What changed in Insurgency in 2016
204 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 16, 2016 to Oct 6, 2016
- 8 eventsFixed C4/IEDs and RPGs/AT4s in Competitive theaterbug fix
C4/IEDs and RPGs/AT4s no longer unintentionally appear in the official Competitive theater.
SteamFixed vest display issue on character modelsbug fixVests now display properly on character models after resupplying with a new vest.
SteamResolved Linux client startup crashbug fixFixed crash when the player had too many Workshop mods.
SteamGraphics settings reset noticequality of lifeGraphics settings will be reset, users should adjust their preferences after the update.
SteamResolved Linux client startup crashbug fixFixed issue where the Linux client would crash if the player had too many Workshop mods.
SteamGraphics settings reset noticequality of lifeGraphics settings will be reset, users should adjust their graphics options after the update.
SteamFixed vest display issue on character modelsbug fixVests not displaying properly after resupplying with a new vest.
SteamFixed C4/IEDs and RPGs/AT4s in Competitive theaterbug fixPrevented unintended appearance of these items in the official Competitive theater.
Steam - 20 eventsUpdated Characters with Equipment Representationvisuals
Player models updated to visually represent armor and gear choices.
SteamCompetitive ChangesgameplayMilestoneUpdated competitive playlist to include new Ambush mode and supply gain economy with new equipment loadouts.
SteamWork in Progress Penetration-Based ArmorgameplayMilestoneIntroduced penetration-based armor in cooperative and competitive modes, affecting how armor functions in gameplay.
SteamAll New Ambush Scenariosnew contentRevamped Ambush mode with new rules and layouts, featuring a single extraction point that changes each round.
SteamWork in Progress Penetration-Based ArmorgameplayIntroduced penetration-based armor to cooperative and competitive modes, affecting how armor functions.
SteamGameplay Improvements in Ambush ModegameplayUpdated player count requirements and control point alternation in Ambush mode.
SteamFixed Props Disappearing in Verticalitybug fixResolved issue with props disappearing when shader settings are set to Very High.
SteamFixed Invisible Wall in Dry CanalchangesSteamFixed Props Disappearing in Verticalitybug fixFixed issue with props disappearing when shader settings are set to Very High.
SteamCompetitive Changes with New Supply Economybalance changeMilestoneUpdated competitive playlist with new Ambush mode, supply gain economy, and new equipment loadouts.
SteamAll New Ambush Scenariosnew contentRevamped Ambush mode with new layouts and a single extraction point that changes each round.
SteamUpdated Characters with Equipment RepresentationvisualsPlayer models updated to visually represent armor and gear, impacting mod compatibility.
Steam - 8 eventsFixed District coop spawn issuebug fixSteamFixed District coop spawn issuebug fixSteamRestart game now correctly resets all scoreboard statsbug fixSteamFixed map glitch on Tellbug fixSteamRestart game now correctly resets all scoreboard statsbug fixSteamFixed materials related game exploitbug fixSteamFixed map glitch on Tellbug fixSteamFixed materials related game exploitbug fixSteam
- 12 eventsHotfix: Fixed Server Log Outputbug fix
Fixed server log output displaying 'TEAM ONE' and 'TEAM TWO'.
SteamHotfix: Fixed Missing Resource File for Capa Mode UIbug fixFixed missing resource file for the depth of field/spectator control UI.
SteamFixed Missing Resource File for Capa Mode UIhotbarFixed missing resource file for the depth of field/spectator control UI.
SteamAdded Dry Canal Checkpoint to Coop Elite PlaylisthotbarAdded Dry Canal Checkpoint to the Coop Elite playlist.
SteamHotfix: Fixed Dry Canal Survival Objectivesbug fixFixed Dry Canal survival objectives disappearing after capturing B.
SteamHotfix: Fixed Grenade Prime Animationbug fixFixed grenade prime animation getting stuck in third person.
SteamMap Changes to Market and Dry CanalhotbarRemoved windows in Market to avoid spawn camping and fixed Dry Canal survival objectives disappearing.
SteamHotfix: Added Dry Canal Checkpoint to Coop Elite Playlistnew contentAdded Dry Canal Checkpoint to Coop Elite playlist.
Steam - 69 eventsNew Multiplayer Scenarios for Dry Canalnew content
Added multiple multiplayer scenarios including Push, Skirmish, Occupy, Firefight, Strike, Elimination, and Ambush.
SteamNew Achievements for Game Modesnew contentImplemented Clean Sweep achievements for Hunt mode and Decisive Victory achievements for Checkpoint mode.
SteamUpdated First Person Melee Animationsnew contentSteamFixed Black Sky Issuebug fixResolved the black sky issue when Shader Details were set to medium or low settings.
SteamRemoved Bayonet from G43bug fixSteamAdded Exclusion for Weapon UpgradesmoddingAdded mutual exclusion to weapon upgrades to prevent equipping conflicting upgrades.
SteamFixed Multiple World Model Bipodsbug fixFixed multiple world model bipods attaching to a weapon.
SteamFixed Server Crash from Inventory Commandbug fixFixed being able to crash servers by spamming the inventory_resupply command.
SteamCompetitive Ranking System Foundationnew contentMilestoneLaid the groundwork for a competitive ranking system that will evolve into a competitive component.
SteamFixed SourceTV Demo Crashesbug fixSourceTV demos can now be viewed without crashing the client.
SteamTweaked AI Behaviorbalance changeAdjusted AI behavior so bots are less likely to patrol parts of the map humans can avoid.
SteamFixed Grenade Damage While Leaningbug fixPlayers now get correctly damaged and flashed by grenades while leaning around a corner.
SteamFixed Head Positioning for Character Modelsbug fixCharacter models are now positioned with their head where the first person view is in crouched and standing stances.
SteamSurvival Mode Improvementsbalance changeAdjusted price and amount of ammo received from chest rig and chest carrier to make ammo more limited.
SteamFixed Player Model Positioningbug fixCharacter models are now positioned with their head where the first person view is in crouched and standing stances.
SteamMP40 Now Uses Unique Modelnew contentWorkshop mods will not replace the MP40 model in Day of Infamy.
SteamFixed Grenade Damage While Leaningbug fixPlayers now get correctly damaged and flashed by grenades while leaning around a corner.
SteamCapa Mode Features IntroducedotherIntroduced new features to the roaming spectator mode, Capa, with various camera controls.
SteamNew First Person Luger Pistol Animationsnew contentSteamFixed Clean Sweep Achievements Triggerbug fixFixed the clean sweep hunt achievements not triggering properly.
SteamNew M1912 Pump Action Shotgunnew contentIntroduced for American Assault and Demolition classes.
SteamFixed Fall Damage in Shallow Waterbug fixPlayers now experience fall damage when landing in shallow water.
SteamFive New Community-Made Maps Addednew contentResistance, Bridge at Remagen, Metz, Iron Cross, and PS7 are now part of the official map rotation.
SteamNew M1912 Pump Action Shotgun Introducednew contentAvailable for American Assault and Demolition classes.
SteamCapa Mode Features IntroducedmoddingIntroduced new features to the roaming spectator mode, including camera options and manual FOV control.
SteamSurvival Mode Improvementsbalance changeAdjusted price and amount of ammo received from chest rig and chest carrier to make ammo more limited.
SteamNew Cooperative Scenarios for Dry Canalnew contentAdded new cooperative scenarios including Checkpoint, Conquer, Outpost, Survival, and Hunt.
SteamFixed FPS Drop from Main Menu HTML Panelsbug fixFixed FPS drop caused by main menu HTML panels after connecting to a server.
SteamSpawn Points Assigned to Squad IDmoddingSpawn points and spawn zone entities can now be assigned a squad ID for squad specific spawn areas.
SteamFixed Reload Skipping on MG42 and M1919bug fixSteamServer-side Workshop SupportmoddingServer-side Workshop now supports collections and correctly queries for map updates between games.
SteamFixed Server Crash Issuebug fixFixed being able to crash servers by spamming the inventory_resupply command.
SteamNew Map: Dry Canalnew contentIntroduced a new map called Dry Canal, available in Day and Night versions.
SteamRemoved Bayonet from G43bug fixSteamFixed Reload Skipping for MG42 and M1919bug fixSteamImplemented Player Spawn StaggeringperformanceImplemented player spawn staggering to reduce server lag spikes when many players spawn at once.
SteamNew First Person Luger Pistol Animationsnew contentSteamNew Animations for Weaponsnew contentIntroduced new first person animations for AK-74, AKS-74u, and Makarov, along with new third person animations for reloads and grenade throws.
SteamNew Map: Dry Canalnew contentIntroduced a new map called Dry Canal with Day and Night versions.
SteamAdded Mutual Exclusion to Weapon UpgradesmoddingAdded mutual exclusion to weapon upgrades to prevent equipping certain upgrades simultaneously.
SteamFixed Fall Damage in Shallow Waterbug fixPlayers now experience fall damage when landing in shallow water.
SteamFixed Prone and Leaning in SourceTVbug fixWhen viewing a player in first person through SourceTV, proning and leaning is now shown correctly.
SteamUpdated First Person Melee Animationsnew contentSteamFive New Community-Made Maps Addednew contentResistance, Bridge at Remagen, Metz, Iron Cross, and PS7 are now part of the official map rotation.
SteamFixed Clean Sweep Achievementsbug fixFixed the clean sweep hunt achievements not triggering properly.
SteamFixed Black Sky Issuebug fixResolved the black sky issue when Shader Details were set to medium or low settings.
SteamNew Multiplayer Scenarios for Dry Canalnew contentAdded multiple multiplayer scenarios including Push, Skirmish, Occupy, Firefight, Strike, Elimination, and Ambush for the Dry Canal map.
SteamMP40 Unique Model Introducednew contentThe MP40 now uses a unique model to prevent replacement by Workshop mods.
SteamFixed FPS Drop from Main Menubug fixFixed FPS drop caused by main menu HTML panels after connecting to a server.
SteamFixed Textures and Shaders on Luger Pistolbug fixSteamNew Bazooka Assets Addednew contentSteamFixed Textures and Shaders on Luger Pistolbug fixSteamServer-side Workshop Support for CollectionsmoddingServer-side Workshop now supports collections.
SteamNew Cooperative Scenarios for Dry Canalnew contentIntroduced cooperative scenarios including Contact Checkpoint, Dry Canal Checkpoint, Conquer, Outpost, Survival, and Hunt for the Dry Canal map.
SteamDisabled HTML MOTDsui uxHTML MOTDs have been disabled due to player feedback regarding server abuse.
SteamFixed Detached Foregrip on Shotgun Modelsbug fixFixed detached foregrip on shotgun world models.
SteamAI Behavior Tweaksbalance changeTweaked AI behavior so bots are less likely to patrol parts of the map humans can avoid.
SteamFixed Multiple World Model Bipodsbug fixFixed multiple world model bipods attaching to a weapon.
SteamNew Achievements for Hunt and Checkpoint Modesnew contentCreated Clean Sweep achievements for Hunt game mode and Decisive Victory achievements for Checkpoint game mode.
SteamNew Bazooka Assetsnew contentSteamSpawn Points Assigned to Squad IDmoddingSpawn points and spawn zone entities can now be assigned a squad ID for squad specific spawn areas.
SteamFixed Detached Foregrip on Shotgun Modelsbug fixFixed detached foregrip on shotgun world models.
Steam - 3 eventsArmy of Five Coop Mod Releasednew content
A new cooperative mod that allows players to engage in class-based gameplay with five players against challenging bots.
SteamArmy of Five Coop Mod Releasednew contentMilestoneA new cooperative mod that allows five players to team up with unique classes and abilities.
SteamNew Classes in Army of Five Modnew contentPlayers can choose from five distinct classes: Breacher, Rifleman, Scavenger, Marksman, and Grenadier, each with unique abilities.
Steam - 4 eventsBridge at Remagen Map Available on Workshopnew content
The Bridge at Remagen map is now available on the Workshop, supporting multiple game modes.
SteamBridge at Remagen Map Available on Workshopnew contentThe Bridge at Remagen map is now available on the Workshop, supporting various game modes.
SteamBridge at Remagen Map Livestreamnew contentLivestream featuring the new Day of Infamy custom map Bridge at Remagen with its creator Third Eye.
SteamBridge at Remagen Custom Map Livestreamnew contentLivestream featuring the new Day of Infamy custom map Bridge at Remagen with its creator Third Eye.
Steam - 4 eventsAnnouncement of Insurgency: Sandstormnew contentMilestone
A technical and visual overhaul of Insurgency built on Unreal Engine 4, including a story mode and eSports integration.
SteamAnnouncement of Insurgency: Sandstormnew contentMilestoneA technical and visual overhaul of Insurgency built on Unreal Engine 4, including a story mode and eSports integration.
SteamInsurgency: Sandstorm Release Platformsnew contentMilestoneInsurgency: Sandstorm will release on PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, and PS4 in 2017.
SteamInsurgency: Sandstorm Release Platformsnew contentMilestoneInsurgency: Sandstorm will be released on PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, and PS4 in 2017.
Steam - 64 eventsKandagal Map Clipping Issues FixedotherSteamNew Thompson M1928A1 Magazine Upgradesnew content
Introduced 30 and 50 round extended magazine upgrades for the Thompson M1928A1.
SteamExpanded Cooperative Modes for Bastogne and LandfallgameplayAdded Outpost and Conquer modes for Bastogne (Day and Night) and Checkpoint, Conquer modes for Landfall.
SteamFixed Incorrect Game Modes in Custom Playlistbug fixSteamNew Thompson M1928A1 Magazine Upgradesnew contentIntroduced 30 and 50 round extended magazine upgrades for the Thompson M1928A1.
SteamFixed Weapon Firing Bug in Waterbug fixResolved issue where players couldn't fire weapons while in water.
SteamFixed Incorrect Ordering of Third-Party Playlistsbug fixSteamFixed Inconsistent Playlist Styling in Solo Menubug fixSteamTeam Chat Denotation Updateui uxTeam chat now properly denotes teams as 'American Army' or 'German Army'.
SteamNew Foregrip Attachment for Thompson M1928A1new contentAdded a new foregrip attachment for the Thompson M1928A1.
SteamBastogne Map ChangesworldAdded truck for German forces, more bushes for cover, improved fog transition, replaced visible dev textures, and restricted hiding in convoy truck.
SteamShotgun Pumping Consistency ImprovedgameplayPumping is now more consistent while aiming down sights or hip firing.
SteamFixed Incorrect Game Modes in Custom Playlistbug fixSteamExpanded Multiplayer Modes for LandfallgameplayAdded Invasion, Push, Skirmish, Occupy, and Firefight modes for the Landfall map.
SteamCommunity Credits for Landfall and StielhandgranateotherAcknowledged contributions from Chief-C for Landfall map and TKAzA for Stielhandgranate art.
SteamFixed Incorrect Ordering of Third-Party Playlistsbug fixSteamDog Red Map ImprovementsworldImproved cover, optimized performance, added particle effects, and modified bunker floors in Dog Red map.
SteamFixed Inconsistent Playlist Styling in Solo Menubug fixSteamFixed Playlist Minimum Player Filter Defaulting to 1bug fixSteamExpanded Multiplayer Modes for Landfallnew contentAdded Invasion, Push, Skirmish, Occupy, and Firefight modes for the Landfall map.
SteamBastogne Map ChangesworldAdded truck for German forces, more bushes for cover, improved fog transition, replaced visible dev textures, and restricted hiding in convoy truck.
SteamDog Red Map ImprovementsworldImproved cover, right path leading to rear bunker, optimized performance, added new particle effects, and modified beach bunker floors.
SteamShotgun Pumping Consistency ImprovedgameplayPumping is more consistent while aiming or hip firing.
SteamPlayers Can Now Prone in Shallow WatergameplaySteamFixed Playlist Minimum Player Filter Defaulting to 1bug fixSteamTeam Chat Denotation Improvementui uxTeam chat now properly denotes teams as 'American Army' or 'German Army'.
SteamPlayers Can Prone in Shallow WatergameplaySteamExpanded Cooperative Modes for Bastogne and Landfallnew contentAdded new cooperative modes: Outpost and Conquer for Bastogne (Day and Night), and Checkpoint and Conquer for Landfall.
SteamAdded Destructible Object EntitymoddingNew entity can be configured for custom models and health.
SteamNew Stielhandgranate Model and Animationsnew contentIntroduced a new model and animations for the Stielhandgranate.
SteamAdded Cold World Supportnew contentWinter maps can now emit a cold breath particle from players’ mouths.
SteamRedesigned Cooperative and Multiplayer Menusui uxFilter results displayed as a server browser list with mod support and official status filtering.
SteamFixed Weapon Firing Bug in Waterbug fixResolved issue where players couldn’t fire weapons while in water.
SteamNew Stielhandgranate Model and Animationsnew contentIntroduced a new model and animations for the Stielhandgranate.
SteamNew Foregrip Attachment for Thompson M1928A1new contentAdded a new foregrip attachment for the Thompson M1928A1.
SteamRedesigned Cooperative and Multiplayer Menusui uxFilter results displayed as a server browser list with mod support and official status filtering.
Steam - 7 eventsNew Maps for Day of Infamynew content
Two DoI maps available: Dog Red (Normandy invasion) and Bastogne (Battle of the Bulge).
SteamDay of Infamy Free Mod Availablenew contentCurrent build of the free mod available on Workshop, requires beta branch of Insurgency.
SteamNew Maps for Day of Infamynew contentTwo new maps available on Workshop: Dog Red (Normandy invasion) and Bastogne (Battle of the Bulge).
SteamDay of Infamy Community Mod Revealnew contentMilestoneGameplay reveal for the new community mod project, Day of Infamy, featuring WWII settings.
SteamKnown Issues with Day of Infamy Modbug fixKnown issues include placeholder art and a crash to desktop.
SteamKnown Issues with Day of Infamy Modbug fixSome artwork is placeholder or incomplete, and there is a known crash to desktop.
SteamDay of Infamy Community Mod Revealnew contentGameplay reveal for Day of Infamy, a new community mod project for Insurgency.
Steam - 5 eventsIntroduction of Convoy Mapnew content
Convoy is a PvP map set in a dense Middle Eastern city with dynamic elements like a moving tank and player-controlled artillery.
SteamIntroduction of Convoy Mapnew contentConvoy is a PvP map set in a dense Middle Eastern city, featuring dynamic elements like a moving tank and player-controlled artillery.
SteamGame Modes for Convoy Mapnew contentSupports Push, Firefight, Skirmish, and Occupy modes with more planned.
SteamCustom Map Convoy Livestreamnew contentLivestream featuring the custom PvP map Convoy with community member ZeLz Storm.
SteamCustom Map Convoy Livestreamnew contentLivestream featuring the custom PvP map Convoy with dynamic elements and various game modes.
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