Pre E3 Live-stream Q&A (May 25, 2018)



This was taken from the NWI YouTube page. The live-stream was hosted by NWI's Alex Blonski @alexblonski.





Question: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=2m21s

Are you going to the conference in E3, or at least show some new info about Insurgency?

Answer: Yes we will attend E3, in the Focus booth. We will be showing some Sandstorm stuff.

Q:(Not really a question, but still important)

https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k? t=3m25s

Battlefield Franchise dead, Call of Duty dead, so only Sandstorm for me.

A: Alex said in his opinion both these games are more Arcady than Insurgency. He also said they try to replicate some elements from these games, like gun play and player experience. Overall atmosphere of combat is what he feels Insurgency is strong in, and better thanits competitors.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=4m53s

What date do you believe Sandstorm will be presented at E3?

A: Cannot tell you exactly yet due to press embargoes, but some information will be given beforehand, from Focus booth. They will be sending videos to Twitch streamers and YouTube content creators from the event.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=12m17s

What should we expect from E3?

A: You should expect to see game play, interviews, game features.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=5m48s

When will there be an Open Beta?

A: Soon, cannot give exact details.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=6m51s

Will there be arcade style game modes as well?

A: The 3 major game modes for multiplayer are Push, Firefight,which will be expanded a lot like a 5v5 competitive mode, as well as matchmaking and ranking, and finally capture the base which is kind of like a capture the supply points game mode.

(More will be unveiled at E3).





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=9m16s

Are you going to be releasing physical copies for consoles, also $60 or less?

A: We do not have an exact price yet, but yes physical copies for console.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=8m21s

Is there a NWI Discord server?

A: Yes. (couldn’t find the link)





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=10m

Will you be bringing back Ambush VIP?

A: No, at least for launch, may be brought back in future updates. Also new content will be coming in future updates.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=10m51s

Suggestion: How to get attention? Battle Royale.

A: Many games are going Battle Royale, We want to differentiate ourselves with Insurgency style game modes.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=12m51s

Did you improve net code desync?

A: We have moved to Unreal Engine, Optimization is on going, hopefully it will deliver a better experience.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=13m33s

Is NWI still publishing its own game with Sandstorm?

A: We are still an independent company, we do however have a publisher to distribute copies and help launch the game.





Q: Could bots play against single Player and not just in co-op?

A: We will have co-op, the single player was cancelled for launch, we still reserve the right to go back and do single player.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=15m6s

How big or small are the maps going to be?

A: This will be dependent on the game modes, for example 5v5 firefight are in the smaller environments.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=16m29s

Are there going to be official tools for map making and modding, when the game is released?

A: Yes. Insurgency started as a half-life mod, so we plan to have steam workshop support and support custom levels.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=29m36s

How many maps can we expect at launch?

A: I can’t reveal that, but there will be a good variety, with each maps having variants for each game mode.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=17m27s

Will there be building mechanics, like sand bags and such?

A: No, it feels weird for Insurgency and hard to balance out.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=16m6s

Is bullet drop a thing?

A: We will have both hit scan and bullet drop depending on the weapon and distance, so a combination of both.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=18m8s

Will Sandstorm contain paid Cosmetics like Battlefield 5?

A: No, not planned, but we’ll see.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=18m58s

Is aim down sights ADS faster than in Insurgency? Will the game be coming to steam.

A: Yes the game will be coming to steam, and will have per-orders. The ADS could be faster but could have changed since the build use in the footage.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=19m54s

Did you try doing a build for Linux? How probable is a Linux release?

A: We will not be able to support Linux for launch on PC but hope to get it right after launch with max support. Linux plus Macs total less than 5% of our total player base, so it definitely will come after.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=23m20s

Will there be a day 1 patch?

A: Day 1 patches are not bad, they are are basically good for development of the game post launch but are done only when necessary.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=31m55s

Will the game run on low end PC’s

A: Check with other Unreal Engine shooters to get an idea of what PC requirements are needed.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=1h21m25s

Running the game on a GTX 1080?

A: It runs well on GTX 1070 without optimization (Alex’s PC).





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=24m27s

Did Rainbow 6 siege influence the development of Sandstorm?

A: The interesting thing about that game is that it is has one game mode, but we look all over the place, we try to emulate some of the arcady styles of the call of Duty’s, Battlefield, but we also go the more hardcore route make it a little bit slower more methodical and tactical. We take our influences from anywhere, ARMA to Verdun.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=29m8s

Will there be scenarios where insurgents fight insurgents?

A: No, we are keeping the same style as Insurgency.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=33m31s

Are you going to maintain free update policy or jumping to DLC?

A: We’ve made our name by free update, so we plan to keep it that way.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=37m5s

Will there be 3D proximity voice for Sandstorm on consoles?

A: Not sure about the PC v console, but they both have the same voice as Day of Infamy, so people can hear you if you are talking in-game voice and if you are close enough, or giving radio commands through the menu.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=39m21s

Will there be progression in game?

A: Depends on what you define as progression, we will have the same system in Insurgency and Day of Infamy.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=46m14s

Can we fly helicopters in game?

A:No, helicopters can be called in as support but not pilot able. They can also be engaged by players.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=47m

Will there be kill feed?

A: No. This is to encourage you to confirm your kills.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=51m26s

Weapons list?

A: Some can be seen in trailers and in new footage soon.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=52m24s

Is there dismemberment mechanics?

A: Yes there will be.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=54m48s

Are there new character models?

A: Yes.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=34m2s

Improved weapons attachments?

A: We plan on having more weapons customization in Sandstorm.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=56m21s

Character and weapon customization?

A: Cannot say much about it, but you will be able to more fully customize your character.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=59m19s

Will Sinjar return in Sandstorm?

A: They are not recreating any Insurgency maps, all maps will be new.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=1h21m6s

How did Insurgency do commercially?

A: 5.5 million copies sold to date, majority of which were on sale.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=1h26m11s

Will the classes be the same as in Insurgency?

A: There will be different classes, such as a Radio man and Commander type class which can call airstrikes when they are together.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=1h32m45s

How do Insurgents call for air support?

A:Drones, they will be used by insurgents.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=22m

Will there be cross play?

A: No. Difficult to implement.





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=1h29m31s

Any plans to port mods to console?

A: That would be incredibly difficult, not in the plans?





Q: https://youtu.be/ihZI10L1m7k?t=4m46s

Ps5 2021?

A: Not planning on PS5 yet.

If you made it this far thanks for reading.

Live-stream source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihZI10L1m7k

Image source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/insurgency-sandstorm-will-have-a-delayed-linux-and-mac-release-story-campaign-cancelled-for-now.10986#images-2 (2)



















































































