2018-02-08 Patch

[e][h]February 8, 2018 Patch

Patch Information

Game:

Global Offensive

Version:

1.36.2.5

Release Date:

2018-02-08

Highlights

• Shotgun spread changes enabled globally
• Nuke & Canals massively changed
• Cache & Shipped misc. changes/updates
• Co-op Strike mode improved
• Other misc. changes

Chronology

 January 22, 2018 Patch

February 9, 2018 Patch 

Note: Version 1.36.2.4 was released on January 29, 2018 with no changelog and only contained localization updates.

GAMEPLAY

• Enabled shotgun spread patterns on official matchmaking servers as described in Holiday Spread.

MISC

• Co-op Strike, Wingman, and Flying Scoutsman tags have been added to the workshop, so map authors can now tag their maps as playable in those modes.
• Co-op Strike, Wingman, and Flying Scoutsman tagged maps can now be launched into those modes from the Workshop tabs in game.
• Added a map place-able entity (vgui_world_text_panel) that allows mappers to put floating, localizable text in their map without needing custom res files.
• Added vscript function named ScriptPrintMessageCenterAllWithParams which requires 3 params that get inserted into the localization token at the %s1’s.
• CGamePlayerEquip now handles picking up healthshots and now respects max carry for grenades.
• Disabled sv_allowupload by default. If enabled, the filter restricting potentially malicious file types has been expanded.
• No longer exposing the server IP to clients in a circumstance where it wasn’t necessary. This should help prevent some DoS attacks.

MAPS

• Nuke:
  • Removed outer catwalk completely
  • Removed helper catwalk onto silo
  • New type of skylight windows in A site
  • Added some cover in corner at back of B site
  • Removed railings when entering B site from ramp
  • Removed window in hut
  • Moved entrance to hut slightly further in
  • Moved up spawns for both teams
  • Flipped static doors at T entrance to ramp
  • Blocked off “old secret” area outside of garage
  • Added solid white walls near CT spawn
  • Rotated container outside of garage, and removed some smaller crates
  • Removed access to crane inside of A site, made more of rafters accessible
  • Reverted box-path onto hut inside A site to the old configuration
  • Removed ladder up to rafters from inside A site
  • Added collision for physics objects (except grenades) near water in B site
  • For tournament organizers, the old version of Nuke is available on the Workshop.

• Canals:
  • Closed off windows overlooking courtyard and A
  • Cleaned up sightline from corner balcony toward A and Arch
  • Made CT route to B more direct
  • Joined two rooms on CT side of B into one space
  • Simplified cover on back side of B
  • Removed Ivy “laddice”, now a skill jump / boost spot
  • Grenade-clipped CT bridge railings for more predictable smokes
  • Moved courtyard statues forward for cleaner sightline
  • Added ashtray for smokers

• Re-released and updated the Phoenix Compound co-op map on the Workshop.

• Cache:
  • Made vents more spammable, AWP bodyshots now do 63% more damage (thanks DonHaci!)
  • Fixed an issue where certain props could become invisible
  • Fixed a broken DM spawn (thanks Vaya!)
  • Fixed innaccurate collision models on certain props (thanks Memoglobin!)
  • Fixed an issue where players could be killed by T spawn Truck
  • Fixed an issue with guns sticking through boxes in CT spawn
  • Fixed a potential "stuck" spot in Squeaky. (Thanks AREDONE^)
  • Fixed an issue where player feet were visible under site cover at B (thanks PleaseScanHere!)
  • Fixed multiple unintended pixel-gaps (thanks Joaokaka1998!)

• Shipped:
  • Fixed audio files not playing
  • Added call-outs to radar

CO-OP STRIKE

• When players complete a custom co-op mission, it now restarts the map at the end of intermission instead of sitting at a black screen.
• Fixed barrel exploding particle effect relying on a specific map’s effects and now has it’s own unique effects.
• Slightly increased barrel explode radius.
• Added mp_heavybot_damage_reduction_scale convar which allows maps/missions to adjust how much damage heavy bots can take.
• Various fixes to the Heavy Assault Suit in Co-op Strike mode to allow it to work like it used to in that mode.
• Exposed some convars to allow Co-op Strike (and other modes) to adjust the Heavy Assault Suit (mp_weapons_allow_heavyassaultsuit, mp_heavyassaultsuit_speed, mp_heavyassaultsuit_deploy_timescale, mp_heavyassaultsuit_aimpunch).

External Links

• February 8, 2018 Patch