Insurgency: Sandstorm’s New Major “Operation: Shell Shock” Update Out Now
Free gameplay content, new premium cosmetics & a limited-time game mode arrive today in Update 1.19 on PlayStation, Xbox & PC
PARIS – Oct. 21, 2025 – Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive are thrilled to announce the launch of a new major content update for Insurgency: Sandstorm with Update 1.19, “Operation: Shell Shock.” Available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store, this Operation delivers new weapons, the “ChadTeam666” limited-time game mode, and additional patches. Newly added premium cosmetic DLC sets are also available in the 4-Year Anniversary Edition, the Year 4 Pass, or for individual purchase.
“Operation: Shell Shock” Launch Trailer: YouTube
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FREE CONTENT INCLUDED IN “OPERATION: SHELL SHOCK”
With “Operation: Shell Shock,” two new free shotguns are coming to the game: the highly requested S12K for Security and the US12 for Insurgents. Brace for intense close-quarters combat as the battle for control escalates!
The latest update introduces a new Challenge system, offering Daily, Weekly, and Static goals that reward players with credits for completing in-game objectives.
For a spooky turn of events, ChadTeam666 has joined the pool of limited-time game modes. Fully loaded and undead, your squad of vampiric special forces will take on waves of zombified enemies in this high-intensity checkpoint mode. Operate under cover of darkness against overwhelming opposition.
PREMIUM CONTENT INCLUDED IN “OPERATION: SHELL SHOCK”
Insurgency: Sandstorm is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store in 4K 60 FPS, with global crossplay.
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