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Insurgency: Sandstorm – Operation: Overrun U7 1.18 Patch Notes

Posted on May 15, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl

New Map, New Weapons, LTMG Mode, Gear Sets, and Full Fix List Detailed

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. This update brings a brand-new map, two new LMGs, premium gear sets, and loads of fixes and improvements.

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

Release Date: 13 Dec, 2018

Genre: Action

Developer: New World Interactive

Publisher: Focus Entertainment

Franchise: Insurgency

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New Map: Forest

Set in an abandoned airbase overtaken by nature, Forest delivers intense CQB and long-range encounters across woodland, riverbeds, runways, and hangars.

Available in Versus modes:
Push Security, Push Insurgents, Frontline, Firefight East, Firefight West, Domination, Skirmish, Ambush

Available in Co-op modes:
Checkpoint Security, Checkpoint Insurgents, Hardcore Checkpoint (both sides), Outpost, Survival

A fighter plane crashing
From The New Map: Forest

 

An abandoned airbase overtaken by nature
NEW MAP: FOREST

New Weapons: M250 & H21

M250 (Security): Built for mobility and control, the M250 offers adaptable firepower in a compact, ready-for-battle LMG.

H21 (Insurgents): A belt-fed beast designed for intense suppression. Rugged, efficient, and deadly in firefights.H21 A powerhouse of suppressionM250 Built for mobility and control

New Limited-Time PvP Mode: First Blood

This special mode limits players to LMGs and sidearms, turning every match into a chaotic brawl. It’s a nod to 80s action movies and the raw stopping power of these new guns.

New Premium DLC

Forest Warden Gear Set (Security)

  • Top
  • Bottom
  • Headset
  • Balaclava
  • Goggles
  • Gloves
  • Boots

Phantom Gear Set (Insurgents)

  • Top
  • Pants
  • Helmet
  • Gloves
  • Boots

Green Recon Weapon Skin Set (Security)

Skins for: M4A1, MK 18 CQBR, M250, MP7, MK 14 EBR, L106A1

Bloodwood Weapon Skin Set (Insurgents)

Skins for: M16A2, AKS-74U, H21, TOZ-194, M99, Browning HP

Cosmetic Patches

Security:

  • Operation: Overrun
  • Unstoppable
  • Rotorhead
  • Support is Close
  • Unseen
  • Hard Landing

Insurgents:

  • Rebel
  • Hello
  • Wolverine
  • Tiger Eye
  • Molotov Throw

Gameplay Improvements

Lighting:

Citadel has been brightened to improve visibility without losing atmosphere.

Playlist Changes:

  • Defusal: Rotated to LTGM to prioritize Skirmish mode
  • Free For All: Moved to LTGM for better category fit

 Major Fixes

Art & Graphics:

  • Hair, tattoos, clipping, lighting, scope visuals, and underbarrel issues resolved
  • Weapon skins now render properly (e.g., Digital Splatter, Two-Tone)

Audio:

  • Fixed no sound during match search

Gameplay:

  • Fixed crossplay party bugs and fire support issues
  • Fixed reload bugs, bot behavior, and cache destruction inconsistencies

UI/UX:

  • Fixed misaligned UI elements, duplicate training tips, and controller sensitivity bugs

Mod Editor:

  • Fixed crashes, plugin errors, and object spawning bugs

Miscellaneous:

  • Fixed FPS drops, animation glitches, texture issues, and loadout problems

Known Issues

  • NVG accessories appear below characters after resupply
  • Glass, armor, and headgear clipping in third-person view
  • Several weapon-specific texture and animation bugs
  • UI translation issues in Replays and some menus

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