a limited time.

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    Triple XP Long Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Players can earn triple XP during the event.

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  11. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP is live until Monday, July 31st @ 4pm UTC.

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  12. 2 events
    Fixed infinite under barrel ammunition scavengebug fix

    Resolved an issue where players were able to scavenge an infinite amount of under barrel ammunition

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    Corrected reload animation issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue where instead of fast reload animation, the full reload animation would play

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  13. 2 events
    New Limited Time Game Modes: Co-op Chad team 6seasonal event

    A new co-op game mode where players team up to tackle challenges.

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    New Limited Time Game Modes: PvP Hardcore Battleseasonal event

    A new PvP mode featuring slower movement and capture speed.

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  14. 29 events
    Infinite explosive ammo scavengingbug fix

    Resolved an issue where players could scavenge an infinite amount of explosive ammo.

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    MDR and SG 552 fast reload croppingbug fix

    Resolved an issue with the MDR and SG 552 fast reload being cropped in first person.

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    EAC splash screen not showing new key artbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the EAC splash screen was not the new key art.

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    Explosive damage not affecting destructible objectsbug fix

    Resolved an issue with explosive damage not damaging destructible/dynamic objects.

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    Destroying last objective across the map on Last Lightbug fix

    Resolved an issue where players were able to destroy the last objective across the map on Last Light.

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    Players unable to change radial menu settingsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where players could not change the radial menu settings.

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    MDR performing empty mag reload with gripbug fix

    Resolved an issue causing the MDR to perform an empty mag reload while using a grip.

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    FOV settings affecting scopes’ viewbug fix

    Resolved an issue where FOV settings would reduce scopes’ view.

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    All Save data deletedbug fixMilestone

    Resolved an issue that caused all Save data to be deleted.

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    C4 and IED explosion radius too smallbug fix

    Resolved an issue causing the C4 and IED explosion radius being too small.

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    M4A1/M16A4 1x scopes shiftingbug fix

    Resolved an issue with the M4A1/M16A4 1x scopes having a slight shift to the left when aiming.

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    Technicals not colliding with bulletsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where Technicals had no collision with bullets and projectiles.

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    AI T-pose after deathbug fix

    Resolved an issue causing AI to T-pose after death.

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    Compass not disappearing with radial comms menubug fix

    Resolved an issue where the compass would not disappear while using the radial comms menu.

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    Ammo carriers giving 1 less magazinebug fix

    Resolved an issue where ammo carriers would give 1 less magazine than they used to.

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    Players moving death cam around freelybug fix

    Resolved an issue where players could move the death cam around freely.

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    Weapons not dropping from characters' handsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where weapons would no longer drop from the characters hands.

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    Operation: Accolade DLC not appearing in Steam storebug fix

    Resolved an issue with the Operation: Accolade DLC not appearing in the Steam store.

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    Players unable to deploybug fix

    Resolved an issue causing players being unable to deploy.

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    Grenade throw back delaybug fix

    Resolved an issue causing grenades to have a delay when throwing back a grenade.

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    Flashbangs blinding players too longbug fix

    Resolved an issue where flashbangs would blind players for an extended period of time.

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    Players falling through terrain on Last Lightbug fix

    Resolved an issue with players falling through terrain on Last Light.

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    Explosives wrapping around objectsbug fix

    Resolved an issue with explosives wrapping around objects.

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    Party members showing as placeholder textbug fix

    Resolved an issue where party members were showing as placeholder text.

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    Incorrect Japanese fontbug fix

    Resolved an issue with the Japanese font being incorrect.

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    Distant LOD in scopes not loadingbug fix

    Resolved an issue with distant LOD in scopes not loading while using PIP scope settings.

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    Lens effect in PIP mode with FOV 70bug fix

    Resolved an issue while using PIP mode and FOV is 70 a lens effect was present.

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    Full reload animation playing instead of fast reloadbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the full reload animation would play instead of fast reload.

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    Players disabling flashbangs through console commandsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where players were able to disable flashbangs through the console commands.

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  15. 1 event
    Easter Weekend Double XP Eventseasonal event

    Double XP is live all weekend for Easter.

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  16. 26 events
    Resolved game crash on local match loading screenbug fix
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    Resolved game crashing on EAC screenbug fix
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    Resolved crash issue during AI navigation for custom mapsbug fix
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    New Weapons: MDR and SG 552new contentMilestone

    Introducing two new 20 round assault rifles, the MDR and SG 552, available for multiple classes.

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    Resolved objective extension issue on Precinct Pushbug fix
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    Resolved visual inconsistencies in Puffer Jacketbug fix
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    Resolved texture issues near respawn point in Ministrybug fix
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    Resolved hole in the map on Outskirtsbug fix
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    Resolved projectile blocking texture issues on Crossing and Farmhousebug fix
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    Resolved speed reloading issue with AKM ammobug fix
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    New Defusal Layoutsnew content

    Seven new layouts for the Defusal game mode, nearly tripling the available options.

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    Resolved spawn protection advantage for new playersbug fix
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    Resolved gunshot audio glitching on consolebug fix
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    New Map: Last Lightnew contentMilestone

    A breathtaking coastal town map designed for intense combat, inspired by community submissions.

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    Resolved exploit with spawn protectionbug fix
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    New Free Cosmetics: Scout and Rebel Fighternew content

    New cosmetic sets based on community contest submissions, available for free.

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    Resolved sound issues in mod tools editorbug fix
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    Resolved ammo carrier clipping issuebug fix
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    Resolved reload animation issue with Desert Eaglebug fix
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    Resolved missing UI icon for supply cratesbug fix
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    Resolved sound distortion issues in multi-story buildingsbug fix
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    New DLC: The Accolade Set Bundledlc releaseMilestone

    A bundle featuring premium gear and weapon skin sets, celebrating four years of Sandstorm.

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    Resolved collision issue on Tellbug fix
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    Resolved issues with IR laser and flashlight VFXbug fix
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    Resolved looping voice lines for Commanderbug fix
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    Resolved various issues with cosmetic presets and skinsbug fix
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  17. 1 event
    St. Paddy's Day Special Game Modeseasonal event

    Special game mode mutators running until the 20th with increased enemies, supply points, health, and 3XP.

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  18. 2 events
    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP weekend is live from Feb 24th @ 8pm UTC until Feb 27th @ 4pm UTC.

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    Double XP Weekend Eventseasonal event

    Double XP weekend is live from Feb 24th @ 8pm UTC until Feb 27th @ 4pm UTC.

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  19. 1 event
    Double XP Weekend Announcementseasonal event

    Double XP weekend is live from Feb 24th @ 8pm UTC until Feb 27th @ 4pm UTC.

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  20. 4 events
    New Classes Introduced in Star Wars: Saga Updatenew content
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    New Customisation Systems in Star Wars: Saga Updatenew content
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    Remastered Classic Maps in Star Wars: Saga Updatenew content
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    New Weapons Added in Star Wars: Saga Updatenew content
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  21. 13 events
    Fixed empty in-game store for EGS playersbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the in-game store would be empty for some EGS players.

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    Fixed Rogue Spec Ops Gear Set availabilitybug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Rogue Spec Ops Gear Set cosmetics were unavailable after they had already been purchased.

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    Corrected display names for new Gunner weaponsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the new Gunner weapons' display names were incorrect.

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    Adjusted spawn protection in Dominationgameplay

    Adjusted how spawn protection behaves in Domination.

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    Reduced spawn protection timer in Dominationgameplay

    Spawn protection’s total timer has been reduced to 20 seconds in Domination.

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    Fixed server crash on objective destructionbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue where the server would crash as an objective was destroyed in the Defusal game mode.

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    Fixed jump button functionalitybug fix

    Fixed an issue where the jump button wouldn't function correctly.

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    Fixed match searching window for non-leader party membersbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the “match searching” window would not display for non-leader party members.

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    Fixed Easy Anti-Cheat authentication errorbug fixMilestone

    Fixed an issue where players were kicked by an Easy Anti-Cheat authentication error.

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    Immediate disable of spawn protection in Dominationgameplay

    Spawn protection will now be disabled immediately upon performing an action in Domination.

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    Fixed Operation: Livewire DLC store divisionbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the Operation: Livewire DLC was not divided into individual sets in the in-game store.

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    Fixed spawn protection exploitgameplay

    Fixed an exploit allowing players to retain spawn protection after moving or attacking.

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    Fixed SteamVR launch issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where the game would attempt to launch in SteamVR resulting in players being stuck on the splash screen.

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