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{{Update|Some info outdated since the [[December 8, 2023 Patch]].}}
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{{Other uses|this=Payload map|for=the cosmetic item|Fiery Phoenix}}
 
{{Other uses|this=Payload map|for=the cosmetic item|Fiery Phoenix}}
 
{{Map infobox
 
{{Map infobox
   | game-type                 = Payload
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   | map-status                = community
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  | map-game-type             = Payload
 
   | map-image                = Pl phoenix.png
 
   | map-image                = Pl phoenix.png
   | developer                = {{steamid|76561198079458315}}<br>{{steamid|76561198072146551}}<br>{{steamid|76561197995064139}}<br>{{steamid|76561198025319188}}<br>{{steamid|76561198139139265}}
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   | map-file-name             = pl_phoenix
  | file-name                 = pl_phoenix
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   | map-released             = {{Patch name|7|12|2023}}
   | release-date             = {{Patch name|7|12|2023}}<br>([[Summer 2023 Update]])
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  | map-released-major        = Summer 2023 Update
 
   | map-environment          = Desert
 
   | map-environment          = Desert
 
   | map-setting              = Daylight, Sunny
 
   | map-setting              = Daylight, Sunny
   | map-hazards              = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]], [[Environmental death#Payload_Cart_explosion|Payload Cart explosion]]
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   | map-hazards              = [[Environmental death#Pitfalls|Pitfall]], [[Environmental death#Payload Cart explosion|Payload Cart explosion]],<br>[[Environmental death#Drowning|Drowning]]
   | map-pyrovision           = No
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   | map-has-pyrovision       = no
   | map-health-pickups-small  = 11
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   | map-pickups-health-small  = 11
   | map-health-pickups-medium = 16
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   | map-pickups-health-medium = 16
   | map-health-pickups-large  = 1
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   | map-pickups-health-large  = 1
   | map-ammo-pickups-small    = 9
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   | map-pickups-ammo-small    = 9
   | map-ammo-pickups-medium  = 18
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   | map-pickups-ammo-medium  = 18
   | map-ammo-pickups-large    = 4
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   | map-pickups-ammo-large    = 4
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  | map-stamp-link            = https://steamcommunity.com/stats/TF2/leaderboards/11230215
 
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'''Phoenix''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]], single-stage [[Payload]] map added in the [[Summer 2023 Update]]. It is set in the Badlands of the southwestern United States at a national park and reservation. BLU team has unloaded their Payload from a disguised van and plan on pushing it to RED team's hydroelectric dam to blow it up. RED must stop them.
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'''Phoenix''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] single-stage [[Payload]] map added in the [[Summer 2023 Update]]. Drenched in brilliant sunlight that highlights reddish canyon landscapes, it is set in a national forest and reservoir area within the [[Badlands (region)|Badlands]] of the southwestern United States. BLU team has unloaded their Payload from a disguised van and plan on pushing it to blow up RED team's nearly completed hydroelectric dam. RED must stop them.
  
 
Phoenix was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969509359 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
Phoenix was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969509359 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
 
== Locations ==
 
== Locations ==
=== The Reststop ===
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=== Watermill ===
* The Reststop is the first capture point and the beginning of the map, featuring rock structures, small facilities, a road, and BLU team's spawn at a watermill.
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* BLU team's first spawn, having four exits out onto an area with three water features:
* '''BLU Spawn''': BLU's first spawn has four exits (the 4th is opened after Checkpoint A is captured).
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** '''Stream''': BLU's left exit into shallow water towards a path up to a flank.
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** '''Gate House''': Near BLU's middle exits, the Gate House's bridge crosses fire-extinguishing water.
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** '''Pond''': A flank close upon Checkpoint A. BLU's right gate onto the Pond unlocks only when Checkpoint A is captured.
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* '''Arch''': A natural arch forms the first choke.
  
=== RED Warehouse ===  
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=== First Capture (A) The Rest Stop ===
* The building encasing the second capture point and RED's first spawn. It is a large warehouse adjacent to a train bridge.
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* '''Restrooms''': A deeper sheltered area behind the '''Car''' and '''Camper'''<!-- actually confirmed to be a Ford and Winnebago to get citations later --> under a large jumpable '''Awning'''.
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* '''Tunnel Gate''': Opposite the Restrooms is a shortcut tunnel between Checkpoints A and B that opens when Checkpoint A is captured.
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* '''Trestle''': The wooden trestle is the choke between Checkpoints A and B.
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* '''Jump Gate''': A flank building beyond the Trestle, same side as the Tunnel Gate. This gate also opens when Checkpoint A is captured.
  
=== Dam entrance ===
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=== Second Capture (B) RED Warehouse ===
* The dam entrance is the location of the third capture point for BLU. It is the entrance to the Dam through a small side building, featuring BLU's final spawn after capturing this point.
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The building enclosing RED's First spawn and Checkpoint B.
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* '''Loading Zone B Gate''': A gate opening when Checkpoint A is captured, leading to the '''Loading Zone''' battlements overwatching the point.
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* '''ABC's Gate''': A BLU flank to an overlook over the Rollback, opening when Checkpoint B is captured, noted for directions to the first three points.
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* '''Cliffside''': A flank from Checkpoint B to Checkpoint C.
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* '''Rollback''': A choke around a rollback ramp.
  
=== The hydrodam ===
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=== Third Capture (C) Power building ===
* The final point is located at the base of RED team's hydroelectric dam. To capture the last checkpoint, BLU needs to lift the cart on an inclined elevator which, after reaching the top, plummets to the bottom of the hill and explodes, destroying the dam in the process.
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* The location of Checkpoint C. The upper levels have flanks to Checkpoint D.
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=== Final Capture (D) The Hydrodam ===
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* The final point is located at the base of RED team's hydroelectric dam. To capture the last checkpoint, BLU must lift the cart on an inclined elevator. After reaching the top, the lift plummets to the bottom and explodes, destroying the dam.
  
 
<gallery widths=140px heights=80px>
 
<gallery widths=140px heights=80px>
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn1.png|[[BLU]] Spawn room.
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File:Phoenix BLU Spawn1.png|[[BLU]] Spawn room.
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn1_Outside.png|[[BLU]] Building outside.
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File:Phoenix BLU Spawn1 Outside.png|BLU Building outside.
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn2.png|[[BLU]] Second spawn room.
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File:Phoenix BLU Spawn2.png|BLU Second spawn room.
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn3.png|[[BLU]] Third spawn room.
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File:Phoenix BLU Spawn3.png|BLU Third spawn room.
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn1.png|[[RED]] Spawn room.
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File:Phoenix RED Spawn1.png|[[RED]] Spawn room.
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn1_Outside.png|[[RED]] Building outside.
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File:Phoenix RED Spawn1_Outside.png|RED Building outside.
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn2.png|[[RED]] Second spawn room.
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File:Phoenix RED Spawn2.png|RED Second spawn room.
File:Reststop point A phoenix.png| The first point.
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File:Reststop point A phoenix.png|The first point.
File:Phoenix warehouse point B.png| The second point.
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File:Phoenix warehouse point B.png|The second point.
File:Phoenix point C.png| The third point.
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File:Phoenix point C.png|The third point.
File:Final point phoenix.png| The final point, the HydroDam.  
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File:Final point phoenix.png|The final point, the Hydrodam.  
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|7|12|2023}} #1''' ([[Summer 2023 Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|7|12|2023}} #1''' ([[Summer 2023 Update]])
 
* Added Phoenix to the game.
 
* Added Phoenix to the game.
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* Various clipping fixes.
 
* Various clipping fixes.
 
* Various visual fixes.
 
* Various visual fixes.
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'''{{Patch name|12|8|2023}}'''
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* Reduced Blu respawn wave time on A and C from 5 to 4.
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* Increased Red respawn wave time on A and C from 6 to 7.
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* Rollback zone on C now reduces the Payload push speed by 50%.
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* Locked door connecting B and C now opens when A is captured instead of B.
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* Added a failsafe to prevent a case where the Payload cart could get stuck at the base of the elevator finale.
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* Various visual fixes and adjustments.
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* Various pickup size adjustments.
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* Various clipping adjustments.
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* Performance improvements.
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* Updated checkpoint names.
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Phoenix Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Phoenix.
 
File:Ominous sign phoenix.png|Sign with the hotline number of 666 and a hanging corpse, similar to the one featured in [[Meet the Sniper]].  
 
File:Ominous sign phoenix.png|Sign with the hotline number of 666 and a hanging corpse, similar to the one featured in [[Meet the Sniper]].  
File:Reststop point A phoenix.png| The first point.
 
File:Phoenix warehouse point B.png| The second point.
 
File:Phoenix point C.png| The third point.
 
File:Final point phoenix.png| The final point, the HydroDam.
 
File:Phoenix historic park.png| A photo showing the beauty of Phoenix's national park.
 
File:Phoenix Workshop image.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for Phoenix.
 
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn1.png|[[BLU]] Spawn room.
 
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn1_Outside.png|[[BLU]] Building outside.
 
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn2.png|[[BLU]] Second spawn room.
 
File:Phoenix_BLU_Spawn3.png|[[BLU]] Third spawn room.
 
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn1.png|[[RED]] Spawn room.
 
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn1_Outside.png|[[RED]] Building outside.
 
File:Phoenix_RED_Spawn2.png|[[RED]] Second spawn room.
 
File:Phoenix_historic_park2.png|A photo showing the beauty of Phoenix's national park (view from the other side).
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
{{Summer 2023 Nav}}
 
{{Summer 2023 Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}
 
{{Maps Nav}}

Latest revision as of 23:06, 17 January 2024

This article is about Payload map. For the cosmetic item, see Fiery Phoenix.
Phoenix
Pl phoenix.png
Basic Information
Map type: Payload
File name: pl_phoenix
Released: July 12, 2023 Patch
(Summer 2023 Update)
Developer(s): Evan "Defcon" LeBlanc
Liam "Diva Dan" Moffitt
Nickolas "KrazyZark" Fenech
Neal "Blade x64" Smart
Stuffy360
Map Info
Environment: Desert
Setting: Daylight, Sunny
Hazards: Pitfall, Payload Cart explosion,
Drowning
Pyrovision Support: No
Map Items
Healthico.png Health Kits: Smallhealth.png ×11  •  Mediumhealth.png ×16  •  
Largehealth.png ×1
Ammoico.png Ammo Boxes: Smallammo.png ×9   •   Mediumammo.png ×18   •  
Largeammo.png ×4
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Phoenix overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Phoenix.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Phoenix is a community-created single-stage Payload map added in the Summer 2023 Update. Drenched in brilliant sunlight that highlights reddish canyon landscapes, it is set in a national forest and reservoir area within the Badlands of the southwestern United States. BLU team has unloaded their Payload from a disguised van and plan on pushing it to blow up RED team's nearly completed hydroelectric dam. RED must stop them.

Phoenix was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

Watermill

  • BLU team's first spawn, having four exits out onto an area with three water features:
    • Stream: BLU's left exit into shallow water towards a path up to a flank.
    • Gate House: Near BLU's middle exits, the Gate House's bridge crosses fire-extinguishing water.
    • Pond: A flank close upon Checkpoint A. BLU's right gate onto the Pond unlocks only when Checkpoint A is captured.
  • Arch: A natural arch forms the first choke.

First Capture (A) The Rest Stop

  • Restrooms: A deeper sheltered area behind the Car and Camper under a large jumpable Awning.
  • Tunnel Gate: Opposite the Restrooms is a shortcut tunnel between Checkpoints A and B that opens when Checkpoint A is captured.
  • Trestle: The wooden trestle is the choke between Checkpoints A and B.
  • Jump Gate: A flank building beyond the Trestle, same side as the Tunnel Gate. This gate also opens when Checkpoint A is captured.

Second Capture (B) RED Warehouse

The building enclosing RED's First spawn and Checkpoint B.

  • Loading Zone B Gate: A gate opening when Checkpoint A is captured, leading to the Loading Zone battlements overwatching the point.
  • ABC's Gate: A BLU flank to an overlook over the Rollback, opening when Checkpoint B is captured, noted for directions to the first three points.
  • Cliffside: A flank from Checkpoint B to Checkpoint C.
  • Rollback: A choke around a rollback ramp.

Third Capture (C) Power building

  • The location of Checkpoint C. The upper levels have flanks to Checkpoint D.

Final Capture (D) The Hydrodam

  • The final point is located at the base of RED team's hydroelectric dam. To capture the last checkpoint, BLU must lift the cart on an inclined elevator. After reaching the top, the lift plummets to the bottom and explodes, destroying the dam.

Strategy

Main article: Community Phoenix strategy

Update history

July 12, 2023 Patch #1 (Summer 2023 Update)
  • Added Phoenix to the game.

July 13, 2023 Patch

  • Fixed missing materials.
  • Fixed various physics props obstructing the Payload cart.

July 25, 2023 Patch

  • Increased Red respawn wave time on D from 8 to 9.
  • Fixed projectile collision bug around the Payload elevator track.
  • Fixed a case where the Payload cart could get stuck at the base of the elevator.
  • Various clipping fixes.
  • Various visual fixes.

December 8, 2023 Patch

  • Reduced Blu respawn wave time on A and C from 5 to 4.
  • Increased Red respawn wave time on A and C from 6 to 7.
  • Rollback zone on C now reduces the Payload push speed by 50%.
  • Locked door connecting B and C now opens when A is captured instead of B.
  • Added a failsafe to prevent a case where the Payload cart could get stuck at the base of the elevator finale.
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments.
  • Various pickup size adjustments.
  • Various clipping adjustments.
  • Performance improvements.
  • Updated checkpoint names.

Gallery