Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm Release Date: September 2018 Developer: New World Interactive Publisher: New World Interactive Platforms: PC & Consoles Genre: First-Person Shooter

Insurgency: Sandstorm is the sequel to the standalone Insurgency game developed on the Source engine. The sequel is being developed on the UE4 Engine, delivering high quality graphic, smooth movements, lager maps usable vehicles, new reload mechanics and much more features to come. The game released on December 12, 2018, following a free Open Beta weekend.

As with its predecessor, the game retains various competitive multiplayer modes along with a Player vs AI co-op mode, playable on each side. Of note is that currently, the Security side has access to almost all the Insurgent-exclusive weapons and attachments in Co-op Mode, while the Insurgent side has no such luxury.

The following weapons appear in the video game Insurgency: Sandstorm.

Pistols

Beretta M9

A staple sidearm of the series, the Beretta M9 is oddly available to the Insurgent faction rather than the Security (although it is not inaccurate for the Insurgent faction to have plenty of stolen or secondhand older US military hardware). It costs 2 Supply.

Beretta M9 - 9x19mm

The M9, idle.

Aiming down the sights.

Inserting a fresh magazine.

Preparing to hit the slide release.

Browning Hi-Power

Making its way from Day of Infamy, the Browning Hi-Power is another Insurgent sidearm. It costs 1 Supply.

Browning Hi-Power - 9x19mm

The Hi-Power idles at the range.

Sighting up.

Loading up with a fresh 13 round magazine.

The operator feeds his Hi-Power a new magazine from empty.

Colt M1911

The classic .45 M1911 returns as the Insurgent's equivalent to the Security's more modern M1911-based pistols. It costs 2 Supply and is currently the hardest-hitting Insurgent pistol.

Colt M1911 - .45 ACP

Holding another member of the John Moses Browning family at rest.

Sights.

Loading a new magazine. Note the 3D modeled .45 round at the top of the magazine.

Preparing to hit the slide release on an empty M1911.

Colt M45A1

The Colt M45A1 replaces the M45 from the 2014 title, though the M45 MEU(SOC) can be seen in early development footage of Sandstorm. As with the M1911, it costs 2 Supply and acts as Security's .45 pistol.

Colt M45A1 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) - .45 ACP

Holding the M1911's younger brother at the range.

Iron sights.

Loading up a fresh 7-rounder.

The M45A1 about to be locked and loaded.

Glock 17

A tan-framed Glock 17 is one of the Security pistols in-game. In the Alpha, the Glock was designated "G17." In the Beta, the weapon was re-indexed as the "M005" likely to avoid legal issues, the name itself likely derived from the USMC M007 designation of the Glock 19M. It appears that that was still not enough to appease the Glock legal team however, and the Glock was removed from the launch version, reworked, and later patched in as the "PF940"; named after a Glock part kit created by a company named Polymer80, the pistol in-game is built off of said parts kit (specifically the V2 model), its the addition of an aftermarket slide with diagonal cocking serrations.

Glock 17 Gen 4 - 9x19mm Parabellum

A Polymer80 PF940V2 frame kit, for reference.

The operator takes his Glock out to the range to celebrate their reunion after Content Update 1.

Iron sights.

Loading!

The operator turns his Glock over to give its slide a quick pull back.

Makarov PM

The Makarov PM is another pistol available to the Insurgents. It is the weakest Insurgent pistol, but also costs 0 Supply.

Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov

An idle Makarov waits patiently.

The Makarov's sights.

Inserting a 9x18mm magazine. The window on the side of the magazine will correctly depict the remaining cartridges when reloaded.

An empty Makarov recieves a fresh magazine.

SIG-Sauer P226R

Also usable by the Security forces is the SIG-Sauer P226R. It appears under its UK Army designation of L106A1. It is the most expensive pistol currently available, costing 3 Supply.

SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm

The operator with his P226.

Iron sights.

After some blasting, the operator presses in a new magazine.

The operator's thumb clips through the slide as he chambers a fresh round. If the player performs a fast empty reload, the player character will rack the slide with their palm. This also happens on the Glock.

Tariq

The Tariq, an Iraqi clone of the Beretta M1951, is another usable sidearm in the game, exclusive to the Security forces. It is the only Security pistol to cost 1 Supply.

Tariq (Iraqi copy of the Beretta M1951) - 9x19mm

On the range with the M9's single-stack Iraqi older cousin.

Iron sights.

Feeding the Tariq an 8 round magazine.

Giving the slide release a good push.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

A popular community weapon from the previous game, the Heckler & Koch MP7 makes an official appearance in Sandstorm. It is usable by the Security forces' Breacher class and uses its flush 20-round magazine, with the 40-round extended magazine being available for extra Supply. The base gun costs 4 Supply.

H&K MP7A1 - 4.6x30mm

A stock MP7 patiently waiting to operate.

The operator checks his sight alignment.

Reloading gives us a good view of the gun. Note excellent trigger discipline and fire selector set to full auto. On any gun with different fire modes, the fire selector will visibly move when fire mode is changed. Also note that the empty reload and partial reload are identical, except for the character pushing the (not visible) bolt release during an empty reload. If the player performs a fast empty reload, the operator will flip the gun over and check the chamber while pressing the bolt release.

IMI Uzi

The IMI Uzi also makes its official appearance in the game (although in the last game, there is a Steam Workshop mod that replaced the MP40 with the Uzi). A lower-profile, optics friendly charging handle very similar in appearance to the one used on the Uzi in Battlefield Hardline replaces the default Uzi cocking knob. The Uzi is one of the few open-bolt weapons in the game and costs 3 Supply, and is usable only by the Insurgents' Breacher class. By default, the Uzi uses a 25-round magazine, with a longer 32-round magazine and a 50-round drum available via extra Supply points.

IMI UZI - 9x19mm

The operator on the range with a standard Uzi. Note custom charging handle.

Aiming.

Reloading gives the operator an opportunity to show off the details on his Uzi, as well as the fully extended stock.

Pulling the custom charging handle during an empty reload.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

The March 2019 Content Update added in two variants of the MP5 submachine gun. The Insurgents received the older MP5A2 variant, which features the early "slimline" handguard and "waffle" magazine.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with original "slimline" handguard and straight "waffle"-style magazine - 9x19mm

The operator holds his vintage MP5 at the ready.

Aiming down the classic diopter sights.

Swapping out a "waffle" style magazine. Also note the early "slimline" handguard.

After locking back the charging handle, the operator prepares to perform a good ol' fashioned HK Slap.

Heckler & Koch MP5A5

The March 2019 Content Update provided Security forces with the MP5A5.

Heckler & Koch MP5A5 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The operator holds his (comparatively) shiny and new MP5A5.

Aiming down the sights, which are pretty much identical to the MP5A2's.

Grabbing a new magazine also gives us a good look at the safe-semi-burst-auto fire selector.

The operator in the midst of performing an HK Slap. Some things never go out of style.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD6

When fitted with a suppressor, the Security's MP5A5 turns into an MP5SD6.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD6 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The MP5SD6 held idle.

Reloading the MP5SD6.

Assault Rifles

Alpha AK

The Alpha AK, a customized AK used by the Russian Spetsnaz Alpha Group and featuring a Zenit RIS handguard and a railed dust cover, is a new Insurgent weapon in Sandstorm available to the Insurgent Adviser class. It is fitted with a Tromix extended charging handle, and is stated to be chambered in 7.62x39mm via in-game stats, despite being clearly modeled with a 5.45x39mm magazine.

Alpha AK - 5.45x39mm

A tacticool AK on the range.

The traditional AK sights have been replaced by some more modern flip-up sights. You certainly won't be short of rail space.

Rocking in a new magazine. Fast reloads for all AK family weapons have the player character knocking out the old magazine with the new.

Pulling back the custom charging handle. On fast empty reloads, the player character will rack the charging handle with their left hand from under. This happens on all AK family weapons.

AK-74N

The AK-74N returns from the previous game. The rifle costs 4 Supply and is usable by the Insurgents' Rifleman, Demolitions, Officer, and Observer classes.

AK-74 - 5.45x39mm

The AK-74N at the range.

Aiming down the venerable AK sights.

Loading a Bakelite magazine and showing off the distinctive AK-74 muzzle brake.

Finishing an empty reload with a pull of the charging handle. All rifles in the AK family share a very similar reload animation.

AKS-74U

The AKS-74U returns in the sequel. The rifle is available for the Insurgents' Advisor and Breacher classes, and costs 4 Supply.

Izhmash AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

A standard AKS-74u at the range.

Sights.

Rocking in a new magazine and showing off the distinctive Krinkov profile.

The operator prepares to give the charging handle a pull.

AKM

The AKM with a standard fixed stock replaces the folding stock AKMS from the previous game. The rifle is one of the cheapest Insurgent weapons available, costing 3 Supply. It is usable by the Rifleman, Demolitions, Officer, and Observer classes.

AKM - 7.62x39mm

On the range with a modern warfare essential.

Aiming down your standard AK sights.

Loading a fresh magazine and showing off the simple slanted muzzle brake.

Preparing to pull the charging handle.

HS Produkt VHS

The HS Produkt VHS-D2 appears as a new weapon for the Security class, available to the Commander, Observer, Rifleman and Demolitions classes.

HS Produkt VHS-D2 - 5.56x45mm NATO

The VHS-2, out of its humble Balkan element.

Aiming the sights, uncannily similar to the G36, which makes sense as the VHS-2 was made to replace the G36 for the Croatian Military.

Yanking the old mag out...

Before seating the new one and hitting the bolt release.

M4A1

The M4A1 makes its return in the sequel. It is one of the most expensive primary weapons available to the Security forces, costing 5 Supply. It is usable by the Security Rifleman, Demolitions, Officer, and Observer classes.

Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO

A standard M4A1 just begging to be mag dumped.

Aiming down the stock AR-15 style sights.

Inserting a STANAG magazine.

The operator presses the bolt release upon finishing an empty reload.

Mk 18 Mod 1

The Mk 18 Mod 1 replaces the Mk 18 Mod 0 from the original game, appearing as the Mk. 18 CQBR. As with the M4A1, it is somewhat higher-cost than basic rifles for the Security forces, though costs only 4 Supply. It can only be used by the Security Breacher and Advisor classes.

Mk 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm

The operator with the M4's shorter cousin.

Aiming down the aftermarket rear aperture sight.

Inserting a Magpul PMAG into the MK18.

The operator presses the bolt release on an empty reload while observing the bolt going into battery.

M16A2

The M16A2 is a selectable assault rifle; it serves as the Insurgents' counterpart to the M16A4. The rifles are nearly identical, save for the M16A2's inability to mount optics beyond a few scopes. It costs 3 Supply and is usable by the Insurgent Rifleman, Demolitions, Officer, and Observer. The M16A2 also gains a heat shield handguard when a launcher is mounted.

Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm

M16A4

The M16A4 returns from the previous game and is the cheapest rifle available to the Security forces, costing 3 Supply. It is usable by the Security Rifleman, Demolitions, Observer, and Officer classes.

Colt M16A4 - 5.56x45mm NATO

Enfield L85A2

The L85A2 is available to the Advisor class of the Security faction. By default, it has its original green plastic handguard; the Daniel Defense railed forend is used when mounting a laser or light module or adding a vertical grip. Like the Uzi in the previous game, it was a favorite workshop mod among the community. The SUSAT scope can also be equipped on the L85 as a unique attachment. It costs 5 Supply.

L85A2 - 5.56x45mm

L85A2 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO

L85A2 with magazine removed, Daniel Defense railed foregrip, ACOG scope, Grippod vertical foregrip, and SureFire FHSA80SA flash hider - 5.56x45mm

Heckler & Koch G36K

Another popular weapon mod from the previous game, the Heckler & Koch G36K is one of the primary weapons available to the Security forces. The ZF optical sight can be equipped on the G36K. It costs 4 Supply and is available to the Security Rifleman, Demolitions, Officer, and Observer classes. Notably, the G36K is prominently used during the tutorial map.

H&K G36KV - 5.56x45mm NATO

Battle Rifles

FN FAL

The FN FAL makes its return in the sequel. It is usable by the Insurgent Rifleman, Demolitions, Observer, and Officer. It costs 4 Supply and cannot be equipped with a grenade launcher, unlike the other rifles available to the Demolitions class.

FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO

FN SCAR-H STD

Available to the Security's Advisor class, the FN SCAR-H makes its official debut in Sandstorm as the Mk. 17 Mod 0. It costs 3 Supply.

Third Generation FN SCAR-H STD - 7.62x51mm NATO

H&K G3A3

The Heckler & Koch G3A3 officially appears in the game. It is usable by the Security forces' Rifleman, Demolitions, Observer, and Officer classes, and is the only rifle available to the Demolitions class that cannot equip a grenade launcher. It costs 4 Supply.

H&K G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Pre-release image of the G3A3 equipped with a vertical grip and Russian PO scope.

Mk 14 Mod 1 Enhanced Battle Rifle

The Mk 14 Mod 1 EBR makes its way back from the previous title. It is available only to the Security Marksman class and costs 5 Supply.

Mk 14 Mod 1 EBR - 7.62x51mm NATO

Norinco SKS-D

The Norinco SKS-D returns from the previous game. It still has a "paratrooper" barrel, but now it also has its bayonet. Like in the previous game, it uses 20-round magazines, and the bolt still incorrectly locks open upon firing the last shot despite the lack of a bolt hold open on Chinese AK mag SKS models. It is available to the Insurgents' Adviser class.

Norinco SKS-D - 7.62x39mm

Machine Guns

M240B

The M240B GPMG was added in the March 2019 Content Update as the Security Gunner class' second option for LMGs, costing 4 Supply. It comes with a 50-round belt in a cloth pouch, but can be upgraded to a 100-round belt in a box magazine with other options of sights, barrel attachments and laser sight.

M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO.

The weapon select menu image of the M240B.

The M240B held idle. Note the loaded 50-round cloth pouch.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the M240B.

Reloading the M240B now fitted with the 100-round belt in a box mag, with the bipod deployed.

M249-E2 SAW

The M249 is a primary weapon usable by the Security Gunner class, costing 3 Supply. It comes only with a 200-round belt and can be modified with optics, all barrel attachments and laser sights.

FN M249-E2 SAW - 5.56x45mm NATO.

The weapon select menu image of the M249.

The M249 held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the M249.

Reloading the M249 with the bipod deployed. While visibly depleting belts is a plus, the reload animation in this case has the remaining 8 rounds float off with the discarded box magazine.

MG3

The MG3 was added to the game during the March 2019 Content Update as another Insurgent primary weapon for the Gunner class costing 4 Supply. It has a high rate of fire at 1000 rpm, but virtually uncontrollable unless firing with bipod deployed. It comes with a 50-round belt in a drum pouch, but can be upgraded to use 100-round belts in a box magazine, along with optics, suppressor(!) and laser sight.

MG3 - 7.62x51mm NATO. Note the black furniture.

The weapon select menu image of the MG3.

The MG3 held idle while using the 50-round drum.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the MG3.

Reloading the MG3 with the bipod deployed.

Firing the MG3 when equipped with the 100-round belt in a box.

This modified, Abu-Hajaar-worthy MG3 showcases the additional rails when optics and laser sights are added. Amusingly in this case, the 7X scope would clip through the rear sights when reloading.

PKM

The PKM makes its long-awaited arrival to the series in Sandstorm. It is the Insurgent counterpart to the M240B, usable only by the Gunner class. It costs 3 Supply and comes only with a 100-round belt with options for optics, barrel attachments and laser sight.

PKM with latest version of flash hider - 7.62x54mm R.

The weapon select menu image of the PKM.

The PKM held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the PKM.

Reloading the empty PKM by removing the box...

... then loading a new box while replacing the belt from the right side of the weapon.

Shotguns

Remington 870

The Remington 870 makes its way into the game, replacing the Mossberg 590 from the previous title. It features black furniture with a railed forend and scope rail added to the receiver, with a ghost ring rear sight. Strangely, it utilizes the Rem-Loc stock system found on the 870 MCS variant. This system allows for quick changes of the stock, and comes with its own unique forend, which the game has omitted in place of the police forend. It is usable by the Security Breacher class and costs 2 Supply.

Remington 870 Express Tactical - 12 Gauge.

Remington 870 MCS - 12 Gauge.

The weapon select menu image of the M870.

The M870 held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the M870.

Inserting new shells into the magazine tube where we can make out the markings on the receiver that reads: "MODEL 870 EXPRESS BREACHER".

The operator chamber-loads the M870 when reloading from empty.

TOZ-194

Also returning from the 2014 Insurgency is the Russian TOZ-194 pump action shotgun. It is almost identical to the Remington 870 in nearly all respects, including its magazine size, rate of fire, damage, and so on. It costs 2 Supply and is available to the Insurgent Breacher.

TOZ-194 - 12 Gauge

The weapon select menu image of the TOZ-194.

The TOZ-194 held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the TOZ-194 to dispatch a pyramid of threatening cans. The serial numbers can be seen on the back of the receiver.

Inserting new shells into the magazine tube after taking care of the radicalised canned food.

The operator chamber-loads the TOZ-194 when reloading from empty.

Sniper Rifles

Remington M24

The Remington M24 makes its way into the game, replacing the old M40A1. It costs 2 Supply and can be used with ironsights or a variety of optics, up to and including a 7x scope. It reloads one bullet at a time and is usable only by the Security Marksman class.

M24 sniper rifle - .300 Winchester Magnum

The weapon select menu image of the M24.

The M24 held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the M24.

Cycling the bolt of the M24.

Inserting new cartridges into the M24's magazine after pulling the bolt back.

Mosin Nagant 1891/30

The Mosin Nagant costs 2 Supply and is usable by the Insurgent Marksman and Advisor classes. By default is the M91/30 rifle with a straight bolt handle, the correct PU scope and turned down bolt handle are appropriately used when opting to use a scope in a fortunate aversion of the bubba-fied Mosin from the previous game. If there is not a scope mounted, the rifle can be used with stripper clips for faster reloading while empty, at the cost of extra Supply.

Mosin Nagant 1891/30 - 7.62x54mmR

Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper Rifle with PU 3.5x sniper scope - 7.62x54mm R

The weapon select menu image of the Mosin Nagant.

The Mosin Nagant held idle, far from it's home on the Eastern Front.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the Mosin Nagant.

Cycling the straight bolt handle of the Mosin Nagant.

Reloading the Mosin Nagant with a stripper clip.

A modified Mosin with bipod deployed and a turned-down bolt handle. Unlike the previous incarnations, reloading a partially loaded magazine will have the operator cover the ejection port to prevent a wasted round from flying off, then load in the balance remaining. Strangely enough, only certain optics will trigger the turned-down bolt handle state (like the Holographic seen here), despite the fact that both the rails and sight would otherwise be non-intrusive over the ejection port.

Izhmash SVD Dragunov

The Izhmash SVD Dragunov is available to the Insurgent Marksman and Advisor classes. It can be used with a variety of optics, or even just iron sights.

Izhmash SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mmR

The weapon select menu image of the SVD Dragunov.

The SVD held idle.

Aiming down the default iron sights of the SVD.

Performing a fast reloading on a SVD, by kicking the old magazine out via mag release lever and inserting the new one.

On an empty mag, the operator additionally pulls the charging handle with his right hand.

Launchers

Carl Gustav M3

The Carl Gustav M3 is the standard reusable launcher for the Security faction, and appears under its US Army designation as M3 MAAWS.

Carl Gustav M3 - 84x246mm R

M136 AT4

Another veteran from the previous game, the M136 AT4 is also available to the Security Demolition class.

M136 AT4 - 84mm

Panzerfaust 3

The Panzerfaust 3 is available to the Insurgents as their analogue of the AT4, being a single-shot launcher.

Panzerfaust 3 with DM12A1 rocket and standard telescopic sight - 60mm

RPG-7

The RPG-7 returns from previous games, as the obvious handheld launcher for the Insurgent faction.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Mounted Weapons

DShK heavy machine gun

The DShKM is mounted on the Insurgents' pickup truck.

DShKM - 12.7x108mm