What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2024

Resolved an issue where the crossplay setting turned off after leaving suspend mode with no internet connection.

Fixed a hardlock issue that occurred after resuming from suspend mode during an online match loading screen.

Resolved a crash issue when Steam players accepted invitations from EGS players in Local Play or Matchmaking.

Fixed a clipping issue with the gas mask when wearing the Revolt Cap.

Fixed an issue where the default character preset appeared in 3rd person instead of the selected character preset.

Resolved an issue preventing match search via Activities on Xbox platforms.

Fixed a wrong texture on the M4A1 muzzle when viewed in 3rd person.

Fixed a translation error in the Game tab for Korean language.

Corrected visual effects for IR flashlight beams for spectators in all night game modes.

Fixed an issue where draft text appeared in the News Feed.

Skirmish mode pits two 14-player teams against each other to capture objectives and destroy the enemy cache.

Resolved an issue where mounting a vehicle or turret from the prone position caused camera misalignment.

New weapon skin sets for Security and Insurgents available.

Optimized LOD on multiple maps to reduce flickering lights and textures.

Fixed an issue where weapon rails could be invisible when viewed through a scope.

Includes Tactical Doc Gear Set, Night Raven Weapon Skin Set, Desert Corpsman Gear Set, and Duct Taped Weapon Skin Set.

Three new weapons introduced: WCX and F2000 for Security, AR-7090 and F2000 Tactical for Insurgents.

Changes to Arms Race mode including added weapons, reduced player count, and simplified HUD.

Resolved misalignment of underbarrel attachments when picking up another weapon.

Resolved an issue where the player’s hand animation was out of sync when throwing a molotov.

New cosmetic gear sets available for Security and Insurgents.

Crossplay is now available, allowing PSN, Xbox Live, and PC players to play together.

Double XP weekend is live from now until Monday, December 2nd at 4pm UTC.

Fight more enemies with more supply in the Chad Team 6 mode.

Slower movement speed and slower capture speed in Battle Hardcore mode, with one objective at a time.

Introduction of new limited-time modes for November: Chad Team 6 for CO-OP and Battle Hardcore for Versus.

Participate in the Halloween Triple XP event from now until November 1st, 4pm UTC.

Players can vote for two limited-time modes to run for the next month.

New limited-time modes for October are now live, including CO-OP and VERSUS options.

Engage in Team Deathmatch where players can use any weapons to defeat the enemy.

Join a tactical team of special forces vampires to fight the Frenzied.

A vampiric version of Team Deathmatch will be available closer to Halloween.

Triple XP is live from now until September 30th at 4pm UTC!

The community has voted for the limited-time modes for September: Quadruple HC for CO-OP and Battle Night for VERSUS.

Experience Triple Hardcore gameplay with additional challenges.

A new VERSUS mode where players take territory and eliminate enemies at night.

Double XP is live from now until July 29th at 4pm UTC!

Players can vote for two limited-time modes to run for the next month.

Double XP is live from now until July 2nd at 4pm UTC!

Includes new cosmetic gear sets and weapon skins for both Security and Insurgent factions.

Reverted the time it takes to explode caches with Molotov and AN-M14 Incendiary back to previous levels.

A new mode where players start with basic weapons and progress through an arsenal by eliminating enemies.

Resolved issues with patches and indicators not displaying correctly in the Loadout menu.

Resolved issues with the 1.5 PK-AS scope and other scope-related display problems.

Introducing Trainyard, the newest original map for Insurgency: Sandstorm, playable in various modes.

Fixed various animation issues related to weapon handling and player actions.

Two new bolt-action sniper rifles added to the game, enhancing the Marksman loadout.

Tweaking lighting on several maps to improve visibility in shadowy/dimly lit areas.

Working on a new level from scratch for a future update.

Fixed an issue where a player's ammo carrier and armor could disappear from the character model when he is in the vehicle in online game modes.

Fixed an issue where the exhaust trail for the Rocket Barrage is rotated 90 degrees.

Fixed an issue where the player could fall out of the map on Outskirts.

Enabled Chaos Vehicles & the Water Plugin for the release build of the game to allow mods that use them to function properly.

Fixed an issue where when using the A10 call-in, some of the rounds will instead explode at the origin point of the map (0,0).

Fixed an issue where the restricted zone covers the unrestricted zone on Crossing (Push Insurgents).

Crossplay will feature input-based matchmaking and will be an opt-in feature.

Fixed an issue where optics with multiple zoom levels get lens tinted after switching ADS mode while aiming in Picture In Picture mode.

Fixed an issue where a player’s gloved hand obstructs the sight picture when using AS Val with loading grip.

Fight fast enemies who only attack with melee and Molotovs. Special enemies are present.

Introducing Checkpoint Frenzy and Battle Hardcore modes.

Features slower movement speed and slower capture speed. Only one objective can be taken at a time.

Capture and destroy objectives one at a time with fewer supply points.

Take territory and eliminate the enemy under moonlight with night equipment.

Capture and destroy objectives one at a time with fewer supply points.

Take territory and eliminate the enemy under the moonlight with night equipment.

Attack or defend the line using bolt-action weapons, taking one objective at a time.

Experience Sandstorm co-op with a late 90s FPS twist, focusing on fast movement and soaking hits.

3XP will be live until Monday, April 1 @ 4pm UTC!

Players can vote for two limited-time modes to run for the next month.

3XP will be live until Monday, March 18th at 4pm UTC.

These modes will be live until April 2nd @ 10am MST.

Attack or defend the line with slower movement speed and slower capture speed. Take one objective at a time.

Fight more enemies with more supply when the alphas in alpha squad aren't cutting it.

In 'Battle Hardcore', experience slower movement speed and slower capture speed while attacking or defending.

Fight more enemies with more supply in the CO-OP mode 'Chad Team 6'.

Introduction of new limited-time modes for March: CO-OP 'Chad Team 6' and VERSUS 'Battle Hardcore'.

Double XP is live until Monday, Feb 26th @4pm UTC!

Fight the Frenzied as a tactical team of special forces vampires.

Take territory and eliminate the enemy under the moonlight. Don't forget your night equipment.

Fight the Frenzied as a tactical team of special forces vampires.

Take territory and eliminate the enemy under the moonlight. Don't forget your night equipment.