New World Interactive has lifted the wraps off the Insurgency: Sandstorm update 1.14 patch notes for your viewing pleasure, which comes with support for the Operation Accolade.
New Map: Last Light
Pack your bags and get ready for Last Light, the newest level to be added to Insurgency: Sandstorm! Based on the map of the same name created by Invalid_Nick for our Community Mapping Contest, Last Light takes you to a breathtaking coastal town where the action is relentless. The compact design is perfect for intense, close-to-medium-quarters combat, encouraging you to fight your way through lush interiors and out into streets awash in the glow of the golden hour. The luxurious architecture, fancy cars, and detailed, realistic interiors all add to the authenticity of this one-of-a-kind map, giving players an immersive and unforgettable experience. Join the fight and battle to control this stunning but deadly getaway town!
Last Light is Playable on:
- Ambush
- Checkpoint Insurgents
- Checkpoint Security
- Defusal
- Domination
- Firefight
- Frontline
- Outpost
- Push Insurgents
- Push Security
- Survival
New Weapons: MDR and SG 552
Coming to Operation: Accolade, these brand new 20 round assault rifles sure do pack a punch. The MDR is vicious, slinging its 7.62 ammo at 960m per second, while the SG 552 stands out with its ease of use and all around versatility! Both weapons are available for the following classes:
- Rifleman
- Demolitions
- Commander
- Observer
New Free Cosmetics: Scout and Rebel Fighter
We are always amazed by the creations that our community comes up with and we’re overjoyed to finally be unveiling the Scout and Rebel Fighter DLC’s. Both of these new sets are based off of the amazing contest winning submissions from our Community Cosmetics Contest.
Whether you’re looking to get your eyes on enemy movements or achieve ultimate glory in your fight against oppression, the Scout and Rebel Fighter free cosmetic sets will have you doing it in style!
Scout (SEC)
Rebel Fighter (INS)
Pilot Gear Set for Security
- Pilot Helmet (Headgear)
- Pilot Top (Torso)
- Pilot Gloves (Hands)
- Pilot Bottom (Legs)
- Pilot Boots (Feet)
Worn Veteran Weapon Skin Set for Security
These skins can be applied to the following weapons:
- M16A4
- MK 18 CQBR
- MK 14 EBR
- M24
- MDR
- M249
Biker Gear Set for Insurgents
- Biker Helmet (Headgear)
- Biker Top (Torso)
- Biker Gloves (Hands)
- Biker Bottom (Legs)
- Biker Boots (Feet)
- Biker Tattoo
Rust & Wrap Skin Set for Insurgents
These skins can be applied to the following weapons:
- SVD
- Mosin-Nagant
- AKS-74U
- AKM
- PKM
- SG 552
New Defusal Layouts
We think you are going to have a blast with these seven explosive new layouts for the Defusal game mode! This means we’ve almost tripled the number of available layouts, so what are you waiting for? Grab your wire-cutters and get to work!
Resolved Issues
Hello again! We hope you like the new content coming to Sandstorm with Operation: Accolade! We also happen to have a whole number of fixes in this update, so read on below for those.
Please note that not all bugs or issues are experienced by every player. If anything you see below is still affecting you, or an issue you are experiencing is still in the game, please contact our support team here.
Art & Graphics
- Resolved an issue with visual inconsistencies in the Puffer Jacket between third-person and first-person views.
- Resolved an issue where IR laser and IR flashlight VFX were not visible in NV scopes.
- Resolved an issue with speed reloading when using scavenged AKM ammo with the SKS.
- Resolved an issue where the reload animation would repeat when using the Desert Eagle.
- Resolved an issue where the ammo carrier with backpack was clipping with the Brute Top.
- Resolved an issue with textures near the respawn point in Ministry on console.
- Resolved an issue with textures that extended too far and blocked projectiles on Crossing.
- Resolved an issue with textures that extended too far and blocked projectiles on Farmhouse.
Audio / VO
- Resolved an issue where the Commander’s voice lines would loop on console.
- Resolved a glitching issue with the gunshot audio on console.
- Resolved a sound distortion issue on Bab while multiple players in the same place were shooting on console.
- Resolved a sound distortion issue in multi-story buildings.
Gameplay Improvements
- Resolved an issue where spawn protection gave an advantage to new players joining the match.
- Resolved an exploit where players would stay in spawn protection mode and freely explore the level killing players.
- Resolved an issue where the game would crash on the local match loading screen.
- Resolved an issue with party recreation on console.
Level Design Improvements & Fixes
- Resolved a collision issue causing players to get stuck on Tell.
- Resolved an issue where Objective C on Precinct Push (Insurgents) was extended too far.
- Resolved an issue with a hole in the map on Outskirts.
Mod Tools
- Resolved sound issues in the editor.
- Resolved an issue of players being unable to play in editor if gamemode required a restart.
- Resolved a crash issue during AI navigation for custom maps.
- Resolved an issue of being unable to pack a mod.
- Resolved an issue of being unable to load skin texture on characters.
- Resolved an issue where the KSG and KS-23 were missing from the mod editor.
- Resolved an issue where four frontline scenario objectives were missing.
- Resolved an issue where a UI icon was missing for supply crates.
- Resolved an issue where a skin-shader texture was missing.
- Resolved an issue where loading into PIE with dev iteration would crash the SDK.
- Resolved the example map missing the floor.
- Resolved an issue where playing Checkpoint starts in defeat.
- Resolved an issue where custom voice dictionaries were not working.
UI / UX
- Resolved an issue where the scoreboard would remain on the screen after interacting with “copy platform ID”.
- Resolved an issue of the jump button becoming inactive.
- Resolved an issue where the player was unable to fulfill a player report.
- Resolved an issue where players could spawn in spectator mode on console.
- Resolved an issue where selecting “save cosmetic preset” would cause the player to get stuck in the customize menu.
- Resolved an issue of the game crashing on the EAC screen.
Miscellaneous
- Resolved an issue where the MK 17 Universal Digital skin had the wrong description.
- Resolved an issue with the Skull Camo and Skull Plain cosmetic being locked on console.
- Resolved an issue where the in-game store was empty for some EGS players.
[Source – Insurgency Sandstorm Patch Notes]