s&box

Small skybox fix and update 7 June 2026

This is only a small update to the skybox VPK fixing visual errors that were added last patch by accident.
The ocean now has a shoreline blend.
Other minor improvements to the skybox visuals.

Quick performance fix/update 5 June 2026

Pushed a quick update temporarily disabling a large number of physics props to help fix performance issues after the latest S&box update - went from from 80 fps in the Far corner of the T building to 100 fps (ultra-wide resolution).
Slightly smaller file-size (again).
Improved cover provided by crates at hotel.
Minor skybox updates.

Minor graphical/gameplay fixes.

File-size reduction and performance v2 4 June 2026

Further significantly reduced map file-size.
Further increased performance, particularly in far corners of the map.
Increased brightness of ambient light to improve visibility of players in shadowed areas.
Widened multiple cramped areas/pathways and tweaked map flow in various locations.
Added more cover options in multiple locations.
Revisited the hotel interior lighting.
Minor improvements to the skybox and skybox materials.

Fixed utility box with broken collision.

Sniper tower and T building are still not fully completed.

File-size reduction and map refinements 1 June 2026

Python revolver has been added to some hidden locations.

Reduced total file-size.
Fixed purple doorway texture by replacing doorway model for now.
Improved performance - especially at round start?
Refined various regions and textures.
Improved reflections across many surfaces.

Various small fixes too big to list.

Set all TTT weapons to start asleep in an effort to test improvement on performance, especially in reducing round start lag.

Visibility calculations at T building is less optimized this version, performance in that specific corner may be reduced.
Purple error texture is still present on some doors handles (due to cloud asset confliction issues).
Sniper tower and T building are still not fully completed.

Improved cross-game compatibility 28 May 2026

Improved overall cross-game compatibility.
Improved map visibility.
Improved sense of depth and scale of skybox.
Updated parts of construction site.
Made a number of refinements to areas of the map.
Improved reflections across many surfaces.

Various small big fixes too big to list.

Removed TTT doors to improve cross-game compatibility until TTT officially supports the universal door game object.
Removed volumetric fog to improve cross-game compatibility and performance (occasional big looming fog cloud no longer present in center of map).