Outburst

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Outburst
Vsh outburst.png
Basic Information
Map type: Versus Saxton Hale (Community)
File name: vsh_outburst
Released: October 10, 2024 Patch
(Scream Fortress XVI)
Developer(s): Lizard Of Oz
Phe
Szabó "Maxxy" Attila
Maxim "VellyVice" Streltsov
Matthew "MegapiemanPHD" Simmons
James M.
Jason "Yaki" Herman
Joaquim "JPRAS" Silva
Stuffy360
Map Info
Environment: Forest, Lava
Setting: Nighttime
Hazards: Fire
Map Photos
Loading screen photos.
Map Overview
Outburst overview.png
Map Stamp
Item icon Map Stamp - Outburst.png
Supporters Leaderboard

Outburst is a community-created Versus Saxton Hale map released during the Scream Fortress 2024 update. It features unique pools of healing water as well as magical orb-like portals that when touched, teleport the player to a pre-determined location. It also features a new design for Saxton Hale, a new ability where he ignites players upon performing a Mighty Slam (albeit at the cost of a 10% damage penalty)[1], as well as some new voice lines.

Outburst was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Locations

  • Spawn: BLU has no Spawn rooms or Resupply Cabinets. They spawn between the Cliffside Shed and the Small Tree Stump.
  • Control Point: The main control point, located in between the Tree Catwalks and Big Oak.
  • Cliffside Shed: A half burnt-down shed containing a large healt kit located near the edge of a cliff.
  • Tree Stump: Found in front of the Cliffside Shed, has a medium ammo pack on top of it.
  • River of Lava: It flows from the main control point till Cliffside Shed, where it falls down a cliff beyond the playable area.
  • Tree Catwalks: Near the main control point are two small trees with a wooden platform and an interconnecting catwalk built on them.
  • Mining Shack: Located behind the control point is a dilapidated shack with only its porch remaining.
    • Mining Shack Balcony: Hanging from the side of the Mining Shack is a wooden terrace, which can be used to reach the Big Oak Perch.
  • Ale House: A wild-west style building found to the rear of the Big Oak.
  • Big Oak: The largest and most central location of the map, it is a massive tree with a large and multi-floored interior.
    • Perch: Attached to the side of the Big Oak are two flimsy platforms, which overview the point.
  • Healing Ponds: Two tiny puddles containing a healing mixture can be found on the map. They heal at a rate of 12 health per second and can only be used by the Mercenaries.
    • First Healing Pond: The Healing Pool closest to BLU's initial spawn is located near the River of Lava. Separating it from the Point are the two Tree Catwalks.
    • Second Healing Pond: Found to the rear of the Big Oak, next to the Ale House.

Portal orbs

The map features glowing orbs suspended in mid-air which act as teleportation devices. They can be found in 7 different locations, although only one or two orbs are active at any given time. Upon touching an orb, it disappears and the player is instantaneously brought to a new location, which is specific for each orb. After approximately 3 seconds, a new orb appears randomly in one of the 7 given locations. The orbs allow the Mercenaries to quickly escape Saxton if he gets too close.

Image Location Teleports to
Outburst BLU spawn portal.png
Teleporter Orb #1
Next to the Cliffside Shed Outburst second healing pool.png
Second Healing Pond
Outburst big Tree interior 1.png
Teleporter Orb #2
Inside the Big Oak Outburst cliffside shed.png
Cliffside Shed
Outburst first healing pool portal.png
Teleporter Orb #3
Next to the first Healing Pond Outburst big Tree perch.png
Big Oak's elevated Perch
Outburst mining shack.png
Teleporter Orb #4
On Mining Shack's porch Outburst big Tree perch.png
Big Oak's elevated Perch
Outburst Ale House.png
Teleporter Orb #5
Next to the Ale House Outburst tree stump.png
On top of the Tree Stump
Outburst cliffside portal.png
Teleporter Orb #6
The far corner of the map, next to the cliff Outburst mining shack.png
Mining Shack's porch
Outburst Tree Root portal.png
Teleporter Orb #7
Next to the Big Oak, hidden within its large roots Outburst mine shack balcony.png
Mining Shack's Balcony

Strategy

Main article: Community Outburst strategy

Changelog

This is the changelog of the map before it was added to the game.
Changelog:

RC7 Changelog (14.9.2023)

  • Fixed a visual glitch with the Healing Pool water.
  • Optimized the Healing Pool particles.
  • Visual improvement to the area inside the giant tree.
  • Updated a texture of the control point stump.
  • Miscellaneous improvements.

RC6 Changelog (12.9.2023)

  • New Boss Bar to match Hale's new appearance (it's animated!)
  • Now with Cubemaps and (subtle) HDR!
  • Added a wooden catwalk inside the Tree (the visual uplift of the tree is still in the works).
  • Other minor improvements.
  • Asset cleanup.

RC5 Changelog (9.9.2023)

  • Improved 3D skybox.
  • Improved the Devil's- excuse me, Hale's office/spawn with Stuffy's office assets.
  • Made the second 3D skybox for the Hale's office.
  • Healing Pool's heal particles are now more visible.

RC4 Changelog (7.9.2023)

  • Hale's voice has been modulated to sound demonic.
    • Bespoke voice lines coming soon!
  • Hale's Stomp now sets enemies on fire.
    • It now deals slightly less upfront damage to keep it balanced.
    • Now with bespoke visual effect!
  • Fixed ambient sounds not playing.

RC3 Changelog (6.9.2023)

  • Optimization (prop fades and occluders).
  • Revamped Hale's Spawn room.
  • Added bespoke patch overlays for Health and Ammo pickups.
  • Healing Pools now heal at consistent 10%/sec.
  • Misc visual improvements.
  • Improved player clipping (invisible map boundaries).

RC2 Changelog (3.9.2023)

  • Overhauled the (now) stone tower near the first Healing Pond.
  • Added the second Healing Pond behind the tree (at one of the spawn zones).
  • Overhauled visuals of said area.
  • Visual improvements to out-of-bounds terrain.

RC1 Changelod (2.9.2023)

  • Added level sounds.
  • Added a Healing Pond near the metal building (the building that will soon be revamped).
  • Added a new backdrop building near the metal building.
  • Hellfire Hale now glows stronger, making him easier to spot.
  • Added tall grass.
  • General improvements of the level geometry.

Update history

October 10, 2024 Patch #1 (Scream Fortress 2024)

  • Added Outburst to the game.

October 10, 2024 Patch #2

  • Updated vsh_outburst to fix a problem with sounds not playing correctly.

October 18, 2024 Patch

  • Improved performance.
  • Fixed menu images.
  • Fixed a minor visual issue.
  • Fixed being able to stick to the invisible walls.

Gallery

References

Pictogram comment.png When updates release, the code will likely have shifted a few lines or have moved somewhere else entirely.

  1. vssaxhtonhale/bosses/saxton_hale/abillities/mighty_slam.nut/92