Insurgency Sandstorm Update 1.16 Brings Loads of Fixes

Insurgency Sandstorm update 1.16 has been pushed out by New World this May 2, and this brings a host of fixes to the shooter from issues that stemmed from the Operation Accolade patch released last month.. There’s a long list of fixes included in the official patch notes below.

Insurgency Sandstorm Update 1.16 Patch Notes:

Resolved Issues

Art & Graphics

• Resolved an issue with explosive damage not damaging destructible/dynamic objects

• Resolved an issue with explosives wrapping around objects.

• Resolved an issue with distant LOD in scopes not loading while using PIP scope settings.

• Resolved an issue where FOV settings would reduce scopes’ view.

• Resolved an issue where Technicals had no collision with bullets and projectiles.

• Resolved an issue causing the MDR to perform an empty mag reload while using a grip.

• Resolved an issue while using PIP mode and FOV is 70 a lens effect was present.

• Resolved an issue with the M4A1/M16A4 1x scopes having a slight shift to the left when aiming

• Resolved an issue with the MDR and SG 552 fast reload being cropped in first person.

• Resolved an issue causing grenades to have a delay when throwing back a grenade.

• Resolved an issue where the full reload animation would play instead of fast reload

• Resolved an issue where weapons would no longer drop from the characters hands.

Gameplay Improvements

• Resolved an issue causing AI to T-pose after death.

• Resolved an issue where players could scavenge an infinite amount of explosive ammo

• Resolved an issue where flashbangs would blind players for an extended period of time.

• Resolved an issue causing the C4 and IED explosion radius being too small.

Level Design Improvements & Fixes

• Resolved an issue with players falling through terrain on Last Light.

• Resolved an issue where players were able to destroy the last objective across the map on Last Light.

UI / UX

• Resolved an issue where party members were showing as placeholder text.

• Resolved an issue where the compass would not disappear while using the radial comms menu

• Resolved an issue where players could move the death cam around freely

• Resolved an issue where ammo carriers would give 1 less magazine than they used to.

• Resolved an issue where players could not change the radial menu settings.

• Resolved an issue causing players being unable to deploy

• Resolved an issue that caused all Save data to be deleted.

Miscellaneous

• Resolved an issue with the Japanese font being incorrect
• Resolved an issue with the Operation: Accolade DLC not appearing in the Steam store.
• Resolved an issue where the EAC splash screen was not the new key art.
• Resolved an issue where players were able to disable flashbangs through the console commands

KNOWN ISSUES

•  Some textures on Hideout may appear to be missing on console

Source: New World Interactive

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