{"id":24737,"date":"2026-10-16T23:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T23:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/?p=24737"},"modified":"2026-10-16T23:23:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T23:23:14","slug":"insurgency-sandstorm-operation-echoes-update-1-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/insurgency-sandstorm-operation-echoes-update-1-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Echoes Is Out \u2013 UM45 and MP40 Return, Map Overhauls and Update 1.22 Patch Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24726\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-um45-smg-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"A Security soldier holding the returning UM45 submachine gun in Insurgency: Sandstorm\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-um45-smg-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-um45-smg-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Insurgency: Sandstorm&#8217;s <strong>Operation: Echoes<\/strong> is out now. Released on <strong>14 October 2026<\/strong> as <strong>Update 1.22<\/strong>, it brings back two fan-favourite submachine guns, the <strong>UM45<\/strong> and the <strong>MP40<\/strong>, gives the classic maps <strong>Power Plant<\/strong> and <strong>Hideout<\/strong> a full visual overhaul, and adds new cosmetics alongside a long list of fixes. Here&#8217;s everything in the update, straight from New World Interactive&#8217;s release notes.<\/p>\n<h2>Operation: Echoes at a glance<\/h2>\n<table><tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Update<\/strong><\/td><td>1.22 Operation: Echoes<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Released<\/strong><\/td><td>14 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>New weapons<\/strong><\/td><td>UM45 (Security), MP40 (Insurgents)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Map overhauls<\/strong><\/td><td>Power Plant, Hideout<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>New cosmetics<\/strong><\/td><td>2 gear sets, 2 weapon skin sets (paid DLC), a moustache and a camo<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Price on Steam<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a324.99 \/ $29.99 (80% off at the time of writing: \u00a34.99 \/ $5.99)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Steam reviews<\/strong><\/td><td>Very Positive (85% of 133,000+)<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>What&#8217;s new in Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Echoes?<\/h2>\n<p>Operation: Echoes is a smaller, focused update. It&#8217;s built around two returning weapons and a visual refresh of two older maps, with new paid cosmetics and a big batch of bug fixes on top. There&#8217;s no new map or game mode this time.<\/p>\n<h2>UM45 and MP40: the returning SMGs<\/h2>\n<p>Two familiar submachine guns are back in loadouts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UM45 (Security):<\/strong> a modern close-quarters SMG that trades raw fire rate for heavy <strong>.45 ACP<\/strong> stopping power and steady control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MP40 (Insurgents):<\/strong> the classic 9mm automatic, described by the developers as &#8220;a legendary piece of battlefield history&#8221; with unyielding reliability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both are built for clearing rooms, so expect to see them on close-quarters maps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24728\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-mp40-smg-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"An Insurgent holding the returning MP40 submachine gun in Insurgency: Sandstorm\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-mp40-smg-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-mp40-smg-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Power Plant and Hideout map overhauls<\/h2>\n<p>Two of the game&#8217;s older maps, <strong>Power Plant<\/strong> and <strong>Hideout<\/strong>, get a visual pass: more detailed interiors and exteriors and refined map geometry. The update also fixes a spot on Power Plant where players could get stuck behind a fence.<\/p>\n<h2>New DLC: gear sets and weapon skins<\/h2>\n<p>Operation: Echoes adds four premium cosmetic DLC packs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seasoned Warrior Gear Set (Security):<\/strong> six pieces (headgear, eyewear, top, gloves, bottom and boots).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remnant Gear Set (Insurgents):<\/strong> five pieces (hat, top, gloves, bottom and boots).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woodwork Weapon Skin Set (Security):<\/strong> skins for the M16A4, MP5A5, M870, M240B, M24 and M45.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reclaimed Weapon Skin Set (Insurgents):<\/strong> skins for the M16A2, MP5A2, TOZ-194, PKM, L96A1 and M1911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone also gets a new <strong>Curtain Regulation Moustache<\/strong> and two new uniform camos, <strong>DPM M90K<\/strong> and <strong>Desert Tigerstripe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24730\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-woodwork-weapon-skins-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"The Woodwork weapon skin set on six Security weapons in Insurgency: Sandstorm\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-woodwork-weapon-skins-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-woodwork-weapon-skins-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Operation: Echoes patch notes: the biggest fixes<\/h2>\n<p>The release notes list dozens of fixes. The ones you&#8217;re most likely to notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bodies no longer block bullets:<\/strong> collision boxes on bodies were stopping projectiles across game modes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic fire<\/strong> no longer pauses briefly near the end of a magazine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4x optics<\/strong> now have consistent magnification across scopes and viewing modes, and the 3x YMA95-1 reticle now matches the point of impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controller and sensitivity settings<\/strong> no longer reset after every match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bots<\/strong> no longer move strangely in smoke or instantly destroy fire support helicopters.<\/li>\n<li>Players who join during <strong>warm-up<\/strong> can now use the final supply boxes and mid-game ammo crates.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>&#8220;First Round of the Day&#8221;<\/strong> XP bonus is now only granted once a day, as intended.<\/li>\n<li>An exploit on <strong>Last Light<\/strong> and a spawn-killing spot on <strong>Tell<\/strong> have been fixed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community servers<\/strong> no longer use excessive CPU, even when idle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also many animation and attachment fixes, such as clipping on the M24, TK-33, MP5A5 and Desert Eagle. One known issue remains: scope reticles and laser sights may look misaligned on higher-magnification scopes.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the Operation: Echoes trailer<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kTDbVycKGzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail aligncenter wp-image-24732\" src=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-operation-echoes-trailer-800x450-1.webp\" alt=\"Watch the Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Echoes trailer\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-operation-echoes-trailer-800x450-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/igamemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/insurgency-sandstorm-operation-echoes-trailer-800x450-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The official Update 1.22 trailer from the Insurgency channel.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Insurgency: Sandstorm on PS5 and Xbox?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Focus Entertainment lists Insurgency: Sandstorm on <strong>PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>. The Operation: Echoes release notes were published for the Steam version, and Focus hasn&#8217;t confirmed when the update reaches consoles.<\/p>\n<h2>How much is Insurgency: Sandstorm?<\/h2>\n<p>On Steam, it&#8217;s normally <strong>\u00a324.99 \/ $29.99<\/strong>. At the time of writing it&#8217;s 80% off at <strong>\u00a34.99 \/ $5.99<\/strong>, which makes this a good moment to jump in. It&#8217;s rated Very Positive by players (85% of more than 133,000 reviews).<\/p>\n<h2>More tactical shooters on iGame Magazine<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/gray-zone-warfare-update-0-5-rogue-ops\/\">Gray Zone Warfare 0.5 Rogue Ops<\/a> \u2013 another hardcore tactical shooter with a big update this month<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/squad-console-ps5-xbox\/\">Squad is coming to PS5 and Xbox<\/a> \u2013 the free console alpha is running now<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/hell-let-loose-update-21\/\">Hell Let Loose Update 21<\/a> \u2013 the latest for the WWII shooter<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/gallipoli-release-date\/\">Gallipoli<\/a> \u2013 the WWI tactical shooter from the military-sim scene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Echoes FAQ<\/h2>\n<h4>When did Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Echoes come out?<\/h4>\n<p>On 14 October 2026, as Update 1.22.<\/p>\n<h4>What weapons are in Operation: Echoes?<\/h4>\n<p>The UM45 returns for Security and the MP40 returns for the Insurgents.<\/p>\n<h4>Which maps were changed in Operation: Echoes?<\/h4>\n<p>Power Plant and Hideout got a visual overhaul with more detailed interiors and exteriors and refined geometry.<\/p>\n<h4>Is Operation: Echoes free?<\/h4>\n<p>The update, weapons and map overhauls are free. The new gear sets and weapon skin sets are paid DLC.<\/p>\n<h4>Is Insurgency: Sandstorm on PS5?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. It&#8217;s on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n<h4>How much is Insurgency: Sandstorm?<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a324.99 \/ $29.99 on Steam, and it was 80% off at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insurgency: Sandstorm&#8217;s Operation: Echoes is out now. Released on 14 October 2026 as Update 1.22, it brings back two fan-favourite submachine guns, the UM45 and the MP40, gives the classic maps Power Plant and Hideout a full visual overhaul, and adds new cosmetics alongside a long list of fixes. 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