The battlefield just got sharper. Insurgency: Sandstorm has officially deployed Update 1.20 – Operation: Clear Sight, delivering new free optics, expanded challenges, mod editor improvements, and fresh premium cosmetic DLC across all platforms.
Released by Focus Entertainment and New World Interactive, the Operation: Clear Sight update is now live on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store—with full global crossplay support intact.
If precision and customization are your game, this update brings both in force.
Operation: Clear Sight Update 1.20 – What’s New?
The Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Clear Sight update focuses heavily on combat clarity, tactical advantage, and expanded player expression. Whether you’re grinding challenges or fine-tuning your loadout, Update 1.20 introduces meaningful additions to both gameplay and cosmetics.
Let’s break it down.
Free Content in Operation: Clear Sight
One of the biggest highlights of the Operation: Clear Sight update is the addition of two brand-new free optics—one for each faction.
New Free Optics
- Romero T8 (Security)
- PKO-6 (Insurgents)
These new sights give players more flexibility in mid-range engagements, reinforcing the tactical authenticity that Insurgency: Sandstorm is known for. Precision shooting and sight picture clarity take center stage in this update.
Level 3 Challenges Added
The update expands progression with new Level 3 Challenges, giving veterans additional objectives to pursue. This offers fresh incentives for competitive players looking to test their skill and unlock rewards.
Mod Editor Improvements
PC players benefit from enhanced mod editor functionality, allowing creators to build and refine custom content more efficiently. The Insurgency modding community remains one of the game’s strongest pillars, and Update 1.20 further supports that ecosystem.
Additional Free Cosmetic Content
Operation: Clear Sight also introduces:
- New free cosmetic items
- Expanded outfit customization options
Players now have more ways to personalize their operators without spending extra.
Operation: Clear Sight Story Context
The narrative backdrop of Operation: Clear Sight intensifies the conflict. The Jackal has resurfaced within the city, leading insurgent forces toward a high-value intelligence target. In response, GRS operators deploy with advanced equipment to intercept and eliminate the threat before it escapes.
This thematic layer gives the update a cinematic feel, tying new gear and cosmetics into the larger world of Insurgency: Sandstorm.
Premium DLC Content in Operation: Clear Sight
For players looking to upgrade their arsenal and appearance, the Operation: Clear Sight premium DLC introduces new faction gear and weapon skins.
New Security Content
- GRS Operator Gear Set
- Canyon Weapon Skin Set
New Insurgent Content
- The Jackal Gear Set
- Jezzail Weapon Skin Set
These premium cosmetics are available as part of:
- The 4-Year Anniversary Edition
- The Year 4 Pass
- Individual DLC purchases
The premium sets align with the Operation’s storyline, adding thematic depth while maintaining the game’s grounded aesthetic.
Global Crossplay Still Going Strong
Insurgency: Sandstorm continues to support full cross-platform multiplayer across consoles and PC. With Update 1.20 now live, players from different ecosystems can squad up seamlessly.
This commitment to crossplay ensures that the community remains unified, matchmaking stays healthy, and competitive play remains accessible worldwide.
Insurgency: Sandstorm is currently available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store with global crossplay.
