Insurgency: Sandstorm is a tactical first-person shooter developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released for PC on December 12, 2018, it focuses on lethal close-quarters combat, objective-based multiplayer, and strong team coordination rather than arcade-style run-and-gun action. Set in a fictional modern war zone, the game is known for realistic gunplay, intense sound design, co-op and PvP modes, and a grounded military atmosphere built around communication and precision.