How to Set Up an Insurgency Sandstorm Server

Setting Up an Insurgency Sandstorm Server

Insurgency Sandstorm is a tactical FPS that emphasizes teamwork and realistic combat. A dedicated server on your Breeze provides low-latency gameplay and lets you configure custom map rotations, game modes, and mutators.

System Requirements

• At least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended for larger player counts)
• 2+ CPU cores
• SteamCMD installed

Install the Server

steamcmd +login anonymous +force_install_dir /home/steam/insurgency +app_update 581330 validate +quit

Configure the Server

Edit Insurgency/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini:

[/Script/Insurgency.INSGameMode]
MaxPlayers=28
RoundLimit=6
WinLimit=4

[/Script/Insurgency.INSMultiplayerMode]
bBots=true
MinimumEnemies=6
MaximumEnemies=12

Map Rotation

Create Insurgency/Config/Server/MapCycle.txt:

(Scenario="Scenario_Crossing_Checkpoint_Security",Options="")
(Scenario="Scenario_Summit_Checkpoint_Security",Options="")
(Scenario="Scenario_Farmhouse_Checkpoint_Insurgents",Options="")
(Scenario="Scenario_Precinct_Push_Security",Options="")

Firewall Rules

sudo ufw allow 27102/udp
sudo ufw allow 27131/udp
sudo ufw allow 27015/udp

Launch the Server

cd /home/steam/insurgency
./InsurgencyServer-Linux-Shipping Crossing?Scenario=Scenario_Crossing_Checkpoint_Security -Port=27102 -QueryPort=27131 -hostname="My Breeze Insurgency Server" -password=your_password

For competitive play, adjust bot count and player limits. The server supports RCON for remote administration using standard RCON clients on the configured admin port.