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Feb 7, 2024 · 29mo ago

Release Notes for 2/6/2024

✦AI summary1mo

Major update introducing the Kilowatt Case, Arms Race mode, significant networking improvements to reduce peeker's advantage, and extensive map geometry fixes.

▲Buffs5

ZeusZeus is now reusable in all game modes after a 30 second recharge delay.single-use→reusable
Stickers
- Stickers can now be placed at user-specified positions and rotations.fixed→flexible
- All weapons now support up to five stickers.4→5
MirageRemoved a clip brush from Apartments to improve flash lineups.restricted→improved
General GameplayAdded a 'Refund All' button to the buy menu for faster equipment resets.→Refund All

✚Bug fixes2

AnubisFixed various holes in the world and missing collisions that allowed items to fall out of the map.→Fixed
MirageAdded collision to prevent the bomb from becoming unreachable.unreachable→reachable

◆Other changes8

Zeus
- Added support for applying stickers and name tags to the Zeus.→Added
- Added Zeus kill icon to kill cards and post round damage reports.→Added
Networking
- Reduced peeker's advantage in the steady state by 16ms to make gameplay fairer.→-16ms ms
- Added an option to buffer server updates and user commands to mitigate packet loss stuttering.→Added
SmokeSmokes now cast shadows, improving visual integration with the environment.none→enabled
AnubisFixed collision on all pillars so players can no longer pixel boost.available→Removed
Arms RaceAdded Arms Race to available game modes, including maps Baggage and Shoots.→Added
General GameplayLoadout changes are no longer allowed while searching for Premier, Competitive, or Wingman to ensure consistency.allowed→disabled

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