The Final Updates for Insurgency: Sandstorm?

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Insurgency: Sandstorm just updated with 1.16. Could this be one of the final updates, though? Is there anything after this?
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[@tmaskk]

I have over 2,000hrs in Sandstorm, would definitely love to see a new Insurgency title, maybe in UE5 🤯

[@josedorsaith5261]

Agreed. With modding enabled from the start, like we were initially promised with Sandstorm

[@unapologetic9396]

@@josedorsaith5261I just realized they never added modding wow

[@thejokersandstorm203]

Noob number ;)

[@maboilaurence8227]

Too bad the original devs are gone and Embracer owns the IP, nothing good is going to come out of that.

[@GhostShotYaDead]

Thank You ,Best Comment Yet!

[@FriendlyFriendx]

If its the final update its gonna be a slap in the face This game still has alot to change/fix/add 😂

[@josedorsaith5261]

They still haven't added cross-play? They were saying it would be 'soon' 2 community managers ago 😂

[@Ananonymousguy-nk9oj]

This game definitely lacks content

[@ones9308]

Year 3 DLC pass released alongside the update. Doesn't look final to me.

[@xNeoNxCyaN]

@@josedorsaith5261crossplay is in game, to use M&K on console I have to turn crossplay on

[@civilrebel3743]

@@josedorsaith5261I’m pretty sure cross play is already in game, in the regions tab you find “toggle crossplay”

[@fanofgaming8403]

I feel like 2 things should be mentioned for insurgency sandstorm: 1) the original creator and devs for insurgency sandstorm have left the company shortly after the game released 2) there has been a huge restructuring within NWI ans although they said they will continue the development of the game and unannounced projects, there were still some devs that were laid off. So as much as I am excited for new content, I feel like a lot of the spirit and ideas might be gone soon.

[@VunderFiz]

2 is completely wrong, NWI doesn't exist anymore. the entire dev team and studio got fired months ago and Embracer group is more or less parading it's corpse around via outsourced help (and Saber interactive). NWI hasn't touched Sandstorm since the survival update. (quoted by a ex dev themself) also the newest game that WAS being made by NWI before the shut down was... well totally shut down. NWI is just a name. everything about it is outsourced, not a single in home dev.

[@fanofgaming8403]

@@VunderFiz Thanks for the correction. Most posts and articles I've seen made it seem like atleast some of the devs were still active.

[@RAINLORDV2]

@@fanofgaming8403I love this game they better not stop updating we still need more maps and different factions

[@zeliph]

I like how Insurgency Sandstorm is like Call of Duty, but it's permanent hardcore mode without the broken score streaks and perks that makes the player super human.

[@kristijanmedved6066]

I wish it had more open mode like ground war in cod

[@haisemitsu]

And the satisfying progression

[@Deadsesh2]

Idk man the gunship is pretty damn op 🤣

[@zeliph]

@@Deadsesh2 It seemed pretty nerfed to me last time I played it.

[@Deadsesh2]

@@zeliph it will find and immediately insta kill u if u aren’t inside and is pretty tough to shoot down

[@justryan6480]

For the final update id like for them to add 1 extra weapon to all classes and atleast 2 more maps, along with fixes everything! This type of update i dont mind waiting a whole year for

[@ioverslept.]

Ah yes the good ole "fixes everything" update 💀 surely not delusional

[@mniakan754]

Sandstorm is one of those games that I look back on the time I played it very very fondly from 2019 to now, I just hope there's another game like it down the line but I'm kinda doubtful especially seeing what embracer group has done

[@Inferno94x]

Crossplay will definitely help with player counts on all platforms, it's also cool that they plan on having input based matchmaking as well.

[@Badhero4]

I thought the green map was coming this update :( Really hope these aren't the last few updates. This is the best multiplayer fps next to Titanfall 2 (imo). To have such a steady player base along with a nice flow of updates keeps me coming back. I feel like if they're planning on adding cross play they aren't going to drop the game just yet.

[@vewyscawymonsta]

Adding crossplay at this point in its life cycle, is not a sign of good health, and has zero impact on whether the game will continue getting updates. Quite the opposite, actually.

[@Mikeanium]

@@vewyscawymonsta would you mind, explaining to me how exactly? I am quite curious

[@quimble2177]

I’d love for them to delve into force on force stuff, personally. Nation themed factions and the like. US, Britain, Russia, Germany, etc.

[@potatogun2845]

Unfortunately i think it'd have to be a new IP for them to make a NATO vs CSTO type game. It wouldn't fit the Insurgency title anymore to make it conventional forces vs conventional forces

[@quimble2177]

@@potatogun2845 oh definitely. It’d be a nice change of pace tho, and the given how much the previous team, and the new one, has monetised cosmetics? There’s loads of options for that. Making an Ak74M, in an N, a 105, AKMN into AK103, AKSMN, M4’s into various kinds of M4 with different handguards, pistol grips and shit and so much more in the department of clothing, armour, helmets.

[@aztec0996]

It would be cool if they did this but the conventional forces were all security force options and they only appeared on certain maps. ex:) Security Force = Colombian National Guard vs Insurgents = M-19 or FARC Security Force = Russian Spetsnaz vs Insurgents = Chechen militia, etc.

[@fubarexress6359]

Did they change their stance? Because they literally just made a community post on Steam saying they were going to continue supporting and updating the game.

[@ioverslept.]

This video is just pure speculation

[@Yea___]

2:02 casual team kill lol

[@tzav]

I think it is time for a next gen insurgency game

[@allpraisewebb1142]

THIS!!!

[@spicy518]

Hopefully none of that jank weapon holding animation at a slant gets added

[@voytec448]

I think that a new insurgency would be hella cool if it would be in a eastern/central europe or balkan setting

[@Paulowpalace]

Still have Insurgency 2 installed since Sandstorms Offline mode sucks, give us the ability to use the mods we installed offline, allow us to take control of the bot when we are down, and fill out the whole squad instead of just 3. This is just the bare minimum I want for a mode that feels like an afterthought to players like me with countries that have shitty internet.

[@yesssir11]

Yea i can get where you're coming from with that

[@KenshinRell]

No the Devs said this isn't it for the game but the map is fun/weapons so I will take what I can get at this point.

[@PIDDLESTICK]

I had just bought this game it’s amazing I hope they don’t stop updating it

[@justgamingentertainment]

3:37 Isnt this map already in the game with modes ?

[@deitchj003]

Cross play is already a thing ? I play on Xbox and have seen people do the non aim lean. Which is exclusive to PC.

[@Texshy]

I still don't fully understand NWI's situation and it seems like the game's community still doesn't either. Like I know they got cut-off from Embracer Group and Saber, NWI's publisher did a restructuring but everyone makes it sound like NWI doesn't exist anymore? Something about contract workers?

[@andrewvo2155]

To sum it up, most of the work on sandstorm is actually being done by another studio so yes contracted, and NWI had been mostly hands off and working on a new game. That is until Embracer group layed off most of them, so NWI still exists but it’s with a skeleton crew and pretty much only there to be a brand and their game in production canceled. Otherwise effectively NWI is dead.

[@VunderFiz]

@@andrewvo2155 NWI hasn't even touched sandstorm since the survival update, as stated by an ex dev. NWI is purely just brand name and a shell being paraded around. it fucking pisses me off.

[@OXY187]

Insurgency Source was an amazing game. It was cheap and had limitless gameplay. Mod support was awesome and the community was alive. They brought in the new Insurgency game, mods are limited and you can’t play in custom servers because the server browser is broken. Instead of new maps, factions and new gameplay mechanics, we have the same stuff from Insurgency Source.

[@turboqzma]

@@OXY187 Ye, but the company is Inclusive :)

[@titusyoung141]

We need a new insurgency title. I love sandstorm but it’s time at last that they create a new game on a new engine with full mod support

[@lonegun4078]

This game is what gave me my start on pc, it will always have a spot in my heart and i still hop in from time to time. Love it and this game is an absolute goat

[@jaz97]

Are the mods still going strong?

[@thickfreakness5401]

Finally a tideway lighting fix

[@Stello203]

Is it too hard to add TDM?

[@badbatch9048]

Need to fix small calibers going through objects that they never would(steel industrial air conditioning unit),new maps,new gun per class, reticle customization atleast color change,more vest amd backpack options,a mode that actually prioritizes vehicles like a bigger frontlone mode....maybe beable to control the minigun in the chopper

[@dutchvanderlinde9400]

Does anybody know what the damage for the new sniper rifles are?

[@nagiaoe2434]

For the final update I'd like 2 more weapons for each class And for every game mode to be available at all times

[@RAINLORDV2]

Omg that new map looks amazing

[@Mobius_118_]

Is anyone else having a bug on ps5 regarding the new cosmetics? I paid for them, but it doesn't give em to me.

[@damn_dude02]

All i want is something simple, black camo for my uniforms, i want to cosplay as shadow company from modern warfare

[@hx20games77]

Technicly u can make a Shadow Company Operator

[@killaj2k281]

​@@hx20games77 how???

[@hx20games77]

@@killaj2k281 well u can use "The Grey man" but that is a Paid Operator

[@hx20games77]

@@killaj2k281 u can use "The Grey man" as a Shadow Company Operator but he is a Paid Operator

[@hx20games77]

​@@killaj2k281 u can use "The Grey man" as a Shadow Company Operator but he is a paid operator

[@redwoodalthalwolf2104]

Isn't there already consle PC crossplay?

[@ScooterScudieri]

I love this game! Will they ever add more maps to FREE for ALL?!?!?!

[@novanity6277]

ANYONE ELSE HAVING AN ISSUE WHERE YOU BUY CRISIS COSMETICS BUNDLE $9.99 IT SAYS PURCHASED AND YOU CANT USE IT ?? IT HAPPENED TO ME BOUGHT IT LAST NIGHT.. I NEED SOME FEEDBACK THANK YOU

[@TactiGamer]

Try and change cosmetics to a standard kind. Had the same problem - it's cuz some cosmetics arent compatible with others

[@novanity6277]

​@@TactiGamer I DID ALL THAT TACTIGAMER EVERY TIME I GO TO IT IT SAYS I HAVE TO BUY IT AND WHEN I PRESS SQUARE IT SAYS PURCHASED. AND THANKS FOR THE VIDEO MAN..

[@WeirwoodNet]

Yes i did played last night and my skins finally showed up after few days

[@laxthebarsmith6951]

man, this game was so fun for a while, i hate its a bunch of dropped balls

[@FriendlyFriendx]

Its a good game, but it has more shortcomings than Dubs and its actually sad.

[@hades1312weed]

​@@FriendlyFriendxhe said they are gonna add crossplay on insurgency , the game will die the day this happen

[@I.AM.ON.MY.WAY.]

I played 900 hours of this game on my original ps5 account, I just downloaded it again for shits and giggles.

[@GeekyDolphin46]

Bro crossplay should be between the consoles and exclude PC. Unless consoles are getting mods I don't wanna be put in a meet grinder with keyboard players able to do littleraly everything without flaw

[@derbohnebean373]

Who the fuck cares, don’t like crossplay don’t enable it.

[@GeekyDolphin46]

@@derbohnebean373 I care. I don't want the game on console to be pointless playing. I'm cool if it's between the consoles but the moment they include PC players vs console is when I leave. I refuse to be a punching bag

[@derbohnebean373]

@@GeekyDolphin46 you’re just shit then idk what to tell you. If you leave over this then that’s just one less shitter to get match made onto my team.

[@ZachPlays]

@@GeekyDolphin46 you can opt out of cross-play, my friend

[@gman5787]

Seeing how easily my brother controls the recoil on K&M while I play on my Xbox makes total sense to why you don't want PC players and the fact that they are going to ruin the game by cheating

[@trashcompactorYT]

IIRC they said they aren't done and will give info on the future of the game soon

[@jangofett3147]

5:18 so does that mean me on xbox being able to join the those ismc servers like the 57th ones ?

[@bartigasiatisch4674]

Same thought man. They bring the crossplay for the player count goes up. Cuz i think its hard to match up in consoles. Like in asia so hard to find pvp match in midnight in consoles. But when i log in using my pc steam, only chinese players at midnight😂 Or they bring the crossplay hoping the game wont die fast so they can still profit from it.... I LIKE THE UPDATE THO.

[@martinreineke7919]

There already is crossplay tho?

[@Rickboi321]

Ngl this might be a hot take but I feel like they should also update the gun sounds make more realistic I’ve noticed that very time your slightly far away from the sound it still sounds as if you were close asl to the person and some of the guns sound the exact same idk might just be me but I’d say squad kinda represents it good

[@Catman1987]

They need to keep working on this game , it has so much potential , tons of fun .

[@Offmymedsagain]

I just wish they would let you have a flashlight in the day maps

[@pauldinnegan218]

They have said they plan on doing more things, but let's face it we'll be awhile waiting for that to happen...

[@Yea___]

Is console and pc not already available? Im pretty sure i play with pc guys all the time, unless its just the input method and they are all using m&k on Xbox

[@MikaMayhem-no4cr]

Xbox has xplay with pc and it allows m&k on console. It's not on ps yet tho.

[@Yea___]

@@MikaMayhem-no4cr oh okay I see, thank you

[@Aragao95]

they already announced a new map... so not the last update which is great

[@gabrielybarra3379]

I was just thinking. It's about time for a new chapter the could drop a secret insurgency game

[@royalmania9516]

Really like the new map

[@lorence3290]

i hope they come out with a new insurgency

[@solkels_z4794]

is it a good time to get the game on PS5 now?

[@zay0113]

Shoulda been got it.

[@Drew-bm7yh]

Yooo imagine an open world in sandstorm that would be pretty cool

[@Stello203]

You think they’ll add console mod support?

[@gus9258]

A jungle setting would be perfect, it would be the next rising storm 2

[@thefridge9278]

Propper modding tools would be so nice for this

[@hunterwhite7382]

Great co-op game. just need more maps

[@josephfox5246]

Yo the game is already cross Plat my buddy plays on computer and I play on xbox ? What you mean they want to put it in

[@aztec0996]

The cosmetics caused a cosmetic bug (at least I think it's a bug and I hope it's not just me) that causes the PASGT helmet w/ Uniform Camo to revert to single, solid color without camo pattern.

[@peekingtom8337]

Closest gunplay to squad as console can get, we broke out here man

[@unknown-and-known]

i panicked so hard when i saw the report screen, literally sent an email about it

[@TheCrimson173]

used to love this game

[@nikishaodw153]

Hope they at least round it up to a 2.0 or 1.20 it just looks better and a little bit more or a one last big Update would be a nice way to send off the game. Although i kinda doubt that because not long ago didnt they announced that the next insurgency game was either shutted down or changed the studio or something because i heard many problems accured half a year ago ?

[@locmajor6159]

I agree with you on hating the light on tell, HATE it. It sucks because its a decent map

[@Sheriff_tasty_beans]

Just a little note this game definitely does have a meta there’s a reason why the FAL doesn’t have extended mags anymore and why we can’t use 2X scopes on snipers and the MDR and the SVD are both definitively the best guns in the game bar none. Besides that the game is kinda getting to that end point I know they say they are gonna support at least 3 more major updates but I wouldn’t buy into that just yet however I could see them doing another title sometime in the near future maybe end of 2025 early 2026 just a guess but wouldn’t be too suprised if we get something new

[@D3athmooman]

That’s not meta that’s balancing lol, if it was meta it would mean everyone would run the fal or SVD, but they don’t and I barely see anyone using it.

[@Sheriff_tasty_beans]

@@D3athmoomanthe reason you don’t see people playing them is because you probably see lower level players and not the higher level players. If you ever play or watch the community tournaments put on by the SGC you’ll realize the svd and the Mdr are the meta you’ll also realize that the galil is meta the game does have a very distinct meta in it even on release there was a FAL meta that lasted forever

[@bloodymclane]

Stopped playing the game once they fired NWI (basically) and outsourced the support to another Studio due cost reduction . I don’t support this at all.

[@citizenz580]

For somebody who has played a lot more of insurgency OG standalone from 2014 it is crazy considering Insurgency sandstorm as 6 years old already and approaching a decade. I thought the graphics for the original insurgency was amazing, and this game graphics still feels futuristic. Most games don’t look like this. The future is awesome for 3d graphics. And remember, this game started as a mod for half-life in 2007.

[@thewrong1306]

Awsome. So they'll never fix the servers lag issue which is the WORST bug if the game

[@connorropp4947]

Love games where I'm conflicted on what gun I like more, and not what's meta

[@YoungNudysIntern]

What gun is he using at 4:40?? The Ace?

[@OperatorMax1993]

That's the VHS-2 bullpup rifle

[@Neros_light]

I might reinstall. Last time I attempted to I had some horrendous stuttering problems

[@allpraisewebb1142]

So many hours put in this game on console at this point i would not mind a new title built for current consoles imagine how sick the graphics and animations would look !

[@UN-RANDOM-OLOR-A-QLO]

I would like to see added the: Groza, vz61 skorpion, skorpion evo 3, ak 12, fn fnc, tt33 pistol, bizon smg, lee enfield, carl gustav smg, fn 2000, fn five seven, hk416😁

[@neofulcrum5013]

It’s a real shame we never got that campaign

[@lorrewatkins5925]

The question though, is really viable to have a sniper weapons in these small maps !

[@1_AzA_1]

Lol I always make many kills with sniper, new map is actually good for sniping and also close range fighting

[@Abdullah-ym4mz]

I love the vector it has no recoil and high fire rate

[@sethcarswell4256]

They should just make the single player they were talking about in the beginning story mode would be cool

[@Onkelz-_-TheGerman]

I love insurgency sandstorm for what it is and its the only playable milsim on console. But I hate the controller settings, it feels bad and i don't know how to fix the sensetivity.

[@FordHoard]

I really thought I got reported 2 years ago, because that's how long it's been since I played it haha.

[@memdic6987]

The AUG is just the AK-74 for security, no?

[@edgonzales5411]

They need the frenzy mode to be permanent and add two semi auto shotguns or 45 caliber pistols with atleast 12 to 15 standard mag

[@FoolisH409]

Would love a Benelli M4 🙃

[@T60PowerArmorx]

We need realistic scopes in a new Insurgency game

[@walterbryan1798]

Maybe I need to get this. It looks more “serious” than Call of Duty, but isn’t as hardcore (AKA a thousand different buttons to use) as Squad.

[@TactiGamer]

Oh man definitely - especially if there's a sale

[@Ananonymousguy-nk9oj]

This game doesn't have enough content, i hope they add a lot more but with how little they add on each update, i don't have a lot of hope

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

I wish sony would revive the socom franchise, and bring the entire insurgency dev team over to basically just rebrand insurgency as socom, but with a ton more resources to allow for way more guns, game modes and maps. Give me day/night maps, urban maps, rural afghan mountains, middle eastern villages, etc.

[@the_jjabberwock]

How much coverage across all social platforms does your channel get? Are you on TikTok? Will you add Subway Surfers gameplay instead of a face cam in the future?

[@Jdnexx]

i got this game when it was only 10 bucks

[@spyrosaxel]

After the last 2 updates the game doesnt support HDR for Series X/S.. Too bad for me..

[@devilzavacado8430]

With nwi being part of saber interactive and being free of the embrace, I'm cautiously optimistic. My one true wish before the game goes eol is that they make modding more robust and intuitive. Like God damn I don't want to put console commands and all that shit. I just want to click subscribe to a mod, load up the game and then customize my offline playlist. But I think that's a strong ask at this point.

[@CooldonkeyB]

Hi second dad I wished they’d keep updating it more

[@andrichabursky2288]

I know the game has had its problems and people have their problems with it, but overall it’s been one of my all time favourite games. I played the earlier title years ago and really enjoyed it and have played sandstorm for most of its lifespan so far. For me it’s the perfect mix of realistic shooter with overall good mechanics but without the massive time commitment of some other realism based games, lets me jump in for an hour at the end of the day and get some good satisfying gameplay in

[@canad3nse]

Sandstorm was a good game at launch, after 2 years it became too much popular and some updates destroyed the optimization of the game, making it impossible to play in middle-end PCs and in the PS4 and Xbox one (literally, on Xbox One S you have 24 FPS with frame dropping to 10-15 fps after someone shoots in something)

[@100500daniel]

We need a new Insurgency game. But it needs to be much bigger and have more content. It needs bigger maps with vehicles. Also I'd love to have different setting.

[@SpaceOddesey]

Worth my money ? Or its hard to play now

[@kushan8113]

Сойдёт

[@kileak6]

I just want a more fleshed out and complete bot mode, every map should have a TDM variant. More flushed out custom matches would make the game on par with Call of Duty

[@ticket2space]

I hope eventually they let us console players use the mods pc players have that will add quite a bit for us. Really hoping we see another insurgency game

[@jangofett3147]

Same man I really hope 5:10 isn't cap and that I'm not just high and misunderstanding

[@TheLeftybar]

I know a new insurgency game would be cool, but why. They are on the Unreal Engine and can port everything over to the newest version. Then they can update visuals and keep making new updates. Just because it's 6 years old doesn't mean that it needs to be fixed.

[@pilotyourhead2434]

I think Sandstorm need new optics!

[@YungSamson]

Got the dlc pack and it says i don't even own it, this update has been greeeeeeat ao far, 355 levels and still get bent over..... I love this game but man its harder and harder to keep playing

[@potatogun2845]

I'm gonna be honest i always just wanted Day of Infamy ported to console. While i loved Insurgency Sandstorm i felt like that game had much better map design and support call ins.

[@GavinGalix]

I really wanna like sandstorm but man the deadzone in the middle and how you dont have full control of aiming makes it soo difficult to play this with mouse and keyboard. (I know its a staple of the insurgency franchise, but I feel its so much worse feeling in sandstorm than insurgency 1)

[@jeehill9592]

This is my primary game, i have surpassed the try hard phase and now run around with shitter guns or smoke launchers to catch bodies with.

[@RAINLORDV2]

On console we are fawked we don’t have server browser