Defusal , a tactical mode where Insurgents must defend a bomb on a weapons cache while Security attempts to defuse it. New Weapons: M60 for the Security faction. RPK for the Insurgent faction.

Introduction of 13 new map layouts for existing modes like Ambush, Domination, and Survival.

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Improvements to how spawn protection functions to make it less intrusive. Safety and Security Note

Officially, Insurgency: Sandstorm is a heavily server-based tactical shooter. Non-official versions typically cannot access official servers or use crossplay features with PlayStation or Xbox. Insurgency: Sandstorm in 2026

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The return of NVG (Night Vision Goggles) Point Shooting for night-time scenarios.

Operation: Livewire , which was originally released in November 2022.