# Insurgency: Sandstorm Update 1.16 Operation: Crisis - Release Notes - Product: Insurgency: Sandstorm (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/insurgency-sandstorm) - Vendor: New World Interactive - Date: 2024-06-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/581320/view/4151835704476341271 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/insurgency-sandstorm/releases/2024-06-11-update-1.16-operation-crisis-release-notes What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — New map Trainyard playable across Versus, Co-op, and multiple game modes including Push, Firefight, Domination, Frontline, Ambush, Defusal, Checkpoint, Outpost, and Survival - **added** — New limited-time game mode Arms Race where players start with a basic weapon and progress through increasingly powerful weaponry by eliminating enemies - **added** — New weapon TAC 338 bolt-action sniper rifle using .338 caliber ammo for Security faction Marksman loadout - **added** — New weapon L96A1 bolt-action sniper rifle using .338 caliber ammo for Insurgents faction Marksman loadout - **added** — New Chemical Combat cosmetic gear set for Security containing helmet, top, bottom, boots, and gloves - **added** — New Desert Veteran weapon skin set for Security applicable to VHS, G3A3, KSG, Vector, M240B, and TAC-338 weapons - **added** — New Protective Gear cosmetic set for Insurgents containing gas mask, top, bottom, boots, and gloves - **added** — New Dusty weapon skin set for Insurgents applicable to QBZ-95, QBZ-03, KS-23, Alpha AK, MG3, and L96A1 weapons - **fixed** — Fixed issue where the 1.5 PK-AS scope displays incorrectly while reloading on the M24 - **fixed** — Fixed issue where the weapon of a player blinded by a flashbang would shake in third person - **fixed** — Fixed issue where the throwing animation would not play correctly when throwing a grenade from the prone position - **fixed** — Fixed issue where the Welrod's animation would break when sprinting with certain grips equipped - **fixed** — Fixed issue where cosmetic patches would clip through equipment - **fixed** — Fixed issue where the Rogue SOF and Gray Man Top Torso would warp the player mesh when combined with any Legs cosmetics - **fixed** — Fixed issue where part of the Biker helmet would obscure the screen when the player died - **fixed** — Fixed issue where headgear textures could appear distorted after playing with Brute top torso cosmetics - **fixed** — Fixed issue where a player using a mounted gun could have distorted animation from third person for users that reconnected to the server - **fixed** — Fixed issue on PC where under-barrel buckshot launcher rounds do not display correctly when reloading while attached to an AKM or AK-74 Welcome 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 near future! These release notes will be updated as new content is revealed on our social channels. Want to follow along in real- time? Give us a follow on (https://x.com/InsurgencyGame)! ##### NEW MAP: TRAINYARD All aboard for action! Introducing Trainyard, the newest original map for Insurgency: Sandstorm! Whether you’re engaging in CQB, mid-range skirmishes, or picking off enemies with the newly added sniper rifles, Trainyard offers a brutal and immersive experience that will test your tactical prowess and sharpshooting skills. Ready to dominate on the field of battle? Your next mission starts here. ##### Trainyard is playable on: Versus - Push Security - Push Insurgents - Firefight West - Firefight East - Domination West - Domination East - Frontline - Ambush East - Ambush West - Defusal West Co-op - Checkpoint Security - Checkpoint Insurgents - Outpost - Survival ##### NEW LIMITED-TIME GAME MODE Have you ever thought to yourself: “I bet I could beat every other player in this lobby with just about any gun.”? Well, good news! Our new limited-time mode Arms Race will pit you against every other player as you battle to prove your skills! Start with a basic weapon and eliminate enemies to progress through an arsenal of increasingly powerful and diverse weaponry. Adapt quickly, master each weapon, and race to be the first to secure a victory with the final kill. Whether you're a sharpshooter or a close-quarters professional, Arms Race promises relentless excitement and fierce competition. Jump in soon and prove your mastery across the entire armory before time runs out! ##### NEW WEAPONS: TAC 338 & L96A1 Utilizing five rounds of powerful .338 caliber ammo fired with devastating force, the TAC 338 & L96A1 will help you zero in on the competition. Whether you need the extreme precision of the TAC 338 or the versatile reliability of the L96A1 these bolt-action sniper rifles will make an excellent addition to any Marksman loadout. ##### TAC 338 _Set your sights and lock in your target with the new TAC 338 rifle for Security._ ##### L96A1 _Engineered for unparalleled accuracy, the L96A1 for Insurgents packs a vicious punch._ ##### NEW DLC: The Crisis Set Bundle ##### Chemical Combat (SEC) _When you find yourself engulfed, the Chemical Combat Set for Security is a breath of fresh air!_ Contains 5 different cosmetic gear pieces: - Chemical Combat Helmet (Head) - Chemical Combat Top (Torso) - Chemical Combat Bottom (Legs) - Chemical Combat Boots (Feet) - Chemical Combat Gloves (Hands) ##### Desert Veteran Weapon Skin Set (SEC) _Wear your experience and flex your know-how with the new Desert Veteran Weapon Skin Set for Security!_ The Desert Veteran weapon skins can be equipped in the Loadout menu for the Security faction for the following weapons where available: - Rifleman: VHS - Rifleman: G3A3 - Breacher: KSG - Advisor: Vector - Gunner: M240B - Marksman: TAC-338 ##### Protective Gear (INS) _Achieving victory in a hazardous environment requires proper protection. The Protective Gear Set for Insurgents has you covered!_ Contains 5 different cosmetic gear pieces: - Protective Gear Gas mask (Head) - Protective Gear Top (Torso) - Protective Gear Bottom (Legs) - Protective Gear Boots (Feet) - Protective Gear Gloves (Hands) ##### Dusty Weapon Skin Set (INS) _Wield the power of the desert with the new Dusty Weapon Skin Set for Insurgents!_ The Dusty weapon skins can be equipped in the Loadout menu for the Insurgent faction for the following weapons where available: - Rifleman: QBZ-95 - Rifleman: QBZ-03 - Breacher: KS-23 - Advisor: Alpha AK - Gunner: MG3 - Marksman: L96A1 ##### RESOLVED ISSUES ##### Art & _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/581320/view/4151835704476341271]_