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Insurgency: Sandstorm

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.

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Release
December 12, 2018
7 years and 235 days ago
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Very Positive132,859 reviews84.8%

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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
New World Interactive is part of a publicly listed game group.
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Focus Entertainment is part of publicly listed PulluP Entertainment.
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Focus Entertainment is part of publicly listed PulluP Entertainment.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Focus Entertainment provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
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Focus Entertainment is listed as a separate publisher for this release.

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About the Game

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.