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Upward is often the first map that comes to mind when players think of the Payload gamemode. As a staple of both competitive and casual play, it is beloved by many, but it is not without its flaws. Originally released in 2010, Upward has not aged well, suffering from clipping issues, unconventional mapping techniques, and numerous holes. Refresh has addressed all of these problems while preserving the map that so many players know and love.
Update History
- improvementChanged the doors in dropdown to never be opened after closing.
- improvementChanged the doors in dropdown from silent to making a sound when closing.
- fixedFixed detail brushes flickering on 1st point.
- fixedFixed some lighting issues.
- fixedFixed some props and brushes being solid.
- fixedFixed water brushes in skybox with various cubemaps.
- fixedFixed unoptimized visleaves next to the hill.
- fixedFixed floating barrel near 2nd.
- improvementImproved clip alignment under balcony on 3rd.
- improvementAdded blockbullets in front of window and dropdown-elbow.
- improvementAdded more func_occluders.
- improvementAdded resupply sign on last RED last spawn.
- improvementReduced t-junction and edicts (func_brush).
- improvementAdded back occluders from stock upward.
- improvementAdded more hints, areaportals and occluders for optimization.
- improvementRedone skybox brushes for optimization.
- fixedFixed the catwalk roof on third.
- improvementImproved splash handling by removing leftover spawn signs collision.
- improvementAdded clip to window on last near dropdown.
- revertedBrought back PC props instead of the resupply cabinet in last spawn.
- fixedFixed non-solid roof on bridge on 3rd.
- fixedFixed wrap assassin bug on last.
- fixedAdded cubemaps.
- fixedFixed some texture misalignments.
- improvementImproved some blockbullets in tunnel and playground on 2nd.
- fixedFixed textures overwriting on other maps.
- improvementSmall clipping and splash improvements across the map.
- fixedMisaligned fire extinguisher on last.
- fixedSupport beams on last upper no longer bounce stickies.
- fixedOverlay ammo patch in dropdown/window second.
- improvementReplaced clipbrushes with blockbullets in: backstairs last, balcony/window second, house second-third, dropdown/banana last, spiral last, b house second.
- improvementChanged cabinet in spawn to no longer have shadows and prevent doors clipping out
- fixedBeing able to cap/deny cart from under rollercoaster on 3rd.
- fixedSign behaviour around the map to avoid solidity/visibility issues.
- improvementClipping around first point under playground and blue side of the cliff-bridge.
- improvementClipping in spiral.
- improvementClipping around metal vertical beams and curbs under point on last.
- improvementClipping under heavy balcony on third.
- improvementSplash around first-tunnel entrance wall.
- fixedGap between the wood and dirt on First.
- fixedFloating windows and boards above Second.
- removedRemaining bush on flank side of First.
- removedNew hiding spot along Blue base.
- removedNew hiding spot above First.
- improvementAttached a lightswitch wire to the ceiling on Third.
- customReplaced all patch overlays under health and ammo with func_illusionary ones so they are always visible.
- fixedLighting around last should reflect how it is in default upward now.
- fixedReadded a bunch of missing decals.
- improvementRaised ceiling bar on red last to make movement smoother.
- improvementVarious clipping and block bullet changes behind and around props.
- improvementLighting on rock models.
- improvementAdjusted Bloom and hdr exposure settings.
- removedPop-in on specific props.
- fixedRemoved a lot of exploits (including: resup binding on enemy spawn doors, shooting into blue spawn from third, getting stuck on signs and being able to build in the dropdown).
- improvementCorrected clipping.
- improvementBetter splash handling.
- improvementClosing off of a LOT of holes.
- improvementReworked decorative props and brushwork to be more in line with the competitive format.
- removedThe box gap on last.
- customCompiled with BSPReveal.
