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A modern tactical FPS where squads fight for objectives in lethal close-quarters PvP and AI co-op with customizable loadouts.
Released 12 Dec 2018
Fight 14v14 Matches
Clear AI Checkpoints
Call Air Support
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.
Developed by New World Interactive · Published by Focus Entertainment
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a modern military first-person shooter focused on battles between Security forces and Insurgents. Players fight over objectives in close-quarters maps, where brief exposure to enemy fire can be fatal.
Choose a class and build a loadout from weapons, attachments, and gear. Move carefully, use cover, manage ammunition, and capture or defend objectives; commanders and spotters can coordinate artillery and other support.
Play PvP matches with up to 14 players per side or join co-op missions against AI. The game also features limited light-vehicle use, including a technical with a mounted gun.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its punchy gunplay and lethal, deliberate firefights, which reward caution and positioning. Reviews also highlight the loud, immersive sound design and the tension it creates, along with co-op against AI as a satisfying option for players who prefer PvE. Some appreciate the balance between tactical pacing and accessible match play, as well as the range of weapons and loadout customization.
Insurgency: Sandstorm delivers hardcore tactical combat where death is instant, ammunition is precious, and victory demands skill and coordination. Experience modern warfare's raw brutality through deadly ballistics, devastating artillery strikes, light attack vehicles, and HDR audio that puts the fear back into combat.
Push through war-torn streets, secure objectives, and survive lethal firefights. With no crosshair, minimal HUD, and realistic damage, every engagement demands tactical awareness and precision. Manage your ammunition carefully, use cover wisely, and coordinate with your squad—because in Sandstorm, there are no second chances.
Modern combat rewards those who communicate and adapt. Choose from specialized classes, coordinate devastating support strikes with your spotter, and respond to constantly shifting frontlines. Individual skill matters, but teamwork wins the fight.
Battle in intense PvP matches with up to 14v14 players or face relentless AI in co-op missions that demand tactical precision and squad coordination. Whether you prefer competitive firefights or cooperative survival under pressure, Sandstorm delivers.
Powered by gritty visuals and an unmatched soundscape, the chaos of combat comes alive without clutter or distraction. This isn't your typical shooter—this is war as it truly is: brutal, ruthless, and unforgettable.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 35 |
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| Players | 1–28 |
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| Multiplayer | Insurgency: Sandstorm supports online multiplayer in both PvP and co-op/PvE. Official marketing states up to 14-versus-14 player modes and 8-player co-op against AI. Reviews also mention competitive 5v5, larger 16v16 playlists, offline and online bot play, community servers, dedicated servers, cross-platform multiplayer, and proximity/positional voice chat. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Reviews describe mod support, community-created maps and weapons, and modded/community servers. Mods can change multiplayer content and server rules, including higher player and AI counts, added fire support, and custom co-op experiences. No official Steam Workshop support is mentioned in reviews. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 63 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 78/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
