Insurgency — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Important Notice: Removal of BattlEye Support | 2025-12-12 | Hello players, As of today, the BattlEye support is being removed from both the game client and the Windows Dedicated Server. For Players: To continue playing without issues, please update your game client through Steam. No other actions are required. For Server Owners: If you are hosting your own server, you must update the Dedicated Server through Steam. Depending on your setup, additional configuration may be required after the update. Thank you for your understanding and support. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach the Saber Support portal: https://support.saber.games/ |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Free Week! | 2020-03-28 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/Insurgency_Sandstorm/ |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Update 1.5 and Free Week! | 2019-12-10 | This week marks one year since the PC launch of Insurgency: Sandstorm during this time our team at New World Interactive have been busy continuing to build and expand the game. To celebrate our one year anniversary on Steam, we are excited to give all players an opportunity to experience Insurgency's sequel - Insurgency: Sandstorm during our 1 year anniversary Free Week which kicks off December 10th until December 17th. Since release, we've added free new content through several updates including 3 new maps, 4 new game modes, 10 new weapons, dozens of cosmetics, player reporting, and more. There's never been a better time to hop into the game |
| Community Update #5: Behind the curtain | 2019-08-14 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/db52c691e2bd37762bc3bb22fa008117048d795c.jpg Hi everyone, my name is Jon Higgins, Marketing & Communications Director at New World Interactive. Today’s community update is going to be slightly different from our usual development oriented blogs and instead focus more on some of the things that have been going on behind the scenes here at New World. We hope you enjoy this peek behind the curtain and brief company update. As some of you may have read a while back we announced we would be creating a new studio called New World North in Calgary, Canada. After a few small |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm's Free Weekend is now LIVE! | 2019-06-20 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/b86d8690907a936fd5b6642dc1537ec1975cd985.jpg After the successful launch of Insurgency: Sandstorm's version 1.3 Update, New World Interactive invites all players to try the game for FREE this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaWHAyhDMU&t=0s Now is the perfect opportunity for newcomers or returning players to join the huge community of Insurgency: Sandstorm players who already enjoy Insurgency’s signature style of immersive, team based, high lethality gameplay. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/6d8f6e1d545bcb449c9032b4 |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Free Weekend | June 20th - 24th | 2019-06-19 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/b86d8690907a936fd5b6642dc1537ec1975cd985.jpg After the successful launch of Insurgency: Sandstorm's version 1.3 Update, New World Interactive invites all players to try the game for FREE this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaWHAyhDMU&t=0s Now is the perfect opportunity for newcomers or returning players to join the huge community of Insurgency: Sandstorm players who already enjoy Insurgency’s signature style of immersive, team based, high lethality gameplay. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/6d8f6e1d545bcb449c9032b4 |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Launch Trailer! (Last chance to pre-order) | 2018-12-12 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/1b3ad9638591a76313b2363f50b1b8d3d82d594e.png The official Insurgency: Sandstorm Launch Trailer is now live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goX2eFxTiJc Insurgency: Sandstorm, the sequel to Insurgency and Insurgency: Modern Infantry combat unlocks on Steam at 6pm CET / 9am PT today. There are just a few hours left to pre-order, saving you 10% and getting instant access to the on-going beta and the exclusive 'bug hunter' tattoo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/Insurgency_Sandstorm Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarte |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm FREE Open beta - less than 24hrs left! | 2018-12-09 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/2a0fef2df9c75b3b57f6492ea89e3278d7c3659f.jpg New World Interactive's latest title Insurgency: Sandstorm is FREE TO PLAY this weekend during its Open Beta ahead of launch on December 12th. But act quick, there's not much time left! Insurgency: Sandstorm, the FPS sequel to Insurgency, brings action-packed, nerve-wracking modern military combat to PC on December 12. This weekend's open beta period will allow everyone to try the game for free on Steam. This includes every map, weapon, coop & PvP game modes and all other content found in the final game. Competitive matchma |
| Play Insurgency: Sandstorm FREE this weekend. | 2018-12-08 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/33031377/2a0fef2df9c75b3b57f6492ea89e3278d7c3659f.jpg New World Interactive's latest title Insurgency: Sandstorm is FREE TO PLAY this weekend during its Open Beta ahead of launch on December 12th. Insurgency: Sandstorm, the FPS sequel to indie smash-hit Insurgency, brings action-packed, nerve-wracking modern military combat to PC on December 12. Starting today and running through the weekend, an open beta period will allow everyone to try the game for free on Steam. This includes every map, weapon, coop & PvP game modes and all other content found in the final game. Competitiv |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Pre-Order Beta 2 is open! | 2018-08-30 | https://i.imgur.com/lxrTdUi.gif Hi everyone, We are excited to announce that the second Pre-Order Beta of Insurgency: Sandstorm is now open! You can jump into the Beta and play right now by pre-ordering the game on Steam at a 10% discount. Owners of the original Insurgency, which now boasts a player population of over five million, will receive an additional 10% loyalty discount, available through the end of the year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DheJOeInks Pre-Order Beta 2, which is now live, features two new maps compared to the first Beta, for a total of four maps and four modes, including offline coop, from the final version of the ga |
| Watch Sandstorm's Gamescom Trailer! | 2018-08-23 | https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/947333015751155376/BE7BEB19D986B566ED32E4F2635E69DC581BE6BF/ Insurgency: Sandstorm is a reborn, improved, and expanded sequel to indie multiplayer FPS hit Insurgency, coming September 18 to PC and 2019 to consoles. Thanks to all the positive feedback the game received during the first Pre-order Beta last month. The team will be using your feedback to continue to polish and optimize the game up until launch and beyond. We are now happy to announce Pre-order Beta Test 2 beginning next week. Meanwhile, experience the intensity of modern combat and check out the positive reception from journalists and p |
| Insurgency Free to Keep for 48 Hours! | 2018-08-13 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4376531/2aaebf32142ae492816eed7ba10e466079f7357e.jpg In advance of the release of Insurgency: Sandstorm on September 18th New World Interactive invite all First Person Shooter fans to try the game which inspired the much-anticipated sequel, Insurgency: Sandstorm. Starting at 10:00 AM PDT today the original 'Insurgency' will be FREE TO KEEP on Steam for 48hrs. Simply install and play the game during the 48hr window and it is yours to keep forever. Owning the original Insurgency on Steam will also entitle fans to 10% off Insurgency: Sandstorm in addition to the 10% Pre-order dis |
| Sandstorm Raw PvP Gameplay & Pre-order Beta 1 | 2018-08-02 | https://i.imgur.com/lxrTdUi.gif Check out the intense new raw gameplay footage for Insurgency: Sandstorm and prepare for the first exclusive Pre-order Beta on August 9! https://youtu.be/CljMKeczS98 Insurgency: Sandstorm is a reborn, improved, and expanded sequel to indie multiplayer FPS hit Insurgency, coming September 2018 to PC. See how close to the action you can get in the new trailer which features raw PVP gameplay from the Closed Technical Alpha. We're also happy to announce Pre-order Beta Test 1 beginning next week. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32965397/bb740344a8504d1bc58ed5e1169e6243ff68dcce.jpg |
| Sign-ups For Sandstorm Closed Technical Alpha End Soon! | 2018-07-09 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4376531/e6cf2edffdf9fd1efc1e5ccdc6c2e6397e2cb1db.jpg Make sure you sign up for the Insurgency: Sandstorm Closed Technical Alpha now before it's too late! We're looking for Insurgency fans to help give feedback on the game before it releases this September. This is your opportunity to let your voices be heard! Our previous Closed Alpha applicants list has been reset, so everyone gets and equal chance at keys. That means anyone that has entered our previous testing round earlier this year should fill out this new form. Make sure you sign up now so you don't miss out! |
| Sandstorm Closed Alpha Sign-ups Re-opened! | 2018-07-03 | Hi everyone, Insurgency: Sandstorm releases in a few months and we’re all very excited to get it in your hands. In order to ensure the best possible experience on release, we are doing another round of Windows PC-only Alpha testing. There have been a lot of changes since our last Closed Alpha. We’d like to get feedback on all the new maps, balance changes, UI improvements, matchmaking systems, and server hosting functions that have been updated since the last public test. When providing feedback please keep in mind that the game has not yet been fully optimised and some content is still work in progress, this Alpha is intended as stress test |
| Insurgency: Sandstorm Now Available for Pre-Order! | 2018-06-12 | We are excited to announce that Insurgency: Sandstorm is now available for pre-order on Steam! Sandstorm is the reborn, improved and expanded sequel Insurgency fans have been waiting for. PC players can pre-order with a 10% discount and get access to the Beta a few weeks before the release of the game. An additional 10% discount will be given to players that own the original Insurgency - this additional discount will be offered until the end of 2018. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4376531/7341e8bacbca18a3263190d630e4687e9561297d.jpg Over the next few days the game will be showcased at E3, where players and |
| Insurgency Sandstorm Community Update and Release Date | 2018-05-31 | https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/4376531/1b42532d4fae4d1795b3939374b9292dbe2a74ef.png Hey everyone, this is Michael Tsarouhas, I am the lead game designer on Insurgency: Sandstorm. I wanted to take some time to give you all an update on Sandstorm’s development, share some juicy new content, and announce our release dates. If you’d like to get up to speed on our last announcement earlier this year, please see here. We’ll get right to it. Insurgency: Sandstorm will officially launch for Windows PC in September 2018 on Steam for $29.99. Pre-ordering will get you a 10% discount, and for those who already own Insu |
| Insurgency Patch: 4th May 2018 | 2018-05-04 | Today we updated Insurgency with a small patch to improve stability, security, and gameplay experiences. Players will be required to restart their game and update to the latest version in order to connect to online svers. Major changes: - 64-bit support for Windows and macOS. - BattlEye security and compatibility update. It also now be required to enter official NWI co-op servers - Updated localization files. - Lowered resupply grace timer to 30 seconds, which now only allows you to resupply up to 3 times at the start of the round with no time penalty. - Added delays to many radial commands to prevent spam. Modding/Servers - 64-bit dedicated |
| Watch Insurgency: Sandstorm's Teaser Trailer! | 2018-01-30 | http://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/922544719530051846/3811878EB2E6352503F3E609743425BED337E7A5/ Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, Insurgency: Sandstorm is built in Unreal Engine 4 with upgraded graphics, taking the series into a new era. Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, and new co-op and versus objective-based game modes. All while retaining the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJ50YRup0o The brand new teaser trailer follows a wounded fighter as he stumbles through an assault while im |
| Watch Insurgency: Sandstorm's Teaser Trailer! | 2018-01-30 | http://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/922544719530051846/3811878EB2E6352503F3E609743425BED337E7A5/ Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, Insurgency: Sandstorm is built in Unreal Engine 4 with upgraded graphics, taking the series into a new era. Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, and new co-op and versus objective-based game modes. All while retaining the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avJ50YRup0o The brand new teaser trailer follows a wounded fighter as he stumbles through an assault while im |