TF2 Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Add ConVars to control Mann vs. Machine team limits on community servers
  • tf_mvm_defenders_team_size
  • tf_mvm_max_connected_players
• Fixed the Pastel Trance Unusual taunt effect not drawing two Balloonicorns
• Fixed names/descriptions for the most recent HugsTF medals
• Updated pl_venice
  • Gameplay
    • Relocated first Blu spawn (now split into two individual spawns at random)
    • Moved 1st Red spawn further away into a new room
    • Added new upper entrance into building next to Point A (thanks Delila)
    • Added new exit from 2nd Red spawn room
    • Moved a building entrance near Point A to a new walkway area above
    • Removed upper entrance and Point C routes in building next to Point B
    • Added new raised position at the main open inside area between Points C and D
    • Added new route near Point D
    • Added new cubby spot at Point D
    • Removed part of the balcony at the final Point
    • Widened door between 2nd Blu spawn and Point B
    • Removed a door to upper room near first Blu spawn & connected the balconies
    • Opened section of the building next to Point C for faffing and uber charging
    • Altered the underneath of the balcony at the building next to Point C
    • Tweaked roof area near Point B to make it easier to counter
    • Tweaked walkway between Points A and B
    • Added some minor cover near Point A
    • Lowered railing at above position near Point C for Turrets
    • Added cubbies across the map to improve gameplay for Engineer, Spy, etc.
    • Removed engineer building & added smoother clipping on the raised bridge
    • Added/removed/moved some health & ammo
  • Art
    • Improved lightmap scale across the map to produce nicer shadows
    • Increased saturation and slightly adjusted style of some materials
    • Expanded the 3d skybox and made it viewable from more locations across the map
    • Fixed flag models
    • Made certain areas feel less like empty spaces
  • Misc
    • Fixed strange missing texture error in middle connector
    • Fixed error in soundscapes
    • Added more direction signs across the map
    • Fixed misaligned payload particles
    • Boat near first Blu spawn has drifted off into the distance
    • Other minor changes

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