What changed in Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2026

Resolved issues with controller settings, ammo count UI, and HUD display.

New premium gear set containing six cosmetic pieces for character customization.

Resolved issues affecting collision boxes, AI behavior, and vehicle interactions.

Resolved multiple issues where character hands misaligned during reload animations.

Improved visuals with better detailed interiors, exteriors, and refined map geometry.

Added new facial hair styles: Curtain and Regulation Moustache.

Introduced new camo patterns: DPM, M90K, and Desert Tigerstripe.

New weapon skin set containing six cosmetic skins for various weapons.

New premium gear set containing five cosmetic pieces for character customization.

Fixed an issue causing high CPU usage on community servers, including while idling.

New weapon skin set containing six cosmetic skins for various weapons.

The UM45 and MP40 are now available, offering modern stopping power and reliable performance.

Fixed an issue where automatic fire would stutter or pause right before the magazine was empty.

Resolved an issue where players on different floors heard each other's movement and weapons as if they were on the same floor.

Resolved an issue where standard trousers mistakenly used the 'Dirty trouser' model.

Resolved an issue that caused the player's field of view to be restricted when transitioning between game modes on 'Hold'.

Resolved an issue where bots could leave behind an invisible collision box that blocked or deflected thrown utilities after they died.

Resolved an issue where some players were kicked to the main menu with an 'Unable to find game' error when transitioning between matches.

Player's shadow could reveal their position through solid walls on low graphic presets.

The ammunition counter incorrectly displayed the primary weapon's magazine count.

Resolved various client freeze issues during gameplay.

AI bots would not fire RPGs or shoot at fire-support helicopters.

Fixed issues with firing rates and unintended player actions.

Contains six cosmetic skins for various weapons.

Includes six cosmetic gear pieces for the Insurgent faction.

Introducing the new map, Hold, set in a police station under siege with various vertical gameplay elements.

Resolved various issues related to mod packaging and downloads.

Multiple fixes for weapon animations and visual glitches.

Two new pistols added to the game, designed for reliability in various situations.

Contains six cosmetic skins for various weapons.

Includes six cosmetic gear pieces for the Security faction.

The reticle was incorrectly aligned when using Picture-in-Picture mode.

Added new cosmetic patches for both factions.

Motion Blur remained active even when disabled in the settings.

New cosmetic skins for various weapons.

New cosmetic gear set for Insurgent faction.

Enhanced modding tools and added Wwise project files.

Resolved multiple issues related to graphics and animations.

New demanding objectives for players to earn rewards.

Two new optics: Romero 8T for Security and PKO-6 for Insurgents.

New cosmetic skins for various weapons.

New cosmetic gear set for Security faction.

Addressed damage and impact issues with IEDs and mortar fire.

Fixed various UI issues including party member visibility and DLC names.

Improved matchmaking efficiency.