Insurgency Timeline ( Real )

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2009

Founding of New World Interactive

New World Interactive, the developer behind Insurgency, was founded.

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2007

Release of Insurgency Mod for Half-Life 2

The original Insurgency started as a mod for Half-Life 2, gaining popularity among tactical shooter fans.

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January 22, 2014

Release of Insurgency (Standalone Game)

New World Interactive released the standalone version of Insurgency, expanding on the mod's success with improved gameplay and graphics.

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August 2016

Release of Insurgency: Sandstorm Announcement

New World Interactive announced Insurgency: Sandstorm, the sequel to Insurgency, promising enhanced graphics and gameplay.

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December 12, 2018

Official Release of Insurgency: Sandstorm on PC

Insurgency: Sandstorm was officially released on PC, marking the latest major entry in the franchise.

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September 29, 2021

Release of Insurgency: Sandstorm on Consoles

Insurgency: Sandstorm was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, bringing the game to a wider console audience.

Insurgency Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1 - Month 3

Outbreak of Insurgency Conflict

The insurgency began as a response to increasing foreign occupation and political instability, leading to widespread guerrilla warfare.

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Year 1 - Month 6

Formation of Insurgent Cells

Various local groups coalesced into organized insurgent cells, coordinating attacks against occupying forces and collaborating factions.

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Year 1 - Month 9

Initial Occupying Forces Counteroffensive

The occupying military launched a large-scale counterattack to regain control of insurgent held territories.

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Year 2 - Month 2

Capture of Key Supply Route

Insurgents succeeded in cutting off a critical supply route, severely disrupting enemy logistics.

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Year 2 - Month 5

Escalation of Urban Warfare

Conflict intensifies in urban centers with frequent close-quarters combat between insurgents and military forces.

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Year 2 - Month 8

Deployment of Specialist Units

Both sides introduced specialized infantry units trained for urban and counter-guerrilla operations to gain tactical advantages.

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Year 3 - Month 1

Major Ambush in Eastern Province

Insurgents ambushed a convoy causing significant casualties and capturing advanced weaponry.

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Year 3 - Month 6

Peace Negotiation Attempts

Preliminary talks initiated to negotiate ceasefire and political solutions, though with limited success.

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Year 3 - Month 9

Renewed Hostilities

Breakdown of negotiations leads to resurgence in combat intensity throughout majority of contested areas.

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Year 4 - Month 2

Insurgent Leadership Change

A new, more aggressive insurgent leader takes command, shifting tactics towards increased disruption and sabotage.