Animgraph 2 Beta: reduced network bandwidth
What changed
The following changes are available in the animgraph_2_beta build. To opt into the beta build, follow the instructions here: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5A86-0DF4-C59E-8C4ATo report bugs or provide feedback about the beta build, please email csgoteamfeedback@valvesoftware.com with the subject "AG2 Beta". \
- Reduced network bandwidth utilizationPlease note that the client may produce a fatal error message when attempting to connect to a server running a different build.
What it means for players and servers
Valve has released an Animgraph 2 Beta update with network bandwidth optimization. Players connecting to servers with the new version will experience reduced internet bandwidth requirements during gameplay. This network traffic improvement is beneficial for players with limited or unstable connections.
Server administrators should note the critical warning: clients may encounter fatal errors when connecting to servers running a different animgraph version. This indicates incompatibility between different client versions. Admins should carefully monitor the beta rollout and coordinate updates with their community to prevent connection issues.
To participate in testing, enable the beta build through Steam following Valve's instructions. Bug reports and feedback should be sent to the provided email address with subject AG2 Beta.
Source: original on Steam