Apparently, some intrepid people got their hands on the early access means to the Pyro update page. Half-Life2.net makes mention here of the URL, so let's just go ahead and put it up.
The Pyro update page contains a wealth of new information today. The two new community maps that will be included in the update are cp_fastlane and ctf_turbine. The site also lists descriptions for all of the achievements and lists the details on the new weapon unlocks.
First, the old flamethrower? It's being upgraded with an alternate fire function that sends a blast of air out to deflect projectiles or to push enemies back. I'm sure those soldiers will love you when you kill them with their own rockets!
The new weapons, shown above, will be the unlockables that you can earn by hitting achievement milestones.
The Flare Gun - This weapon replaces the shotgun and sends out a ball of fire to set enemies ablaze from afar. You will have to aim carefully, however.
The Backburner - This replaces the default flamethrower in the game, and thus removes the new air blast ability. However, it grants the player 50 extra health and dishes out criticals when you attack enemies from behind.
The Axtinguisher - Criticals are guranteed when attacking someone who is engulfed in flames. If the person is not on fire already, the weapon will deal significantly less damage than normal.
The new update is still slated to be released tomorrow.
The Pyro update page contains a wealth of new information today. The two new community maps that will be included in the update are cp_fastlane and ctf_turbine. The site also lists descriptions for all of the achievements and lists the details on the new weapon unlocks.
First, the old flamethrower? It's being upgraded with an alternate fire function that sends a blast of air out to deflect projectiles or to push enemies back. I'm sure those soldiers will love you when you kill them with their own rockets!
The new weapons, shown above, will be the unlockables that you can earn by hitting achievement milestones.
The Flare Gun - This weapon replaces the shotgun and sends out a ball of fire to set enemies ablaze from afar. You will have to aim carefully, however.
The Backburner - This replaces the default flamethrower in the game, and thus removes the new air blast ability. However, it grants the player 50 extra health and dishes out criticals when you attack enemies from behind.
The Axtinguisher - Criticals are guranteed when attacking someone who is engulfed in flames. If the person is not on fire already, the weapon will deal significantly less damage than normal.
The new update is still slated to be released tomorrow.
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