Steam app 581320 · updated 09 Oct 2026, 23:28 UTC
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.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
95 months, December 2018 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 344 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Gameplay consists of frequent combat scenarios with characters using their weapons to shoot enemies.
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Operation Breachpoint Launch Trailer
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Operation Clear Sight Launch Trailer
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Operation Shell Shock Launch Trailer
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Launch Trailer
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Boots on the Ground Trailer
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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Overview Trailer
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50 developer announcements, Mar 2024 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
Hello everyone!We hope you are enjoying Operation: Breachpoint! Our team has been working diligently to identify and resolve key issues affecting your gameplay experience. This hotfix addresses community-reported issues, including vertical…
Patch notesHello soldiers!Welcome to the release notes for Update 1.21 Operation: Breachpoint! This update includes a brand-new map, two stylish new pistols, and additional customization options for both factions.NEW MAP: HOLDWe are excited to…
BravoHello soldiers! Welcome to the release notes for Update 1.20 Operation: Clear Sight! This update features two new sights, new difficult challenges to grind, mod editor improvements, and new cosmetics for both factions! First things first…
BravoGreeting Soldiers,From November 28 to December 1, 2025, earn triple XP when you play Insurgency: Sandstorm.Have a great weekend! o7
BravoHey Soldiers!Starting December 2, the following LTGMs will be live until December 16: Hardcore Lite & Gang WarGo get 'em! o7
BravoHey everyone!We hope you’re enjoying the new update! The team has been working hard since the release of Operation: Shell Shock to identify key issues that are impacting player experience that require our attention. In addition to the fixes…
Patch notesYou can find the patch notes here: sabr.gg/ISS-119Notes
BravoGreeting Soldiers!From October 3 to October 6, 2025, earn triple XP when you play Insurgency: Sandstorm.Have a great weekend!
BravoHey Soldiers!Starting October 7, the following LTGMs will be live until October 21: Chad Team 6 & Team Deathmatch.Go get 'em!
BravoGreetings Soldiers!It's the last weekend of the month, meaning that from September 26 to September 29, 2025, you'll earn triple XP when you play Insurgency: Sandstorm.
BravoThe following LTGMs will be live until October 7: Guerillas & Free For All
BravoStarting August 12, the following LTGMs will be live until August 26: Checkpoint Frenzy & Gunslinger TDM
Bravo{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32965397/c79d9736765716ef787d1e21f20a263ba0dcc42c.jpg Hello soldiers! Welcome to the release notes for Update 1.18: Operation: Overrun! We’ve officially been cleared for landing, although safe arrival is not guaranteed.…
BravoFollow along with us as we announce the contents of Update 1.18 Operation: Overrun before the April 22 launch! 🌐 Update 1.18 Operation: Overrun
BravoHey everyone! In addition to the fixes included in this hotfix, we want to assure you that your feedback regarding crossplay and lobby size limits has been heard loud and clear. While we can’t provide specific details yet, we’re committed…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32965397/3f229aeb499e17cb03c67cb1a4a5c4c52c795412.jpg Hello again soldiers! Welcome to the release notes for Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence! The leaves are bare, the smell of snow is in the air, and if you’re anything…
Bravo🎉 Double XP weekend is live from now until Monday, December 2nd at 4pm UTC!
BravoHello Operators We’re thrilled to announce that Insurgency: Sandstorm is in the running for the “Labor of Love” category at this year’s Steam Awards! Over the years, we’ve poured our hearts into refining and expanding the experience…
robin.moreuxFollow along with us as we announce the contents of Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence before the December 5th launch! 🌐: Update 1.17 Operation: Resurgence
Sgt.Slaughterer🤯 We’ve been blown away by the response to the survey so far! ⏰ For anyone who hasn’t filled it out yet, there’s still time! The cut-off to get your submissions in is tomorrow at 7pm UTC! 📝 https://forms.gle/QrBDse1WdwuBjELj8
Sgt.Slaughterer🍂 We’ve taken a break from our hot chocolates and pumpkin carving to prepare a content survey and we’d love to hear your opinions! If you can spare two minutes, jump in there and share your thoughts! 📝 https://forms.gle/QrBDse1WdwuBjELj8
Sgt.SlaughtererThe community has spoken, and the limited-time modes for November will be: CO-OP Chad Team 6: Who you call when the alphas in alpha squad aren't cutting it. Fight more enemies with more supply. VERSUS Battle Hardcore: Attack or defend the…
Bravo🎃 It's creepy season boys n’ ghouls! Grab your spookiest loadout and hop into the battle to take advantage of our Halloween Triple XP event! It’s a terrifyingly good time! 🧛 Triple XP will be undead from now until November 1st, 4pm UTC.
BravoThe LTGM votes are now open, so cast your vote to decide which two limited-time modes run for the next month! Votes are open until October 28th, 6pm UTC. To participate, join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/insurgencysandstorm
Dr. PrepperThe community has spoken, and the limited-time modes for October are now live! CO-OP Taskforce 666: Fight the Frenzied as a tactical team of special forces vampires. VERSUS Team Deathmatch: Kill the enemy more than they kill you with…
Dr. PrepperTriple XP is live from now until September 30th at 4pm UTC!
Dr. PrepperThe LTGM votes are now open, so cast your vote to decide which two limited-time modes run for the next month! Votes are open until September 27th, 6pm UTC. To participate, join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/insurgencysandstorm
Dr. Prepper🚨 Attention Players! 🚨 We’ll perform scheduled server maintenance on Thursday, September 12th, from 8:00 am to 9:00 am UTC. During this time, you may experience service interruptions. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Dr. PrepperThe community has spoken, and the limited-time modes for September will be: CO-OP Quadruple HC: Triple Hardcore, and then some. VERSUS Battle Night: Take territory and eliminate the enemy under the moonlight. Don't forget your night…
Dr. PrepperThe LTGM votes are now open, so cast your vote to decide which two limited-time modes run for the next month! Votes are open until August 29th, 6pm UTC. To participate, join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/insurgencysandstorm
Em@SaberHello soldiers! We'd like to extend an invitation to all of our players to join the Insurgency: Sandstorm - Game Mode Feedback Survey! As our work continues on future updates, we're eager to hear your thoughts about the existing game modes!…
Dr. PrepperDouble XP is live from now until July 29th at 4pm UTC!
Dr. PrepperThe ballots are in! Next month's modes will be: Chad Team 6: Who you call when the alphas in alpha squad aren't cutting it. Fight more enemies with more supply. Gang War: Pistol wielding attackers advance through the map while defending…
Sgt.SlaughtererVoting is now closed, and we will announce the winning limited-time game modes soon! To participate in next month's vote, be sure to join our Discord here.
Sgt.Slaughterer🏁 The votes are now open, and we’re off to the races! Cast your vote to decide which two limited-time modes run for the next month! Voting will remain open until July 25th @ 6pm UTC! To participate, join the Discord here.
Sgt.Slaughterer🎆 Happy 4th of July 🎆 QUAD XP is live until tomorrow, July 5th @4pm UTC.
Dr. PrepperDouble XP is live from now until July 2nd at 4pm UTC!
Dr. PrepperUpdate 1.16 Operation: Crisis is here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32965397/a7c996d168f58df2ba68e0b0e4dc21e3d4f47cd1.jpg Featuring: 🚂 New map: Trainyard 🎯 New weapons: TAC338 & L96A1 💪 New limited-time mode: Arms Race 🔫 New character and weapon…
Sgt.SlaughtererWelcome soldiers! Update 1.16 Operation: Crisis is pulling into the station soon! Featuring a new map, a new limited-time mode, new weapons, a bunch of fixes and more! We can’t wait for you to get your hands on it when it arrives in the…
Sgt.SlaughtererHello Soldiers, Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and the birds and autocannons are singing! We have noticed a build-up of questions among the community lately, so we want to clear some things up and touch on what’s approaching on the…
Sgt.SlaughtererThe ballots are in! Next month's modes will be: Checkpoint Frenzy: Fight fast enemies who only attack with melee and Molotovs. Watch out for special enemies. Battle Hardcore: Attack or defend the line with slower movement speed and slower…
Sgt.Slaughterer😟 Didn't like this month's limited-time game modes? 🙂 Well good news, June's votes are now open! 🗳️ Join the Discord now and vote for your favorites. Votes will be open until May 30th at 6pm UTC. Step 1: Join the Discord here. Step 2: Head…
Sgt.SlaughtererDouble XP is live from now until Monday @ 4PM UTC!
Sgt.SlaughtererHello Soldiers! Let’s go full steam ahead and address the elephant in the room here: Update 1.16 is on schedule to release in the Spring and this hotfix is meant to clear the station for its arrival! Hotfix #2 is laying the metaphorical…
Patch notes🦍 Guerrillas: Capture and destroy objectives one at a time as you move through the area. Make do with fewer supply points. 🌙 Battle Night: Take territory and eliminate the enemy under the moonlight. Don't forget your night equipment. May's…
Sgt.SlaughtererThe ballots are in! Next month's modes will be: CO-OP: Guerillas - Capture and destroy objectives one at a time as you move through the area. Make do with fewer supply points. PVP: Battle Night - Take territory and eliminate the enemy under…
Sgt.Slaughterer😟 Didn't like this month's limited-time game modes? 🙂 Well good news, May's votes are now open! 🗳️ Join the Discord now and vote for your favorites. Votes will be open until April 25th at 6pm UTC. Step 1: Join the Discord here. Step 2: Head…
Sgt.Slaughterer🏃♂️ Running in the 90’s: Move fast, soak hits, don’t aim, and experience Sandstorm co-op with a late 90s FPS twist. ⚡ Battle Bolt Action: Attack or defend the line. Take one objective at a time using bolt-action weapons. April's limited…
Sgt.Slaughterer🐰 Get ready to hop into Easter weekend with 3XP! 🥚 3XP will be live until Monday, April 1 @ 4pm UTC!
Sgt.Slaughterer🗳️ It's that time again! Cast your vote to decide which two limited-time modes will run for the next month! Votes are open until April 1st, @ 5pm UTC. To participate, join the Discord here: https://discord.gg/insurgencysandstorm
Sgt.SlaughtererEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | InsurgencyEAC.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Sandstorm No EAC | Insurgency.exe | -noeac | windows 64 | branch unstable |
| Town replay | InsurgencyEAC.exe | -clickedreplay=373d2264-9310-48b2-ae53-e73f322f3bcb | windows 64 | branch focus_perf |
| Precinct replay | InsurgencyEAC.exe | -clickedreplay=f4fbf0e8-7bff-4a2b-bb41-277c686253a2 | windows 64 | branch focus_perf |
| No argument | InsurgencyEAC.exe | windows 64 | branch focus_qa,focus_loca,focus_safe,focus_community_loca |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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