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Valve · Valve
Dec 18, 2020 · 66mo ago

2021 Can’t Come Soon Enough

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Updates to Operation Broken Fang, introduction of the 2021 Service Medal, a new weapon donation system, and various map fixes and optimizations.

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Buffs9

  • Buy MenuAdded a donation key (CTRL) allowing players to buy weapons for teammates without dropping their own primary weapon.CTRL
  • Guard
    • Reduced foliage outside to prevent players from hiding in unfair spots.Reduced
    • Deleted waterfalls from white walls that were causing smoke to become see-through.PresentRemoved
  • Apollo
    • Reduced props drawn on low settings to improve FPS levels across the map.Reduced
    • CT Spawn:Reduced CT spawn cover to make the area easier for attackers to clear.Reduced
    • Improved shuttle model collisions for smoother movement.Improved
  • Anubis
    • A Main:Widened the A main entrance to improve flow.Widened
    • A Site:Removed deep corners and reduced hiding spots for CTs near Waterfalls A site.Reduced
  • Settings MenuAdded a search box to game settings to quickly find specific settings or key bindings.Added

Nerfs1

  • GuardA Site:Removed several unfair boost positions on A site, including the A sign, palm plant, and window railings.Removed

Bug fixes3

  • Operation Broken Fang
    • Missions:Fixed a bug that allowed players to earn extra stars beyond the total available from unlocked cards.
    • Missions UI:Fixed kill distance in missions UI to be correctly rounded for display.
  • GuardFixed multiple pixelwalks on glass, Elysion sign, umbrellas, and doorframes.

Other changes7

  • Operation Broken FangPremier Arenas:Disabled the kick player vote in Broken Fang Premier pick/ban arenas to ensure match stability.EnabledDisabled
  • ZeusZeus restrictions in Casual, Wingman, and Competitive modes are now aligned with all other weapons.
  • Guard
    • Elysion:Repacked the radar for the Elysion area for better clarity.Repacked
    • Removed the ladder outside to prevent unfair positioning.PresentRemoved
  • Apollo
    • Reduced non-designed headpeaks across the map to prevent unfair angles.Reduced
    • Updated the radar to a simpler single-layer version.Simplified
  • AnubisA Connector:Simplified the A connector area for better readability.Simplified

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