The latest major content update for Insurgency: Sandstorm is now available. Update 1.11 or Operation: Warlord is packed with new stuff, including two SMGs, a new map, game mode, and so much more.
New Weapons
There are two new submachine guns introduced in Operation: Warlord. They are the P90 and the Vector, which can be used by the Insurgents and Security forces, respectively.
They are exclusive to the Advisor Class and you can further improve them by attaching Barrel, Optic, and other upgrades. They are known for their unique iron sights that may provide new lethal ways to combat.
In addition to new SMGs, the Point Shooting Grip is now available. This attachment improves your hip-fire accuracy, especially at close range. This attachment is only available on co-op modes though.
New Game Mode
Ambush is the game’s newest Versus Mode, where the objectives are to escort the VIP to the extraction point if you’re on the Security team or eliminate the VIP by ambushing their group when you are part of the Insurgents.
This new game mode will be available on the following maps:
- Power Plant
- Summit
- Refinery
- Ministry
- Gap
- Precinct
- Hillside
- Farmhouse
- Citadel
- Crossing
- Tell
- Hideout
If you completed this new game mode once, you will be granted the Sporty and Big Spender cosmetic sets.
New Map
Created with the Ambush game mode in mind, Gap is a new map filled with exposed rooftops, tight alleyways, and a lavish golden lobby, among other things, where the confrontation usually happens.
If you are on the Security team, you will extract the VIP while navigating through the tight alleyways as just mentioned. Gap is supported on the following game modes:
- Checkpoint Security
- Checkpoint Insurgents
- Outpost
- Survival
- Push Security
- Push Insurgents
- Frontline
- Domination
- Firefight
- Ambush
Update 1.11 Highlights
- New Map: Gap
- New Game Mode: Ambush
- New Weapons: P90 (Insurgents), Vector (Security)
- New Feature: In-Game Store
- A new in-game store was added for players to find all available DLC from past and current operations in addition to limited-time discounts
- Direct hits from Molotov cocktails will no longer cause instant death
- The Fragger class is now broken down into five classes: Assaulter, Advisor, Breacher, Gunner, and Marksman Fraggers
- The interact and reload actions are now mapped to the same “X” button when using a gamepad in the Modern controller layout
- Added two new controller layout schemes called Classic and Modern in the Controls Menu
- Added audio and visual feedback when collecting ammo from supply crates, performing a full resupply, or scavenging for ammo from weapons on the ground
- Improved melee attack responsiveness by increasing animation speed and decreasing delay between attacks
- The weapon held by the character on the Main Menu now features its respective upgrades
This update is currently only available on PC. Xbox and Playstation players must wait for Update 1.11 a little longer. If you want to learn more, you can head to the game’s official Steam page.
