Valve released a new update today for the Source SDK, this update includes the .vmf source files for many of the official TF2 maps. Here's the list below:

• arena_lumberyard
• arena_ravine
• cp_badlands
• cp_dustbowl
• cp_granary
• cp_gravelpit
• ctf_2fort
• pl_badwater
• pl_goldrush
• tc_hydro

According to a new post in the TF blog, this will give an example on how Valve creates maps and will give you an easier entry point by allowing you to alter or edit an existing map by providing existing maps to work with so you don't have to start from scratch.

For the experienced map makers, we hope this gives you a variety of examples of how we design and construct levels, the tools we use to finish the aesthetic/thematic elements, and some specific implementation solutions to performance and networking problems. We also hope that it'll reduce the amount of confusion around the game logic and entity setup required for the various TF game modes.

Valve is also planning to get more TF content source out in the SDK, so look for more maps & model sources in the future. The full change list after the break. [Read More...]