Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Map updates for koth_abbey, pl_gavle, and pd_nutcracker fix several exploits and performance issues alongside backpack icon updates for Heavy weapons.
Key Changes
- 1Significant optimization pass for pl_gavle to improve performance near the first point
- 2Fixed Engineer building exploit in the koth_abbey respawn rafters
- 3Fixed out-of-bounds exploit at the BLU spawn on pd_nutcracker
- 4Added nobuild zones to the middle route on pd_nutcracker
- 5Updated backpack images for Festivized Heavy melee weapons
- 6Fixed Nutcracker voice lines being cut off at round start
- 7Resolved console warnings for the Team Recognition Unusual effect
All Changes
🗺️Maps(11)
- fixkoth_abbey: Fixed an exploit where Engineers could build in the respawn room rafters.
- fixpl_gavle: Fixed a large number of small visual issues across the map.
- fixpl_gavle: Fixed various clipping issues and bugs throughout the map.
- fixpd_nutcracker: Fixed an out-of-bounds exploit located at the BLU spawn.
- changepd_nutcracker: Adjusted clipping boundaries outside of the RED spawn.
- fixpd_nutcracker: Fixed a misaligned fence prop located in the BLU lounge.
- changepd_nutcracker: Added nobuild zones to the middle route on both sides of the map.
- removepd_nutcracker: Removed physical steps from the Pipe rooms.
- changepd_nutcracker: Adjusted clipping within the Pipe rooms following the removal of steps.
- changepd_nutcracker: Applied minor detailing adjustments across the map.
- fixpd_nutcracker: Applied minor clipping adjustments to improve player movement.
🎩Cosmetics(6)
- fixTeam Recognition Unusual effect: Updated the effect to resolve a console warning error.
- changeThe Fists of Steel: Updated the backpack image to correctly use the RED team version.
- changeThe Killing Gloves of Boxing: Updated the backpack image for the Festivized version.
- changeThe Gloves of Running Urgently: Updated the backpack image for the Festivized version.
- changeThe Apoco-Fists: Updated the backpack image for the Festivized version.
- changeThe Fists of Steel: Updated the backpack image for the Festivized version.
⚙️Performance(1)
- changepl_gavle: Implemented a significant optimization pass, specifically targeting performance around the first capture point.
🔊Audio(1)
- fixpd_nutcracker: Fixed a bug where the Nutcracker voice line was cut off at the start of the round.
Summary
Map Updates
This update focuses heavily on community map maintenance. koth_abbey and pd_nutcracker received critical exploit fixes, specifically preventing Engineers from building in unintended areas and stopping players from escaping map boundaries. pl_gavle underwent a significant optimization pass to improve frame rates, particularly around the first capture point.
Visual & Cosmetic Adjustments
Several Heavy melee weapons, including the Fists of Steel and various Festivized gloves, received updated backpack icons for better visual consistency. Additionally, a technical fix was applied to the Team Recognition Unusual effect to resolve console warnings.