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Valve · Valve

Aug 8, 2024 · 23mo ago

Release Notes for 8/8/2024

✦AI summary1mo

Gameplay updates focusing on Casual mode XP, map voting restrictions, movement constraints, and UI clarity improvements.

▲Buffs5

CasualPlayers now earn an additional XP point for every round they deal damage to enemies, incentivizing active combat.→+1 points
UI
- Damage Report:Improved the legibility of damage given and taken in the post-round report for better clarity.
- Spectator Mode:Made spectator target highlighting more pronounced to help viewers track players more easily.→More pronounced
- Mini Scoreboard:Player names are now visible on the mini scoreboard whenever it is expanded.Hidden→Visible
- Buy Menu:The buy menu now automatically closes when the switch team menu opens, streamlining the UI flow.Manual→Automatic

▼Nerfs2

Player MovementBoosting:Restricted the ability of a player to move upward while a teammate is being boosted on their head, reducing boost abuse.Unrestricted→Restricted
Weapon InteractionLooting:Dead players can no longer pick up weapons from the ground, preventing them from altering the map state while dead.Allowed→Removed

◆Other changes4

CasualLevel Voting:Level change voting is now restricted to the first round or the end of the match to prevent mid-game disruptions.Anytime→End of match / Round 1
Deathmatch & Arms RaceLevel Voting:Level change voting is now restricted to the first minute or the end of the match.Anytime→End of match / First minute
MillsUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.Old→Latest Workshop
AssemblyUpdated to the latest version from the Community Workshop.Old→Latest Workshop

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