In the latest 4.04 update, Riot decided to do a massive Icebox update to make the gameplay experience better for both Attackers and Defenders. Take a look at how this highly controversial map will change in Episode 4 Act 2!
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All Icebox Changes In Patch 4.04
Icebox got some attention.
B Green
Doorway from Attacker spawn building near Green lane moved to the first cubby.
This is to give attackers a new way to approach B Green instead of having to enter from two similar positions.
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B Green
Green lane slightly widened.
This is to make moving through this space more comfortable.
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B Green
Pocket in Green lane near Yellow extended.
This is to make angles toward B Site and Snowman more clear and readable.
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B Site
Yellow container adjusted and new stack of crates added.
As players have settled into Icebox we’ve noticed a lot of rounds revolve around anchoring down behind yellow during post plant situations. This change should allow Yellow to retain some power while adding more value to holding space on the actual site.
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B Site
Lower container removed and geometry adjusted into a cubby facing Green. Doorway on the upper container widened and it’s position adjusted.
This should allow players to better isolate fights around the site and make utility usable more meaningful.
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B Site
Outer wall on B site and crane structure brought in toward the site.
Narrowing the site allows for more controllers to comfortably use their utility without having to worry about gaps.
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B Site
Building in Back B closed off. We want to encourage attackers to push further and hold more space.
Closing off this building should allow players to better anchor themselves in Snowman. It should also better highlight using B Fence to cut off rotations.
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B Site
Plant zone on B site adjusted.
This change is to encourage more spike plant diversity while retaining some safer defaults to work with. You can now also plant on the bridge from kitchen to upper container as well.
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Mid
Back wall in Kitchen adjusted.
This change should help moving through this space feel more comfortable and allow players to more easily clear this space.
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Mid
Crates added to Orange lane to block line of sight from under tube to danger.
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Mid
Boiler ramp geo simplified and slightly narrowed.
Smokes will now fully cover Boiler and players should find head peaks from ramp more predictable.
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A Site
Cover on back A site adjusted.
This change should give Defenders a little extra space to anchor on.
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A Site
Head peek on attacker side pipes removed.
Where Attackers can peak from on A Site can feel overwhelming. This change should allow Defenders to better isolate where threats can come from.
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A Site
Doorway into A lowered to prevent foot shot on players on top of screens.
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In the latest 4.04 update, Riot decided to do a massive Icebox update to make the gameplay experience better for both Attackers and Defenders. Take a look at how this highly controversial map will change in Episode 4 Act 2!
