Insurgency: Sandstorm News

[h3]It's that time again, Double XP from now until Monday @ 11:00AM MST![/h3]

[h2]We've released a hotfix for update 1.7.1 that addresses the following issues:[/h2]

• Removed global invalidation from the game which was causing extreme stuttering for some players
  
• Fixed an issue where helicopter Fire Support kills wouldn’t be marked as Commander and Observer kills
  
• Fixed a collision issue on Summit Frontline objective D allowing players to move through a wall
  
• Fixed an issue with mines not exploding when driven over by vehicles
  
• Fixed an issue preventing ammo boxes from being available in Hardcore checkpoint scenarios
  
• Addressed some lighting issues on night version of Outskirts map

[h3]Known Issues:[/h3]

• Fire support sounds will sometimes play out of order or not at all
  
• Voice over lines for fire support kills are not triggering properly
  
• In-game hints may show a gap between the text and relevant hotkey under certain circumstances
  
• Setting a community server as a favorite does not save
  
• The Welrod may clip with the camera in restricted areas
  
• The third person vaulting animation may show the players leg clipping with the world
  
• Night Maps Replays are played back with the incorrect lighting scenario
  
• Not able to scavenge skinned weapon magazines from the Honey Badger and Mk14 EBR

In anticipation of our upcoming Operation: Breakaway update, our Play with the Devs event is happening NOW from 11:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST on the Community Test Environment.

Help test upcoming content for Operation: Nightfall on the Community Test Environment:

• New map: Tell
  
• 2 New weapons
  
• Outpost: a new co-op focused game mode
  
• New Accessories

To play with us, go to your Steam Library and download “Insurgency: Sandstorm Community Test Environment." Boot up the CTE, and please set matchmaking regions to US East.
Click Play, select Co-op, Tell Checkpoint, and Find Match. All of the devs won’t necessarily be in one game, but you’ll see us floating around your matches!

During the CTE, we will be restricting the playlists to focus solely on the new content.

Please note that all devs will have a DEV tag next to their name in-game. Anyone posing as a dev without the DEV tag is not an NWI developer.

After playing, please fill out this survey. The only other place the team will be funneling feedback is on our Steam CTE Sub-Forum. Please ensure to use the search function in the Sub Forum to see if your feedback/question has already been posted, and stick to ONE topic per thread.

See you soon!

In anticipation of our upcoming Operation: Breakaway update, our Play with the Devs event is happening NOW from 11:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST on the Community Test Environment.

Help test upcoming content for Operation: Nightfall on the Community Test Environment:

• New map: Tell
  
• 2 New weapons
  
• Outpost: a new co-op focused game mode
  
• New Weapon Upgrades

To play with us, go to your Steam Library and download “Insurgency: Sandstorm Community Test Environment." Boot up the CTE, and please set matchmaking regions to US East
Click Play, select Versus, Tell, and Find Match. All of the devs won’t necessarily be in one game, but you’ll see us floating around your matches!

During the CTE, we will be restricting the playlists to focus solely on the new content. Today we will be playing solely in the Tell Versus playlist.

Please note that all devs will have a DEV tag next to their name in-game. Anyone posing as a dev without the DEV tag is not an NWI developer.

After playing, please fill out this survey. The only other place the team will be funneling feedback is on our Steam CTE Sub-Forum. Please ensure to use the search function in the Sub Forum to see if your feedback/question has already been posted, and stick to ONE topic per thread.

See you soon!

In anticipation of our upcoming Operation: Breakaway update, our Play with the Devs event is happening NOW from 11:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST on the Community Test Environment.

Help test upcoming content for Operation: Nightfall on the Community Test Environment:

• New map: Tell
  
• 2 New weapons
  
• Outpost: a new co-op focused game mode
  
• New Accessories

To play with us, go to your Steam Library and download “Insurgency: Sandstorm Community Test Environment." Boot up the CTE, and please set matchmaking regions to US East
Click Play, select Co-op, Outpost, and Find Match. All of the devs won’t necessarily be in one game, but you’ll see us floating around your matches!

During the CTE, we will be restricting the playlists to focus solely on the new content.

Please note that all devs will have a DEV tag next to their name in-game. Anyone posing as a dev without the DEV tag is not an NWI developer.

After playing, please fill out this survey. The only other place the team will be funneling feedback is on our Steam CTE Sub-Forum. Please ensure to use the search function in the Sub Forum to see if your feedback/question has already been posted, and stick to ONE topic per thread.

For more information on the CTE, please visit our frequently asked questions article here.


See you soon!