Here are the patch notes for CS:GO’s Jan. 7 update

Valve is tightening up the competitiveness in Counter-Strike’s latest patch and finally removing bots.

When a player leaves or gets kicked from a match in competitive or wingman mode, they’ll no now longer be replaced by a bot. Although this will lead to four-vs-five situations, it should help smooth out the pace of the game.

The top fragger often plays aggressively when a bot joins the match, sacrificing their lives to take control. This can be frustrating for both teams, resulting in an unfair match. A four-vs-five isn’t ideal, but it’s better than a pesky bot.

Valve is also adding a series of changes to maps in CS:GO’s Jan. 7 patch, updating and fixing Ancient, Cache, Engage, and guard. Here’s the full list of changes.

Gameplay

• When a player disconnects or is kicked in classic competitive and wingman modes, they will no longer be replaced by a bot. If the entire other team leaves, one bot will be left on the other team, idling in spawn
• Fixed bots not navigating properly in Warmup arenas

View models

•  Reduced size of SWAT sleeves matching all existing models

Miscellaneous

• Fixed a crash in Windows dedicated server when “version” command is issued
• Pings no longer move when walked over by characters, and will no longer highlight weapons in competitive matches
• Adjusted Retakes clip areas in Mirage and Train

Maps

Ancient

• Further optimizations
• Fixed some clipping bugs

Cache

• Fixed a pixel-gap in the Cargo containers in T-Spawn
• Fixed Cargo containers not having their proper colors
• Fixed bomb explosions being visible above the A site

Engage

• Removed several boost spots
• Added stairs in the garage for better rotation flow
• Breakable glass ceiling around A-site and Mid. Smokes and flashes can now be used on A-site
• Removed “office” area on mid
• Added ladder on A upper CT side
• Both entrances of the hut are now wider for better player traffic flow between A-site and Mid
• Lowered A upper and bridge to make the entire bombsite more readable
• Removed several awkward angles on A-site
• Removed excessive areas on A-site
• Removed clutter on A-site
• Better FPS around the whole map

Guard

• Widened inner part of connector
• Reduced size of restaurant corner
• Adjusted tarp positions on truck to eliminate some angles
• Lowered half-wall at stairs Adjusted timings by pushing CT spawns back a bit
• Shifted crates next to tower further towards pit
• Enhanced visibility for various long-range angles
• Removed electric box next to bikes
• Reduced amount of breakable glass at shop
• Blocked angle from CT boost to pit
• Increased size of ladder hole
• Added location names
• Fixed players being able to see into the tower area when boosted at dumpster
• Fixed some Z-fighting and intersecting geo
• Fixed various visible nodraw textures
• Fixed various bomb stuck spots
• Fixed player stuck spot on street
• Clipping adjustments throughout the map
• Minor visual adjustments and enhancements