Highlights
- Insurgency: Sandstorm receives a massive, free update on Xbox Series X/S consoles, finally optimizing it for current-gen hardware.
- The update includes improvements such as 4K/60FPS on Series X and 1080p/60FPS on Series S, faster load times, enhanced textures, and cross-gen play.
- The game's tactical and realistic nature sets it apart from other FPS games on Xbox Game Pass, making it a unique and enjoyable experience for players.
Tactical shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm received a massive, free update on Xbox Series X/S consoles. The Xbox Game Pass title has long been a genre favorite, but now it is properly optimized for the current-gen hardware thanks to the upgrade.
Despite being available on the Xbox One and PS4, Insurgency: Sandstorm has long been a game best experienced on current-gen consoles. However, the game had never been fully optimized for Xbox Series X/S hardware until the latest update. There was already a lot to love about Insurgency: Sandstorm, from the game's outstanding tactical combat to its detailed customization, but the latest upgrade finally gives the title the visual facelift it deserves. Through frequent updates, Insurgency: Sandstorm has kept a dedicated player base since its launch.
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A recent update is upgrading Insurgency: Sandstorm to a fully-fledged Xbox Series X/S optimized title. The patch bumps up resolutions to 4K/60FPS on Series X consoles and 1080p/60FPS on the lower-powered Series S model. The game will also take advantage of faster load times thanks to the SSDs within the Xbox Series X/S consoles. Not to mention, cross-gen play is also being added as part of the update.
Insurgency: Sandstorm Xbox Series X/S Upgrades
- 4K/60FPS on Series X
- 1080p/60FPS on Series S
- Faster load times
- Enhanced textures
- Cross-gen
Those jumping into the game for the first time will likely require some pro tips for starting Insurgency: Sandstorm. As the game has maintained a dedicated following over the years, a large portion of the player base has understandably gotten quite good at the online shooter. That being said, the latest update is sure to attract plenty of new players who finally want to see what all the fuss is about.
Due to its calculated and tactical nature, Insurgency: Sandstorm offers something different from some of the more popular FPS games on Xbox Game Pass. Despite flying a bit under the radar the past few years, the game has received acclaim from numerous critics for its realistic, yet still fun take on the genre.
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