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It's going to be a big battle of the combat games this weekend. Both World War 3 and Insurgency: Sandstorm have a free weekend that runs from June 20 to June 24. We already told you about the World War 3 free weekend, so now it's Insurgency's turn.
This free weekend for Insurgency: Sandstorm is being held just days after new content drops for the game. This new content is actually out today and includes new weapons, a remake of a classic Insurgency map, and a new arcade mode called "Frenzy." The map being remade is Ministry and the new Frenzy mode is "zombie-inspired."
Free weekends typically include a sale off of the game for those that want to keep playing after the weekend is over. I don't see anything that says this is the case here, but that may change once the free weekend actually begins. Speaking of which, you will be able to download and play this weekend by downloading the game from Steam once the free weekend begins.
Today's update includes:
- New weapons and attachments:
- QBZ-03 Chinese assault rifle and TAR-21 MARS-style red dot optic for Insurgents
- VHS-2 Croatian assault rifle and MRO “Micro Red Dot†optic for Security
- Ministry - new indoor-focused map (remake of the Insurgency classic)
Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, the millions selling FPS comes enhanced and expanded . Insurgency: Sandstorm is built in UnrealEngine 4 with upgraded graphics, taking the series into a new era. Coming to PC and, for the first time, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ; Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, and new co-op and versus objective-based game modes. All while retaining the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today.
Fight across a modern battlefield utilizing gameplay mechanics that blur the lines between reality and shooter - split second decisions will mean life or death for you and your team. Each weapon has unique ballistic calculations that take into account things like bullet drop and penetration power. Choose to drop magazines for faster reloads in dangerous situations, carefully open doors to keep quiet, or bash doors down with a shoulder charge, and much more.
Participate in large-scale battles in up to 16-versus-16 skirmishes with artillery barrages, helicopter gunships, repurposed commercial drones, air strikes, and drivable land transport vehicles. Battle across expansive maps with interiors to breach and high-value objectives to control with your team. Each map’s size and play areas are adjusted specifically for each game mode and can also be played in co-op against bots.
Like its predecessor, Insurgency: Sandstorm rewards teamwork and objective play over personal success. Players will also finally see long awaited features such as character customization, ranked matchmaking, and many more.
