Insurgency Sandstorm Patch 1.15 Notes (Update 1.14)

Insurgency Sandstorm patch 1.15 (Operation: Accolade) is rolling out on PS4, PS5, PC, and Xbox. According to the official Insurgency Sandstorm 1.15 patch notes, the latest update adds a new map, new weapons, new gear and much more. Apart from this, Insurgency Sandstorm update 1.15 also includes various quality-of-life changes.

Previously, a major update added new features, changes, improvements, and more. Unfortunately, players are still facing a number of issues with the game. Today’s Insurgency Sandstorm version 1.15 will fix a few of these issues.

Insurgency Sandstorm Update 1.15 Patch Notes – March 30, 2023

New Map: Last Light

Last Light is Playable on:

Ambush
Checkpoint Insurgents
Checkpoint Security
Defusal
Domination
Firefight
Frontline
Outpost
Push Insurgents
Push Security
Survival

New Weapons: MDR and SG 552

Coming to Operation: Accolade, these brand new 20 round assault rifles sure do pack a punch. The MDR is vicious, slinging its 7.62 ammo at 960m per second, while the SG 552 stands out with its ease of use and all around versatility! Both weapons are available for the following classes:

Rifleman
Demolitions
Commander
Observer

MDR (SEC)

Unload with high-velocity precision on enemy combatants with the MDR for Security.

SG 552 (INS)

New Free Cosmetics: Scout and Rebel Fighter

We are always amazed by the creations that our community comes up with and we’re overjoyed to finally be unveiling the Scout and Rebel Fighter DLC’s.

Scout (SEC)

Rebel Fighter (INS)

Take up arms and rise against the enemy with the Rebel Fighter Gear Set for Insurgents.

New DLC: The Accolade Set Bundle

To celebrate four years of Sandstorm, and the incredible support from the community, get moving with the Accolade Set Bundle. Featuring premium gear and battle-worn weapon skin sets, the bundle is packed full of community-driven content.
These new DLC sets will be available for purchase upon the release of Operation: Accolade and are included in the Year 2 pass for those of you who have it standalone, or via the Gold Edition. These cosmetic items can be combined with others in-game.

Pilot Gear set for Security

Pilot Helmet (Headgear)
Pilot Top (Torso)
Pilot Gloves (Hands)
Pilot Bottom (Legs)
Pilot Boots (Feet)

Flaunt your experience with the Worn Veteran Weapon Skin Set for Security!

Worn Veteran Weapon Skin Set for Security

These skins can be applied to the following weapons:

M16A4
MK 18 CQBR
MK 14 EBR
M24
MDR
M249

Tread on your enemies and leave them in your DUST with the Biker Gear Set for Insurgents!

Biker Gear Set for Insurgents

Biker Helmet (Headgear)
Biker Top (Torso)
Biker Gloves (Hands)
Biker Bottom (Legs)
Biker Boots (Feet)
Biker Tattoo

Fit for the most grizzled of fighters, the rugged Rust & Wrap Weapon Skin Set is coming for Insurgents!

Rust & Wrap Weapon Skin Set for Insurgents

These skins can be applied to the following weapons:

SVD
Mosin-Nagant
AKS-74U
AKM
PKM
SG 552

New Defusal Layouts

We think you are going to have a blast with these seven explosive new layouts for the Defusal game mode! This means we’ve almost tripled the number of available layouts, so what are you waiting for? Grab your wire-cutters and get to work!

Bab

Farmhouse

Ministry

Powerplant

Refinery

Summit

Tell

There you have it! We hope you are as excited as we are for all the new content to arrive in Update 1.14!

Art & Graphics

Resolved an issue with visual inconsistencies in the Puffer Jacket between third-person and first-person views.
Resolved an issue where IR laser and IR flashlight VFX were not visible in NV scopes.
Resolved an issue with speed reloading when using scavenged AKM ammo with the SKS.
Resolved an issue where the reload animation would repeat when using the Desert Eagle.
Resolved an issue where the ammo carrier with backpack was clipping with the Brute Top.
Resolved an issue with textures near the respawn point in Ministry on console.
Resolved an issue with textures that extended too far and blocked projectiles on Crossing.
Resolved an issue with textures that extended too far and blocked projectiles on Farmhouse.

Audio / VO

Insurgency Sandstorm 1.15 resolved an issue where the Commander’s voice lines would loop on console.
Resolved a glitching issue with the gunshot audio on console.
Resolved a sound distortion issue on Bab while multiple players in the same place were shooting on console.
Resolved a sound distortion issue in multi-story buildings.

Gameplay Improvements

Resolved an issue where spawn protection gave an advantage to new players joining the match.
Insurgency Sandstorm 1.15 resolved an exploit where players would stay in spawn protection mode and freely explore the level killing players.
Resolved an issue where the game would crash on the local match loading screen.
Resolved an issue with party recreation on console.

Level Design Fixes

Resolved a collision issue causing players to get stuck on Tell.
Resolved an issue where Objective C on Precinct Push (Insurgents) was extended too far.
Resolved an issue with a hole in the map on Outskirts.

Mod Tools

Insurgency Sandstorm 1.15 resolved sound issues in the editor.
Resolved an issue of players being unable to play in editor if gamemode required a restart.
Resolved a crash issue during AI navigation for custom maps.
Resolved an issue of being unable to pack a mod.
Resolved an issue of being unable to load skin texture on characters.
Resolved an issue where the KSG and KS-23 were missing from the mod editor.
Insurgency Sandstorm patch 1.15 resolved an issue where four frontline scenario objectives were missing.
Resolved an issue where a UI icon was missing for supply crates.
Resolved an issue where a skin-shader texture was missing.
Resolved an issue where loading into PIE with dev iteration would crash the SDK.
Resolved the example map missing the floor.
Resolved an issue where playing Checkpoint starts in defeat.

UI / UX

Resolved an issue where the scoreboard would remain on the screen after interacting with “copy platform ID”.
Resolved an issue of the jump button becoming inactive.
Resolved an issue where the player was unable to fulfill a player report.
Insurgency Sandstorm version 1.15 resolved an issue where players could spawn in spectator mode on console.
Resolved an issue where selecting “save cosmetic preset” would cause the player to get stuck in the customize menu.
Resolved an issue of the game crashing on the EAC screen.

Miscellaneous

Resolved an issue where the MK 17 Universal Digital skin had the wrong description.
Resolved an issue with the Skull Camo and Skull Plain cosmetic being locked on console.
Resolved an issue where the in-game store was empty for some EGS players.

Download free Insurgency Sandstorm update 1.15 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.