March 18, 2026 · Patch
March 18, 2026 update
0 new9 changes0 fixes
Gameplay
- ChangeReloading has been refactored to encourage more careful consideration of the use of ammo. When you reload a magazine-fed weapon, all remaining ammo in the magazine is discarded and a new, full magazine is taken from the reserves.
- ChangeReserve ammunition is now represented either as number of magazines, shells, or bullets, depending on the weapon.
- ChangeThe fill-level of the current weapon is now displayed below the ammo count.
- ChangeTuned reserve magazine counts per-weapon.
Map Guides
- ChangeLimited map guides are now available in Competitive and Retakes (first 5 rounds of the half, 30 node max).
- Changesv_allow_annotations_access_level supports 3 values: 0 – disabled. 1 – limited view. 2 – full and editable.
- Changesv_annotation_limits_max_rounds_per_half (default 5) determines how many rounds into the half guides are allowed. -1 for unlimited.
- ChangeMinimal starter map guides have been added for all Active Duty maps.
Workshop Maps
- ChangeFriends playing a Practice or Workshop map can be joined through the friends menu if they have Open Party set.
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