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Valve · Valve
Jan 8, 2021 · 65mo ago

Release Notes for 1/7/2021

AI summary2w

Gameplay update removing bot replacements for disconnected players in competitive modes, alongside significant map optimizations and layout changes for Ancient, Cache, Engage, and Guard.

Buffs7

  • AncientGeneral performance optimizations to improve FPS and stability on Ancient.
  • Engage
    • Added stairs in the garage to improve player rotation flow.Added stairs
    • Changed ceiling to breakable glass around A-site and Mid, allowing smokes and flashes to be used on A-site from above.solidbreakable glass
    • Lowered A upper and bridge to make the bombsite more readable and clear.clutteredreadable
    • Optimized the map to provide better frame rates across all areas.Improved
  • Guard
    • Widened the inner connector to improve player movement and traffic.narrowwider
    • Improved visibility for long-range sightlines to make engagements fairer.limitedenhanced

Bug fixes3

  • AncientFixed various clipping bugs to prevent players from getting stuck or seeing through walls.
  • Cache
    • Removed a pixel-gap in T-Spawn Cargo containers that allowed unintended visibility.existsfixed
    • Fixed an issue where bomb explosions were visible outside the intended map boundaries above A site.visible above Afixed

Other changes7

  • Competitive & Wingman Modes
    • Disconnected or kicked players will no longer be replaced by bots, ensuring matches are played with actual players or remain shorthanded.replaced by botno bot
    • Pings no longer highlight weapons in competitive matches, reducing potential information leakage.highlight weaponsno highlight
  • CacheCorrected the colors of Cargo containers for visual consistency.wrong colorsproper colors
  • Engage
    • Removed several boost spots to limit unintended verticality and sightlines.multiplereduced
    • Removed the office area on mid to streamline the map layout.office arearemoved
  • Guard
    • Pushed CT spawns back to adjust the timing of initial engagements.closerfurther
    • Blocked a specific sightline from CT boost to pit to remove an awkward angle.existsblocked

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