Removing Hardcore Checkpoint ruins the tactical immersion. It’s the only thing that sets this game apart from the generic 'run-and-gun' shooters of today. Very disappointing direction.
I have 300+ hours in the original Insurgency and 900+ hours in Sandstorm, played almost exclusively for the hardcore tactical experience.
If there were a new tactical-focused release, I’d be the first to buy it.

Better than Battlefield fr, imagine how the next one will be