The Horse Run Monthly is a monthly event series for Team Fortress 2 that features the competitive 6s format and boasts two simultaneous brackets. To celebrate the upcoming Physgun Fireside Denver LAN, they're using the upcoming LAN's map pool to give teams a chance to practice ahead of Fireside Casts' highly anticipated in-person event. Their Headliner Bracket (intended for RGL Main+) will have teams going head to head on stream for their share of the $500 prize pool! There's also a Secondary Bracket (intended for players within RGL AM-IM) with a prize pool of 30 keys for the winning team! Join them on April 27th & May 18th at 3 PM ET to watch some of the best teams in the world compete for first place and bragging rights! For more information on how you and your team can play in The Horse Run Monthly, join the Gamer LatAm Discord Server! Sign your team up today! Important Links:

• Discord
• Twitch
• YouTube
• TikTok

(Image credit: SFM Render/Compositing/Overlays - Bradz, Organization - IanTheAwsm, CyberWizard, and Dynam) Seasonalander has arrived for the spring of 2025! Seasonalander is a charity-funding Highlander 9v9 tournament that raises funds for various causes around the world, collectively raising over $7,300 since the summer of 2021 for missions such as the Sarcoma Foundation of America, The British Red Cross and the Trevor Project. Every third global season, Seasonalander brings together more than 72 content creators to play! Participants range from YouTubers and Artists to Cosplayers and Streamers across primarily North America and Europe! Their spring event will raise funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation through Tiltify, with a current goal of $2,500! Starlight's focus is aimed at providing stress-free recovery for hospitalized children and their families. Funding through the event will help provide, but won't be limited to, hospital gowns for patients, toy deliveries to those needing extra comfort and various video games to help redirect focus and provide security while hospitalized. Visit the Starlight Children's Foundation for more information and questions regarding credibility and donation directions. Help get the word out and be sure to tune in on the 5th and 6th of April! European games will start at 11:30am EST / 3:30pm GMT each day. North American games will start at roughly 3:30pm EST / 7:30pm GMT each day. Come see your favorite personalities entertain by throwing hands and raising funds for those in need! Important Links:

• Donation Link (Tiltify)
• Twitch
• YouTube
• BlueSky
• Twitter
• Steam Group

TF2 Coaching Central is announcing their tenth North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6. Players with no or minimal competitive experience can sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by coaches who will teach the basics of the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have a total of four weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. TF2 Coaching Central's previous Newbie Cup events which have been running since 2021 have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league. Signups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is April 4. Team and coach assignments will be made by April 7 and tournament matches (with select matches casted live on Twitch by Fireside Casts) will be the weekend of May 3-4, 2025. Check out the Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2 or a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, feel free to join the community - with learning resources and pickup games running daily! All skill levels are welcome!

Ahoy, Team Fortress 2 Creators! Get ready to set sail on a new creative adventure, as the journey into the world of naval exploration has begun! The "Offshore" community team is calling all mapmakers, modelers and artists to join them in crafting the ultimate maritime experience. The ocean is your canvas! Picture this: towering oil rigs, mysterious underwater bases, and rugged pirate ships. The theme is all about the deep blue sea, and they want YOU to bring it to life! Whether youre inspired by the gritty world of naval warfare, the thrill of underwater exploration, or the bustling life of a coastal port, there are endless possibilities for your creations. Set your course for creativity and visit the project site to dive into all the details.

(Image credit: deli) Welcome back to d for poLANd.tf 2025! Spring is here, the sun is shining, and Europes finest TF2 teams are ready to emerge from hibernation and return to Poland once more. This tournament sees the fourteen top teams battling it out at BaseStack, with every contender present to stake their claim as the best in Europe and take home their share of 1200. Who will stumble? Who will fall? Who will rise to the top as unquestioned champion of the continent? Theres only one way to find out! The LAN takes place from Friday, March 14th to Sunday, March 16th, from 2pm CET (9am EDT | 6am PDT) each day, with coverage live from d by EssentialsTF on Twitch. Dzikuj and see you there!

On March 2nd and March 9th, the battlefield will heat up as Brasil Fortress crowns the champions of their Highlander League's 1st season! The top divisions of South America will clash in an epic showdown! Get ready for intense plays, insane moments, and high-stakes battles LIVE on LegoTV! This is a showdown you dont want to miss! When? March 2nd & March 9th at 9pm BRT // 7pm EST // 12am GMT Where? On the LegoTV Twitch channel! Mark your calendars and don't miss out on the action!

We're well into 2025, but it's time for the 2024 72-Hour Jam Showcase! TF2Maps is back again, showing off 64 of the most entertaining, most mind-melting creations made for last year's charity Jam! This time, they received 390 entries, with 350 of those being eligible for medals. In terms of donations, this year placed fourth, in their history, with a grand total of $6,892.66 raised for Gamers Outreach Foundation! For more information, check out the showcase thread on TF2Maps! You can also join the TF2Maps Discord and follow TF2Maps on BlueSky!

AsiaFortress Liquid.tf is back with its winter Highlander finals! Catch the action, witness history, and tune in live starting on the 22nd of February @ 9pm SGT / 2pm CET Want to get involved? Their 6s signups are now open! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing files for Taunt: The Travel Agent
• Added No Hat styles for the Cozy Cover-Up
• Added VScript support for HIDEHUD_MATCH_STATUS flag to hide the Match Status panel
• Added a borderless window option to video settings
• Added bicubic lightmaps (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
• Added radial fog (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
• Added support for Steam Networking
• Made the default server name for listen servers include the player's name
• Made the game launch in native resolution by default instead of 640x480
• Client-side prediction fixes (these fix 'jank'/rollback in certain situations)
  • Fixed a prediction bug where if the player was moved on the client, their input-based movement for that tick was not taken into account in non-player actions
  • Improved prediction for walking on props and other entities
  • Made certain client-side entities only trigger local prediction errors
    • e.g. If the viewmodel experiences a prediction error, the player will not experience a prediction error
  • Fixed prediction of viewmodel sway
  • Fixed a prediction error regarding weapon idle animations
• Fixed certain breakable props not gibbing correctly
• Fixed an issue where certain variables like position would not be updated correctly to match the server in certain situations
• Fixed the player's base velocity (eg. conveyors, moving items etc.) getting subtly out of sync from client/server
• Fixed players being able to spam duel cancellation messages for a duel that doesn't exist
• Fixed not being able to join community servers via Steam invites or game info
• Fixed lighting position discrepancies for cosmetic items, weapons, and viewmodels (community fix from ficool2)
• Fixed Equipped label overlapping attribute icons in the loadout menu (community fix from Lindon)
• Fixed an issue with props and team colors when taunting with Australium weapons
• Fixed the Voices from Below effect not working when taunting with the Highland Hound set equipped
• Fixed player voice commands being abruptly ended when the player enters shallow water
• Fixed incorrect number on the Geneva Contravention achievement icon
• Fixed the Military Style for The Surgeon General to stay properly semi-visible at all angles
• Fixed some classes missing the BLU team material for That '70s Chapeau
• Fixed the Spanish-Latin America option being displayed as English in the Settings menu
• Fixed the MOTD dialog not working for Spanish-Latin America
• Updated attribute descriptions for The Scottish Resistance and the Stickybomb Jumper to use 'stickybomb' instead of 'pipebomb'
• Updated equip_region settings for The Little Bear, The Heavy-Weight Champ, The Grand Duchess Tutu, and the Combat Slacks to fix unnecessary conflicts
• Updated the Spooky Night and Ominous Night Unusual taunt effects to fix a visual bug (Thanks Kiffy!)
• Updated koth_overcast_final to improve optimization
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Added block bullets to some stores
  • Unblocked a window at mid, allowing Snipers to shot across the middle hut
  • Removed the missing texture in BLU spawn
  • Gave a chicken a friend, because friendship is magic
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • New radio model for spawn rooms
  • Changed sentry shack ammo pack on last to a medium
  • Adjusted health pickups throughout the map
  • Changed kill volume on cap A double doors to be more consistent with visuals
  • Improved bot support (Thanks Star Bright)
  • Detail pass
• Updated pl_patagonia
  • [Stage 1]
    • Fixed some RED bots stuck forever trying to make an impossible jump on the stairs outside spawn
    • Fixed the cart not capping the first point on extremely rare occasions
  • [Stage 2]
    • Improved optimization
    • Fixed a nodraw floor near the first BLU spawn train bridge waterfall
    • Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2
  • [Stage 3]
    • Improved optimization
    • Fixed wrap assassin baubles colliding with a solid func_brush bounding box outside BLU spawn
    • Removed the platform above the open choke of the last point
    • Added an additional path to the window overlooking the open choke of the last point
    • Fixed RED bots getting stuck on a solid fence outside the RED spawn
    • Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing files for Taunt: The Travel Agent
  
• Added No Hat styles for the Cozy Cover-Up
  
• Added VScript support for HIDEHUD_MATCH_STATUS flag to hide the Match Status panel
  
• Added a borderless window option to video settings
  
• Added bicubic lightmaps (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
  
• Added radial fog (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
  
• Added support for Steam Networking
  
• Made the default server name for listen servers include the player's name
  
• Made the game launch in native resolution by default instead of 640x480
  
• Client-side prediction fixes (these fix 'jank'/rollback in certain situations)
  • Fixed a prediction bug where if the player was moved on the client, their input-based movement for that tick was not taken into account in non-player actions
    
  • Improved prediction for walking on props and other entities
    
  • Made certain client-side entities only trigger local prediction errors
    • e.g. If the viewmodel experiences a prediction error, the player will not experience a prediction error
  • Fixed prediction of viewmodel sway
    
  • Fixed a prediction error regarding weapon idle animations
• Fixed certain breakable props not gibbing correctly
  
• Fixed an issue where certain variables like position would not be updated correctly to match the server in certain situations
  
• Fixed the player's base velocity (eg. conveyors, moving items etc.) getting subtly out of sync from client/server
  
• Fixed players being able to spam duel cancellation messages for a duel that doesn't exist
  
• Fixed not being able to join community servers via Steam invites or game info
  
• Fixed lighting position discrepancies for cosmetic items, weapons, and viewmodels (community fix from ficool2)
  
• Fixed Equipped label overlapping attribute icons in the loadout menu (community fix from Lindon)
  
• Fixed an issue with props and team colors when taunting with Australium weapons
  
• Fixed the Voices from Below effect not working when taunting with the Highland Hound set equipped
  
• Fixed player voice commands being abruptly ended when the player enters shallow water
  
• Fixed incorrect number on the Geneva Contravention achievement icon
  
• Fixed the Military Style for The Surgeon General to stay properly semi-visible at all angles
  
• Fixed some classes missing the BLU team material for That '70s Chapeau
  
• Fixed the Spanish-Latin America option being displayed as English in the Settings menu
  
• Fixed the MOTD dialog not working for Spanish-Latin America
  
• Updated attribute descriptions for The Scottish Resistance and the Stickybomb Jumper to use 'stickybomb' instead of 'pipebomb'
  
• Updated equip_region settings for The Little Bear, The Heavy-Weight Champ, The Grand Duchess Tutu, and the Combat Slacks to fix unnecessary conflicts
  
• Updated the Spooky Night and Ominous Night Unusual taunt effects to fix a visual bug (Thanks Kiffy!)
  
• Updated koth_overcast_final to improve optimization
  
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Added block bullets to some stores
    
  • Unblocked a window at mid, allowing Snipers to shot across the middle hut
    
  • Removed the missing texture in BLU spawn
    
  • Gave a chicken a friend, because friendship is magic
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • New radio model for spawn rooms
    
  • Changed sentry shack ammo pack on last to a medium
    
  • Adjusted health pickups throughout the map
    
  • Changed kill volume on cap A double doors to be more consistent with visuals
    
  • Improved bot support (Thanks Star Bright)
    
  • Detail pass
• Updated pl_patagonia
  • [Stage 1]
    • Fixed some RED bots stuck forever trying to make an impossible jump on the stairs outside spawn
      
    • Fixed the cart not capping the first point on extremely rare occasions
  • [Stage 2]
    • Improved optimization
      
    • Fixed a nodraw floor near the first BLU spawn train bridge waterfall
      
    • Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2
  • [Stage 3]
    • Improved optimization
      
    • Fixed wrap assassin baubles colliding with a solid func_brush bounding box outside BLU spawn
      
    • Removed the platform above the open choke of the last point
      
    • Added an additional path to the window overlooking the open choke of the last point
      
    • Fixed RED bots getting stuck on a solid fence outside the RED spawn
      
    • Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Battle Balaclava's "No Gloves" style hiding the Heavy's hands
• Fixed broken materials for The Westcoat's "Ugly" style
• Added smoke effect to The Checkered Past
• Update the Buck's Brim's "Bad" style
  • Fixed broken materials
  • Added smoke effect
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • Detail improvements
  • Improved clipping
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Fixed players being able to get stuck in certain displacements
  • Various clipping improvements throughout the map
  • Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Improved bot navigation (Thanks Katsu!)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Battle Balaclava's "No Gloves" style hiding the Heavy's hands
  
• Fixed broken materials for The Westcoat's "Ugly" style
  
• Added smoke effect to The Checkered Past
  
• Update the Buck's Brim's "Bad" style
  • Fixed broken materials
    
  • Added smoke effect
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • Detail improvements
    
  • Improved clipping
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Fixed players being able to get stuck in certain displacements
    
  • Various clipping improvements throughout the map
    
  • Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Improved bot navigation (Thanks Katsu!)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Brain Cane to fix problems with the texture and phong value
• Updated The Battle Music
  • Added missing Hat style
  • Fixed the models due to clipping on Heavy's ears and misalignment on Engineer
  • Improved and strengthen the Noise Cancellation
  • Updated the materials to fix it not being shiny
  • Updated the backpack icon to reflect the materials change
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Fixed potential incompatibility with external VScript files (thanks Le Codex!)
  • Re-implemented cubemap reflections in ice cave
  • Fixed perch spots
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_maul, vsh_nucleus, vsh_outburst, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • Restored Hale's resistance to knockback back to 75%
  • Reduced bonus flame damage against Hale from 50% to 25%
  • Hale can now do 1 extra Brave Jump before the Jump Fatigue kicks in (thanks Wendy)
  • Weighdown is no longer blocked by the Jump Fatigue (thanks Wendy)
  • Removed area-of-effect of Hale's normal punches (thanks Wendy)
  • Demoman shields now absorb 70% of Saxton Punch! damage (compared to normal 50%) to make the following launch into the stratosphere survivable
  • Fixed Hale taking mini-crits from Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
  • Fixed airborne mini-crits of Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter applying against the wielder (thanks Bradasparky)
  • Fixed Hale being able to stomp while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
  • Fixed Sweeping Charge not working against underwater opponents
  • Fixed the bug that prevented Quick-Fix from mirroring a patient's wall climbing (thanks Bradasparky)
  • Fixed Hale's faulty ground detection (thanks Bradasparky)
  • Fixed Baby Face's Blaster's loss of boost not applying correctly (thanks Whurr and MilkMaster72)
  • Fixed the voice lines refusing to play sometimes
• Updated pl_patagonia
  • Stage 1
    • Fixed the cart going under the elevator in extremely rare occasions (Thanks Shocked)
    • Fixed sometimes hearing outside soundscapes inside blue spawn
    • Fixed being able to build in a very high rooftop after point A
    • Fixed being able to build in blue spawn
    • Cart elevator is no longer the glitchiest thing in the universe
    • Fixed cart not rolling back after completing the elevator descent sequence
    • Now, if the cart is rolling into the elevator in overtime, the round timer will be set to 5 seconds left, to avoid unfair loses for blue. Timer will resume once the cart reaches the bottom (Thanks I. C. Wiener).
  • Stage 2
    • Removed rollback from the train container ramp in last point (Thanks b4nny)
    • Gave blue more high ground for last point
    • Added an additional dropdown for blue for last point
    • Fixed being able to be teleported into red spawn as blue after capping point A
    • Removed long hill rollback before point C
    • Fixed bots getting stuck on the closed train doors after cap B
    • Fixed being able to leave stickies inside blue last spawn
    • Fixed being able to get stuck in the point C shortcut door for red. If you get trapped, it will kill you.
    • Fixed a pop-in issue relating to areaportals below point B
    • Fixed being able to enter the last blue spawn as red
    • Birdie (Thanks Explocivo808)
  • Stage 3
    • Added a fenced section for the long wood cover wall in last point (Thanks b4nny)
    • Mirrored the window sniper spot in last point choke
    • Fixed being able to build behind a displacement rock wall in last point
    • Removed troll teleport spot in last point ending ramp
  • All Stages
    • Slightly lowered sun brightness and slightly raised skylight brightness
    • Improved skybox transitions
    • The cart no longer tries to defy the law of physics
    • Ninjaneers have more freedom to be ninjas
    • The bots have learned how to play the map
    • Gave the cart another coronacin de gloria

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Brain Cane to fix problems with the texture and phong value
  
• Updated The Battle Music
  • Added missing Hat style
    
  • Fixed the models due to clipping on Heavy's ears and misalignment on Engineer
    
  • Improved and strengthen the Noise Cancellation
    
  • Updated the materials to fix it not being shiny
    
  • Updated the backpack icon to reflect the materials change
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Fixed potential incompatibility with external VScript files (thanks Le Codex!)
    
  • Re-implemented cubemap reflections in ice cave
    
  • Fixed perch spots
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_maul, vsh_nucleus, vsh_outburst, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • Restored Hale's resistance to knockback back to 75%
    
  • Reduced bonus flame damage against Hale from 50% to 25%
    
  • Hale can now do 1 extra Brave Jump before the Jump Fatigue kicks in (thanks Wendy)
    
  • Weighdown is no longer blocked by the Jump Fatigue (thanks Wendy)
    
  • Removed area-of-effect of Hale's normal punches (thanks Wendy)
    
  • Demoman shields now absorb 70% of Saxton Punch! damage (compared to normal 50%) to make the following launch into the stratosphere survivable
    
  • Fixed Hale taking mini-crits from Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
    
  • Fixed airborne mini-crits of Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter applying against the wielder (thanks Bradasparky)
    
  • Fixed Hale being able to stomp while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
    
  • Fixed Sweeping Charge not working against underwater opponents
    
  • Fixed the bug that prevented Quick-Fix from mirroring a patient's wall climbing (thanks Bradasparky)
    
  • Fixed Hale's faulty ground detection (thanks Bradasparky)
    
  • Fixed Baby Face's Blaster's loss of boost not applying correctly (thanks Whurr and MilkMaster72)
    
  • Fixed the voice lines refusing to play sometimes
• Updated pl_patagonia
  • Stage 1
    • Fixed the cart going under the elevator in extremely rare occasions (Thanks Shocked)
      
    • Fixed sometimes hearing outside soundscapes inside blue spawn
      
    • Fixed being able to build in a very high rooftop after point A
      
    • Fixed being able to build in blue spawn
      
    • Cart elevator is no longer the glitchiest thing in the universe
      
    • Fixed cart not rolling back after completing the elevator descent sequence
      
    • Now, if the cart is rolling into the elevator in overtime, the round timer will be set to 5 seconds left, to avoid unfair loses for blue. Timer will resume once the cart reaches the bottom (Thanks I. C. Wiener).
  • Stage 2
    • Removed rollback from the train container ramp in last point (Thanks b4nny)
      
    • Gave blue more high ground for last point
      
    • Added an additional dropdown for blue for last point
      
    • Fixed being able to be teleported into red spawn as blue after capping point A
      
    • Removed long hill rollback before point C
      
    • Fixed bots getting stuck on the closed train doors after cap B
      
    • Fixed being able to leave stickies inside blue last spawn
      
    • Fixed being able to get stuck in the point C shortcut door for red. If you get trapped, it will kill you.
      
    • Fixed a pop-in issue relating to areaportals below point B
      
    • Fixed being able to enter the last blue spawn as red
      
    • Birdie (Thanks Explocivo808)
  • Stage 3
    • Added a fenced section for the long wood cover wall in last point (Thanks b4nny)
      
    • Mirrored the window sniper spot in last point choke
      
    • Fixed being able to build behind a displacement rock wall in last point
      
    • Removed troll teleport spot in last point ending ramp
  • All Stages
    • Slightly lowered sun brightness and slightly raised skylight brightness
      
    • Improved skybox transitions
      
    • The cart no longer tries to defy the law of physics
      
    • Ninjaneers have more freedom to be ninjas
      
    • The bots have learned how to play the map
      
    • Gave the cart another coronacin de gloria

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Dapper Noel to fix an issue with the mesh
• Updated vsh_maul
  • Fixed broken areaportals
  • Changed some props in the upper area that could be mistaken for a large ammo pack

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Dapper Noel to fix an issue with the mesh
  
• Updated vsh_maul
  • Fixed broken areaportals
    
  • Changed some props in the upper area that could be mistaken for a large ammo pack

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing No Gloves style for the Consigliere's Coverup
• Added missing Versus Saxton Hale kill icons
• Added some tournament medals
• Fixed Taunt: Curtain Call voice lines overlapping with other Spy voice lines
• Fixed the Playful Aurora and Frisky Morning Unusual effects not moving correctly
• Updated Aurora Skies Unusual effect to fix a timing issue
• Updated the Necroprancer to fix an issue with the materials
• Updated the Dusk Duster to fix an issue with the materials
• Updated the Dapper Noel
  • Remade normal map to be compatible with OpenGL
  • Re-baked Diffuse & updated backpack icon to reflect above changes
  • Removed misplaced ambient occlusion
  • Fixed problematic face flexes
  • Fixed an issue where Engineer's beard was protruding from his goggles
  • Fixed an issue with the jigglebones being disabled
  • Rigged Sniper's hat to be compatible with his melee taunt
• Updated Scrooge McDoc
  • Transparent lenses are rigged to the correct bone (prp_glasses instead of bip_head) so it should now work correctly with taunts that move the glasses
  • Improved scarf rigging and positioning to allow for better compatibility with shirt cosmetics
  • Updated the backpack icon
• Updated koth_overcast_final
  • Fixed an issue with the models/materials
  • Added back snow coverings (now using displacements) to some props that were missing them
  • Fixed misaligned textures in various places
  • Fixed weird lighting bug on a wall in blue spawn
  • Fixed 'Hotel' sign not displaying properly
  • Added back indicators under some health and ammo kits that were missing them
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • Removed sniper window leading into last
  • Fixed Engineer being able to build in some doors
  • Fixed some props being solid
  • Slight art pass update
• Updated vsh_maul
  • Players can no longer hide from Saxton in the dark
  • Fixed props inside other props
  • Fixed z-fighting brushes
  • Fixed missing particle effects for the water feature
  • Fixed orientation of water feature particles
  • Minor lighting changes around the cinema
  • Adjusted LOD change distances for Cinema sign
  • Updated VSH logic
  • Grounded levitating props
  • Aligned misaligned textures
  • Fixed mis-textured walls
  • Clipped upper metal beams
  • Fixed clip brushes sticking out from walls that could be walked on
  • Players will now be pushed off of the fire bell
  • Adjusted cinema sign shadow
  • Used spell check on Saxton's Package sign
  • Updated how music is activated and deactivated
  • Fixed clipping on the hanging big ornaments

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing No Gloves style for the Consigliere's Coverup
  
• Added missing Versus Saxton Hale kill icons
  
• Added some tournament medals
  
• Fixed Taunt: Curtain Call voice lines overlapping with other Spy voice lines
  
• Fixed the Playful Aurora and Frisky Morning Unusual effects not moving correctly
  
• Updated Aurora Skies Unusual effect to fix a timing issue
  
• Updated the Necroprancer to fix an issue with the materials
  
• Updated the Dusk Duster to fix an issue with the materials
  
• Updated the Dapper Noel
  • Remade normal map to be compatible with OpenGL
    
  • Re-baked Diffuse & updated backpack icon to reflect above changes
    
  • Removed misplaced ambient occlusion
    
  • Fixed problematic face flexes
    
  • Fixed an issue where Engineer's beard was protruding from his goggles
    
  • Fixed an issue with the jigglebones being disabled
    
  • Rigged Sniper's hat to be compatible with his melee taunt
• Updated Scrooge McDoc
  • Transparent lenses are rigged to the correct bone (prp_glasses instead of bip_head) so it should now work correctly with taunts that move the glasses
    
  • Improved scarf rigging and positioning to allow for better compatibility with shirt cosmetics
    
  • Updated the backpack icon
• Updated koth_overcast_final
  • Fixed an issue with the models/materials
    
  • Added back snow coverings (now using displacements) to some props that were missing them
    
  • Fixed misaligned textures in various places
    
  • Fixed weird lighting bug on a wall in blue spawn
    
  • Fixed 'Hotel' sign not displaying properly
    
  • Added back indicators under some health and ammo kits that were missing them
• Updated cp_fortezza
  • Removed sniper window leading into last
    
  • Fixed Engineer being able to build in some doors
    
  • Fixed some props being solid
    
  • Slight art pass update
• Updated vsh_maul
  • Players can no longer hide from Saxton in the dark
    
  • Fixed props inside other props
    
  • Fixed z-fighting brushes
    
  • Fixed missing particle effects for the water feature
    
  • Fixed orientation of water feature particles
    
  • Minor lighting changes around the cinema
    
  • Adjusted LOD change distances for Cinema sign
    
  • Updated VSH logic
    
  • Grounded levitating props
    
  • Aligned misaligned textures
    
  • Fixed mis-textured walls
    
  • Clipped upper metal beams
    
  • Fixed clip brushes sticking out from walls that could be walked on
    
  • Players will now be pushed off of the fire bell
    
  • Adjusted cinema sign shadow
    
  • Used spell check on Saxton's Package sign
    
  • Updated how music is activated and deactivated
    
  • Fixed clipping on the hanging big ornaments

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Happy Smissmas 2024!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
• Featuring 6 new community maps: Overcast, Fortezza, Penguin Peak, Patagonia, Cutter, and Maul
• Added the Winter 2024 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Fore-Head Slice
  • Taunt: Peace!
  • Taunt: Curtain Call
• Added 18 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 9 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 9 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2025

• Fixed a client crash when previewing imported items in the Workshop dialog
• Fixed showing an error model when equipping the Scottish Resistance
• Fixed The Executioner not hiding the Scout's dog tags
• Updated the Mountebank's Masque to fix a problem with the materials
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_nucleus, vsh_outburst, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • General
    • Added the gamemode intro movie (made by Lacry, thanks)
    • Improved the delivery of VSH-related voice lines for Soldier, Engineer and Sniper
    • Updated some VSH-related voice lines for Saxton, Soldier, Engineer and Sniper (thanks The Rat Man)
    • Added Hale's kill icons
    • Visual improvements to Hale's Ability HUD (thanks Funicular)
    • Added a visual cue signaling an upcoming Saxton Punch!
    • Minor visual improvements to Saxton Hale and his particle effects
    • Fixed the boss bar sometimes starting invisible
    • Fixed a rare crash caused by seeing blood decals on Hale while playing on low graphics quality settings
    • Fixed a rare bug when Hale's Ability HUD textures become missing
  • Balance Changes - Saxton Hale
    • Added Brave Jump Fatigue. Each consecutive jump will be less powerful, requiring a short break to restore to full strength
      • Weightdown ability is disabled during Jump Fatigue
    • Increased Hale's health by ~100HP per opponent
    • Adjusted Hale's health formula against 24+ opponents - Hale now gains 2000HP for every opponent past 23 (thanks Megascatterbomb)
    • Hale's resistance to knockback reduced from 75% to 35%
    • Head Stomp damage now scales with Hale's downward speed, dealing between 64 and 193 damage (previously dealt flat 195 damage)
  • Balance Changes - Mercenaries
    • Explosives and fire now deal 50% more damage against Hale
    • The 40% minigun damage penalty now applies to full crits only
    • Broken Demoman shields now retain the charge ability
    • Demoman shields now absorb only 50% of the incoming damage upon breaking (a would-be-lethal blow will leave the Demo at 1HP)
    • Greatly decreased sticky trap damage reduction
    • Removed Scottish Resistance's 20% damage penalty
    • Baby Face's Blaster now loses 20% of its boost upon Wall Climbing
• Updated vsh_tinyrock (additional changes)
  • Improved performance
  • Fixed odd clipping at one of the spawns
• Updated vsh_distillery (additional changes)
  • Improved performance
• Updated vsh_nucleus (additional changes)
  • Fixed setup time ending five seconds too early
  • Improved detailing in some areas
  • Improved clipping on staircases
  • Increased control point capture time to 15 seconds
  • Removed collision on some lights
  • Changed damage model and damage amount of the toxic waste pit and puddles
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed setup time ending five seconds too early
  • Fixed an issue where Engineers could build in the crocodile pit
  • Fixed not being able to wall climb certain trees in the main arena
  • Fixed some lighting issues on stalactites and other props
  • Parts of Hale's intro sequence no longer play while waiting for players
  • Improved optimization and detailing in some areas
  • Improved clipping on spiral stairs (Thanks Aar!)
  • Updated security system
• Updated cp_brew
  • The shortcut from RED spawn to the "A" point now has a nobuild trigger
  • Added floor indicator for the health kit in the "A" point wooden shack
  • Adjusted "A" point wooden shack to allow more breathing room
  • Fixed getting stuck on the "A" gate's frame
  • Fixed teletrap near "A" point ditch route
  • Fixed being able to place buildings inside an out-of-bounds room outside "A" point
  • Fixed some stuck spots near "B" point
  • Fixed being able to shoot through a crack in the BLU forward spawn
  • Fixed floating props in the diner
  • Fixed one way door not forcing itself closed
  • Cleaned up some collisions and clipping across the map
  • Improved lighting on all of the archways
• Updated koth_krampus
  • Fixed missing trees in skybox
  • Improved look of waterfall texture near full health-kit
  • Fixed minor visual errors
  • Minor NPC clipping changes
  • Fed krampus some oats
• Updated pl_emerge
  • Switched on the cart light
  • Fixed RED players being able to sit on the edge of an exit of BLU's starting spawn
  • Fixed some doors showing incorrect textures
  • Fixed the final capture point displaying an incorrect string
  • Fixed the map occasionally playing incorrect ambient sounds
  • Minor visual and performance tweaks
• Updated cp_carrier
  • The Carrier now has full crits rather than mini-crits
  • The Carrier now uses the robot voice lines
  • Improved hearability of the Carrier's voice lines and footsteps
  • Fixed visual bugs with the boss bar
  • Fixed the Carrier sometimes becoming invisible while taunting
  • Fixed animation glitches when a Demoman Carrier holds a Stickybomb Launcher
  • Fixed occasional phasing through the elevator platform at BLU spawn
  • Decreased size of the frog

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Happy Smissmas 2024!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
  
• Featuring 6 new community maps: Overcast, Fortezza, Penguin Peak, Patagonia, Cutter, and Maul
  
• Added the Winter 2024 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
    
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Fore-Head Slice
    
  • Taunt: Peace!
    
  • Taunt: Curtain Call
• Added 18 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 9 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 9 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
  
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
  
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2025
  

• Fixed a client crash when previewing imported items in the Workshop dialog
  
• Fixed showing an error model when equipping the Scottish Resistance
  
• Fixed The Executioner not hiding the Scout's dog tags
  
• Updated the Mountebank's Masque to fix a problem with the materials
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_nucleus, vsh_outburst, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • General
    • Added the gamemode intro movie (made by Lacry, thanks)
      
    • Improved the delivery of VSH-related voice lines for Soldier, Engineer and Sniper
      
    • Updated some VSH-related voice lines for Saxton, Soldier, Engineer and Sniper (thanks The Rat Man)
      
    • Added Hale's kill icons
      
    • Visual improvements to Hale's Ability HUD (thanks Funicular)
      
    • Added a visual cue signaling an upcoming Saxton Punch!
      
    • Minor visual improvements to Saxton Hale and his particle effects
      
    • Fixed the boss bar sometimes starting invisible
      
    • Fixed a rare crash caused by seeing blood decals on Hale while playing on low graphics quality settings
      
    • Fixed a rare bug when Hale's Ability HUD textures become missing
  • Balance Changes - Saxton Hale
    • Added Brave Jump Fatigue. Each consecutive jump will be less powerful, requiring a short break to restore to full strength
      • Weightdown ability is disabled during Jump Fatigue
    • Increased Hale's health by ~100HP per opponent
      
    • Adjusted Hale's health formula against 24+ opponents - Hale now gains 2000HP for every opponent past 23 (thanks Megascatterbomb)
      
    • Hale's resistance to knockback reduced from 75% to 35%
      
    • Head Stomp damage now scales with Hale's downward speed, dealing between 64 and 193 damage (previously dealt flat 195 damage)
  • Balance Changes - Mercenaries
    • Explosives and fire now deal 50% more damage against Hale
      
    • The 40% minigun damage penalty now applies to full crits only
      
    • Broken Demoman shields now retain the charge ability
      
    • Demoman shields now absorb only 50% of the incoming damage upon breaking (a would-be-lethal blow will leave the Demo at 1HP)
      
    • Greatly decreased sticky trap damage reduction
      
    • Removed Scottish Resistance's 20% damage penalty
      
    • Baby Face's Blaster now loses 20% of its boost upon Wall Climbing
• Updated vsh_tinyrock (additional changes)
  • Improved performance
    
  • Fixed odd clipping at one of the spawns
• Updated vsh_distillery (additional changes)
  • Improved performance
• Updated vsh_nucleus (additional changes)
  • Fixed setup time ending five seconds too early
    
  • Improved detailing in some areas
    
  • Improved clipping on staircases
    
  • Increased control point capture time to 15 seconds
    
  • Removed collision on some lights
    
  • Changed damage model and damage amount of the toxic waste pit and puddles
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed setup time ending five seconds too early
    
  • Fixed an issue where Engineers could build in the crocodile pit
    
  • Fixed not being able to wall climb certain trees in the main arena
    
  • Fixed some lighting issues on stalactites and other props
    
  • Parts of Hale's intro sequence no longer play while waiting for players
    
  • Improved optimization and detailing in some areas
    
  • Improved clipping on spiral stairs (Thanks Aar!)
    
  • Updated security system
• Updated cp_brew
  • The shortcut from RED spawn to the "A" point now has a nobuild trigger
    
  • Added floor indicator for the health kit in the "A" point wooden shack
    
  • Adjusted "A" point wooden shack to allow more breathing room
    
  • Fixed getting stuck on the "A" gate's frame
    
  • Fixed teletrap near "A" point ditch route
    
  • Fixed being able to place buildings inside an out-of-bounds room outside "A" point
    
  • Fixed some stuck spots near "B" point
    
  • Fixed being able to shoot through a crack in the BLU forward spawn
    
  • Fixed floating props in the diner
    
  • Fixed one way door not forcing itself closed
    
  • Cleaned up some collisions and clipping across the map
    
  • Improved lighting on all of the archways
• Updated koth_krampus
  • Fixed missing trees in skybox
    
  • Improved look of waterfall texture near full health-kit
    
  • Fixed minor visual errors
    
  • Minor NPC clipping changes
    
  • Fed krampus some oats
• Updated pl_emerge
  • Switched on the cart light
    
  • Fixed RED players being able to sit on the edge of an exit of BLU's starting spawn
    
  • Fixed some doors showing incorrect textures
    
  • Fixed the final capture point displaying an incorrect string
    
  • Fixed the map occasionally playing incorrect ambient sounds
    
  • Minor visual and performance tweaks
• Updated cp_carrier
  • The Carrier now has full crits rather than mini-crits
    
  • The Carrier now uses the robot voice lines
    
  • Improved hearability of the Carrier's voice lines and footsteps
    
  • Fixed visual bugs with the boss bar
    
  • Fixed the Carrier sometimes becoming invisible while taunting
    
  • Fixed animation glitches when a Demoman Carrier holds a Stickybomb Launcher
    
  • Fixed occasional phasing through the elevator platform at BLU spawn
    
  • Decreased size of the frog

(Image credit: Flapjack) TFConnect is blazing a trail back like a man flying through the air in a stub-nosed sports car! Veg-out to a gargantuan, bite-sized 80s internet throw-back event. The gnarly agenda includes an interview with Mike Morasky, award-winning composer of TF2s legendary soundtrack. They also have the most epic server packed to the gills with gaming creators from across the web. Chaos makes a welcome return and there are spotlights showing the best of this community, the TF2 Quiz Show, MvM with Valve Devs, & much more! The event streams, like totally live, December 7th from 6:30 am Eastern (12:30 CET) on the KritzKast Twitch channel. Donations are now OPEN on the TFConnect website! TFConnect has raised over $100,000 for charities including this years cause, SpecialEffect. This charity has a profoundly positive impact on quality of life, confidence and rehabilitation of disabled gamers. Remember what the dinosaur told us, "Teamwork is very important."

TF2 Coaching Central is announcing the ninth iteration of their North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6. Players with no to minimal competitive experience will sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by coaches who will teach the basics of the 6v6 format and help them learn the maps. Teams have a total of four weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. TF2 Coaching Central's previous Newbie Cup events have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league. Sign-ups are open now! The deadline to apply and be placed on a team is December 11. Team and coach assignments will be made by December 14 and tournament matches, brought to you by Fireside Casts, will be the weekend of January 11-12, 2025. Check out the TF2CC Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2 or a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, feel free to join the community - with learning resources and pickup games running daily, all skill levels are welcome!

Thought you were done being spooked, startled, terrified, or even downright horrified? Well GUESS AGAIN! Something very scary is coming just before Christmas. How scary exactly? We're sure youd love to know, but unfortunately whats in store for you is so scary, so terrifying, so unabashedly EVIL that you might immediately DIE if you even heard how diabolical things are about to get, and quite frankly nobody wants to be on the hook for that. Operation Ghoulish Gambit is a new Mann vs. Machine charity event brought to you by Potato MvM! Complete over two dozen missions across new and returning maps! Event servers are available in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Click here to get started! Feeling generous? Potato.TF is also hosting a charity fundraiser supporting the World Central Kitchen! Donate as little as $5 to receive an in-game medal! Have the link to your steam profile ready and click here for more information. Destroy those robots (and zombies) while you can! The event will run through December 15th, 2024. Important Links:

• Event Website
• Discord
• Steam Group

As the year winds down, TF2Maps.net is proud to announce the return of their beloved 72 Hour Jam! They're supporting their friends over at Gamers Outreach once again. Anyone who donates $5 or more to the drive before December 31 is eligible to receive this years in-game charity medal. Click here to donate! Additionally, you're able to earn a medal for sharing your creativity! Starting Friday, December 13, at 5:00pm UTC, you have 72 hours to make whatever Team Fortress 2 creation you can think of! Whether it be a map, asset, cosmetic, artwork or even another game entirely anything goes as long as it's Team Fortress 2 related! For more information, check out the thread on TF2Maps or join the TF2Maps Discord. Jam on!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Improved matchmaking performance
• Improved matchmaker behavior for users with less-than-ideal ping levels. The matchmaker should now be quicker to put you in the best available region.
• Improved matchmaker decision making for cross-region parties
• Added error messages when being ejected from the matchmaking queue due to connectivity or authentication failures, rather than the queue simply silently vanishing
• Fixed the matchmaking settings dialog frequently failing to display any datacenters
• Fixed multiple cases of in-progress casual matches abruptly terminating or failing to be assigned any new players if the game server ever loses connection to Steam
• Updated the Mountebank's Masque, Courtier's Collar, and Harlequin's Hooves cosmetic items to fix issues with their paint regions
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Fixed a script issue
  • Improved performance
  • Improved clipping

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Improved matchmaking performance
  
• Improved matchmaker behavior for users with less-than-ideal ping levels. The matchmaker should now be quicker to put you in the best available region.
  
• Improved matchmaker decision making for cross-region parties
  
• Added error messages when being ejected from the matchmaking queue due to connectivity or authentication failures, rather than the queue simply silently vanishing
  
• Fixed the matchmaking settings dialog frequently failing to display any datacenters
  
• Fixed multiple cases of in-progress casual matches abruptly terminating or failing to be assigned any new players if the game server ever loses connection to Steam
  
• Updated the Mountebank's Masque, Courtier's Collar, and Harlequin's Hooves cosmetic items to fix issues with their paint regions
  
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Fixed a script issue
    
  • Improved performance
    
  • Improved clipping

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Guano and Batbelt cosmetic items hiding the Scout's dog tags
• Fixed The Beacon from Beyond incorrectly hiding a bunch of bodygroups
• Fixed the Quoth cosmetic item hiding the Scout's headphones
• Fixed some broken materials for some props_farm gib models
• Adding "Hat" style for the Fuel Injector
• Updated the Clue Hairdo to fix broken smoke effect
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Edited nav mesh to minimize the Toastmaster running diving into the grinder/death pit
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Revoked scarecrow gym membership which lowered their health from 500 to 350
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Fixed an exploit allowing some players to respawn as a human or play as a human on the Zombie team

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Guano and Batbelt cosmetic items hiding the Scout's dog tags
  
• Fixed The Beacon from Beyond incorrectly hiding a bunch of bodygroups
  
• Fixed the Quoth cosmetic item hiding the Scout's headphones
  
• Fixed some broken materials for some props_farm gib models
  
• Adding "Hat" style for the Fuel Injector
  
• Updated the Clue Hairdo to fix broken smoke effect
  
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Edited nav mesh to minimize the Toastmaster running diving into the grinder/death pit
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Revoked scarecrow gym membership which lowered their health from 500 to 350
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Fixed an exploit allowing some players to respawn as a human or play as a human on the Zombie team

(Image credit: 3DylanStar and axl) In November, Europes greatest Team Fortress 2 competitive teams will be battling it out over 3 days, live from Germany at the appropriately titled: BERFEST 2024! The 6v6 tournament sees more than 100 players, spread across 18 teams, playing shoulder to shoulder at BaseStack, Dortmund. Each team vying to claim the lions share of the 2500 prize pool and to hoist aloft an impressively shiny trophy. With seating for 150 in the main arena theres plenty of room if you turn up in person. Or should you prefer to watch from home, coverage plays November 8th - 10th from 13:00 CET (7 am EST) till 21:00 CET (3 pm EST) each day. Follow the event by tuning into KritzKast for live coverage on Twitch. For more updates find KritzKast everywhere or event organisers, Being Esports.

AsiaFortress Liquid.tf is back with its Fall 6s finals! After years of Xiao dominance, they are no more. For the first time in years, the throne is free and teams are hungry to claim the title in the most competitive season yet! Catch the action, witness history, and tune in live starting November 2nd @ 9pm SGT / 2pm CET! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

Sacred Scouts is back for its second season of 6v6 Scout-only chaos! Sign-ups will open on October 31st and close on November 21st, and the cup will take place on November 23rd-24th. Season 2 will be open for NA and EU regions only, but other regions are also welcome to play! You can sign up on the CLTF2 website or visit their Discord server for more information!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Reverted BLU Scout pants fix because it conflicts with too many existing cosmetics
• Updated the Fleet Commander again to fix import problems from the previous update
• Updated the Phantom Plague and Haunting Haze Unusual effects to fix sometimes spawning away from the player
• Updated cp_freaky_fair
  • Fixed issues related to the gamemode logic
    • Reapplied check that was mistakenly removed to check if the player is actively buying upgrades in a station or not
    • Implemented new custom system to refund upgrades to hopefully address inconsistencies both in-round and across rounds
    • Implemented logic to handle mismatches in recorded vs actual currency values when leaving the upgrade trigger and having not accepted de-bought upgrades
    • Reverted code to do with Ghosts and Sentry busters to fix bugs related to their effects not de-applying
    • Implemented a way to force kill players to address edge cases where you could survive as the sentry buster past their explosion (Thanks MilkMaster!)
    • Improved the logic which checks if you can apply a new potion effect to yourself to address bugs where effects can overlap
    • Fixed sniper and demo shields not having their upgrades cleared
    • Fixed canteens not having their values cleared when refunding whilst not equipped
  • Increased the height of the skybox
  • Increased last point capture time from 6s to 7s
  • Changed some clipping to stop giants from building on roofs
  • Smoothed out a divot (Thanks Midnite!)
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • General
    • Re-encoded all Zombie Infection sound effects as .WAV
      • This fixes issues with sound effects not playing correctly and spewing errors in the console
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed a bug that caused Sniper's Spit Pool to deal much more damage than intended
    • Fixed a bug that caused team names to not display correctly when playing on mp_tournament mode
    • Fixed a bug where Engineer would sometimes scream like a charging Demoman while throwing an EMP Grenade
  • Zombie Changes
    • Sniper's Spit Pool damage vs Survivors no longer stacks when standing in multiple zones
    • Zombie Heavy is no longer immune to Critical Hits
    • Zombie Heavy's max health raised to 525 (from 450)
    • Zombie Pyro's max health raised to 250 (from 175)
    • Zombie Pyro now drops a medium health kit on death
  • Survivor Changes
    • Crossbow weapons no longer have a flat damage multiplier against Zombies
    • The B.A.S.E Jumper can no longer be deployed if you are one of the last three survivors
    • Jumper Weapons can no longer store reserve ammunition
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • Added more respawn room triggers around the new spawn zones

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Reverted BLU Scout pants fix because it conflicts with too many existing cosmetics
  
• Updated the Fleet Commander again to fix import problems from the previous update
  
• Updated the Phantom Plague and Haunting Haze Unusual effects to fix sometimes spawning away from the player
  
• Updated cp_freaky_fair
  • Fixed issues related to the gamemode logic
    • Reapplied check that was mistakenly removed to check if the player is actively buying upgrades in a station or not
      
    • Implemented new custom system to refund upgrades to hopefully address inconsistencies both in-round and across rounds
      
    • Implemented logic to handle mismatches in recorded vs actual currency values when leaving the upgrade trigger and having not accepted de-bought upgrades
      
    • Reverted code to do with Ghosts and Sentry busters to fix bugs related to their effects not de-applying
      
    • Implemented a way to force kill players to address edge cases where you could survive as the sentry buster past their explosion (Thanks MilkMaster!)
      
    • Improved the logic which checks if you can apply a new potion effect to yourself to address bugs where effects can overlap
      
    • Fixed sniper and demo shields not having their upgrades cleared
      
    • Fixed canteens not having their values cleared when refunding whilst not equipped
  • Increased the height of the skybox
    
  • Increased last point capture time from 6s to 7s
    
  • Changed some clipping to stop giants from building on roofs
    
  • Smoothed out a divot (Thanks Midnite!)
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • General
    • Re-encoded all Zombie Infection sound effects as .WAV
      • This fixes issues with sound effects not playing correctly and spewing errors in the console
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed a bug that caused Sniper's Spit Pool to deal much more damage than intended
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused team names to not display correctly when playing on mp_tournament mode
      
    • Fixed a bug where Engineer would sometimes scream like a charging Demoman while throwing an EMP Grenade
  • Zombie Changes
    • Sniper's Spit Pool damage vs Survivors no longer stacks when standing in multiple zones
      
    • Zombie Heavy is no longer immune to Critical Hits
      
    • Zombie Heavy's max health raised to 525 (from 450)
      
    • Zombie Pyro's max health raised to 250 (from 175)
      
    • Zombie Pyro now drops a medium health kit on death
  • Survivor Changes
    • Crossbow weapons no longer have a flat damage multiplier against Zombies
      
    • The B.A.S.E Jumper can no longer be deployed if you are one of the last three survivors
      
    • Jumper Weapons can no longer store reserve ammunition
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • Added more respawn room triggers around the new spawn zones

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing list of authors for arena_lumberyard_event
• Fixed the Crook Combatant hiding the Scout's dog tags
• Fixed some sound script entries not playing because they were looking for .wav instead of .mp3
• Fixed BLU Scout using the incorrect team color pants
• Fixed some props_farm models using an incorrect surfaceprop setting
• Updated the large version of the backpack image for The Fast Learner to be consistent with the small version
• Updated the schema entries for The Hound's Hood and the Thrilling Tracksuit to remove unused settings
• Updated a couple of the community console images to fix missing nomip/nolod settings
• Updated Freaky Fair's expert contract to be "Win a round on Freaky Fair"
• Updated the Fleet Commander and Delldozer to fix import problems from the previous update
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event
  • Fixed mini-crits being removed from the last player standing if they used the Crit-a-Cola
  • Added missing navigation mesh
  • Fixed areaportal windows in spawn fading in too early
  • Fixed cases where players would get stuck on the setup doors
  • Adjusted prop fades
• Updated cp_darkmarsh
  • Lowered spell spawn timer (from 180 seconds to 120 seconds)
  • Spells that spawn outside respawn rooms will disappear after 30 seconds of not being picked up
  • Added several more pumpkin bomb spawn points
  • Fixed portcullis doors turning pitch black when opening
  • Lowered RED respawn wave time for the last point (from 10 to 8)
• Updated tow_dynamite
  • Fixed an ammo pick-up differ on BLU side
  • Added a missing wagon wheel on BLU side
  • Added Tug of War objective strings
  • Made the jump pad's deathpits deeper
  • A new critter has arrived
• Updated pd_circus
  • Fixed spell books being prompted despite none spawning in the map
  • Reduced points per player from 6 to 5
  • Reduced distracting lighting and details around the inaccessible areas of the circus
  • Fixed being able to place teleporters too close to spawn doors
  • Fixed erroneous collisions
  • Fixed small displacements cutting through walls
  • Fixed some gaps in geometry

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing list of authors for arena_lumberyard_event
  
• Fixed the Crook Combatant hiding the Scout's dog tags
  
• Fixed some sound script entries not playing because they were looking for .wav instead of .mp3
  
• Fixed BLU Scout using the incorrect team color pants
  
• Fixed some props_farm models using an incorrect surfaceprop setting
  
• Updated the large version of the backpack image for The Fast Learner to be consistent with the small version
  
• Updated the schema entries for The Hound's Hood and the Thrilling Tracksuit to remove unused settings
  
• Updated a couple of the community console images to fix missing nomip/nolod settings
  
• Updated Freaky Fair's expert contract to be "Win a round on Freaky Fair"
  
• Updated the Fleet Commander and Delldozer to fix import problems from the previous update
  
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event
  • Fixed mini-crits being removed from the last player standing if they used the Crit-a-Cola
    
  • Added missing navigation mesh
    
  • Fixed areaportal windows in spawn fading in too early
    
  • Fixed cases where players would get stuck on the setup doors
    
  • Adjusted prop fades
• Updated cp_darkmarsh
  • Lowered spell spawn timer (from 180 seconds to 120 seconds)
    
  • Spells that spawn outside respawn rooms will disappear after 30 seconds of not being picked up
    
  • Added several more pumpkin bomb spawn points
    
  • Fixed portcullis doors turning pitch black when opening
    
  • Lowered RED respawn wave time for the last point (from 10 to 8)
• Updated tow_dynamite
  • Fixed an ammo pick-up differ on BLU side
    
  • Added a missing wagon wheel on BLU side
    
  • Added Tug of War objective strings
    
  • Made the jump pad's deathpits deeper
    
  • A new critter has arrived
• Updated pd_circus
  • Fixed spell books being prompted despite none spawning in the map
    
  • Reduced points per player from 6 to 5
    
  • Reduced distracting lighting and details around the inaccessible areas of the circus
    
  • Fixed being able to place teleporters too close to spawn doors
    
  • Fixed erroneous collisions
    
  • Fixed small displacements cutting through walls
    
  • Fixed some gaps in geometry

(Image credit: gedu and fontar) It's time to ping your TF2 buddies and scroll through your Steam friends to muster the best 9 gamers to compete in the propugs.com Fall Highlander Cup 2024! While other leagues clock off for the year, this new cup can satiate your TF2 cravings whether you are an established team or a fresh face hungry to get started in competitive TF2! The top teams in European Highlander can battle it out for a 100+ key prizepool and other prizes! New players can also join the fun and be ensured of a healthy competition with a dedicated Newcomer Division. Not only can rookies make some new buddies and learn the ropes of 9v9 Highlander, but the legendary SDCK! Pyro, GardenFungus, has also provided a 45+ key prizepool specifically for the Newcomer Division! Sign-ups will run until November 27th, with tournament matches being played between November 29th and December 19th. The most highly anticipated of these will be broadcast live on KritzKast. All players (even Medics!) can submit their best plays from the tournament, with a chance to make it into the official fragmovie! In the meantime, players can sharpen their skills with pick-up games for 6v6 and Highlander. Join the propugs.com Discord to get involved and find all the information for the propugs.com Fall Highlander Cup 2024!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed an issue with Blazehattan contracts
• Fixed an issue with Outburst contracts
• Fixed an invalid Soul Gargoyle location on Mann Manor
• Fixed players not being able to select a class and spawn after watching an intro video
• Recompiled props_farm\box_cluster03.mdl to fix a problem with the material
• Updated the Dusk Duster to adjust the rigging a bit to reduce distortion
• Updated the Triboniophorus Gentlemannus
  • Fixed clipping
  • Updated texture to fix mipmapping
  • Added jigglebone
  • Added attachment for genteel smoke effect
• Updated the Clue Hairdo to fix a rim mask problem with the 'Case Open' style
• Updated the Fleet Commander
  • Fixed white seams when moving camera away from character
  • Improved position of Style Selection camera by deleting unused bones
• Updated the Delldozer to fix a problem with the specular map for the Re-Mastered and Re-Engineered styles
• Updated The Witch Doctor to fix a problem with the diffuse textures and normal maps
• Updated Taunt: Commending Clap to fix some issues with sounds and timing
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Reduced Zombie Engineer's EMP Grenade Cooldown from 10 seconds to 9 seconds
  • Adjusted Zombie Pyro's death explosion to briefly ignite players hit by the blast
  • Fixed a bug that allowed Zombie Medic to spawn infinite dispenser entities (Thanks Psychicpie!)
  • Fixed Zombie Heavy's ability appearing as an active instead of a passive on the HUD (Thanks NeoDement!)
  • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Heavy's knockback effect to trigger on afterburn damage when quickly swapping from Pyro to Heavy
• Updated zi_blazehattan (additional changes)
  • Fixed top roof having no collisions, causing players to 'sink in'
  • Made the brick decoration near the wooden ramp slightly lower to make jumping to the top roof easier
  • Removed some redundant clip brushes
  • Changed the round timer from 6 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Fixed missing textures behind the windows of the warehouse building
  • Fixed rendering issue in the A Gate zombie spawn (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several instances where players could stand on top of clip brushes and in high places (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed floodlight stuck spot near B Gate (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed troll teleporter spots (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed telephone pole collision (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Added no-build triggers on top of barrel clusters at the top of the containers for consistency
  • Added barrel clusters and wood debri on top of the red container with the floodlight to make it more apparent engineers can't build there, as well as to provide cover for zombies
  • Various small changes
• Updated tow_dynamite
  • Doubled the chances of a Jump Spell drop
  • Fixed the main gates killing players when touched on the side
  • Fixed the main gates killing you prematurely before they are fully closed
  • Fixed HUD textures going missing on occasion (Thanks Aar)
  • Fixed the rooftop fire being too strong
  • Fixed multiple locations that allowed players to build out of bounds
  • Fixed an overly aggressive propfade in front of spawn
  • Fixed edge bugs on multiple roofs that allowed players to remain alive
• Updated vsh_outburst
  • Improved performance
  • Fixed menu images
  • Fixed a minor visual issue
  • Fixed being able to stick to the invisible walls
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Reduced the amount of skeletons that spawn
  • Added a new pathway to the secret underworld exit
  • Redid some detailing near Reds base
  • Improved lighting near some shacks near mid
  • Fixed clipping for a shack
  • Reworked where Soul Gargoyles spawn, now favoring Mid more often
  • Made some new greener water for Mids lumber place
  • New spectator cams
• Updated cp_freaky_fair
  • Fixed issues related to the gamemode logic
    • Fixed players being able to retain upgrades on their weapons by putting them in their loadout before the round changes and then switching back to them
    • Fixed some currency bugs related to players having upgrades pending but not accepted, and then leaving the upgrade trigger
    • Fixed players being able to retain their upgrades when switching classes inside the upgrade trigger after having refunded
    • Fixed character upgrades being occasionally set to incorrect quantities
    • Changed uber and kritz potions so they use the equivalent lakeside conditions to allow Medics to switch weapons and maintain their effects
    • Fixed players being able to put a class into a massive debt
    • Several minor fixes
  • Merasmus is very talkative, so we asked him to talk a bit differently
    • Merasmus will only sometimes say something after he already talked about his financial problems during the first seconds of setup time
    • Merasmus will no longer say something that is too long to say before he needs to announce something else, he will say something different now
    • Merasmus now has more things to say
    • Merasmus will now announce overtime, stalemate and last control point being captured instead of the Administrator
  • Made changes to the upgrades
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking radius reduced from 512 hu to 384 hu
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking frequency increased from 5 to 7 secs (this is a nerf)
    • Sentry Firing Speed: removed redundant 3rd level
    • Disposable sentry: Maximum amount reduced from 4 to 3
    • Crit boost on kill: Now disabled
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 2
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Price increased from $150 to $250
    • Rocket Specialist: Price increased from $300 to $450
    • Rocket Specialist: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 3
    • Crit damage resistance: Resist reduced from 30% to 25% per level (this is a nerf)
    • Crit damage resistance: Maximum Resist reduced from 90% to 75% (this is a nerf)
    • Thermal Thruster impact stun: Price increased from $600 to $750
    • Explosive Headshot: Price increased from $350 to $450
    • Mad Milk and Jarate speed on target debuff: Debuff reduced from 35% to 25%
    • Mark For Death: Price reduced from $500 to $300
  • Fixed several roof spots players were able to stand on (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several teleporter stuck spots (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed floating pumpkins and planks (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several spots that could be abused to spawncamp enemy team (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Removed some visible dev textures (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Removed stool from the arcade that was blocking the path previously
  • Fixed being able to deal splash damage through metal grates
  • Clipped the attic in respawn room to prevent players from getting and building there
  • Clipped several beams in the lobby room
  • Fixed missing wooden board near Red respawn room door
  • Moved Merry-Go-Round sound source closer to make it louder
  • Brightened several dark spots
  • Closed the tree gap

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed an issue with Blazehattan contracts
  
• Fixed an issue with Outburst contracts
  
• Fixed an invalid Soul Gargoyle location on Mann Manor
  
• Fixed players not being able to select a class and spawn after watching an intro video
  
• Recompiled props_farm\box_cluster03.mdl to fix a problem with the material
  
• Updated the Dusk Duster to adjust the rigging a bit to reduce distortion
  
• Updated the Triboniophorus Gentlemannus
  • Fixed clipping
    
  • Updated texture to fix mipmapping
    
  • Added jigglebone
    
  • Added attachment for genteel smoke effect
• Updated the Clue Hairdo to fix a rim mask problem with the 'Case Open' style
  
• Updated the Fleet Commander
  • Fixed white seams when moving camera away from character
    
  • Improved position of Style Selection camera by deleting unused bones
• Updated the Delldozer to fix a problem with the specular map for the Re-Mastered and Re-Engineered styles
  
• Updated The Witch Doctor to fix a problem with the diffuse textures and normal maps
  
• Updated Taunt: Commending Clap to fix some issues with sounds and timing
  
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Reduced Zombie Engineer's EMP Grenade Cooldown from 10 seconds to 9 seconds
    
  • Adjusted Zombie Pyro's death explosion to briefly ignite players hit by the blast
    
  • Fixed a bug that allowed Zombie Medic to spawn infinite dispenser entities (Thanks Psychicpie!)
    
  • Fixed Zombie Heavy's ability appearing as an active instead of a passive on the HUD (Thanks NeoDement!)
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Heavy's knockback effect to trigger on afterburn damage when quickly swapping from Pyro to Heavy
• Updated zi_blazehattan (additional changes)
  • Fixed top roof having no collisions, causing players to 'sink in'
    
  • Made the brick decoration near the wooden ramp slightly lower to make jumping to the top roof easier
    
  • Removed some redundant clip brushes
    
  • Changed the round timer from 6 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds
    
  • Fixed missing textures behind the windows of the warehouse building
    
  • Fixed rendering issue in the A Gate zombie spawn (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed several instances where players could stand on top of clip brushes and in high places (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed floodlight stuck spot near B Gate (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed troll teleporter spots (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed telephone pole collision (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Added no-build triggers on top of barrel clusters at the top of the containers for consistency
    
  • Added barrel clusters and wood debri on top of the red container with the floodlight to make it more apparent engineers can't build there, as well as to provide cover for zombies
    
  • Various small changes
• Updated tow_dynamite
  • Doubled the chances of a Jump Spell drop
    
  • Fixed the main gates killing players when touched on the side
    
  • Fixed the main gates killing you prematurely before they are fully closed
    
  • Fixed HUD textures going missing on occasion (Thanks Aar)
    
  • Fixed the rooftop fire being too strong
    
  • Fixed multiple locations that allowed players to build out of bounds
    
  • Fixed an overly aggressive propfade in front of spawn
    
  • Fixed edge bugs on multiple roofs that allowed players to remain alive
• Updated vsh_outburst
  • Improved performance
    
  • Fixed menu images
    
  • Fixed a minor visual issue
    
  • Fixed being able to stick to the invisible walls
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Reduced the amount of skeletons that spawn
    
  • Added a new pathway to the secret underworld exit
    
  • Redid some detailing near Reds base
    
  • Improved lighting near some shacks near mid
    
  • Fixed clipping for a shack
    
  • Reworked where Soul Gargoyles spawn, now favoring Mid more often
    
  • Made some new greener water for Mids lumber place
    
  • New spectator cams
• Updated cp_freaky_fair
  • Fixed issues related to the gamemode logic
    • Fixed players being able to retain upgrades on their weapons by putting them in their loadout before the round changes and then switching back to them
      
    • Fixed some currency bugs related to players having upgrades pending but not accepted, and then leaving the upgrade trigger
      
    • Fixed players being able to retain their upgrades when switching classes inside the upgrade trigger after having refunded
      
    • Fixed character upgrades being occasionally set to incorrect quantities
      
    • Changed uber and kritz potions so they use the equivalent lakeside conditions to allow Medics to switch weapons and maintain their effects
      
    • Fixed players being able to put a class into a massive debt
      
    • Several minor fixes
  • Merasmus is very talkative, so we asked him to talk a bit differently
    • Merasmus will only sometimes say something after he already talked about his financial problems during the first seconds of setup time
      
    • Merasmus will no longer say something that is too long to say before he needs to announce something else, he will say something different now
      
    • Merasmus now has more things to say
      
    • Merasmus will now announce overtime, stalemate and last control point being captured instead of the Administrator
  • Made changes to the upgrades
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking radius reduced from 512 hu to 384 hu
      
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking frequency increased from 5 to 7 secs (this is a nerf)
      
    • Sentry Firing Speed: removed redundant 3rd level
      
    • Disposable sentry: Maximum amount reduced from 4 to 3
      
    • Crit boost on kill: Now disabled
      
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 2
      
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Price increased from $150 to $250
      
    • Rocket Specialist: Price increased from $300 to $450
      
    • Rocket Specialist: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 3
      
    • Crit damage resistance: Resist reduced from 30% to 25% per level (this is a nerf)
      
    • Crit damage resistance: Maximum Resist reduced from 90% to 75% (this is a nerf)
      
    • Thermal Thruster impact stun: Price increased from $600 to $750
      
    • Explosive Headshot: Price increased from $350 to $450
      
    • Mad Milk and Jarate speed on target debuff: Debuff reduced from 35% to 25%
      
    • Mark For Death: Price reduced from $500 to $300
  • Fixed several roof spots players were able to stand on (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed several teleporter stuck spots (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed floating pumpkins and planks (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed several spots that could be abused to spawncamp enemy team (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Removed some visible dev textures (Thanks Midnite!)
    
  • Removed stool from the arcade that was blocking the path previously
    
  • Fixed being able to deal splash damage through metal grates
    
  • Clipped the attic in respawn room to prevent players from getting and building there
    
  • Clipped several beams in the lobby room
    
  • Fixed missing wooden board near Red respawn room door
    
  • Moved Merry-Go-Round sound source closer to make it louder
    
  • Brightened several dark spots
    
  • Closed the tree gap

(Image credit: MetalCloud) CustomLander TF2 is running their Fall 2024 Ultiduo Cup! Sign-ups for the cup began on October 9th and will run until October 17th. The cup takes place on October 19th-20th! All regions and skill levels are welcome! You can sign up for the cup on the CLTF2 website or visit their Discord server for more information!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed broken path for community_maps_5 in the ConTracker
• Renamed Team Blackout war paint to Blackout
• Fixed the names of the Delightful Doves, Ravenous Ravens, and Vicious Vampires Unusual effects
• Updated Toxic's second objective to be 'Collect a Halloween Pumpkin on Toxic'
• Updated the School Nuisance to update the backpack icon and fix some clipping issues on the LODs
• Updated the Sear Seer to fix a paintability problem with the 'Dusk - No Lenses' style
• Updated the Heavy Rain Unusual taunt effect to improve visual quality of the effect in dark environments
• Updated cp_darkmarsh to reduce fog intensity
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Fixed missing overlay material for Sniper's Spit ability
  • Fixed missing particle effects for Pyro's Dragon's Breath ability
  • Fixed a bug that would cause players to get stuck in spectate mode when attempting to join a game in progress

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed broken path for community_maps_5 in the ConTracker
  
• Renamed Team Blackout war paint to Blackout
  
• Fixed the names of the Delightful Doves, Ravenous Ravens, and Vicious Vampires Unusual effects
  
• Updated Toxic's second objective to be 'Collect a Halloween Pumpkin on Toxic'
  
• Updated the School Nuisance to update the backpack icon and fix some clipping issues on the LODs
  
• Updated the Sear Seer to fix a paintability problem with the 'Dusk - No Lenses' style
  
• Updated the Heavy Rain Unusual taunt effect to improve visual quality of the effect in dark environments
  
• Updated cp_darkmarsh to reduce fog intensity
  
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Fixed missing overlay material for Sniper's Spit ability
    
  • Fixed missing particle effects for Pyro's Dragon's Breath ability
    
  • Fixed a bug that would cause players to get stuck in spectate mode when attempting to join a game in progress

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated vsh_outburst to fix a problem with sounds not playing correctly
• Added missing strings for the new Strange Filters

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated vsh_outburst to fix a problem with sounds not playing correctly
  
• Added missing strings for the new Strange Filters
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Scream Fortress XVI has arrived!

• Featuring 7 new community maps: Toxic, Darkmarsh, Freaky Fair, Dynamite, Circus, Outburst, and Blazehattan
• Added the Terrifying Trove Case
  • Contains 21 new community-created cosmetic items that make up the Terrifying Trove Collection
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Crushing Defeat
  • Taunt: Peace Out
  • Taunt: Commending Clap
  • Taunt: The Punchline
• Added 22 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 12 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 10 new effects for Unusual taunts
• Added the Scream Fortress XVI War Paint Case
  • Contains 12 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Scream Fortress XVI War Paint Collection
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
  • Grants access to Merasmissions and Halloween item transmutations
  • Tracks Merasmissions completed and souls collected
• All Halloween Contracts have been reset, allowing them to be completed again
• Added new Contracts for this year's featured community maps
• Completing a Halloween Contract will give players a classic Halloween item and the chance for a Terrifying Trove Case
• Continue last year's event by collecting the souls of dead players for your Soul Gargoyle by killing enemies, doing map objectives, or collecting the Soul Gargoyles that spawn in the maps
• All cosmetic and taunt Cases will grant Halloween 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include Crates.
• Join Halloween matches by using the Special Events category in Casual
• Scream Fortress XVI runs through November 7th, 2024

• Added UI scaling based on resolution for better HiDPI support
• Fixed the reload speed attribute in Mann vs. Machine not scaling projectile speed and gravity correctly for the Huntsman (community fix from Marxvee)
• Fixed the damage bonus attribute in Mann vs. Machine not scaling correctly for the Huntsman (community fix from Marxvee)
• Fixed not being able to pickup currency in MvM if it's on a teleporter
• Fixed Keyless Winter 2016 Case not playing the special winter case sound
• Recompiled some skybox models to fix UV issues
• Updated the Scariest Mask EVER to fix some issues with clipping
• Updated Sapped Unusual effect to fix the animation playing at the wrong speed
• Added check to prevent copying a disguise target's action slot item when disguised as them
• Exposed CTFBaseBoss::SetResolvePlayerCollisions() for VScript users
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated Sapped Unusual effect to fix the animation playing at the wrong speed
• Updated several maps to fix localization issues
• Updated zi_murky, zi_devastation_final1, zi_atoll, zi_woods, zi_sanitarium
  • General Changes
    • Zombies no longer spawn instantly- their respawn timer is now dependant on the map
    • Changed team names to "Survivors" and "Zombies" (Instead of "RED" and "BLU")
      • Note: this change is only visible in casual mode or servers with mp_tournament set to 1
    • Survivor Spy can now disguise as a Zombie and will be seen as a Zombie by the enemy team (Thanks Sprinkles!)
      • Note: disguised Survivor Spies will still be highlighted by Zombie Spys Reveal ability
    • The Pomson 6000 now puts Zombie abilities on cooldown on hit
    • Survivor Pyro can now destroy Zombie Engineer's EMP Grenade by hitting it with the Homewrecker
    • Walking in to Zombie Sniper's Spit now consumes the Spycicle and prevents initial damage
    • Standing in Zombie Sniper's Spit now emits additional sound effects and a burning green HUD overlay
    • Added new kill icons for every zombie attack
  • Zombie Changes
    • Removed the out-of-combat speed buff from all Zombies
    • Zombie Pyro
      • Zombie Pyro has a new ability - "Dragon's Breath"
        • Fires a Dragon's Fury fireball
        • The initial cast of the fireball can reflect projectiles and airblast enemies
      • Zombie Pyro now deals mini-crits to burning players on melee hit
      • Zombie Pyro now creates a small explosion on death, knocking back enemies in a 125 hu radius
      • Zombie Pyro no longer emits a Gas Passer cloud on death
    • Zombie Demoman
      • Added new sound effects to telegraph Zombie Demoman's Blast Charge ability
    • Zombie Heavy
      • Zombie Heavy's health reduced to 450 (from 600)
      • Zombie Heavy now drops a Medium Health Kit on death
    • Zombie Sniper
      • Zombie Sniper's Spit damage vs buildables is now reduced by half
      • Zombie Sniper's Spit now applies a screen overlay to players standing in the pool
    • Zombie Medic
      • Zombie Medic now emits health like a dispenser to nearby Zombies
      • Zombie Medic can no longer attack while using Heal
      • Added a new sound effect for Zombie Medic's Heal ability
    • Zombie Spy
      • Zombie Spy no longer emits particle effects while cloaked, making him fully invisible when not attacking. Jumpscare warning!
    • Zombie Scout
      • With other zombies getting slower, Zombie Scout's speed stands out more than ever before
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed a bug that allowed Zombie Demoman to survive his own Blast Charge (Thanks gasous nebule!)
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Demoman to not receive kill credit when killing players with Blast Charge
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombies to not gib correctly
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie cosmetics to persist on RED players after the round restarts
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Sniper's Spit Pool to nudge players slightly in certain circumstances
    • Fixed a bug that caused players to have the incorrect player skin when respawning at round start
    • Fixed a bug that would cause players to become stuck in spectate mode when attempting to join a game in progress
    • Fixed an issue with "game_text" entities not being correctly cleared after round reset
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • Survivors now spawn across the map in multiple small groups instead of all at the sewage plant
  • Added a life preserver shop to connect to the lonely shack in the southern end of the map
  • Added a new dock network with a series of platforms leading to the roof of the central boathouse
  • Added a small ramp to the left-most sewer pipes
  • Removed some awkward ladder-ramps and replaced them with proper docks
  • De-cluttered the roofs across the map
  • Removed the floating large medkit
  • Removed expensive reflections from the water
  • Reduced color correction intensity
  • Clipping improvements
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Set a culling distance to most props
  • Added occluders on the lighthouse to improve performance
• Updated zi_woods (additional changes)
  • Fixed the announcer not being silenced when time is added
• Updated zi_sanitarium (additional changes)
  • The roof is now accessible
  • Added several routes to the roof
  • Slightly reduced the intensity of the fog
  • Added more pumpkin bombs
  • Raised the skybox height
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Improved performance by combining props
  • Improved clipping
  • Increased volume of laser gun finale
  • Miscellaneous improvements
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Fixed an overlay
• Updated koth_undergrove_event
  • Fixed several out-of-bounds exploits in the Underworld (thanks MN!)
  • Adjusted overworld pumpkin bomb placement and increased maximum bomb count to 6
  • Fixed an incorrect texture on RED's side
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Moved spells away from mid
  • Detail adjustments
  • Clipping fixes
  • Very minor lighting changes
• Updated pd_mannsylvania
  • Added even more Bats!
  • Added more spawnpoints for pumpkin-bombs
  • Added new nag voiceline for if Dracula does not receive any blood donations
  • Removed setup time, replaced it with a normal countdown instead
  • Increased duration of the Vampire Powerup after leaving Dracula's Castle from 15 -> 20 seconds
  • Decrease dropped blood bag timer from 15 -> 10 seconds
  • Decreased respawn wave times for the losing team from 4 -> 2 seconds
  • Decreased respawn wave times during a neutral gamestate from 4 -> 2 seconds
  • Changed the main spawn doors to have windows
  • Removed Rare Spell spawn by the graveyard area, replaced with Common Spell
  • Health and ammo pickup adjustments
  • Clipped stairs by the Castle's exit portal
  • Minor visual updates
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Fixed the projectile weapons from not working inside the buildings
  • Removed bullet collision from the intelligence room handrails
  • Removed the prop jump up to the sniper balcony, to help snipers feel more comfortable there
  • Removed the vents with missing textures
  • Fixed the bug with being able to get stuck in the blue shed
  • Fixed a stuck spot in mid shed (ty Midnite!)
  • Fixed a texture being weird in the intel rooms
  • Fixed a black displacement in the red intel yard
  • Removed the collision from the food in the red spawn table
• Updated cp_ambush_event
  • Fixed exploit where players were able to build into RED 1st base (Thanks MN!)
  • Improved lighting at RED base in stage3
  • Fixed lantern being clipped into cliff wall in cavern at stage1
  • Fixed odd shadows cast by some props
  • Fixed coffin from being non-solid in stage2
  • Fixed spawncamping spot in stage2 at RED indoor exit
  • Fixed few hovering lamp props
  • Fixed some prop fading too soon
  • Fixed rare issue where players fell of directly to lava on underworld teleportation
  • Clipped few crates to make it easier to jump on them
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event
  • Recreated the game mode in VScript
  • Significantly increased server performance
  • Instead of using the best-of-seven round system on top of casual's best-of-three system, the map will simply run 15 traditional game rounds like ZI and VSH
  • Updated the healing ghost appearance for RED team
  • Text pop-ups are now drawn in chat instead of in the middle of your screen
  • Reduced volume of the incoming spell
  • Removed the random Skeleton King and the Horseless Headless Horseman
  • Removed the rare spell given to the last player standing
  • Converted some medium health kits into small health kits
  • Removed small health kits from the second story of both churches
  • Fixed a pumpkin bomb that was stuck in the terrain
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed BLU to teleport to RED spawn (thanks Jameson)
  • Fixed the lack of countdown at the end of the round

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Scream Fortress XVI has arrived!

• Featuring 7 new community maps: Toxic, Darkmarsh, Freaky Fair, Dynamite, Circus, Outburst, and Blazehattan
  
• Added the Terrifying Trove Case
  • Contains 21 new community-created cosmetic items that make up the Terrifying Trove Collection
    
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Crushing Defeat
    
  • Taunt: Peace Out
    
  • Taunt: Commending Clap
    
  • Taunt: The Punchline
• Added 22 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 12 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 10 new effects for Unusual taunts
• Added the Scream Fortress XVI War Paint Case
  • Contains 12 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Scream Fortress XVI War Paint Collection
    
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
  • Grants access to Merasmissions and Halloween item transmutations
    
  • Tracks Merasmissions completed and souls collected
• All Halloween Contracts have been reset, allowing them to be completed again
  
• Added new Contracts for this year's featured community maps
  
• Completing a Halloween Contract will give players a classic Halloween item and the chance for a Terrifying Trove Case
  
• Continue last year's event by collecting the souls of dead players for your Soul Gargoyle by killing enemies, doing map objectives, or collecting the Soul Gargoyles that spawn in the maps
  
• All cosmetic and taunt Cases will grant Halloween 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include Crates.
  
• Join Halloween matches by using the Special Events category in Casual
  
• Scream Fortress XVI runs through November 7th, 2024
  

• Added UI scaling based on resolution for better HiDPI support
  
• Fixed the reload speed attribute in Mann vs. Machine not scaling projectile speed and gravity correctly for the Huntsman (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed the damage bonus attribute in Mann vs. Machine not scaling correctly for the Huntsman (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed not being able to pickup currency in MvM if it's on a teleporter
  
• Fixed Keyless Winter 2016 Case not playing the special winter case sound
  
• Recompiled some skybox models to fix UV issues
  
• Updated the Scariest Mask EVER to fix some issues with clipping
  
• Updated Sapped Unusual effect to fix the animation playing at the wrong speed
  
• Added check to prevent copying a disguise target's action slot item when disguised as them
  
• Exposed CTFBaseBoss::SetResolvePlayerCollisions() for VScript users
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated Sapped Unusual effect to fix the animation playing at the wrong speed
  
• Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  
• Updated zi_murky, zi_devastation_final1, zi_atoll, zi_woods, zi_sanitarium
  • General Changes
    • Zombies no longer spawn instantly- their respawn timer is now dependant on the map
      
    • Changed team names to "Survivors" and "Zombies" (Instead of "RED" and "BLU")
      • Note: this change is only visible in casual mode or servers with mp_tournament set to 1
    • Survivor Spy can now disguise as a Zombie and will be seen as a Zombie by the enemy team (Thanks Sprinkles!)
      • Note: disguised Survivor Spies will still be highlighted by Zombie Spys “Reveal” ability
    • The Pomson 6000 now puts Zombie abilities on cooldown on hit
      
    • Survivor Pyro can now destroy Zombie Engineer's EMP Grenade by hitting it with the Homewrecker
      
    • Walking in to Zombie Sniper's Spit now consumes the Spycicle and prevents initial damage
      
    • Standing in Zombie Sniper's Spit now emits additional sound effects and a burning green HUD overlay
      
    • Added new kill icons for every zombie attack
  • Zombie Changes
    • Removed the out-of-combat speed buff from all Zombies
      
    • Zombie Pyro
      • Zombie Pyro has a new ability - "Dragon's Breath"
        • Fires a Dragon's Fury fireball
          
        • The initial cast of the fireball can reflect projectiles and airblast enemies
      • Zombie Pyro now deals mini-crits to burning players on melee hit
        
      • Zombie Pyro now creates a small explosion on death, knocking back enemies in a 125 hu radius
        
      • Zombie Pyro no longer emits a Gas Passer cloud on death
    • Zombie Demoman
      • Added new sound effects to telegraph Zombie Demoman's Blast Charge ability
    • Zombie Heavy
      • Zombie Heavy's health reduced to 450 (from 600)
        
      • Zombie Heavy now drops a Medium Health Kit on death
    • Zombie Sniper
      • Zombie Sniper's Spit damage vs buildables is now reduced by half
        
      • Zombie Sniper's Spit now applies a screen overlay to players standing in the pool
    • Zombie Medic
      • Zombie Medic now emits health like a dispenser to nearby Zombies
        
      • Zombie Medic can no longer attack while using Heal
        
      • Added a new sound effect for Zombie Medic's Heal ability
    • Zombie Spy
      • Zombie Spy no longer emits particle effects while cloaked, making him fully invisible when not attacking. Jumpscare warning!
    • Zombie Scout
      • With other zombies getting slower, Zombie Scout's speed stands out more than ever before
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed a bug that allowed Zombie Demoman to survive his own Blast Charge (Thanks gasous nebule!)
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Demoman to not receive kill credit when killing players with Blast Charge
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombies to not gib correctly
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie cosmetics to persist on RED players after the round restarts
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Sniper's Spit Pool to nudge players slightly in certain circumstances
      
    • Fixed a bug that caused players to have the incorrect player skin when respawning at round start
      
    • Fixed a bug that would cause players to become stuck in spectate mode when attempting to join a game in progress
      
    • Fixed an issue with "game_text" entities not being correctly cleared after round reset
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • Survivors now spawn across the map in multiple small groups instead of all at the sewage plant
    
  • Added a life preserver shop to connect to the lonely shack in the southern end of the map
    
  • Added a new dock network with a series of platforms leading to the roof of the central boathouse
    
  • Added a small ramp to the left-most sewer pipes
    
  • Removed some awkward ladder-ramps and replaced them with proper docks
    
  • De-cluttered the roofs across the map
    
  • Removed the floating large medkit
    
  • Removed expensive reflections from the water
    
  • Reduced color correction intensity
    
  • Clipping improvements
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Set a culling distance to most props
    
  • Added occluders on the lighthouse to improve performance
  
  
• Updated zi_woods (additional changes)
  • Fixed the announcer not being silenced when time is added
• Updated zi_sanitarium (additional changes)
  • The roof is now accessible
    
  • Added several routes to the roof
    
  • Slightly reduced the intensity of the fog
    
  • Added more pumpkin bombs
    
  • Raised the skybox height
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Improved performance by combining props
    
  • Improved clipping
    
  • Increased volume of laser gun finale
    
  • Miscellaneous improvements
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Fixed an overlay
• Updated koth_undergrove_event
  • Fixed several out-of-bounds exploits in the Underworld (thanks MN!)
    
  • Adjusted overworld pumpkin bomb placement and increased maximum bomb count to 6
    
  • Fixed an incorrect texture on RED's side
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Moved spells away from mid
    
  • Detail adjustments
    
  • Clipping fixes
    
  • Very minor lighting changes
• Updated pd_mannsylvania
  • Added even more Bats!
    
  • Added more spawnpoints for pumpkin-bombs
    
  • Added new nag voiceline for if Dracula does not receive any blood donations
    
  • Removed setup time, replaced it with a normal countdown instead
    
  • Increased duration of the Vampire Powerup after leaving Dracula's Castle from 15 -> 20 seconds
    
  • Decrease dropped blood bag timer from 15 -> 10 seconds
    
  • Decreased respawn wave times for the losing team from 4 -> 2 seconds
    
  • Decreased respawn wave times during a neutral gamestate from 4 -> 2 seconds
    
  • Changed the main spawn doors to have windows
    
  • Removed Rare Spell spawn by the graveyard area, replaced with Common Spell
    
  • Health and ammo pickup adjustments
    
  • Clipped stairs by the Castle's exit portal
    
  • Minor visual updates
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Fixed the projectile weapons from not working inside the buildings
    
  • Removed bullet collision from the intelligence room handrails
    
  • Removed the prop jump up to the sniper balcony, to help snipers feel more comfortable there
    
  • Removed the vents with missing textures
    
  • Fixed the bug with being able to get stuck in the blue shed
    
  • Fixed a stuck spot in mid shed (ty Midnite!)
    
  • Fixed a texture being weird in the intel rooms
    
  • Fixed a black displacement in the red intel yard
    
  • Removed the collision from the food in the red spawn table
• Updated cp_ambush_event
  • Fixed exploit where players were able to build into RED 1st base (Thanks MN!)
    
  • Improved lighting at RED base in stage3
    
  • Fixed lantern being clipped into cliff wall in cavern at stage1
    
  • Fixed odd shadows cast by some props
    
  • Fixed coffin from being non-solid in stage2
    
  • Fixed spawncamping spot in stage2 at RED indoor exit
    
  • Fixed few hovering lamp props
    
  • Fixed some prop fading too soon
    
  • Fixed rare issue where players fell of directly to lava on underworld teleportation
    
  • Clipped few crates to make it easier to jump on them
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event
  • Recreated the game mode in VScript
    
  • Significantly increased server performance
    
  • Instead of using the best-of-seven round system on top of casual's best-of-three system, the map will simply run 15 traditional game rounds like ZI and VSH
    
  • Updated the healing ghost appearance for RED team
    
  • Text pop-ups are now drawn in chat instead of in the middle of your screen
    
  • Reduced volume of the incoming spell
    
  • Removed the random Skeleton King and the Horseless Headless Horseman
    
  • Removed the rare spell given to the last player standing
    
  • Converted some medium health kits into small health kits
    
  • Removed small health kits from the second story of both churches
    
  • Fixed a pumpkin bomb that was stuck in the terrain
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed BLU to teleport to RED spawn (thanks Jameson)
    
  • Fixed the lack of countdown at the end of the round

(Image credit: Baguettes) We've reached the apex of the current ETF2L Highlander season! This is a Premiership Grand Final that promises to be the fiercest in recent years! Top seed, 4House, takes on the multi-season reigning champion, SDCK!, having beaten them handily earlier in the season. These two powerhouses will resume battle across three seperate maps on Thursday, September 12th, at 21:15 CEST / 12:15pm PDT! Could this finally be the season that someone rips the ETF2L Premiership Highlander crown from the vice-like grip of SDCK!? Be sure to watch the action and find out! Join the Twitch stream live! Watch later on YouTube!

AsiaFortress Liquid.tf is hosting its first-ever Team Fortress 2 Highlander Grand Final this Saturday! The land of legacies brings its very first season of Highlander! The Grand Final will feature two of the best Highlander teams in Asia, each vying for the ultimate title of the first Highlander Champions. This match is more than just a game it's an opportunity to forge a new legacy! Catch more Sniper, Spy and Pyro action than you've ever seen! Tune in live on the 7th of September @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed regression with some .mp3 files not playing
• Updated description for the Backpack Expander
• Updated some tournament medals
• Updated the Desk Engineer cosmetic item
  • Fixed clipping with the Gunslinger
  • Fixed clipping with Engineer's buckle
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
  • Fixed skin parts being tinted green from texture compression
• Updated the Daring Dell cosmetic item
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
  • Fixed shading artifacts on the helmet
• Updated The Big Star cosmetic item
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
  • Fixed various instances of clipping with the player model
  • Updated mismatched backpack icon
  • Fixed parts of the textures
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Players can no longer shoot through the metal fence

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed regression with some .mp3 files not playing
  
• Updated description for the Backpack Expander
  
• Updated some tournament medals
  
• Updated the Desk Engineer cosmetic item
  • Fixed clipping with the Gunslinger
    
  • Fixed clipping with Engineer's buckle
    
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
    
  • Fixed skin parts being tinted green from texture compression
• Updated the Daring Dell cosmetic item
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
    
  • Fixed shading artifacts on the helmet
• Updated The Big Star cosmetic item
  • Fixed rotation in the paint preview
    
  • Fixed various instances of clipping with the player model
    
  • Updated mismatched backpack icon
    
  • Fixed parts of the textures
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Players can no longer shoot through the metal fence

(Image credit: SFM - Herwork, Typesetting/Compositing/Logo/Paintover - Requim, Feedback - IVG, Lecter, Shippy, YLR) BATTERS UP! Fortress Faceoffs is bringing you another action-packed Bostonian beatdown for their eleventh event! Don't delay! Get yourself a ticket for the front row! Get ready to relive the excitement of the MAJOR LEAGUES in this spin on an American classic. Teams of five Scouts will face off against one another in this arena, where only ONE hit can seal their fate. Dive, duck, and weave your way across the various battlefields as baseballs zip through the sky at Mach one, but don't count yourself out just yet. The Fortress Faceoffs team has been hard at work in the laboratory crafting a variety of special tools for your team of Boston bully-boys. POWER-UPS will change the ebb-and-flow of the battle, giving you special abilities for a limited time. Special abilities range from faster movement speed to summoning the power of your inner Scottish Cyclops by causing your baseball to EXPLODE! How will you be able to put them to use? But thats not all Fortress Faceoffs has in store! For the duration of this unconventional doubleheader, they will also be raising funds to support The Trevor Project, a charity group that aims to help LGBTQ+ youth. Click here to donate! Sign up today to secure your spot in this climactic beatdown and a bottle of overpriced water (water not included)! The games begin August 18th @ 11:59 PM / 23:59 BST for both North American and European competitors respectively! The top 8 finalists in this series will have their knocked-out teeth showcased live! For more information about the event's rules, prizes, and more - Join the Fortress Faceoffs Discord Server and claim your spot in the MAJOR LEAGUES. Important Links:

• Challonge Event Page (Tournament Brackets) / Donation Links
• Discord
• Twitter
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Steam Group

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Increased the maximum number of backpack slots to 4000 (from 3000)
• Fixed record/stop .dem file exploit that was used to reveal cloaked Spies
• Fixed Robot Destruction death notice events not properly highlighting when the local player kills a robot
• Fixed regressed self-illum setting for the Earbuds
• Fixed hearing the deflection sound when deflecting arrows that are already stuck in something (community fix from Marxvee)
• Fixed a problem with .mp3 sounds not playing if they were very short
• Fixed arrows instantly breaking when being fired by an invulnerable player with the projectile penetration upgrade in Mann vs. Machine (community fix from Marxvee)
• Updated tf_zombie_spawner entity to support setting team numbers for the zombies (defaults to the original behavior if no team is set)
• Updated Taunt: Unleashed Rage to fix incorrect outro timing
• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix MvM bone
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Removed stray spell
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed rockets being able to quite literally crash the beach party (Thanks again, ficool2!)
• Updated pl_cashworks
  • Updated menu photo to match map changes
  • Removed strange texture glitch at RED spawn 1
  • Added shutter for drop exit at RED spawn 1
  • RED spawn 2 big door can't be stickied anymore
  • Removed collision on some lamps
  • Added minor visual changes in BLU spawn and final cap side route
  • Fixed minor clipping issues
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • The sightline from the helicopter has been blocked off
  • Fixed missing door texture (Thanks Hoppkins!)
  • Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Increased the maximum number of backpack slots to 4000 (from 3000)
  
• Fixed record/stop .dem file exploit that was used to reveal cloaked Spies
  
• Fixed Robot Destruction death notice events not properly highlighting when the local player kills a robot
  
• Fixed regressed self-illum setting for the Earbuds
  
• Fixed hearing the deflection sound when deflecting arrows that are already stuck in something (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed a problem with .mp3 sounds not playing if they were very short
  
• Fixed arrows instantly breaking when being fired by an invulnerable player with the projectile penetration upgrade in Mann vs. Machine (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Updated tf_zombie_spawner entity to support setting team numbers for the zombies (defaults to the original behavior if no team is set)
  
• Updated Taunt: Unleashed Rage to fix incorrect outro timing
  
• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix MvM bone
  
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Removed stray spell
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed rockets being able to quite literally crash the beach party (Thanks again, ficool2!)
• Updated pl_cashworks
  • Updated menu photo to match map changes
    
  • Removed strange texture glitch at RED spawn 1
    
  • Added shutter for drop exit at RED spawn 1
    
  • RED spawn 2 big door can't be stickied anymore
    
  • Removed collision on some lamps
    
  • Added minor visual changes in BLU spawn and final cap side route
    
  • Fixed minor clipping issues
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • The sightline from the helicopter has been blocked off
    
  • Fixed missing door texture (Thanks Hoppkins!)
    
  • Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)

TF2 Coaching Central is announcing the eighth iteration of their North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6. Players with no to minimal competitive experience will sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by coaches who will teach the basics of how to play the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have three weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. TF2 Coaching Central's previous Newbie Cup events have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league. Sign-ups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is August 8. Team and coach assignments will be made by August 10 and tournament matches, broadcasted by Fireside Casts, will be the weekend of August 31-September 1. Check out the Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2, a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, or even a fresh install, feel free to join the community - all skill levels are welcome!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix missing flies particle effect
• Updated the backpack image for the Impact Impaler
• Updated Violent Viridian Unusual effect to fix a visual bug
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated cp_hadal
  • Fixed control point capture messages
  • Fixed door locking in RED spawn after C capture
  • Removed unintended buildable areas
  • Increased capture time on final point
  • Improved directions around the map
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Reduced respawn time on Last for RED from 34 to 22 seconds
  • Asked Botlers to speak and explode more quietly
  • Minor visual fixes
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Improved performance by up to 20%, with more significant improvements possible depending on system specs (Thanks ficool2!)
  • Fixed the grates around the capture zone allowing blast damage to pass through
  • Fixed a few cases of alpha painted displacement seams
  • Improved lighting on several models, especially on the rocks throughout the map
  • Fixed surfaceprop on BLU's metal plates
  • Fixed several pixelwalks along thatch roofing and exteriors of the team buildings
  • Improved clipping throughout
  • Fixed a support beam intersecting with spawn doors
  • Fixed a few instances of visible displacement holes in the perimeter dropoff
  • Added a unique kill icon for the end of the round
  • Fixed floating spawndoor motors
  • Plus... all you need for a beach party!
• Updated pd_atom_smash
  • Fixed the Casual Administrator overriding the Scientist
  • Fixed some floating lights
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Removed the spells in the underworld since players could spawn camp with them too easily
  • Increased the time players get crits and health from the underworld after leaving
  • Added some additional effects to the secret exit from the underworld

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix missing flies particle effect
  
• Updated the backpack image for the Impact Impaler
  
• Updated Violent Viridian Unusual effect to fix a visual bug
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated cp_hadal
  • Fixed control point capture messages
    
  • Fixed door locking in RED spawn after C capture
    
  • Removed unintended buildable areas
    
  • Increased capture time on final point
    
  • Improved directions around the map
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Reduced respawn time on Last for RED from 34 to 22 seconds
    
  • Asked Botlers to speak and explode more quietly
    
  • Minor visual fixes
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Improved performance by up to 20%, with more significant improvements possible depending on system specs (Thanks ficool2!)
    
  • Fixed the grates around the capture zone allowing blast damage to pass through
    
  • Fixed a few cases of alpha painted displacement seams
    
  • Improved lighting on several models, especially on the rocks throughout the map
    
  • Fixed surfaceprop on BLU's metal plates
    
  • Fixed several pixelwalks along thatch roofing and exteriors of the team buildings
    
  • Improved clipping throughout
    
  • Fixed a support beam intersecting with spawn doors
    
  • Fixed a few instances of visible displacement holes in the perimeter dropoff
    
  • Added a unique kill icon for the end of the round
    
  • Fixed floating spawndoor motors
    
  • Plus... all you need for a beach party!
• Updated pd_atom_smash
  • Fixed the Casual Administrator overriding the Scientist
    
  • Fixed some floating lights
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Removed the spells in the underworld since players could spawn camp with them too easily
    
  • Increased the time players get crits and health from the underworld after leaving
    
  • Added some additional effects to the secret exit from the underworld

(Image credit: PootisGod) Attention! Attention! PASS Time Federation is looking for new sign-ups! Calling back to their roots, PASS Time Federation is doing a 2-3 Day Cup for players in the EU region! Looking to speed things up and add a bit of spice to PASS Time, they're looking for 16 teams of 7 capable mercs (and 2 body doubles) for a 2-3 day event of back-to-back play. The teams will take on the cramped corners of District, the large openings of Timbertown, the frozen cargo waste of Snowylake and the new and improved Proyard to take things to the next level! Sign-ups started on July 28 and will be open for 2 weeks! They will be closed once all 16 capable teams are found. Teams will be split up and fight in a Double Elimination Challenge bracket! Winners (and the others in second and third) will take home special PASS Time Federation medals and whatever arrives in the prize pool over the course of the event! What are you waiting for? Sign-ups are open now! Important Links:

• Discord
• Steam Group

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated pl_embargo to fix visual glitches

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated pl_embargo to fix visual glitches
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Loyalist's Coronet Unusual effect to fix team BLU particles in the team RED effect
• Updated the Rainbow Reverie, Warp Drive and Overdrive Unusual effects to work better with larger hats
• Updated the Rainbow Reverie Unusual effect to add a fade in when spawning and make the refract more noticeable
• Updated the Dragonflies' Embrace, Dragonflies' Nature, and Dragonflies' Lucent Unusual effects to fix trailing issues on the grass and ground particles
• Updated the Distress Signal and Carioca's Call Unusual effects to fix some issues with overlapping sprites
• Updated the Desert Wind and Monsoon Season Unusual effects
  • Fixed the wind flickering on moving taunts
  • Fixed the tumbleweed having incorrect physics
  • Updated the wind and dust to trail slightly on moving taunts
• Updated the Control Patrol cosmetic item
  • Reduced the size of the glasses
  • Lowered the hat slightly on Soldier's head
  • Fixed UV map issue with LODs
• Updated the Justice Johns cosmetic item
  • Slimmed down the legs and raised socks cuffs to reduce overall thickness of the legs
  • Fixed rigging issue with boot laces
• Updated the Pathfinder cosmetic item
  • Slimmed down the arms slightly
  • Adjusted shoulder and armpit rigging to reduce stretching of the vest
  • Adjusted mesh transition from forearms to hands
  • Fixed some clipping issues around where the shirt collar meets the zipper
  • Raised the zipper pull tab for better compatibility with other Soldier cosmetics
• Updated ctf_doublecross
  • Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base for real this time
• Updated pl_enclosure_final
  • Fixed a clip wall blocking a dropdown in stage 3
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Minor visual and clipping improvements
  • Fixed the cart's missing outline
  • Added an extra Botler to the playable space
  • Fixed the paint splat overlay not applying to players within the explosion range
  • The ambient music inside the casino now respects the music volume settings
  • Improved player visibility against certain walls (Thanks Arthur)
  • Added the kill icon to the helicopter blades
  • Fixed an override of a TF2's base texture
  • Fixed being able to block the cart shortly after point A (Thanks Aar)
  • Fixed getting stuck in a door near C while it closes
  • Fixed indoors fog sometimes getting applied outside (Thanks Phe)
  • Increased respawn time for RED on the last point
  • Fixed the client crash related to custom models
  • Improved performance on the last point
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Engineers can no longer build inside the cliffs
  • Fixed teleporter stuck spot under the control point
  • Adjusted respawn waves
  • Minor visual improvements
  • Various clipping fixes
  • Improved performance
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Improved clipping
  • Brought some stairs
  • Improved tree collision
  • Added more chickens
  • Improved detail
  • Fixed Ol'Betsy (Thanks Aar!)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Loyalist's Coronet Unusual effect to fix team BLU particles in the team RED effect
  
• Updated the Rainbow Reverie, Warp Drive and Overdrive Unusual effects to work better with larger hats
  
• Updated the Rainbow Reverie Unusual effect to add a fade in when spawning and make the refract more noticeable
  
• Updated the Dragonflies' Embrace, Dragonflies' Nature, and Dragonflies' Lucent Unusual effects to fix trailing issues on the grass and ground particles
  
• Updated the Distress Signal and Carioca's Call Unusual effects to fix some issues with overlapping sprites
  
• Updated the Desert Wind and Monsoon Season Unusual effects
  
  
  • Fixed the wind flickering on moving taunts
    
  • Fixed the tumbleweed having incorrect physics
    
  • Updated the wind and dust to trail slightly on moving taunts
• Updated the Control Patrol cosmetic item
  • Reduced the size of the glasses
    
  • Lowered the hat slightly on Soldier's head
    
  • Fixed UV map issue with LODs
• Updated the Justice Johns cosmetic item
  • Slimmed down the legs and raised socks cuffs to reduce overall thickness of the legs
    
  • Fixed rigging issue with boot laces
• Updated the Pathfinder cosmetic item
  • Slimmed down the arms slightly
    
  • Adjusted shoulder and armpit rigging to reduce stretching of the vest
    
  • Adjusted mesh transition from forearms to hands
    
  • Fixed some clipping issues around where the shirt collar meets the zipper
    
  • Raised the zipper pull tab for better compatibility with other Soldier cosmetics
• Updated ctf_doublecross
  • Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base for real this time
• Updated pl_enclosure_final
  • Fixed a clip wall blocking a dropdown in stage 3
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Minor visual and clipping improvements
    
  • Fixed the cart's missing outline
    
  • Added an extra Botler to the playable space
    
  • Fixed the paint splat overlay not applying to players within the explosion range
    
  • The ambient music inside the casino now respects the music volume settings
    
  • Improved player visibility against certain walls (Thanks Arthur)
    
  • Added the kill icon to the helicopter blades
    
  • Fixed an override of a TF2's base texture
    
  • Fixed being able to block the cart shortly after point A (Thanks Aar)
    
  • Fixed getting stuck in a door near C while it closes
    
  • Fixed indoors fog sometimes getting applied outside (Thanks Phe)
    
  • Increased respawn time for RED on the last point
    
  • Fixed the client crash related to custom models
    
  • Improved performance on the last point
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  • Engineers can no longer build inside the cliffs
    
  • Fixed teleporter stuck spot under the control point
    
  • Adjusted respawn waves
    
  • Minor visual improvements
    
  • Various clipping fixes
    
  • Improved performance
• Updated ctf_applejack
  • Improved clipping
    
  • Brought some stairs
    
  • Improved tree collision
    
  • Added more chickens
    
  • Improved detail
    
  • Fixed Ol'Betsy (Thanks Aar!)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Moved 64-bit Steam binaries to the correct folder
• Updated the equip_region for the Free Mann's Fashion
• Updated the Distant Drift Unusual effect to fix a visibility issue
• Updated the Butterfly Season Unusual effect to fix problems with the scale and effect trails
• Updated the Fiesta Royale and Grand Jubilee Unusual taunt effects with performance improvements
• Updated the Botler 2000 to fix problems with its positioning
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed the finale being cut off by a round ending too early
  • Fixed players not being blown to smithereens during the finale
  • Fixed players being able to get stuck in the edges of the thatch rooftops
  • Improved optimization. Investigation into further improvements for lower-end and config users is ongoing.
• Updated cp_canaveral_5cp
  • Fixed an out-of-bounds exploit
  • Fixed some stuck spots
  • Fixed some hovering props
  • Added some missing overlays
• Updated cp_overgrown
  • Fixed being able to build in RED spawn
  • Adjusted clipping to fix a few perch points
  • Removed extra shadow_control entity (Thanks Lacry!)
  • Fixed a number of small visual and gameplay issues on the map (Thanks Midnite!)
• Updated pl_odyssey
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed BLU players to enter RED spawn
  • Fixed lighting issues in BLU first spawn

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Moved 64-bit Steam binaries to the correct folder
  
• Updated the equip_region for the Free Mann's Fashion
  
• Updated the Distant Drift Unusual effect to fix a visibility issue
  
• Updated the Butterfly Season Unusual effect to fix problems with the scale and effect trails
  
• Updated the Fiesta Royale and Grand Jubilee Unusual taunt effects with performance improvements
  
• Updated the Botler 2000 to fix problems with its positioning
  
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed the finale being cut off by a round ending too early
    
  • Fixed players not being blown to smithereens during the finale
    
  • Fixed players being able to get stuck in the edges of the thatch rooftops
    
  • Improved optimization. Investigation into further improvements for lower-end and config users is ongoing.
• Updated cp_canaveral_5cp
  • Fixed an out-of-bounds exploit
    
  • Fixed some stuck spots
    
  • Fixed some hovering props
    
  • Added some missing overlays
• Updated cp_overgrown
  • Fixed being able to build in RED spawn
    
  • Adjusted clipping to fix a few perch points
    
  • Removed extra shadow_control entity (Thanks Lacry!)
    
  • Fixed a number of small visual and gameplay issues on the map (Thanks Midnite!)
• Updated pl_odyssey
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed BLU players to enter RED spawn
    
  • Fixed lighting issues in BLU first spawn

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Distress Signal and Carioca's Call Unusual effects sometimes causing the game to crash
• Moved ctf_haarp out of the CTF matchmaking category and into Attack/Defend
• Updated the Treasure Trove Unusual taunt effect
  • Renamed to Bountiful Riches to fix a naming conflict
  • Updated the materials to fix a problem with the coins
• Updated pd_atom_smash
  • Fixed missing UI elements for the capture zone
  • Increased rarity of The Scientist's idle chatter between capture zone availability
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed a missing material on the sandbags
  • Fixed clipping on an open crate

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Distress Signal and Carioca's Call Unusual effects sometimes causing the game to crash
  
• Moved ctf_haarp out of the CTF matchmaking category and into Attack/Defend
  
• Updated the Treasure Trove Unusual taunt effect
  • Renamed to Bountiful Riches to fix a naming conflict
    
  • Updated the materials to fix a problem with the coins
• Updated pd_atom_smash
  • Fixed missing UI elements for the capture zone
    
  • Increased rarity of The Scientist's idle chatter between capture zone availability
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Fixed a missing material on the sandbags
    
  • Fixed clipping on an open crate

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Summer 2024!

• Featuring 10 new community maps: Embargo, Odyssey, Megaton, Cachoeira, Overgrown, Hadal, Applejack, Atom Smash, Canaveral, and Burghausen
• Added the Summer 2024 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Can It!
  • Taunt: Cremator's Condolences
  • Taunt: Straight Shooter Tutor
  • Taunt: Unleashed Rage
• Added 38 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 18 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 20 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.
• The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2024

• Security and stability improvements
• Fixed Workshop sv_cheats exploit
• Disallow aliasing any existing convars that are not movement commands
• Added language support for Spanish - Latin America
• Added ConVar "tf_hide_custom_decals" to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items
  • Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category
• Added missing 64-bit Steam binaries for the dedicated server
• Added missing 64-bit versions of HLMV and HLFaceposer
• Added a check to prevent the "autoteam" client command for custom game modes like VSH after the player has already joined a team
• Added missing menu_photos images for cp_powerhouse
• Added missing default string for Player Destruction mode
• Expanded VScript support
  • Added mp_tournament_redteamname, mp_tournament_blueteamname, and tf_mvm_max_connected_players to the list of whitelisted ConVars
  • Fixed vscript_convar_allowlist.cfg being overriden by being packed into a map
  • BaseEntity: AcceptInput, IsAlive
  • EconEntity: GetAttribute
  • TFPlayer: GetCustomAttribute, StunPlayer
  • TFBot: GetAllBotTags, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, HasMission, IsOnAnyMission, SetMissionTarget, GetMissionTarget, SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetActionPoint, GetActionPoint
• Moved some of the Christmas maps to the normal rotation
• Moved ctf_2fort_invasion out of the Misc matchmaking category and into CTF
• Moved koth_probed out of the Misc matchmaking category and into KOTH
• Fixed Incinerator killstreak effect not scaling properly when viewed from a distance (community fix from SirDapper and CheesyPuff)
• Fixed Gunslinger punch combo not being lag compensated (community fix from Marxvee)
• Fixed third-person reload animation speeds not matching first-person speeds when using custom attributes (community fix from Marxvee)
• Fixed CTF HUD being visible when no flags are present (Community fix from fellen)
• Fixed broken LOD1 model for The B.A.S.E. Jumper backpack while deployed (community fix from Piogre)
• Fixed cosmetic items that use per-class bodygroups not using the correct bodygroup in the Loadout panel
• Fixed dropped weapons with custom decals not showing the correct decals
• Fixed some unusual effects using the wrong orientation for The Head Hedge
• Fixed Halloween transmutations being completed outside of the Halloween event
• Fixed incorrect BLU material for the CLTF2 bronze medal
• Fixed missing Spy audio when using the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick
• Fixed missing sound for the Taunt: The Skating Scorcher
• Fixed the Neon Annihilator not getting crit-attacks when hitting players covered with gas
• Fixed some clipping issues for the Mad Lad when using lod1 and lod2
• Fixed missing polygons for the Stunt Suit when using the Roadworker style
• Fixed seeing the wrong image in the Steam inventory for the Operation Firmware Frenzy Star of the Company 2023 medal
• Fixed not being able to equip the Master's Yellow Belt and the Hillbilly Speed Bump at the same time
• Fixed console warning about unknown command 'eureka_teleport'
• Fixed Vaccinator heal sound continuing to play after Medic's death
• Fixed a problem with the Tiny Timber not displaying paint after being painted
• Updated zi_intro.webm media file
• Updated the description of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to display the increased damage vulnerability while active
• Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix incorrect spawn locations
• Updated the materials for Your Eternal Reward to fix incorrect lighting under certain conditions (community fix from Lindon)
• Updated the material for The Buff Banner to add phong mask and missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon)
• Updated the material for The Law to fix an issue when the hat has been painted
• Updated the equip_region for the Cleaner's Cap
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated ctf_turbine_winter, plr_hacksaw, and pl_phoenix to fix localization issues
• Updated ctf_doublecross
  • Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed truck textures outside of BLU spawn
  • Fixed a few bumps in the road
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed an exploit that would allow Engineer to trap players using a teleporter behind a door
  • Minor detailing changes
• Updated pl_hoodoo_final
  • Added func_noclip to BLU spawn in the third stage
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Fixed handrail collision near the last point
  • Fixed lamp near BLU spawn
  • Fixed missing string for last point
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Fixed broken areaportals
• Updated pl_enclosure_final
  • [Stage 1] - Moved A point within the gate building
  • [Stage 1] - Added stairs for access to the balcony overlooking the final point area
  • [Stage 1] - Added more cover along the initial aviary area
  • [Stage 1] - Removed the catwalk connecting the wooden tower with the oneway door and the balcony area
  • [Stage 1] - Tweaked the layout of the tunnel section
  • [Stage 1] - Wooden tower is now connected to a new catwalk inside of the gate building
  • [Stage 1] - Reworked RED spawn so it now has two exit doors
  • [Stage 2] - RED now has a 2nd spawn exit leading outside along the water to where the airboats are parked
  • [Stage 2] - Airboats and their dock are now accessible
  • [Stage 2] - Removed the elevated platform RED had within the building, replaced with a tall piece of cover instead
  • [Stage 3] - Added a wall and extra stairs on the right side leading up to the catwalk around the raptor pit
  • [Stage 3] - Added a large cliff narrowing the whole area on the left side of the raptor pit
  • [Stage 3] - Added an extra entryway on the left side of the final point building and a dropdown to floor level within
  • [Stage 3] - Added a jumping class vent from next to B point area into the upstairs area of the final point building
  • [All Stages] - Allowed building inside initial BLU spawns
  • [All Stages] - Visual improvements to a lot of places, a few new assets
• Updated pl_cashworks
  • Area 1 / Loading Dock
    • BLU Spawn 1:
      • Solved several clipping issues at doors and stairs
      • Mitigated line of sight into spawn room
      • Added alternative exit from spawn room to the right
    • RED Spawn 1:
      • Reworked to have two exits
    • Area Changes:
      • Changed terrain around bridge to be easier to maneuver and to prevent getting stuck
      • Changed munition pack at building 01 to large
      • Possible spots beneath bridge for teleporter-traps eliminated
      • Shuffled some big rocks to block off Sniper lanes
      • Cut center building Sniper lane, left alley visually blocked off from dock area
      • Cut center building top Sniper lane, less easy to get a good view
      • Changed out of bounds building left of BLU spawn, added spinning sawblade
      • Opened up a third passage to allow for an additional flanking option for BLU and RED
  • Area 2 / Serpentines
    • RED Spawn 2:
      • Reworked 2nd RED spawn entirely
      • New spawn has two exits, locks and teleports after B is capped
    • Area Changes:
      • Balconies blocked off visually and physically
      • Additional visual blocker at the top of the serpentines to allow for a more secure crossing
      • Long tunnel leading through the RED building to a staircase at the foot of the hill
      • Added deadly and moving sawblade for spicy danger, with sparks and fumes
      • Closed off BLU balcony at the end of the hill
      • Changed raised platform to be only accessible from RED side
    • Reroutes:
      • Deleted BLU gates at flanking route after B is capped
      • Flanking route has an additional exit towards C, leading through BLU building
      • BLU building interiors reworked and expanded
      • Balcony-drop doesn't injure the player any more
  • Area 3 / Construction Site
    • BLU Spawn 2:
      • New stairway leading to balcony
      • Wider exit from big building after CP3 capture
    • Area Changes:
      • Widened area at the generators and on the 2nd level
      • Changed the direction of the drop-in to C, leading into the hydroelectric building
      • Widened exit from BLU spawn into Area 3
  • Area 4 / Vault
    • Area Changes:
      • Added gates opening at the gatehouse after CP3 is captured
      • Alternative passageway through gatehouse while gates are closed pre CP3
      • Rebuild bridge to be convex, obscuring a long Sniper lane
      • Wonky bridge rewards with a branching access next to the vault building, allowing for BLU flanks
  • Global Changes
    • Solved a ton of clipping
    • Rebuilt and edited navmesh, with defined sentry and Sniper positions and varying gameplay
    • Adjusted func_doors at spawn to span to every solid
    • Changed clipping on cart, now jumpable
    • Increased fog distance and lowered density
    • Exchanged glass-textures from the green to the clear version
    • Stairs and hanging bridge are now bullet-blocked for more predictable projectile bounces

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Summer 2024!

• Featuring 10 new community maps: Embargo, Odyssey, Megaton, Cachoeira, Overgrown, Hadal, Applejack, Atom Smash, Canaveral, and Burghausen
  
• Added the Summer 2024 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Can It!
    
  • Taunt: Cremator's Condolences
    
  • Taunt: Straight Shooter Tutor
    
  • Taunt: Unleashed Rage
• Added 38 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 18 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 20 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.
  
• The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2024
  

• Security and stability improvements
  
• Fixed Workshop sv_cheats exploit
  
• Disallow aliasing any existing convars that are not movement commands
  
• Added language support for Spanish - Latin America
  
• Added ConVar "tf_hide_custom_decals" to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items
  • Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category
• Added missing 64-bit Steam binaries for the dedicated server
  
• Added missing 64-bit versions of HLMV and HLFaceposer
  
• Added a check to prevent the "autoteam" client command for custom game modes like VSH after the player has already joined a team
  
• Added missing menu_photos images for cp_powerhouse
  
• Added missing default string for Player Destruction mode
  
• Expanded VScript support
  • Added mp_tournament_redteamname, mp_tournament_blueteamname, and tf_mvm_max_connected_players to the list of whitelisted ConVars
    
  • Fixed vscript_convar_allowlist.cfg being overriden by being packed into a map
    
  • BaseEntity: AcceptInput, IsAlive
    
  • EconEntity: GetAttribute
    
  • TFPlayer: GetCustomAttribute, StunPlayer
    
  • TFBot: GetAllBotTags, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, HasMission, IsOnAnyMission, SetMissionTarget, GetMissionTarget, SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetActionPoint, GetActionPoint
  
  
• Moved some of the Christmas maps to the normal rotation
  
• Moved ctf_2fort_invasion out of the Misc matchmaking category and into CTF
  
• Moved koth_probed out of the Misc matchmaking category and into KOTH
  
• Fixed Incinerator killstreak effect not scaling properly when viewed from a distance (community fix from SirDapper and CheesyPuff)
  
• Fixed Gunslinger punch combo not being lag compensated (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed third-person reload animation speeds not matching first-person speeds when using custom attributes (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed CTF HUD being visible when no flags are present (Community fix from fellen)
  
• Fixed broken LOD1 model for The B.A.S.E. Jumper backpack while deployed (community fix from Piogre)
  
• Fixed cosmetic items that use per-class bodygroups not using the correct bodygroup in the Loadout panel
  
• Fixed dropped weapons with custom decals not showing the correct decals
  
• Fixed some unusual effects using the wrong orientation for The Head Hedge
  
• Fixed Halloween transmutations being completed outside of the Halloween event
  
• Fixed incorrect BLU material for the CLTF2 bronze medal
  
• Fixed missing Spy audio when using the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick
  
• Fixed missing sound for the Taunt: The Skating Scorcher
  
• Fixed the Neon Annihilator not getting crit-attacks when hitting players covered with gas
  
• Fixed some clipping issues for the Mad Lad when using lod1 and lod2
  
• Fixed missing polygons for the Stunt Suit when using the Roadworker style
  
• Fixed seeing the wrong image in the Steam inventory for the Operation Firmware Frenzy Star of the Company 2023 medal
  
• Fixed not being able to equip the Master's Yellow Belt and the Hillbilly Speed Bump at the same time
  
• Fixed console warning about unknown command 'eureka_teleport'
  
• Fixed Vaccinator heal sound continuing to play after Medic's death
  
• Fixed a problem with the Tiny Timber not displaying paint after being painted
  
• Updated zi_intro.webm media file
  
• Updated the description of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to display the increased damage vulnerability while active
  
• Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix incorrect spawn locations
  
• Updated the materials for Your Eternal Reward to fix incorrect lighting under certain conditions (community fix from Lindon)
  
• Updated the material for The Buff Banner to add phong mask and missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon)
  
• Updated the material for The Law to fix an issue when the hat has been painted
  
• Updated the equip_region for the Cleaner's Cap
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated ctf_turbine_winter, plr_hacksaw, and pl_phoenix to fix localization issues
  
• Updated ctf_doublecross
  • Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed truck textures outside of BLU spawn
    
  • Fixed a few bumps in the road
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed an exploit that would allow Engineer to trap players using a teleporter behind a door
    
  • Minor detailing changes
• Updated pl_hoodoo_final
  • Added func_noclip to BLU spawn in the third stage
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Fixed handrail collision near the last point
    
  • Fixed lamp near BLU spawn
    
  • Fixed missing string for last point
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Fixed broken areaportals
• Updated pl_enclosure_final
  • [Stage 1] - Moved A point within the gate building
    
  • [Stage 1] - Added stairs for access to the balcony overlooking the final point area
    
  • [Stage 1] - Added more cover along the initial aviary area
    
  • [Stage 1] - Removed the catwalk connecting the wooden tower with the oneway door and the balcony area
    
  • [Stage 1] - Tweaked the layout of the tunnel section
    
  • [Stage 1] - Wooden tower is now connected to a new catwalk inside of the gate building
    
  • [Stage 1] - Reworked RED spawn so it now has two exit doors
    
  • [Stage 2] - RED now has a 2nd spawn exit leading outside along the water to where the airboats are parked
    
  • [Stage 2] - Airboats and their dock are now accessible
    
  • [Stage 2] - Removed the elevated platform RED had within the building, replaced with a tall piece of cover instead
    
  • [Stage 3] - Added a wall and extra stairs on the right side leading up to the catwalk around the raptor pit
    
  • [Stage 3] - Added a large cliff narrowing the whole area on the left side of the raptor pit
    
  • [Stage 3] - Added an extra entryway on the left side of the final point building and a dropdown to floor level within
    
  • [Stage 3] - Added a jumping class vent from next to B point area into the upstairs area of the final point building
    
  • [All Stages] - Allowed building inside initial BLU spawns
    
  • [All Stages] - Visual improvements to a lot of places, a few new assets
• Updated pl_cashworks
  • Area 1 / Loading Dock
    • BLU Spawn 1:
      
      
      • Solved several clipping issues at doors and stairs
        
      • Mitigated line of sight into spawn room
        
      • Added alternative exit from spawn room to the right
    • RED Spawn 1:
      
      
      • Reworked to have two exits
    • Area Changes:
      
      
      • Changed terrain around bridge to be easier to maneuver and to prevent getting stuck
        
      • Changed munition pack at building 01 to large
        
      • Possible spots beneath bridge for teleporter-traps eliminated
        
      • Shuffled some big rocks to block off Sniper lanes
        
      • Cut center building Sniper lane, left alley visually blocked off from dock area
        
      • Cut center building top Sniper lane, less easy to get a good view
        
      • Changed out of bounds building left of BLU spawn, added spinning sawblade
        
      • Opened up a third passage to allow for an additional flanking option for BLU and RED
  • Area 2 / Serpentines
    • RED Spawn 2:
      • Reworked 2nd RED spawn entirely
        
      • New spawn has two exits, locks and teleports after B is capped
    • Area Changes:
      • Balconies blocked off visually and physically
        
      • Additional visual blocker at the top of the serpentines to allow for a more secure crossing
        
      • Long tunnel leading through the RED building to a staircase at the foot of the hill
        
      • Added deadly and moving sawblade for spicy danger, with sparks and fumes
        
      • Closed off BLU balcony at the end of the hill
        
      • Changed raised platform to be only accessible from RED side
    • Reroutes:
      • Deleted BLU gates at flanking route after B is capped
        
      • Flanking route has an additional exit towards C, leading through BLU building
        
      • BLU building interiors reworked and expanded
        
      • Balcony-drop doesn't injure the player any more
  • Area 3 / Construction Site
    • BLU Spawn 2:
      • New stairway leading to balcony
        
      • Wider exit from big building after CP3 capture
    • Area Changes:
      • Widened area at the generators and on the 2nd level
        
      • Changed the direction of the drop-in to C, leading into the hydroelectric building
        
      • Widened exit from BLU spawn into Area 3
  • Area 4 / Vault
    • Area Changes:
      • Added gates opening at the gatehouse after CP3 is captured
        
      • Alternative passageway through gatehouse while gates are closed pre CP3
        
      • Rebuild bridge to be convex, obscuring a long Sniper lane
        
      • Wonky bridge rewards with a branching access next to the vault building, allowing for BLU flanks
  • Global Changes
    • Solved a ton of clipping
      
    • Rebuilt and edited navmesh, with defined sentry and Sniper positions and varying gameplay
      
    • Adjusted func_doors at spawn to span to every solid
      
    • Changed clipping on cart, now jumpable
      
    • Increased fog distance and lowered density
      
    • Exchanged glass-textures from the green to the clear version
      
    • Stairs and hanging bridge are now bullet-blocked for more predictable projectile bounces

On July 20th-21st, the top four teams in RGL.gg will be flying out to Philadelphia, PA, for the Season 15 LAN Playoffs and a chance to prove who is the best team in North America! Come watch in person or catch all of the action live on the RGL.gg Twitch Stream! Here are the match schedules for both days: Schedule - Day 1 (Saturday, July 20th) 1:00 pm Eastern Round 1 Match 5:00 pm Eastern - Semi-finals Schedule - Day 2 (Sunday, July 21st) 12:30 pm Eastern - Lower Bracket Finals 4:00 pm Eastern - GRAND FINAL

BOOM! CRASH! Did you hear that? Thats the sound of robots breaking through the gates and destroying everything in their path! Alright not really, we just blew a bunch of stuff up to get your attention. Now that your ears are ringing, listen up as best as you can! Gray Mann is back to his usual shenanigans, and we need YOUR help destroying those robots. Whats that? You still cant hear me? Well dont worry, just grab your weapons and follow the big sign that says, "ROBOTS THIS WAY", youll know what to do from there. Operation Osmium Ordinance is a new Mann vs. Machine charity event brought to you by Potato MvM featuring over a dozen missions across new and returning maps! Complete at least 6 missions to earn an in-game medal! Event servers are available worldwide in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Click here to get started! Feeling generous? Potato.TF is also hosting a charity fundraiser supporting the Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Donate as little as $5 to receive an in-game medal! Have the link to your Steam profile ready and click here for more information. Destroy those robots while you can! The event will run through July 25th, 2024. Important Links:

• Event Website
• Discord
• Steam Group

[previewyoutube=NVzzJdRytyQ;full][/previewyoutube] This weekend the LAN Downunder, Australia's premier Team Fortress 2 tournament, returns with a vengeance! For the first time ever, the event will be held at the Alienware Arena in Melbourne the largest dedicated esports arena in the country. Prepare for an electrifying showdown as top teams battle it out on the biggest stage yet! Witness Gaming, the reigning champions, are back to defend their title alongside the formidable Struck Minds. However, their path to victory won't be easy. Six new challengers have emerged from the intense online qualifiers, hungry to prove their worth and shake up the competition. These rising stars have been honing their skills, eager to showcase the very best of Australian TF2 talent! Don't miss a moment of the action as LAN Downunder 2024 unfolds! The tournament will be streamed live from Melbourne on CappingTV, July 6-7. Witness the drama, the excitement, and the crowning of a new Downunder champion!

(Image credit: Shazi) My Gaming Edge (MGE) is the ultimate training ground for 1v1 and 2v2 deathmatches. Some play it to get better, and others play it for fun. There are a small group of players that have taken it as their primary gamemode. They are known as the MGE Lords. Attention Mercenaries! Prepare yourselves for the next thrilling 2v2 MGE Cup presented by MGE.tf! Set to take place on July 27th and 28th, this cup will feature two divisions, OPEN and INVITE, and a hefty prize pool of over 360 keys! It will also provide a platform for players to showcase their skills live on the Fireside Casts stream! Put your skills to test with select MGE arenas! Teams are limited to 2 Scouts, 2 Soldiers and 1 Demoman each. Details: PRIZE: 360 key prize pool OPEN: July 27, 8:30 PM EST (Saturday) INVITE: July 28, 8:30 PM EST (Sunday, must be invited in) Registration opens July 7th and closes July 25th. Can anyone dethrone the defending champions Logan and Kobe1920? For more details on the format, click HERE. Register in the Discord. Important Links:

• MGE.tf Cup
• Discord
• Fireside Casts

(Image credit: MN, Alox) Its a beautiful day outside. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming. But it is never time to rest! A cloud cover has blocked out the sun, and a blight has overtaken our facilities. But by facilities, we mean Gray Gravel Co. and by blight, we mean massive hordes of robots! Operation Magnetic Mayhem is starting now, today, this very day at this very hour! The folks at Moonlight MvM have cooked a very spicy menu of over 21 new bone-breakingly hard missions for you to grind your teeth on: six intermediate, nine advanced, and six expert missions. Fracture the hordes to earn up to 2 in-game medals! Event servers are available worldwide in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa. If enough of your skeleton is still intact after that, you can support the National Brain Tumor Society to support the ongoing effort to help cure and prevent brain tumors. Up to 3 donor medals are up for grabs for donating $5, $15, and $25 dollars. Click here for more information on how to donate. Interested in making your own custom MvM content? Moonlight is accepting new content submissions for the next event! Check out our guides for MvM content creation or join the Moonlight MvM Discord for more information. All contributors will earn a super special in-game creator medal! Have fun, but dont delay, as this tour will end in 27 days on June 30th, 2024! Important Links:

• Servers List
• Charity Info
• Steam Group
• Discord
• Content Creation Guide

4v4 PASS Time and Fireside are hosting the inaugural 4v4 PASS Time Draft Cup on June 1st and 2nd! This heavily modified version of PASS Time creates a fast-paced and explosive sport that matches the energy of live sports, and it's further complimented by the plays performed by the best TF2 jumpers and demoknights. Viewers will be left in awe as the variety of strategies and emphasis on team coordination invites an electric viewing experience. Watching 4v4 PASS Time is akin to basketball: a clear objective of getting the ball in the hoop/goal. But there is no time for breaks as the small and compact layout of the maps keeps the action constant and neverending! The cup will feature the best players in the community, from winners of the most recent PASS Time Cup to those who have quickly moved up in the ranks. Bolstered by a $100 cup prize pool, players will be playing their hearts out for prestige and honor. The action starts this Saturday, June 1st, at 19:30 EDT | 16:30 PDT! Don't miss this exciting version of PASS Time! Important Links:

• Event Preview
• Liquipedia
• About 4v4 PASS Time
• Fireside
• Discord
• Twitch
• YouTube

(Image credit: SFM Render/Compositing/Overlays - Bradz, Overlays - Father Hoovy, and Organization - IanTheAwsm) Seasonalander has arrived for the Summer of 2024, raising funds for the Trevor Project with a current goal of $1,500! An American nonprofit organization founded in 1998, the Trevor Project focuses on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. More information can found here. Seasonalander is a charity-funding Highlander 9v9 tournament that raises funds for various causes around the world. Collectively, they have raised over $5,100 since the Summer of 2021 for missions such as the Sarcoma Foundation of America, The British Red Cross and the Autism Society of America. Every third global season they bring together more than 72 content creators to play! The group, ranging from YouTubers and Artists to Cosplayers and Streamers across primarily North America and Europe, will be divided into their respective divisions in hopes of bringing the Team Fortress 2 community together for several various causes! Come see your favorites entertain by throwing hands and raising funds for those in need! Help get the word out and be sure to tune in on the 1st and 2nd of June! North American games will start at 3pm GMT / 11am EST on Saturday European games will start at pm 11am GMT / 7am EST on Sunday Important Links:

• Donation Link (Tiltify)
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Steam Group

The North American TF2 Competitive offseason is kicking off with a bang! Fireside is hosting the Fireside Cup, a $600 (with potential to increase via fundraising), two week cup featuring the best North American sixes players in the region. Not to mention, some of the best teams like Like A G6 will be participating! There is one kicker to this cup though: apart from the traditional sixes composition of two scouts, two soldiers, one demoman, and one medic, only one off-class can be on the field at any time. This will force teams to put a little more creativity into how they approach any given scenario throughout the game. Gone are the days of the Engineer reinforced Heavy / Pyro / Sniper last hold! The first week will be a best of two group stage, and the next week will follow with a best of 3 playoffs to decide the winner of the cup. The cup will take place on the weekdays between May 13 - May 23 and will be broadcasted by Fireside and EssentialsTF. Come tune in and watch the best of North America duke it out. Important Links:

• Announcement
• Twitch Stream A
• Twitch Stream B
• Youtube Stream
• Tournament Page
• Official Fireside Website

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a crash caused by using -dxlevel commands
• Fixed some ABI compatibility regressions for server plugins/mods
• Fixed a crash under 64-bit caused by some custom HUDs using Half-Life 2 HUD elements which assume the player is Gordon Freeman
• Fixed a crash when opening options/going into game (mostly affecting Windows 7 users)
• Fixed the snd_cull_duplicates command not working
• Fixed a hang when importing cosmetics into the Workshop tools to upload
• Fixed an issue selecting surround sound audio settings (Headphones, 4, 5.1, 7.1, etc.)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a crash caused by using -dxlevel commands
  
• Fixed some ABI compatibility regressions for server plugins/mods
  
• Fixed a crash under 64-bit caused by some custom HUDs using Half-Life 2 HUD elements which assume the player is Gordon Freeman
  
• Fixed a crash when opening options/going into game (mostly affecting Windows 7 users)
  
• Fixed the snd_cull_duplicates command not working
  
• Fixed a hang when importing cosmetics into the Workshop tools to upload
  
• Fixed an issue selecting surround sound audio settings (Headphones, 4, 5.1, 7.1, etc.)
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed an issue where the game would be falsely detected as malware by some anti-viruses
• Fixed a crash relating to using some Unicode characters on Linux

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed an issue where the game would be falsely detected as malware by some anti-viruses
  
• Fixed a crash relating to using some Unicode characters on Linux
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added 64-bit support for Windows/Linux client and server
  • Should include performance improvements for most users
  • Bugs can be reported here: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues
• Fixed an exploit related to uploading invalid custom decals that would crash other clients

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added 64-bit support for Windows/Linux client and server
  • Should include performance improvements for most users
    
  • Bugs can be reported here: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues
• Fixed an exploit related to uploading invalid custom decals that would crash other clients
  

It's the most anticipated night of the ozfortress Autumn 2024 Sixes season! Join them this Saturday for the Grand Final showdown as The Isolation takes on Le Esports in an electrifying battle for the ozfortress Premier championship! After weeks of intense competition, these teams have risen to the top and are now facing their ultimate challenge. Get ready to witness the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat as they leave everything on the battlefield. Don't miss the action-packed best-of-five finale this Saturday night! Tune in at 20:00 AEST / 12:00 CEST / 06:00 ET on CappingTV! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Bracket
• Discord

TF2 Coaching Central is back with their seventh North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6. Players with no to minimal competitive experience will sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by a coach who will teach the basics of how to play the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have three weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. Our previous Newbie Cup events have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league. Sign-ups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is April 15. Team and coach assignments will be made by April 18 and tournament matches will take place May 11, with the top ranked teams going on to playoffs on May 19. Check out the Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2, a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, or even a fresh install, feel free to join the community - all skill levels are welcome!

(Image credit: LazerSofa, Mr. Light, and boba) The Particle Mayhem 2 team is thrilled to bring you their contest results! After another 100-day event, dozens of lovely submissions, and a monumental 555 key prize pool, the Particle Mayhem 2 event has finally come to a close. What a ride they had! They would like to thank everyone for their creativity, event donations, and patience. A hearty congratulations to all the winners! Visit the official Particle Mayhem 2 website to view the winners!

Rally round and come watch the Highlander Charity Cup! Stephen "Miggy" Chavez was a competitive TF2 player who passed away from Melanoma in 2017. Created to honor Miggy's memory, the Miggy's Gift foundation is a charity committed to the awareness and education of Melanoma skin cancer. Featuring some of the best North American Competitive TF2 players, four captains will create a team of nine players each and duel it out in a four team double elimination bracket with $200 in keys on the line (with a potential prize pool increase). Click here for more information! Tune in and support a great cause! Important Links:

• Donation Link (Tiltify)
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Discord

(Image credit: MetalCloud) Get ready for Season 4 of CustomLander TF2! This season they'll be running 4v4 and awarding in-game medals! Sign-ups for the tournament will start on March 16th and run through March 27th. The season starts on March 30th. You can sign up on the CLTF2 website or visit their Discord server for more information. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have some 4v4 fun with friends!

(Image credit: Ness 'uberchain' Delacroix) Dzie dobry from Poland! With temperatures close to freezing, the temptation is high to stay inside and enjoy a hot cup of tea while wrapped in a cosy blanket but low temperatures will not discourage Europes top Team Fortress 2 teams from competing at poLANd.tf 2024 in d, Poland! The 6v6 tournament will feature 16 teams playing at BaseStack, bringing the European TF2 community together and warming players and spectators hearts everywhere when they clash in the server. Its time to find out which team will rise to the top and claim both the coveted medals and the right to call themselves the best in Europe. The LAN will take place from Friday, February 23rd to Sunday, February 25th starting at 3 pm CET (9 am EST | 6 am PST) on each day. You can follow the action by tuning into EssentialsTFs live coverage on Twitch. For more information visit the events Toornament page! Dzikuj, and see you soon!

(Image credit: SFM - kevin supermarket, Typesetting/Compositing/Logo/Paintover - Requim, Feedback - agrastiOs, YLR, trashbin) In a winter wonderland, there's no better way to stay warm than a comfy seat by the fire and a mug of cocoa at your side. At Mann Co., the fire in question just so happens to be the entire lobby of HQ. Certainly not months overdue, it's the newest Fortress Faceoffs event featuring a particularly mischievous mercenary, the Pyro! After the parking lot incident, Pyro has been sent away on a "holiday vacation" of sorts after being sent to clear out the company parking lot and getting a little too carried away. As a result, Fortress Faceoffs has taken it upon themselves to sort out a new mission for the little trailblazing traveler! Teams of five will be tasked with putting an end to the dreadful desolation of winter. With some of the newest equipment in the arsonist's arsenal, including a custom-made pair of running shoes, you must make yourself known as King of the Hill and Hater of All That Is Snow in the most heated happening since the Phlogistinator! Explore scenic resorts and beachsides as you ponder life's deepest questions, such as "Is the life of a mercenary really for me?" or "Hang on, when did I turn into a pile of ash?" Sign up today to get your first-class seats on the only vacation you might ever get! The games begin on February 23rd @ 11:59 PM / 23:59 BST for all regions and will continue for roughly 2 weeks, though you do NOT have to actively participate this long! The top 8 teams will have their talent shown off live, showing that grubby groundhog who really decides when winter ends! For more information about event rules, prizes, and more, join the Fortress Faceoffs Discord and remember to wipe your shoes off at the doormat! Important Links:

• Discord
• Twitter
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Steam Group
• Challonge Event Page (Tournament Brackets)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a server crash related to PASS Time and the round timer at the end of a round
• Fixed overlapping texture for the Panic Attack's kill icon
• Updated the Winning Spirit Unusual effect to fix problems with clipping and the control points
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed missing textures on a truck
  • Fixed unintended sentry spot on top of the HVAC pipes at the Brewery
• Updated pl_camber
  • Fixed respawn room exploit
• Updated plr_hacksaw
  • Fixed teleporters being able to be placed in spawn
  • Removed hint nodes from the hacking sequence
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Fixed teleporters being able to be placed in spawn
  • Updated to match layout changes to plr_hacksaw
• Updated ctf_pelican_peak
  • Removed skybox bridge for dx8 users
  • Adjusted cow
  • Miscellaneous fixes
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Fixed an issue with the 3D skybox

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a server crash related to PASS Time and the round timer at the end of a round
  
• Fixed overlapping texture for the Panic Attack's kill icon
  
• Updated the Winning Spirit Unusual effect to fix problems with clipping and the control points
  
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed missing textures on a truck
    
  • Fixed unintended sentry spot on top of the HVAC pipes at the Brewery
• Updated pl_camber
  • Fixed respawn room exploit
• Updated plr_hacksaw
  • Fixed teleporters being able to be placed in spawn
    
  • Removed hint nodes from the hacking sequence
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Fixed teleporters being able to be placed in spawn
    
  • Updated to match layout changes to plr_hacksaw
• Updated ctf_pelican_peak
  • Removed skybox bridge for dx8 users
    
  • Adjusted cow
    
  • Miscellaneous fixes
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Fixed an issue with the 3D skybox

In the heart of competitive TF2, the 2024 Summer Brawl is gearing up with seven elite APAC teams for a day of intense battles. The journey to claim the prestigious Summer Cup starts with a cutthroat Swiss stage, separating the strategic frontrunners from the rest. Anticipation rises as teams compete for victory in high-stakes matches throughout the day, culminating in a climactic single-elimination final. Catch all the action by tuning into the official broadcast live from Brisbane on CappingTV's Twitch channel, starting on Saturday at 1pm AEDT / 3am CET / 9pm ET (Friday). Stay updated with the bracket here!

[previewyoutube=3BeZlAR0Uvo;full][/previewyoutube] LuckyLukeTF2 is back with the Top 12 Special for 2022! This episode features some of the best clips collected from competitive games played in 2022! Check out the action above or on LuckyLukeTF2's YouTube channel here! For more information on this series and how to submit a clip yourself, check out the links below! Important Links:

• YouTube
• Discord
• Steam

(Image credit: Tuba Pupa and Herwork) The best party is the one that happens after the normal people have gone home; before school or work has woken and youre just hanging out with some chums, having fun. Saturday 6th Jan @ 2:00 PM EST / 20:00 CET sees the TFConnect Afterparty or KritzKast Creator Showdown, for short. Theyre doing some unrestricted 6s with the likes of FUNKe, berd, LazyPurple, Solid JJ, Solarlight and many more. First pitting two EU teams against each other. Then two North American teams fight to decide who plays with whom in the ultimate form of mad combat: 12v12* ChaosMOD, casted by KritzKast, HamajiNeo and other friends. Here your donations to the charity SpecialEffect via TFConnect decide both where the match happens and how tough a time these teams have. Donate LIVE to enable temporary effects; see how well Skymin flies in low grav, how long Dollie lives with one hit point, how dangerous Uncle Dane is with critz enabled, as well as more, far worse ideas. Theres nothing this mod cant do!** Donate via TFConnect Join the stream live Watch the matches later *Actual team sizes may vary
**This mod cannot stop Heavy and Medic's love.

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated cp_carrier
  • Fixed a clipping issue near the bell tower
  • Fixed the carrier being able to take teleporters
  • Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players
  • Adjusted gravity and health formula for the carrier
  • Half-Zatoichi reverted back to restoring 50% of the carrier's health
  • The carrier is now able to use the Thermal Thruster, the Pain Train, as well as taunts
  • Decreased size of the frog

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated cp_carrier
  • Fixed a clipping issue near the bell tower
    
  • Fixed the carrier being able to take teleporters
    
  • Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players
    
  • Adjusted gravity and health formula for the carrier
    
  • Half-Zatoichi reverted back to restoring 50% of the carrier's health
    
  • The carrier is now able to use the Thermal Thruster, the Pain Train, as well as taunts
    
  • Decreased size of the frog

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated koth_krampus
  • Added a second trigger_hurt in the underworld that becomes active after Krampus' portal closes
  • Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated koth_krampus
  • Added a second trigger_hurt in the underworld that becomes active after Krampus' portal closes
    
  • Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a regression with the Clue Hairdo where the smoke attachment was missing

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a regression with the Clue Hairdo where the smoke attachment was missing
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Carry-Van to fix a problem with the LOD files
• Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched to fix the blue material using the red diffuse texture for the second style
• Updated main menu background to fix missing nomip/nolod settings
• Updated pl_camber to fix a crack in the forward spawn
• Updated the Cozy Coverup
  • Fixed backpack icon
  • Fixed broken paint region
  • Fixed jigglebones
  • Fixed Scout's headphones being hidden for style 3
  • Fixed Soldier's lod0 for style 3 not matching style 1
• Updated the Clue Hairdo
  • Updated to fix issues with shading on maps
  • Updated to fix the clipping of the loose hair strand with the forehead
• Updated the Sleuth Suit
  • Updated all models to fix issues with shading on maps
  • Fixed clipping/changed rigging in some poses
  • Fixed the fourth style having only one material, which caused the problems
  • Fixed parts of the textures
  • Changed the backpack icon to reflect the changes in the item

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Carry-Van to fix a problem with the LOD files
  
• Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched to fix the blue material using the red diffuse texture for the second style
  
• Updated main menu background to fix missing nomip/nolod settings
  
• Updated pl_camber to fix a crack in the forward spawn
  
• Updated the Cozy Coverup
  • Fixed backpack icon
    
  • Fixed broken paint region
    
  • Fixed jigglebones
    
  • Fixed Scout's headphones being hidden for style 3
    
  • Fixed Soldier's lod0 for style 3 not matching style 1
• Updated the Clue Hairdo
  • Updated to fix issues with shading on maps
    
  • Updated to fix the clipping of the loose hair strand with the forehead
• Updated the Sleuth Suit
  • Updated all models to fix issues with shading on maps
    
  • Fixed clipping/changed rigging in some poses
    
  • Fixed the fourth style having only one material, which caused the problems
    
  • Fixed parts of the textures
    
  • Changed the backpack icon to reflect the changes in the item

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Pyro's right hand c_model not drawing correctly
• Fixed The Razorback not being displayed in the 3D HUD player model and the loadout preview (community fix from gidi30)
• Fixed the Engineer's Destruction PDA using the wrong animation in the 3D HUD player model (community fix from gidi30)
• Fixed naming conflicts between the plr_hacksaw and plr_hacksaw_event localization strings
• Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched cosmetic item to fix a paint problem with the second style
• Updated the display name for the Trench Warefarer cosmetic item to Trench Warfarer
• Updated the Strasbourg Scholar cosmetic item
  • Fixed cross-cosmetic clipping
  • Fixed triangulation mismatch on pants and resulting rig issue
  • Fixed LOD bone collapse error
  • Fixed minor UV stretching on LODs
• Updated pl_frontier_final
  • Fixed Engineers being able to build in Red's final spawn room
• Updated plr_hacksaw
  • Fixed non-zero roll on spectator cameras
  • Fixed Erroneous clip brushes
  • Simplified and merged door frames across the map to have fewer obstructions
  • Removed some cover on each team's balconies that preventing being able to spam sentries
  • De-cluttered finale roof so that you can travel from balcony-to-balcony
  • Lowered rocks between middle and the finale
  • Adjusted prop fades
• Updated ctf_turbine_winter
  • Fixed issue with teleporters exploding when players used them in the vents
  • Added extra ammopacks in the intel hallways
  • Fixed cubemaps having odd reflections in the center area
  • Adjusted clipping in the center area
  • Added neutral Train Camera so you can enjoy the Slay Ride
  • Added small details
• Updated pl_emerge
  • Fixed some malformed geometry in Blu's first spawn
  • Fixed unintentional perch point just outside Blu's first spawn
• Updated pl_camber
  • Clipped sewer grate
  • Disabled rock collision
  • Increased Red respawn room
  • Improved clipping
  • Blocked off a sightline on the final point
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed missing collision on red arrow outside Red's first spawn
  • Fixed missing flatbed truck trailers outside of the diner
• Updated koth_snowtower
  • The control point is now more closed-off
  • Slightly extended the cover on the lower balconies on both sides
  • Moved the ammo from the control point to the higher platform of the central tower
  • Fixed z-fighting on the lower ramps on both sides
  • Changed from toolsblockbullets2 to toolsplayerclip for the tree's clipping near the crossing
  • Updated menu photos
• Updated koth_krampus
  • Fixed minor visual issues
  • Fixed Krampus' unique boss bar randomly getting replaced with the default one
  • Fixed people getting stuck or telefragged when taking the Krampus portal
  • Krampus' landing sound is now more audible
  • Krampus now correctly destroys all buildings in his way
• Updated cp_carrier
  • Adjusted fade distances of some areaportals
  • Adjusted Blu team's respawn times
  • Extended Blu team's respawn room
  • Fixed hud text overlapping
  • Fixed soundscapes not working correctly
  • Fixed objective text not displaying properly
  • Fixed the ability for the carrier to pick up restricted weapons
  • Fixed players not becoming the carrier while standing on the platform as it resets
  • Announcer's bomb voice lines no longer play after the bomb has been deployed
  • Half-Zatoichi kills now restore 25% of the carrier's health instead of 50%
  • Added 25% crit resistance to the carrier
  • Added overtime while there is a carrier
  • The carrier's health bar now displays their class icon
  • Decreased size of the frog

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Pyro's right hand c_model not drawing correctly
  
• Fixed The Razorback not being displayed in the 3D HUD player model and the loadout preview (community fix from gidi30)
  
• Fixed the Engineer's Destruction PDA using the wrong animation in the 3D HUD player model (community fix from gidi30)
  
• Fixed naming conflicts between the plr_hacksaw and plr_hacksaw_event localization strings
  
• Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched cosmetic item to fix a paint problem with the second style
  
• Updated the display name for the Trench Warefarer cosmetic item to Trench Warfarer
  
• Updated the Strasbourg Scholar cosmetic item
  • Fixed cross-cosmetic clipping
    
  • Fixed triangulation mismatch on pants and resulting rig issue
    
  • Fixed LOD bone collapse error
    
  • Fixed minor UV stretching on LODs
• Updated pl_frontier_final
  • Fixed Engineers being able to build in Red's final spawn room
• Updated plr_hacksaw
  • Fixed non-zero roll on spectator cameras
    
  • Fixed Erroneous clip brushes
    
  • Simplified and merged door frames across the map to have fewer obstructions
    
  • Removed some cover on each team's balconies that preventing being able to spam sentries
    
  • De-cluttered finale roof so that you can travel from balcony-to-balcony
    
  • Lowered rocks between middle and the finale
    
  • Adjusted prop fades
• Updated ctf_turbine_winter
  • Fixed issue with teleporters exploding when players used them in the vents
    
  • Added extra ammopacks in the intel hallways
    
  • Fixed cubemaps having odd reflections in the center area
    
  • Adjusted clipping in the center area
    
  • Added neutral Train Camera so you can enjoy the Slay Ride
    
  • Added small details
• Updated pl_emerge
  • Fixed some malformed geometry in Blu's first spawn
    
  • Fixed unintentional perch point just outside Blu's first spawn
• Updated pl_camber
  • Clipped sewer grate
    
  • Disabled rock collision
    
  • Increased Red respawn room
    
  • Improved clipping
    
  • Blocked off a sightline on the final point
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed missing collision on red arrow outside Red's first spawn
    
  • Fixed missing flatbed truck trailers outside of the diner
• Updated koth_snowtower
  • The control point is now more closed-off
    
  • Slightly extended the cover on the lower balconies on both sides
    
  • Moved the ammo from the control point to the higher platform of the central tower
    
  • Fixed z-fighting on the lower ramps on both sides
    
  • Changed from toolsblockbullets2 to toolsplayerclip for the tree's clipping near the crossing
    
  • Updated menu photos
• Updated koth_krampus
  • Fixed minor visual issues
    
  • Fixed Krampus' unique boss bar randomly getting replaced with the default one
    
  • Fixed people getting stuck or telefragged when taking the Krampus portal
    
  • Krampus' landing sound is now more audible
    
  • Krampus now correctly destroys all buildings in his way
• Updated cp_carrier
  • Adjusted fade distances of some areaportals
    
  • Adjusted Blu team's respawn times
    
  • Extended Blu team's respawn room
    
  • Fixed hud text overlapping
    
  • Fixed soundscapes not working correctly
    
  • Fixed objective text not displaying properly
    
  • Fixed the ability for the carrier to pick up restricted weapons
    
  • Fixed players not becoming the carrier while standing on the platform as it resets
    
  • Announcer's bomb voice lines no longer play after the bomb has been deployed
    
  • Half-Zatoichi kills now restore 25% of the carrier's health instead of 50%
    
  • Added 25% crit resistance to the carrier
    
  • Added overtime while there is a carrier
    
  • The carrier's health bar now displays their class icon
    
  • Decreased size of the frog

AsiaFortress is back once again for its fall season finals! Prepare yourselves for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle featuring strategic plays, jaw-dropping frags, and more explosions than the Demoman's wildest dreams! It's a showdown where only the best will emerge victorious! Who will claim the crown as the undisputed champions of the AsiaFortress Fall Invite Season and the juicy $800 USD prize? Tune in on Twitch on the 17th of December @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for the lower bracket final and on the 22nd of December @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for the grand final! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

[previewyoutube=7h3bE79eBfk;full][/previewyoutube] The Top 10 TF2 plays of the month series has been going strong for over 10 years, so LuckyLukeTF2 has put together a special Top 10 plays of the Decade video! Check it out here! Which clip was your favorite? Want to be featured in a future episode? Use the link in the video-description to submit a clip!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing 'No Glasses' style for The Dapper Dickens
• Added missing strings for koth_krampus
• Fixed name typo in map credits for koth_krampus
• Fixed the Wanderer's Wool not being paintable
• Updated cp_carrier to fix some visual issues
• Updated Selfless Sensation to fix a rendering/brightness problem
• Updated the Permafrost Essence Unusual effect to fix transparency issues in bright areas
• Updated pd_galleria to fix broken cube maps
• Updated pl_camber to fix a problem with RED spawn camping
• Updated pl_emerge to fix missing .nav file
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to fix missing custom sounds
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • 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

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added missing 'No Glasses' style for The Dapper Dickens
  
• Added missing strings for koth_krampus
  
• Fixed name typo in map credits for koth_krampus
  
• Fixed the Wanderer's Wool not being paintable
  
• Updated cp_carrier to fix some visual issues
  
• Updated Selfless Sensation to fix a rendering/brightness problem
  
• Updated the Permafrost Essence Unusual effect to fix transparency issues in bright areas
  
• Updated pd_galleria to fix broken cube maps
  
• Updated pl_camber to fix a problem with RED spawn camping
  
• Updated pl_emerge to fix missing .nav file
  
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to fix missing custom sounds
  
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • 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

TF2 Coaching Central is back with their sixth North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6. Players with no to minimal competitive experience will sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by a coach who will teach the basics of how to play the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have three weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. Their previous Newbie Cup events have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league. Sign-ups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is Monday, December 11. Team and coach assignments will be made by Friday, December 15. Tournament matches will be the weekend of January 6-7, 2024. Check out their Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2, a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, or even a fresh install, feel free to join the community - all skill levels are welcome!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Happy Smissmas 2023!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
• Featuring 10 new community maps: Snowtower, Krampus, Haarp, Brew, Hacksaw, Turbine Center, Carrier, Galleria, Emerge, and Camber
• Added the Winter 2023 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Cheers!
  • Taunt: Mourning Mercs
  • Taunt: Foul Play
• Added 31 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 17 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 14 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2024

• Fixed missing normal map and variables for Festivized weapons (community fix from Woshee)
• Fixed broken lighting for viewmodels in tight spaces (community fix from Stuffy360)
• Fixed missing BLU team skin for the B.A.S.E. Jumper
• Fixed Taunt: Roar O'War removing health after taunting with an honor bound melee weapon equipped
• Fixed not always hiding floating health bars when the player has the hide_enemy_health attribute
• Updated pl_corruption to fix trigger_teleports not enabling correctly
• Updated koth_sawmill_event to fix missing material
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to improve performance
• Updated several maps to fix localization issues

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Happy Smissmas 2023!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
  
• Featuring 10 new community maps: Snowtower, Krampus, Haarp, Brew, Hacksaw, Turbine Center, Carrier, Galleria, Emerge, and Camber
  
• Added the Winter 2023 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
    
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Cheers!
    
  • Taunt: Mourning Mercs
    
  • Taunt: Foul Play
• Added 31 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 17 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 14 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
  
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
  
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2024
  

• Fixed missing normal map and variables for Festivized weapons (community fix from Woshee)
  
• Fixed broken lighting for viewmodels in tight spaces (community fix from Stuffy360)
  
• Fixed missing BLU team skin for the B.A.S.E. Jumper
  
• Fixed Taunt: Roar O'War removing health after taunting with an honor bound melee weapon equipped
  
• Fixed not always hiding floating health bars when the player has the hide_enemy_health attribute
  
• Updated pl_corruption to fix trigger_teleports not enabling correctly
  
• Updated koth_sawmill_event to fix missing material
  
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to improve performance
  
• Updated several maps to fix localization issues
  

[previewyoutube=sUn6hgi12QY;full][/previewyoutube] TFConnect returns this snowy December 16th-17th! Since 2018, TFConnect has raised over $80,000 for charities including this years cause, SpecialEffect. This charity has a profoundly positive impact on quality of life, confidence and rehabilitation of disabled gamers. TFConnect is back with a live, in-person event bringing all kinds of streamers, content creators and cosplayers together. There will be TF2 themed game-shows, Tabletop games, hot-sauce challenges, painting and gaming, and more giveaways than ever in the Smissmas spirit. Participating online are some big personalities, voice actors and content creators! The event stream on December 16th-17th will start at 12pm CET (11am GMT / 6am ET), and will be live on the KritzKast channel! You can join in on the giving as donations are open now on the TFConnect website. Be sure to enter the sweepstakes, too! The event will be streamed live on KritzKasts Twitch channel, and you can keep up to date with the team by following TFConnect and KritzKast on Twitter / X. Important Links:

• Website
• Social Media

(Image credit: Alox) The snow is falling, and holiday cheer is in the air. To celebrate the holiday season, Gray Gravel Co. has unleashed global robot hordes that are leaner, meaner, and probably also machiner than before. Get ready, because this party is going to be EXPLOSIVE! Operation Firmware Frenzy is a new Mann vs. Machine charity event brought to you by Moonlight MvM featuring 4 advanced and 4 expert missions across 7 maps. Complete 5 missions to earn an in-game star medal! Event servers are available worldwide in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. If the expert missions are too easy for you, then test your mettle on the brand-new master difficulty mission. WHAT?! Thats right, Moonlight MvM has released a new highest difficulty for only the most daring. Assemble a team to see if you have what it takes to be the best. If this impossible challenge didnt shrink your heart, you can also donate to The American Heart Association to help treat and prevent heart disease around the world. Up to 4 in-game medals are up for grabs for donating $6, $12, $18, and $24 USD. Click here for more information on how to donate. Interested in making your own custom MvM content? New submissions are already open for the next event! Check out the guide for MvM content creation or join the Moonlight MvM Discord for more information. All contributors will earn a special in-game creator medal! Good luck, and be fast, as this tour will end on January 2, 2024! Important Links:

• Servers List
• Charity Info
• Steam Group
• Discord
• Content Creation Guide

(Image credit: Metalcloud) Get ready to melt away the competition! The United Dodgeball League is starting its 2023 Winter Cup! There will be in-game medals for all participants, along with special in-game medals for the first, second and third place winners! The first place winners will also receive a bonus of 100 keys! The 2023 Winter Cup will be held for two days in the EU region, December 16th - 17th. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if they're outside of the region! Does your team have what it takes?! Sign-ups for the tournament can be found here. Team captains should also join the Discord server, where they'll receive instructions on when to play as well as who they'll be competing against. For more information, check out Dodgeball.TF! Important Links:

• Discord
• Sign-ups

The leaves are falling, and it's time for the 2023 Jam Showcase! TF2Maps is showing off 90 of the most interesting, most mind-blowing creations made for this year's Jam! They received 556 entries, with 516 of those being eligible for medals, placing it comfortably in the exact middle of past Jams in terms of participation. In terms of donations, this year placed second with a grand total of $11,020.46 raised for Gamers Outreach Foundation! For more information, check out the showcase thread on TF2Maps! You can also join the TF2Maps Discord and follow TF2Maps on Twitter!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Fixed missing model and material
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Fixed instances where players can get stuck when leaving the cap zone (Thanks Lo-fi)
  • Added custom announcer lines for gargoyle spawn
• Updated zi_atoll
  • Significantly reduced strength of trigger_push in water
  • Adjusted trigger_push entities on trees
  • Improved clipping/collision on wood plank structures
  • Adjusted distribution of health and ammo pickups to make structures easier for Red to hold
  • Reduced file size of map

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Fixed missing model and material
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Fixed instances where players can get stuck when leaving the cap zone (Thanks Lo-fi)
    
  • Added custom announcer lines for gargoyle spawn
• Updated zi_atoll
  • Significantly reduced strength of trigger_push in water
    
  • Adjusted trigger_push entities on trees
    
  • Improved clipping/collision on wood plank structures
    
  • Adjusted distribution of health and ammo pickups to make structures easier for Red to hold
    
  • Reduced file size of map

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added an extra HIDEHUD flag for vscript maps (HIDEHUD_TARGET_ID)
• Fixed using the extendfreeze client command to continue spectating enemy players after being killed
• Fixed Arena mode player count HUD layout problem (community fix from Funicular)
• Updated zi_atoll to sync the particles file with other the Zombie Infection maps
• Updated zi_woods
  • Added props to aid scouts in getting up to the roof on the boathouse
  • Added trigger_push entities to the tops of trees
  • Implemented an optimisation pass
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Added spells to the Underworld Forest to encourage players to travel there
  • Added trigger_hurts to prevent spawn camping in the Underworld Forest
  • Added the Skeleton King to randomly spawn after cap
  • Added an additional Skeleton Consort for him as well
  • Reduced the amount of particles in the Underworld Harvest
  • Removed a custom texture since it wasn't needed
  • Minor clipping changes
  • Added an ammo pack to the cave
  • Removed a few pumpkin bombs since they hurt player movement too much
  • Added a loss-coverage program for Red team
  • Cleaned up some waste

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added an extra HIDEHUD flag for vscript maps (HIDEHUD_TARGET_ID)
  
• Fixed using the extendfreeze client command to continue spectating enemy players after being killed
  
• Fixed Arena mode player count HUD layout problem (community fix from Funicular)
  
• Updated zi_atoll to sync the particles file with other the Zombie Infection maps
  
• Updated zi_woods
  • Added props to aid scouts in getting up to the roof on the boathouse
    
  • Added trigger_push entities to the tops of trees
    
  • Implemented an optimisation pass
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Added spells to the Underworld Forest to encourage players to travel there
    
  • Added trigger_hurts to prevent spawn camping in the Underworld Forest
    
  • Added the Skeleton King to randomly spawn after cap
    
  • Added an additional Skeleton Consort for him as well
    
  • Reduced the amount of particles in the Underworld Harvest
    
  • Removed a custom texture since it wasn't needed
    
  • Minor clipping changes
    
  • Added an ammo pack to the cave
    
  • Removed a few pumpkin bombs since they hurt player movement too much
    
  • Added a loss-coverage program for Red team
    
  • Cleaned up some waste

(Image credit: SFM Render - Bishop, Compositing/Overlays - Father Hoovy Is Moist, Organization - IanTheAwsm) Seasonalander has arrived for the Fall of 2023! This season will be raising funds for the British Red Cross, a global humanitarian organization whose work includes helping people in the UK and overseas when emergencies happen, preventing or easing human suffering around the world, supporting victims of modern slavery and trafficking, and protecting people in armed conflict. Seasonalander has set an initial goal of 1,000 with funds going directly towards immediate relief like food, support, equipment and shelter. More information on the British Red Cross can be found here! Seasonalander is a Highlander-based 9v9 tournament that uses community-created maps based on the current season of the year, which is currently Fall/Autumn! This season will feature over 72 talented creators from across the Team Fortress 2 community in both North America and Europe in hopes of bringing the Team Fortress 2 community together for several various causes! Come see your favorites entertain by throwing hands and raising funds for those in need! Help get the word out and be sure to tune in on the 21st and 22nd of October! European games will start at 3pm GMT / 10am EDT on both Saturday & Sunday. North American games will start at roughly 8pm GMT / 3pm EDT on both Saturday & Sunday. Important Links:

• Donation Link (Tiltify)
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Steam Group

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed floating 'Bonus' label in the middle of the screen while working on certain contracts
• Updated the Clown's Cover-Up to fix some clipping issues, fix the LODs, and update the equip_region
• Updated the Celestial Summit Unusual effect to reduce the particle count
• Updated the Potion Explosion Unusual taunt effect to remove the delay when starting the effect
• Updated glowing eye materials on Voodoo-Cursed Souls and bercharged players with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
• Updated the Carry-Van
  • Fixed the rigging on the straps to avoid clipping when running
  • Fixed misplaced ambient occlusion on the material
  • Fixed rim mask being black in places it wasn't supposed to
  • Fixed a hole in-between the window and top of the van
  • Fixed LODs to represent above changes
• Updated the Dead Man's Party Unusual taunt effect
  • Added fades to hand sprites
  • Improved effect composition on fast-moving taunts
  • Fixed some particle sorting issues
• Updated cp_lavapit_final
  • Fixed a skybox exploit in the underworld
• Updated pl_spineyard
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to get outside of the map
  • Fixed missing cubemaps
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
  • Adjusted collisions near some wooden beams by point A
  • Adjusted prop fades
  • Fixed some minor texture issues
  • Fixed teleport trigger in one of the spawn rooms being too late to activate
  • Minor adjustments to improve your sanity
• Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats
  • Fixed players getting stuck in the door when entering the Rabbit Hole at the same time as an enemy player
  • Fixed a hidden perch in the balcony overlooking C
• Updated arena_perks
  • Replaced the Cloaking perk with the Patience perk (gain up to 7 health/sec)
  • Fixed missing barricades in the voting area
  • Fixed certain items having missing textures on the map
  • Removed crumpkins (with help from LizardOfOz)
  • Fixed stalemates causing extra rounds where no perks would appear
  • Added a new HUD, with an alive player counter
• Updated zi_murky, zi_atoll, zi_devastation_final1, zi_woods, and zi_sanitarium
  • If a game is in progress and there are no players on BLU team or RED team the game will now end
  • Fixed a bug that allowed Dead Ringer spies to die without triggering a round loss
  • Fixed a bug that caused Zombies to not see combat text correctly
  • Fixed a bug that caused Rocket Launchers and Sticky Bomb Launchers to start with a low ammo
  • Fixed a bug that caused changing player loadout to kill human players (particularly on Murky)
  • Fixed an issue with missing particle effects for Medic's Heal ability
  • Adjusted the number of Zombies selected at round start for low player counts
  • Corrected unintended changes in the last update
    • Changed the damage dealt by Zombie Soldier's Stomp
      • In the previous update, Soldier would instantly kill his stomp target. This was not intended.
      • The new damage calculation is (10 + fall damage x 3). This is the same as the Mantreads.
    • Changed the Sentry Gun to deal 40% damage to Zombies
      • In the previous update, this was 35%. This was not intended.
    • Added a sound effect to Pyro's explosion of flames on death
    • Removed some debug print statements
  • Reworked Demoman's Blast Charge to fix several exploits and bugs
    • These changes should also make Blast Charge more reliable and less frustrating to use
  • Blast Charge is now triggered based on the player's velocity
    • When player's speed drops below a threshold while charging, they explode
    • Additionally, anything that would usually interrupt a shield charge will now trigger the explosion
  • Fixed a bug that caused berCharge applied by Blast Charge to persist longer than intended
  • Fixed a bug that caused Blast Charge to fail to kill the player in situations where the player should be killed
  • Fixed a bug that caused Blast Charge to briefly display the player's first person view before detonation
  • Fixed a bug that caused the player to be unable to attack, jump or duck after surviving Blast Charge
  • Fixed many bugs that caused Blast Charge to fail to detonate
  • Fixed many bugs related to Blast Charge being cast at the same time as being converted to Zombie
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Fixed the missing texture on the turbine building's roof
  • Added areaportals and occluders in and around buildings
  • Added extra nodraw brushes under the level and buildings to improve vis calculations
  • Added prop fades on bushes and rocks
  • Adjusted push triggers on trees
  • Minor clipping adjustments
  • Changed func_brush on roofs to func_movelinear so that corpses don't fall through
  • Added soul gargoyle spawns
  • Added a santa hat that spawns on the anchor when smissmas holiday is enabled
  • Fixed cubemap reflection issues
  • Fixed the seam between the 3D skybox and the playable level
  • Aar fed the spinning cat
• Updated zi_devastation_final1 (additional changes)
  • Replaced sewer exit to the 2nd floor with a ladder
  • Changed sewer exits to no longer require crouching/prop jumps
  • Fixed missing respawn trigger in the sewers
  • Adjusted spawn positions of Zombies and Survivors
  • Fire now ignites players
  • Adjusted lighting in sewers to be slightly brighter
  • Reduced round timer to 3 minutes
  • Lit up 2nd floor car corner

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed floating 'Bonus' label in the middle of the screen while working on certain contracts
  
• Updated the Clown's Cover-Up to fix some clipping issues, fix the LODs, and update the equip_region
  
• Updated the Celestial Summit Unusual effect to reduce the particle count
  
• Updated the Potion Explosion Unusual taunt effect to remove the delay when starting the effect
  
• Updated glowing eye materials on Voodoo-Cursed Souls and bercharged players with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
  
• Updated the Carry-Van
  • Fixed the rigging on the straps to avoid clipping when running
    
  • Fixed misplaced ambient occlusion on the material
    
  • Fixed rim mask being black in places it wasn't supposed to
    
  • Fixed a hole in-between the window and top of the van
    
  • Fixed LODs to represent above changes
• Updated the Dead Man's Party Unusual taunt effect
  • Added fades to hand sprites
    
  • Improved effect composition on fast-moving taunts
    
  • Fixed some particle sorting issues
• Updated cp_lavapit_final
  • Fixed a skybox exploit in the underworld
• Updated pl_spineyard
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to get outside of the map
    
  • Fixed missing cubemaps
• Updated pl_corruption
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
    
  • Adjusted collisions near some wooden beams by point A
    
  • Adjusted prop fades
    
  • Fixed some minor texture issues
    
  • Fixed teleport trigger in one of the spawn rooms being too late to activate
    
  • Minor adjustments to improve your sanity
• Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats
  • Fixed players getting stuck in the door when entering the Rabbit Hole at the same time as an enemy player
    
  • Fixed a hidden perch in the balcony overlooking C
• Updated arena_perks
  • Replaced the Cloaking perk with the Patience perk (gain up to 7 health/sec)
    
  • Fixed missing barricades in the voting area
    
  • Fixed certain items having missing textures on the map
    
  • Removed crumpkins (with help from LizardOfOz)
    
  • Fixed stalemates causing extra rounds where no perks would appear
    
  • Added a new HUD, with an alive player counter
• Updated zi_murky, zi_atoll, zi_devastation_final1, zi_woods, and zi_sanitarium
  • If a game is in progress and there are no players on BLU team or RED team the game will now end
    
  • Fixed a bug that allowed Dead Ringer spies to die without triggering a round loss
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused Zombies to not see combat text correctly
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused Rocket Launchers and Sticky Bomb Launchers to start with a low ammo
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused changing player loadout to kill human players (particularly on Murky)
    
  • Fixed an issue with missing particle effects for Medic's Heal ability
    
  • Adjusted the number of Zombies selected at round start for low player counts
    
  • Corrected unintended changes in the last update
    • Changed the damage dealt by Zombie Soldier's Stomp
      
      
      • In the previous update, Soldier would instantly kill his stomp target. This was not intended.
        
      • The new damage calculation is (10 + fall damage x 3). This is the same as the Mantreads.
    • Changed the Sentry Gun to deal 40% damage to Zombies
      
      
      • In the previous update, this was 35%. This was not intended.
    • Added a sound effect to Pyro's explosion of flames on death
      
    • Removed some debug print statements
  • Reworked Demoman's Blast Charge to fix several exploits and bugs
    
    
    • These changes should also make Blast Charge more reliable and less frustrating to use
  • Blast Charge is now triggered based on the player's velocity
    • When player's speed drops below a threshold while charging, they explode
      
    • Additionally, anything that would usually interrupt a shield charge will now trigger the explosion
  • Fixed a bug that caused berCharge applied by Blast Charge to persist longer than intended
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused Blast Charge to fail to kill the player in situations where the player should be killed
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused Blast Charge to briefly display the player's first person view before detonation
    
  • Fixed a bug that caused the player to be unable to attack, jump or duck after surviving Blast Charge
    
  • Fixed many bugs that caused Blast Charge to fail to detonate
    
  • Fixed many bugs related to Blast Charge being cast at the same time as being converted to Zombie
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Fixed the missing texture on the turbine building's roof
    
  • Added areaportals and occluders in and around buildings
    
  • Added extra nodraw brushes under the level and buildings to improve vis calculations
    
  • Added prop fades on bushes and rocks
    
  • Adjusted push triggers on trees
    
  • Minor clipping adjustments
    
  • Changed func_brush on roofs to func_movelinear so that corpses don't fall through
    
  • Added soul gargoyle spawns
    
  • Added a santa hat that spawns on the anchor when smissmas holiday is enabled
    
  • Fixed cubemap reflection issues
    
  • Fixed the seam between the 3D skybox and the playable level
    
  • Aar fed the spinning cat
• Updated zi_devastation_final1 (additional changes)
  • Replaced sewer exit to the 2nd floor with a ladder
    
  • Changed sewer exits to no longer require crouching/prop jumps
    
  • Fixed missing respawn trigger in the sewers
    
  • Adjusted spawn positions of Zombies and Survivors
    
  • Fire now ignites players
    
  • Adjusted lighting in sewers to be slightly brighter
    
  • Reduced round timer to 3 minutes
    
  • Lit up 2nd floor car corner

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Clown's Cover-Up always showing the Red team skin
• Fixed hiding the Pyro's head when using the Friendly style for the Fiercesome Fluorescence
• Fixed the Grounded style of the Power Spike using an incorrect LOD model
• Fixed Celestial Summit and Stellar Ascent Unusual effects not following moving players
• Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon
• Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Lava Pit (Community) item is applied to a weapon
• Updated The Masked Fiend to fix a problem with the materials
• Updated the Dell Dynamic to fix issues with the materials, rigging, and LODs
• Updated the Sapped Unusual effect to fix visibility issues in bright environments
• Updated Blastphomet cosmetic to fix some a problem with the materials and some minor clipping
• Updated the Taunt: Borrowed Bones to add missing sounds
• Updated Taunt: Neck Snap animations to fix the MVM canteen flipping while taunting
• Updated the Nightmarish Storm, Acidic Climate, and Otherworldly Weather Unusual effects to fix a problem with the lock rotation
• Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix a problem with flickering
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Updated .res file to work with custom huds (Thanks Aar)
• Updated cp_lavapit_final
  • Updated the Underworld
  • Spells now spawn one per point, in a random location
  • Removed some exploits
• Updated pl_spineyard
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
  • Fixed a missing material
  • Significantly improved skeleton navigation
  • Reduced the health of skeletons to 130 HP
  • Increased the weapon spread of skeletons to reduce their long range damage
  • Increased the number of pumpkin bomb spawns
  • Improved sound effects
  • Various detail fixes
  • Fixed being able to build in the first Blue spawn
• Updated pd_mannsylvania
  • Added new custom voice lines of Merasmus Gargoyle Notifications
  • Better player clip and fixed players stuck in some areas
  • Placed more bat's models on entire map and randomised their animations
  • Improved 3d skybox
  • Disabled trigger_hurt in ending sequence after 15 second when game ends
  • Minor cosmetic fixes
• Updated zi_murky, zi_atoll, zi_devastation_final1, and zi_sanitarium
  • These changes are aimed to make playing as a Zombie more engaging, and to weaken the Human meta of bunkering without hurting their ability to roam and fight
    • Zombie Spy is now passively cloaked, only losing his cloak for 3 seconds when attacking or using his "Reveal" ability
      • This change will allow Zombie Spy to circumvent sentry guns that are watching large areas, and allow him to sneak into or around strongholds
    • Zombie Soldier's "Pounce" ability is now significantly higher, and has a 5 second cooldown (from 8)
      • These changes will bolster Zombie Soldier's role as a recon pick and a roof buster, capable of launching through sentry fire
    • Zombie Sniper's "Spit" ability now damages buildables
    • Zombie Sniper now drops a puddle of spit on death
      • Both of these changes will make you feel like you're contributing more with your spit, and if that's not enough, you at least get to drop one on death to cause a small area of denial
    • Zombie Pyro no longer drops small health kits
    • Zombie Pyro's "Hellspawn" passive now releases a flaming explosion on death on top of the existing gas passer cloud
      • These changes should strengthen their afterburn capability, and make them a scarier threat if you let them too close
    • Zombie Heavy's "Tank" ability now adds the Battalion's Backup buff (immunity to critical hits, 35% resistance to regular damage, and a 50% resistance to Sentry Gun damage)
    • Zombie Heavy deals 20% increased melee damage
      • Sentry and crit resistance will bring Zombie Heavy's effective hp up much higher, buffing his role as a tank that you really oughta stay away from. His slower speed is unchanged, so you're still able to run. The changes will just make bunkering much more difficult with him around.
    • Zombie Engineer's EMP no longer rolls on shallow surfaces, and now does 110 damage instead of fractional damage
      • This change will turn EMP grenades into a much more immediate threat, instantly breaking mini sentries, crippling level 1 sentries, and wounding other buildings
    • Zombie Scout's "Speed Demon" passive now comes and additional 25% jump height boost
      • Zombie Scout already has a triple jump, but increasing jump height will make him even more of a pest buzzing around your head, and better at climbing onto roofs once a hold is destroyed
    • 1/5 of the server will be converted to zombies at the end of setup (from 1/6), and will also round up
      • It's become clear that there simply aren't enough zombies selected at the start of the round. Initial pushes should be easier to perform with a couple more units.
    • Sentry Guns deal 40% damage to zombies (from 60%)
      • Engineers are simply way too oppressive. The dispenser is invaluable for the sake of ammo, and the sentry still has use as a knockback tool, but now should be significantly less frustrating to play against.
    • Demoman shield items no longer halve the damage taken by zombies
      • He was just too strong and incredibly unfun to duel. The extended reach of swords is already amazing against melee-only characters. His strong maneuverability is unchanged.
    • Zombie Medic Heal cooldown reduced to 7 seconds (previously 11)
    • All Zombies except for scout, heavy, and spy, now have +25 HP (from +10)
  • Fixed a bug where Zombie Demo could detonate himself before the charge had started
  • Fixed a bug where Bonk! Atomic Punch could persist through Zombie conversion
  • Fixed various issues caused by Zombie Demo surviving his own charge
  • Fixed issues with the Zombie HUD not correctly displaying certain strings
  • Fixed exploit related to adding additional time
  • Added additional HIDEHUD bits to remove irrelevant HUD elements when playing Zombie
  • Added an instructional video (Thanks Funicular!)
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • All of the roofs have been covered in clutter such as vines and tires, and are no longer buildable
  • Added more trees for cover
  • Added small fence to RED spawn to make it easier for zombies to approach up the wooden stairs
  • Added a ramp leading to the yellow shack's roof
  • Added occluders to central shack
  • Improved fog
  • Improved skybox
  • Improved readability of chicken wire fences, and added more around the docks
  • Adjusted prop fades
  • Tweaked detailing
  • Fixed erroneous clip brushes
  • Fixed several stuck spots
  • Fixed missing television model
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Added an extension to the roof of the turbine building
  • Added nobuild entities to debris that could potentially hide sneaky sentries
  • Added a broken window on the turbine building
  • Clipped the spiral stairs behind the lighthouse (thanks Aar!)
  • Reduced performance impact of water
  • Increased size of trigger_push entities on the tree tops
  • Improved collision on the displacement on the beach near the fishing house
  • The spinning cat has been fed
• Updated zi_devastation_final1 (additional changes)
  • Added new route from second level zombie spawn to the top floor
  • Adjusted some zombie spawns
  • Made some zombie spawn exits easier to leave
  • Clipped off bottom floor stairs
  • Increased Round Timer to 3 minutes and 30 Seconds
  • Increased Reports of Gators
• Updated zi_sanitarium (additional changes)
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
  • Fixed a missing material on a prop
  • Fixed a pixel walk in the skybox

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed the Clown's Cover-Up always showing the Red team skin
  
• Fixed hiding the Pyro's head when using the Friendly style for the Fiercesome Fluorescence
  
• Fixed the Grounded style of the Power Spike using an incorrect LOD model
  
• Fixed Celestial Summit and Stellar Ascent Unusual effects not following moving players
  
• Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Sandcastle (Community) item is applied to a weapon
  
• Fixed missing prefix when the Strange Filter: Lava Pit (Community) item is applied to a weapon
  
• Updated The Masked Fiend to fix a problem with the materials
  
• Updated the Dell Dynamic to fix issues with the materials, rigging, and LODs
  
• Updated the Sapped Unusual effect to fix visibility issues in bright environments
  
• Updated Blastphomet cosmetic to fix some a problem with the materials and some minor clipping
  
• Updated the Taunt: Borrowed Bones to add missing sounds
  
• Updated Taunt: Neck Snap animations to fix the MVM canteen flipping while taunting
  
• Updated the Nightmarish Storm, Acidic Climate, and Otherworldly Weather Unusual effects to fix a problem with the lock rotation
  
• Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix a problem with flickering
  
• Updated pd_farmageddon
  • Updated .res file to work with custom huds (Thanks Aar)
• Updated cp_lavapit_final
  • Updated the Underworld
    
  • Spells now spawn one per point, in a random location
    
  • Removed some exploits
• Updated pl_spineyard
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
    
  • Fixed a missing material
    
  • Significantly improved skeleton navigation
    
  • Reduced the health of skeletons to 130 HP
    
  • Increased the weapon spread of skeletons to reduce their long range damage
    
  • Increased the number of pumpkin bomb spawns
    
  • Improved sound effects
    
  • Various detail fixes
    
  • Fixed being able to build in the first Blue spawn
• Updated pd_mannsylvania
  • Added new custom voice lines of Merasmus Gargoyle Notifications
    
  • Better player clip and fixed players stuck in some areas
    
  • Placed more bat's models on entire map and randomised their animations
    
  • Improved 3d skybox
    
  • Disabled trigger_hurt in ending sequence after 15 second when game ends
    
  • Minor cosmetic fixes
• Updated zi_murky, zi_atoll, zi_devastation_final1, and zi_sanitarium
  • These changes are aimed to make playing as a Zombie more engaging, and to weaken the Human meta of bunkering without hurting their ability to roam and fight
    • Zombie Spy is now passively cloaked, only losing his cloak for 3 seconds when attacking or using his "Reveal" ability
      • This change will allow Zombie Spy to circumvent sentry guns that are watching large areas, and allow him to sneak into or around strongholds
    • Zombie Soldier's "Pounce" ability is now significantly higher, and has a 5 second cooldown (from 8)
      • These changes will bolster Zombie Soldier's role as a recon pick and a roof buster, capable of launching through sentry fire
    • Zombie Sniper's "Spit" ability now damages buildables
      
    • Zombie Sniper now drops a puddle of spit on death
      • Both of these changes will make you feel like you're contributing more with your spit, and if that's not enough, you at least get to drop one on death to cause a small area of denial
    • Zombie Pyro no longer drops small health kits
      
    • Zombie Pyro's "Hellspawn" passive now releases a flaming explosion on death on top of the existing gas passer cloud
      • These changes should strengthen their afterburn capability, and make them a scarier threat if you let them too close
    • Zombie Heavy's "Tank" ability now adds the Battalion's Backup buff (immunity to critical hits, 35% resistance to regular damage, and a 50% resistance to Sentry Gun damage)
      
    • Zombie Heavy deals 20% increased melee damage
      • Sentry and crit resistance will bring Zombie Heavy's effective hp up much higher, buffing his role as a tank that you really oughta stay away from. His slower speed is unchanged, so you're still able to run. The changes will just make bunkering much more difficult with him around.
    • Zombie Engineer's EMP no longer rolls on shallow surfaces, and now does 110 damage instead of fractional damage
      • This change will turn EMP grenades into a much more immediate threat, instantly breaking mini sentries, crippling level 1 sentries, and wounding other buildings
    • Zombie Scout's "Speed Demon" passive now comes and additional 25% jump height boost
      • Zombie Scout already has a triple jump, but increasing jump height will make him even more of a pest buzzing around your head, and better at climbing onto roofs once a hold is destroyed
    • 1/5 of the server will be converted to zombies at the end of setup (from 1/6), and will also round up
      • It's become clear that there simply aren't enough zombies selected at the start of the round. Initial pushes should be easier to perform with a couple more units.
    • Sentry Guns deal 40% damage to zombies (from 60%)
      • Engineers are simply way too oppressive. The dispenser is invaluable for the sake of ammo, and the sentry still has use as a knockback tool, but now should be significantly less frustrating to play against.
    • Demoman shield items no longer halve the damage taken by zombies
      • He was just too strong and incredibly unfun to duel. The extended reach of swords is already amazing against melee-only characters. His strong maneuverability is unchanged.
    • Zombie Medic Heal cooldown reduced to 7 seconds (previously 11)
      
    • All Zombies except for scout, heavy, and spy, now have +25 HP (from +10)
  • Fixed a bug where Zombie Demo could detonate himself before the charge had started
    
  • Fixed a bug where Bonk! Atomic Punch could persist through Zombie conversion
    
  • Fixed various issues caused by Zombie Demo surviving his own charge
    
  • Fixed issues with the Zombie HUD not correctly displaying certain strings
    
  • Fixed exploit related to adding additional time
    
  • Added additional HIDEHUD bits to remove irrelevant HUD elements when playing Zombie
    
  • Added an instructional video (Thanks Funicular!)
• Updated zi_murky (additional changes)
  • All of the roofs have been covered in clutter such as vines and tires, and are no longer buildable
    
  • Added more trees for cover
    
  • Added small fence to RED spawn to make it easier for zombies to approach up the wooden stairs
    
  • Added a ramp leading to the yellow shack's roof
    
  • Added occluders to central shack
    
  • Improved fog
    
  • Improved skybox
    
  • Improved readability of chicken wire fences, and added more around the docks
    
  • Adjusted prop fades
    
  • Tweaked detailing
    
  • Fixed erroneous clip brushes
    
  • Fixed several stuck spots
    
  • Fixed missing television model
• Updated zi_atoll (additional changes)
  • Added an extension to the roof of the turbine building
    
  • Added nobuild entities to debris that could potentially hide sneaky sentries
    
  • Added a broken window on the turbine building
    
  • Clipped the spiral stairs behind the lighthouse (thanks Aar!)
    
  • Reduced performance impact of water
    
  • Increased size of trigger_push entities on the tree tops
    
  • Improved collision on the displacement on the beach near the fishing house
    
  • The spinning cat has been fed
• Updated zi_devastation_final1 (additional changes)
  • Added new route from second level zombie spawn to the top floor
    
  • Adjusted some zombie spawns
    
  • Made some zombie spawn exits easier to leave
    
  • Clipped off bottom floor stairs
    
  • Increased Round Timer to 3 minutes and 30 Seconds
    
  • Increased Reports of Gators
• Updated zi_sanitarium (additional changes)
  • Replaced some of the materials and models
    
  • Fixed a missing material on a prop
    
  • Fixed a pixel walk in the skybox

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated zi_woods to add missing content

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated zi_woods to add missing content
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Constructor's Cover to fix an issue with the materials
• Updated zi_woods to fix missing Zombie Infection assets
• Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Updated the Constructor's Cover to fix an issue with the materials
  
• Updated zi_woods to fix missing Zombie Infection assets
  
• Updated cp_degrootkeep_rats to fix an issue with the xylophone triggers
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Scream Fortress XV has arrived!

• Featuring 12 new community maps: Perks, Slime, Lava Pit, Mannsylvania, Sandcastle, Spineyard, Corruption, Murky, Atoll, Woods, Sanitarium, and Devastation
• Added the Bone-Chilling Bonanza Case
  • Contains 25 new community-created cosmetic items that make up the Bone-Chilling Bonanza Collection
  • Has a chance to give one of 4 new community-created Halloween-restricted items as a bonus item
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: The Crypt Creeper
  • Taunt: Roar O'War
  • Taunt: Neck Snap
  • Taunt: Borrowed Bones
• Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 13 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 7 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
  • Grants access to Merasmissions and Halloween item transmutations
  • Tracks Merasmissions completed and souls collected
• All Halloween Contracts have been reset, allowing them to be completed again
• Added new Contracts for this year's featured community maps
• Completing a Halloween Contract will give players a classic Halloween item and the chance for a Bone-Chilling Bonanza Case
• Continue last year's event by collecting the souls of dead players for your Soul Gargoyle by killing enemies, doing map objectives, or collecting the Soul Gargoyles that spawn in the maps
• All cosmetic and taunt Cases will grant Halloween 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include Crates.
• Join Halloween matches by using the Special Events category in Casual
• Scream Fortress XV runs through November 7th, 2023

• Changes to help improve load times
• Fixed ghost_pumpkin effect not playing correctly for the Horseless Headless Horsemann
• Updated the Horror Shawl's second style to fix a problem with the materials
• Fixed missing outro sequence for the Taunt: Surgeon's Squeezebox
• Updated pd_farmageddon to fix blood particles for the scarecrows
• Updated vsh_distillery and koth_cascade with localization fixes
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event and plr_hacksaw_event to fix problems with the materials

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Scream Fortress XV has arrived!

• Featuring 12 new community maps: Perks, Slime, Lava Pit, Mannsylvania, Sandcastle, Spineyard, Corruption, Murky, Atoll, Woods, Sanitarium, and Devastation
  
• Added the Bone-Chilling Bonanza Case
  • Contains 25 new community-created cosmetic items that make up the Bone-Chilling Bonanza Collection
    
  • Has a chance to give one of 4 new community-created Halloween-restricted items as a bonus item
    
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: The Crypt Creeper
    
  • Taunt: Roar O'War
    
  • Taunt: Neck Snap
    
  • Taunt: Borrowed Bones
• Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 13 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 7 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
  • Grants access to Merasmissions and Halloween item transmutations
    
  • Tracks Merasmissions completed and souls collected
• All Halloween Contracts have been reset, allowing them to be completed again
  
• Added new Contracts for this year's featured community maps
  
• Completing a Halloween Contract will give players a classic Halloween item and the chance for a Bone-Chilling Bonanza Case
  
• Continue last year's event by collecting the souls of dead players for your Soul Gargoyle by killing enemies, doing map objectives, or collecting the Soul Gargoyles that spawn in the maps
  
• All cosmetic and taunt Cases will grant Halloween 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include Crates.
  
• Join Halloween matches by using the Special Events category in Casual
  
• Scream Fortress XV runs through November 7th, 2023
  

• Changes to help improve load times
  
• Fixed ghost_pumpkin effect not playing correctly for the Horseless Headless Horsemann
  
• Updated the Horror Shawl's second style to fix a problem with the materials
  
• Fixed missing outro sequence for the Taunt: Surgeon's Squeezebox
  
• Updated pd_farmageddon to fix blood particles for the scarecrows
  
• Updated vsh_distillery and koth_cascade with localization fixes
  
• Updated arena_lumberyard_event and plr_hacksaw_event to fix problems with the materials
  

(Image credit: LazerSofa, Mr. Light, Feksil, Overlord Lettuce, boba) The Particle Mayhem contest is BACK this year with a shocking twist: they're going beyond time and space! The best part is... they want YOU to create all sorts of particles, cosmetics, and war paints for the event! The starting prize pool will be 100 keys, with more being contributed as the event progresses! Do you think you have what it takes to travel throughout history or venture into the vast regions of space? The Particle Mayhem 2 contest runs through December 31st, 2023, at 12am UTC, so get cracking on those creations! Visit the Particle Mayhem 2 website for more information!

(Image credit: Raos) North America's biggest competitive Team Fortress 2 event of the year is taking place this Fall with the RESUP.GG TF2 LAN in Philadelphia! All the top teams in the region - froyotech, Like A G6, Global Clan, Ford Gaming (and more!) - are back to fight for this year's championship! Catch the action on Saturday, September 30th, and Sunday, October 1st, starting at 12:00pm EDT, streamed live on b4nnys Twitch channel. More info about attending as a spectator, and methods of supporting and following the tournament can be found on the official event page.

(Image credit: Artist - Yoki, Editor - Lapi, Compositing - Herwork) For fourteen long seasons of ETF2L Highlander, one team has claimed victory over all others - SDCK! No longer content with European glory, they are coming for your American jobs! Can two-season RGL Grand Finalists, Fast Forth, put pay to these visions of world domination? Find out on Sunday, September 17th @ 1pm PDT / 22:00 CEST live on KritzKast's twitch channel. Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

(Image credit: washy) The ever-persistent hordes of possibly late and definitely murderous robots have banded together for one sole purpose: delivering high-yield explosives to random locations all across the badlands! Unfortunately for them, murderous robots arent allowed to enjoy explosions, so theyll be blown up for our enjoyment instead! Operation Galvanized Gauntlet is a charity event created and hosted by Potato.TF. Fight your way through more than two dozen community-created maps and missions to finish off the summer and complete at least 12 missions to receive an in-game medal! Servers are available in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Click here to get started! Feeling generous? Potato.TF is also hosting a charity fundraiser supporting Direct Relief's efforts to help those affected by Hawaii's wildfires. Donate as little as $5 to receive an in-game medal! Have the link to your steam profile ready and click here for more information. Destroy those robots while you can! The event will end on October 1st, 2023. Important Links:

• Event Website
• Discord
• Steam Group

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a client crash related to the dispenser and the recent addition of -unrestricted_maxplayers
• Fixed the floor particles for the Pastel Trance Unusual taunt effect sometimes drawing full white
• Fixed SourceTV not recording in-game chat for Mann vs. Machine defenders
• Added SetStepHeight and SetMaxJumpHeight inputs to the base_boss entity
• Updated the Beaten and Bruised cosmetic item
  • Fixed a floating triangle when equipping the Ultra Violence style on Sniper
  • Reduced the clipping for Soldier and Sniper
• Updated Clubsy The Seal to be an assister in Pyrovision
• Updated the models/materials for the Brimmed Bootlegger and Prohibition Opposition to fix clipping, skinning, and UV issues
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated Taunt: The Head Doctor
  • Fixed skinning on lower LODs
  • Fixed team coloring for both teams
  • Adjusted animation to reduce prop clipping
• Updated Taunt: The Road Rager
  • Fixed skinning on lower LODs
  • Adjusted animation on wheels to better match character movement
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed door stuck exploit
  • Major optimization improvements (thanks yrrzy!)
    • Added/moved some func_occluders
    • Hinting adjustments
    • Added skyboxes and func_areaportals to separate areas better
    • Added func_areaportalwindows to unload spawn building interiors
    • Turned some small brushes into func_details
    • Adjusted some prop fades
    • Fixed slight misalignment of the yellow center buildings roof structure
    • Better lighting under the docks
    • Minor detailing changes
• Updated cp_steel
  • Added additional clipping where needed
  • Fixed some windows clip and trip spots
  • Adjusted Red respawn base times to not go over 10 (could get to 11 and 12)
  • Capture point HUD layout now matches its map kin (Gravelpit and Sulfur)
  • Updated map menu images to the present day (1970)
  • Reduced one-way door speed to stop ejecting players into orbit
  • Rebuilt B Red spawn exit to a cleaner style to alleviate spawn trapping and potential camping
  • Fixing some props that fade too early
  • Moved medium healthpack to the side between D->E to avoid accidental pickups
  • Reduced speed of handrail deployment so it doesn't overtake the bridges in the rare case that Blu captures C and D in quick succession
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Brightened and evened out lighting in play space
  • Fixed missing soundscape
  • Fixed missing detail sprites
  • Minor detail changes
• Updated pl_venice
  • Added new exit for initial Blu spawn
  • Added new balcony outside Attic room above Point B
  • Added new balcony inside near Point D
  • Moved door on balcony near Point A (Thanks Billo)
  • Bridges now have solid side walls
  • Raised bridge is now less steep
  • Small building next to raised bridge is now taller
  • Added cover at Point C
  • Slightly adjusted balcony above Point D
  • Fixed being able to place turrets above Point D
  • Initial Blu spawn doors now close
  • Replaced fences at Blu spawn with buoys
  • Removed some interior props near Point D
  • The payload now sinks
  • Moved some health and ammo around
  • Updated navmesh
  • Lots of minor bug fixes
  • Lots of minor other changes
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • Failing to capture the point in 3 minutes after it opens results in Stalemate
  • Powerjack, Ali Baba's Wee Booties and Bootlegger on-kill effects now work on-hit
  • Hale's abilities now get affected by Vaccinator resistances
  • Fixed Ubercharge rate bonus applying only with the Ubersaw
  • Fixed self-damage counting towards Airstrike bonus rockets and Frontier Justice revenge crits
  • Fixed Natasha and Huo-Long Heater having incorrect damage penalty
  • Community servers now can expand the Script even further by creating a new file at scripts/vscripts/vsh_addons/main_pre.nut. While previously added main.nut gets executed last, main_pre.nut gets executed prior to most of the Script.
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed an out of bounds exploit
  • Fixed not being able to wall climb certain trees in the main arena

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a client crash related to the dispenser and the recent addition of -unrestricted_maxplayers
  
• Fixed the floor particles for the Pastel Trance Unusual taunt effect sometimes drawing full white
  
• Fixed SourceTV not recording in-game chat for Mann vs. Machine defenders
  
• Added SetStepHeight and SetMaxJumpHeight inputs to the base_boss entity
  
• Updated the Beaten and Bruised cosmetic item
  • Fixed a floating triangle when equipping the Ultra Violence style on Sniper
    
  • Reduced the clipping for Soldier and Sniper
• Updated Clubsy The Seal to be an assister in Pyrovision
  
• Updated the models/materials for the Brimmed Bootlegger and Prohibition Opposition to fix clipping, skinning, and UV issues
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated Taunt: The Head Doctor
  • Fixed skinning on lower LODs
    
  • Fixed team coloring for both teams
    
  • Adjusted animation to reduce prop clipping
• Updated Taunt: The Road Rager
  • Fixed skinning on lower LODs
    
  • Adjusted animation on wheels to better match character movement
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed door stuck exploit
    
  • Major optimization improvements (thanks yrrzy!)
    • Added/moved some func_occluders
      
    • Hinting adjustments
      
    • Added skyboxes and func_areaportals to separate areas better
      
    • Added func_areaportalwindows to unload spawn building interiors
      
    • Turned some small brushes into func_details
      
    • Adjusted some prop fades
      
    • Fixed slight misalignment of the yellow center buildings roof structure
      
    • Better lighting under the docks
      
    • Minor detailing changes
• Updated cp_steel
  • Added additional clipping where needed
    
  • Fixed some windows clip and trip spots
    
  • Adjusted Red respawn base times to not go over 10 (could get to 11 and 12)
    
  • Capture point HUD layout now matches its map kin (Gravelpit and Sulfur)
    
  • Updated map menu images to the present day (1970)
    
  • Reduced one-way door speed to stop ejecting players into orbit
    
  • Rebuilt B Red spawn exit to a cleaner style to alleviate spawn trapping and potential camping
    
  • Fixing some props that fade too early
    
  • Moved medium healthpack to the side between D->E to avoid accidental pickups
    
  • Reduced speed of handrail deployment so it doesn't overtake the bridges in the rare case that Blu captures C and D in quick succession
• Updated koth_synthetic_event
  • Brightened and evened out lighting in play space
    
  • Fixed missing soundscape
    
  • Fixed missing detail sprites
    
  • Minor detail changes
• Updated pl_venice
  • Added new exit for initial Blu spawn
    
  • Added new balcony outside Attic room above Point B
    
  • Added new balcony inside near Point D
    
  • Moved door on balcony near Point A (Thanks Billo)
    
  • Bridges now have solid side walls
    
  • Raised bridge is now less steep
    
  • Small building next to raised bridge is now taller
    
  • Added cover at Point C
    
  • Slightly adjusted balcony above Point D
    
  • Fixed being able to place turrets above Point D
    
  • Initial Blu spawn doors now close
    
  • Replaced fences at Blu spawn with buoys
    
  • Removed some interior props near Point D
    
  • The payload now sinks
    
  • Moved some health and ammo around
    
  • Updated navmesh
    
  • Lots of minor bug fixes
    
  • Lots of minor other changes
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
  • Failing to capture the point in 3 minutes after it opens results in Stalemate
    
  • Powerjack, Ali Baba's Wee Booties and Bootlegger on-kill effects now work on-hit
    
  • Hale's abilities now get affected by Vaccinator resistances
    
  • Fixed Ubercharge rate bonus applying only with the Ubersaw
    
  • Fixed self-damage counting towards Airstrike bonus rockets and Frontier Justice revenge crits
    
  • Fixed Natasha and Huo-Long Heater having incorrect damage penalty
    
  • Community servers now can expand the Script even further by creating a new file at scripts/vscripts/vsh_addons/main_pre.nut. While previously added main.nut gets executed last, main_pre.nut gets executed prior to most of the Script.
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed an out of bounds exploit
    
  • Fixed not being able to wall climb certain trees in the main arena

(Image credit: 14bit) The temperature is low, but the spirits are high! The annual 72 Hour Jam is back once more! This year, the Jams charity drive is supporting Gamers Outreach. Anyone who donates $5 or more to the drive is eligible to receive this years in-game charity medal. Donate here! Starting Friday, September 15th, at 5pm UTC, you have 72 hours to make whatever Team Fortress 2 creation you can think of! Whether it be a Map, Model, Artwork, or even another game entirely, anything goes as long as it's Team Fortress 2 related! Additionally, you are able to earn another medal simply by participating! For more information, check out the thread on TF2Maps or join the TF2Maps Discord. Be sure to also follow @TF2Maps on Twitter and Twitch for live coverage over the weekend, as well as any future events! Happy Jamming!

Team Fortress 2 is once again back at Insomnia Gaming Festival, featuring some of the best teams from around the world competing for their chance at a 3000 prize pool! The event takes place from Friday, September 8th, to Sunday, September 10th. EssentialsTF will be streaming three days of content hosted live at the NEC in Birmingham, UK! Sign-ups for the tournament are here. The action will be streamed both at the event and online from 12pm BST (1pm CEST / 7am EDT) each day by EssentialsTF over at their Twitch page, so you can watch the event in-person or in the comfort of your own home! For the latest information, be sure to check out LAN.TF and the EssentialsTF Discord.

(Image credit: prOjesse) Things are done a little differently down under, so you won't want to miss this! If you have ever been unsure about wanting to watch or play competitive TF2 in OCE, then witnessing the head-to-head matchup of the two best highlander teams in the region should be all the convincing you need! Catch it live Thursday, August 24th, at 8PM AEST / 3AM PDT / 12PM CEST on KritzKast's Twitch channel! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

Attention, Maggots! Prepare for the AsiaFortress Invite Season Finals! That's an Order! Listen up, you sorry excuses for mercenaries! AsiaFortress is storming back into action, and this time, they're unleashing the mightiest invite season finals you've ever seen! Asia's elite teams are locking horns, all hungry for victory and a whopping $800 USD prize pool. That's right, cold hard cash! Imagine Soldiers rocket jumping like they're defying gravity, Medics healing with the precision of a surgical strike, and Spies...well, they'll be lurking around, just like you'd expect! Tune in on Twitch on the 18th of August @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for their lower bracket finals and on the 20th of August @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for their grand finals! Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed VSH Casual servers using "mp_winlimit 2" instead of "mp_maxrounds 25"
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Added 0.05 second delay to pd_logic_player_destruction "finale length"
  • Added lights in some areas to prevent dark spots
  • Remade dock side stair geometry to make it cleaner and steeper
  • Extended/added some walls to block sightlines at mid
  • Fixed seal floating too high above the ground in certain spots
  • Slowed down seal swimming animation
  • Clipping improvements
  • Optimization improvements
  • Various detailing additions and improvements

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed VSH Casual servers using "mp_winlimit 2" instead of "mp_maxrounds 25"
  
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Added 0.05 second delay to pd_logic_player_destruction "finale length"
    
  • Added lights in some areas to prevent dark spots
    
  • Remade dock side stair geometry to make it cleaner and steeper
    
  • Extended/added some walls to block sightlines at mid
    
  • Fixed seal floating too high above the ground in certain spots
    
  • Slowed down seal swimming animation
    
  • Clipping improvements
    
  • Optimization improvements
    
  • Various detailing additions and improvements

[previewyoutube=ReYH-xuvSRI;full][/previewyoutube] Gentlemen, this is a mission of utmost importance. Succeed, and you will be rewarded handsomely - you will still be alive by the end. The details to Fortress Faceoffs' newest covert operation have just been declassified! Teams of five avant-garde assassins will be brought to a new, top-of-the-line training course to perfect their fundamental skills of deadeye accuracy. To raise the stakes, all agents will only have one bullet in their revolvers at all times, and can only earn a new one through eliminating the enemy and confiscating their contraband! And yes, the documents really do contain this much alliteration in them. Dare you miss your target, and you will be left with only your knife and your bravery. If you succeed in slashing your opponents to submission, you will also earn your bullet back. If you manage to backstab them, your next shot will be greatly improved with the power to pierce through multiple players! You can reserve these piercing charges for as long as you'd like, but don't get too cocky... or else you may not live long enough to use it! Sign up today and wire the details to the top men in your secret circles! The games begin on August 11th @ 11:59 PM / 23:59 BST for all regions and will continue for roughly 2 weeks, though you do NOT have to actively participate this long! The top 8 teams will have their talent shown off live, proving once and for all that our tax dollars might actually be good for something! For more information about event rules, prizes, and more, join the Fortress Faceoffs Discord and try not to leave any traces behind! Important Links:

• Discord
• Twitter
• Twitch
• YouTube
• Steam Group
• Challonge Event Page (Tournament Brackets)

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Add ConVars to control Mann vs. Machine team limits on community servers
  • tf_mvm_defenders_team_size
  • tf_mvm_max_connected_players
• Fixed the Pastel Trance Unusual taunt effect not drawing two Balloonicorns
• Fixed names/descriptions for the most recent HugsTF medals
• Updated pl_venice
  • Gameplay
    • Relocated first Blu spawn (now split into two individual spawns at random)
    • Moved 1st Red spawn further away into a new room
    • Added new upper entrance into building next to Point A (thanks Delila)
    • Added new exit from 2nd Red spawn room
    • Moved a building entrance near Point A to a new walkway area above
    • Removed upper entrance and Point C routes in building next to Point B
    • Added new raised position at the main open inside area between Points C and D
    • Added new route near Point D
    • Added new cubby spot at Point D
    • Removed part of the balcony at the final Point
    • Widened door between 2nd Blu spawn and Point B
    • Removed a door to upper room near first Blu spawn & connected the balconies
    • Opened section of the building next to Point C for faffing and uber charging
    • Altered the underneath of the balcony at the building next to Point C
    • Tweaked roof area near Point B to make it easier to counter
    • Tweaked walkway between Points A and B
    • Added some minor cover near Point A
    • Lowered railing at above position near Point C for Turrets
    • Added cubbies across the map to improve gameplay for Engineer, Spy, etc.
    • Removed engineer building & added smoother clipping on the raised bridge
    • Added/removed/moved some health & ammo
  • Art
    • Improved lightmap scale across the map to produce nicer shadows
    • Increased saturation and slightly adjusted style of some materials
    • Expanded the 3d skybox and made it viewable from more locations across the map
    • Fixed flag models
    • Made certain areas feel less like empty spaces
  • Misc
    • Fixed strange missing texture error in middle connector
    • Fixed error in soundscapes
    • Added more direction signs across the map
    • Fixed misaligned payload particles
    • Boat near first Blu spawn has drifted off into the distance
    • Other minor changes

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Add ConVars to control Mann vs. Machine team limits on community servers
  • tf_mvm_defenders_team_size
    
  • tf_mvm_max_connected_players
• Fixed the Pastel Trance Unusual taunt effect not drawing two Balloonicorns
  
• Fixed names/descriptions for the most recent HugsTF medals
  
• Updated pl_venice
  • Gameplay
    • Relocated first Blu spawn (now split into two individual spawns at random)
      
    • Moved 1st Red spawn further away into a new room
      
    • Added new upper entrance into building next to Point A (thanks Delila)
      
    • Added new exit from 2nd Red spawn room
      
    • Moved a building entrance near Point A to a new walkway area above
      
    • Removed upper entrance and Point C routes in building next to Point B
      
    • Added new raised position at the main open inside area between Points C and D
      
    • Added new route near Point D
      
    • Added new cubby spot at Point D
      
    • Removed part of the balcony at the final Point
      
    • Widened door between 2nd Blu spawn and Point B
      
    • Removed a door to upper room near first Blu spawn & connected the balconies
      
    • Opened section of the building next to Point C for faffing and uber charging
      
    • Altered the underneath of the balcony at the building next to Point C
      
    • Tweaked roof area near Point B to make it easier to counter
      
    • Tweaked walkway between Points A and B
      
    • Added some minor cover near Point A
      
    • Lowered railing at above position near Point C for Turrets
      
    • Added cubbies across the map to improve gameplay for Engineer, Spy, etc.
      
    • Removed engineer building & added smoother clipping on the raised bridge
      
    • Added/removed/moved some health & ammo
  • Art
    • Improved lightmap scale across the map to produce nicer shadows
      
    • Increased saturation and slightly adjusted style of some materials
      
    • Expanded the 3d skybox and made it viewable from more locations across the map
      
    • Fixed flag models
      
    • Made certain areas feel less like empty spaces
  • Misc
    • Fixed strange missing texture error in middle connector
      
    • Fixed error in soundscapes
      
    • Added more direction signs across the map
      
    • Fixed misaligned payload particles
      
    • Boat near first Blu spawn has drifted off into the distance
      
    • Other minor changes

hugs.tf officially returns for its first live event since 2018! Join a range of charity-loving hat enthusiasts for a weekend full of pubs, show matches, creative segments, jumping and The Big Fat TF2 Quiz. Raising money for nearly a decade, this year's donations will once again go to SpecialEffect to put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by helping them to play video games! The two-day livestream will take place on July 29th and 30th, starting at 11am BST / 12pm CEST / 6am ET and won't stop all day! Donations are now open over at the hugs.tf donation page! And it doesn't stop there as the famous hugs.tf medals are back to be claimed! Any donations of at least 10 GBP or more will receive an in-game medal reward, with different medals offered for higher donations. You can catch all the action over at the EssentialsTF Twitch channel. To donate and find out more information, head to the hugs.tf website and join the hugs.tf Discord server!

(Image credit: SFM - Bishop, Compositing - Deputy7) Summer is finally here! Time for snow cones, sunglasses, and a chaotic clash of content creators in a 9v9 Highlander aimed to raise money for charity! The Charity Cup brings a whole new spin on what would otherwise be a standard competitive highlander event! Content creators around the TF2 community have banded together in the name of charity and to beat the crap out of each other for your amusement! When donating during the live event, you can affect the game in many silly ways that affect both teams and may sway the odds during the match! The event will support Starlight Children's Foundation. Bringing happiness to seriously ill children and their families, Starlight supports kids and families at more than 800 childrens hospitals and other health facilities in the US. They bring gaming stations to kids stuck in hospital beds, hospital wear for families that otherwise couldn't afford to have them, and so much more. Spread the word and tune in on the 29th and 30th of July, @ 12:00pm / 3:00pm EDT for this two-day event representing creators from NA and EU! The event will be hosted live on Deputy7's Twitch channel! More information about donating can be found here!

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added check to make Mann vs. Machine invaders immune to pushback while leaving their spawn
• Added -unrestricted_maxplayers to raise the maxplayer count to 100 (feature is unsupported and not recommended)
• Fixed VSH and other player-destruction gamemodes leaking their HUDs into one another
• Fixed Saxton Hale's weapons showing up as being carried by an incorrect/invalid player in VSH
• Fixed Saxton Hale's weapons sometimes showing up as invalid in VSH
• Fixed a crash that can occur when changing from VSH to another map
• Fixed a crash that can occur related to MP3s on VSH maps
• Fixed a crash that can occur when using changing model detail setting or using r_flushlod
• Fixed a crash when going between two sv_pure servers with maps packing custom content
• Fixed changing model detail setting or using r_flushlod not always taking effect
• Fixed packed replacement materials/textures/models in a custom map could leak into other maps or rendering as wireframe
• Fixed custom particle overrides not being reloaded on servers without sv_pure
• Fixed game mode descriptions for some of the summer map stamps
• Fixed embedded workshop map soundscripts not being loaded on clients (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
• Fixed a crash when using the game_ui entity and players discconnecting (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
• Fixed teleporter particle effects (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated cp_altitude
  • Increased size of C capture area
  • Reduced initial round timer from 6 to 5 minutes
  • Increased max round timer length from 6 to 8 minutes
  • Increased Blu respawn wave time on A from 3 to 4
  • Increased Red respawn wave time on C from 8 to 9
  • Reduced Blu respawn wave time on C from 3 to 2
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments
• Updated koth_cascade
  • Various player and projectile collision fixes
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments
  • Adjusted resupply locker positions
• Updated cp_steel
  • Fixed missing glass from bullet blocked windows
  • Removed some more ceiling light collisions
  • Improved clipping around B -> C building
  • Small safety improvement to Blu flank balcony to B
  • Some extra block bullets around B floor
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • 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
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_tinyrock, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish
  • The script no longer forces mp_winlimit and mp_maxrounds to 0
  • Community servers now can expand the Script by creating a new file at scripts/vscripts/vsh_addons/main.nut
  • Community servers now can select the next Hale via SetNextBossByEntity, SetNextBossByEntityIndex and SetNextBossByUserId functions
  • The Diamondback now gains 2 guaranteed crits upon backstab
  • Hale's attacks now pierce through damage absorption of the Wrangler shield
  • Hale will now receive an instructional notification if they haven't performed a Brave Jump during the first 30 seconds of a round
  • Fixed bugs related to Your Eternal Reward's on-backstab disguise
  • Fixed Festive Eyelander not gaining heads on-hit
  • (Hopefully) Fixed Hale sometimes appearing to hold the Necro Smasher or the Sandvich
  • (Hopefully) Fixed some players being unable to punch as Hale ("A-posing")
  • Fixed Hale disappearing when the game tries (and fails) to gib him
  • Both sides dying simultaneously now counts as Stalemate
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Added a live feed to the office
  • Improved clipping in multiple areas

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added check to make Mann vs. Machine invaders immune to pushback while leaving their spawn
  
• Added -unrestricted_maxplayers to raise the maxplayer count to 100 (feature is unsupported and not recommended)
  
• Fixed VSH and other player-destruction gamemodes leaking their HUDs into one another
  
• Fixed Saxton Hale's weapons showing up as being carried by an incorrect/invalid player in VSH
  
• Fixed Saxton Hale's weapons sometimes showing up as invalid in VSH
  
• Fixed a crash that can occur when changing from VSH to another map
  
• Fixed a crash that can occur related to MP3s on VSH maps
  
• Fixed a crash that can occur when using changing model detail setting or using r_flushlod
  
• Fixed a crash when going between two sv_pure servers with maps packing custom content
  
• Fixed changing model detail setting or using r_flushlod not always taking effect
  
• Fixed packed replacement materials/textures/models in a custom map could leak into other maps or rendering as wireframe
  
• Fixed custom particle overrides not being reloaded on servers without sv_pure
  
• Fixed game mode descriptions for some of the summer map stamps
  
• Fixed embedded workshop map soundscripts not being loaded on clients (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
  
• Fixed a crash when using the game_ui entity and players discconnecting (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
  
• Fixed teleporter particle effects (community fix from 'Jakub' (ficool2))
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated cp_altitude
  • Increased size of C capture area
    
  • Reduced initial round timer from 6 to 5 minutes
    
  • Increased max round timer length from 6 to 8 minutes
    
  • Increased Blu respawn wave time on A from 3 to 4
    
  • Increased Red respawn wave time on C from 8 to 9
    
  • Reduced Blu respawn wave time on C from 3 to 2
    
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments
• Updated koth_cascade
  • Various player and projectile collision fixes
    
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments
    
  • Adjusted resupply locker positions
• Updated cp_steel
  • Fixed missing glass from bullet blocked windows
    
  • Removed some more ceiling light collisions
    
  • Improved clipping around B -> C building
    
  • Small safety improvement to Blu flank balcony to B
    
  • Some extra block bullets around B floor
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • 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
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_tinyrock, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish
  • The script no longer forces mp_winlimit and mp_maxrounds to 0
    
  • Community servers now can expand the Script by creating a new file at scripts/vscripts/vsh_addons/main.nut
    
  • Community servers now can select the next Hale via SetNextBossByEntity, SetNextBossByEntityIndex and SetNextBossByUserId functions
    
  • The Diamondback now gains 2 guaranteed crits upon backstab
    
  • Hale's attacks now pierce through damage absorption of the Wrangler shield
    
  • Hale will now receive an instructional notification if they haven't performed a Brave Jump during the first 30 seconds of a round
    
  • Fixed bugs related to Your Eternal Reward's on-backstab disguise
    
  • Fixed Festive Eyelander not gaining heads on-hit
    
  • (Hopefully) Fixed Hale sometimes appearing to hold the Necro Smasher or the Sandvich
    
  • (Hopefully) Fixed some players being unable to punch as Hale ("A-posing")
    
  • Fixed Hale disappearing when the game tries (and fails) to gib him
    
  • Both sides dying simultaneously now counts as Stalemate
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Added a live feed to the office
    
  • Improved clipping in multiple areas

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Enabled Versus Saxton Hale (Community) support for Valve matchmaking servers

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Enabled Versus Saxton Hale (Community) support for Valve matchmaking servers
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added main menu character for the Summer event
• Fixed pd_watergate capture zone not working properly
• Fixed geometry collision issue with the Wildflower Meadows Unusual effect
• Fixed the Deepsea Rave Unusual effect's ground particles not being visible on some surfaces
• Fixed Bubble Breeze, Global Clusters, Celestial Starburst, and Sylicone Succiduous Unusual effects not following moving players
• Fixed the Strange Filter prefix for pd_selbyen
• Fixed broken materials for the second style of the Cranium Cover
• Updated koth_sharkbay
  • Fixed the flying boat
  • Removed collision from seagulls
  • Updated Map Stamp icons
• Updated koth_rotunda
  • Aligned various textures
  • Improved clipping slightly
  • Raised gate to flank route for ease of access
  • Aligned some props
• Updated cp_hardwood_final
  • Fixed a crash affecting a small number of players
  • Minor clipping adjustments throughout the map
  • Minor lighting issues fixed throughout the map
  • Adjusted areaportalwindow fade brush textures
  • Adjusted collisions for some props
• Updated cp_steel
  • More blockbullet /clipbrush swaps where needed
  • Fixed some stairs/ramp brushes needed to be extended to the bottom of the ramp
  • Fixed more small unnecessary prop collision/clip removals
  • Fixed blatant texture misalignment
  • Addressed perch spot outside Red spawn on wood beam
  • Closed some accidental holes in geometry
  • Additional fixes to a sticky/shooting exploit through and under Red's E platform area
  • Increased pit damage to kill some certain class loadouts in a single trigger
  • Moved Blu spawns forward a little to previous distance
  • Extended projectile blocker brush along the top side of the Blu spawn building's roof
  • Fixed Sniper sightline into Red's first spawn points from E
• Updated koth_rotunda
  • Aligned various textures and fixed cubemap issue
  • Improved clipping
  • Improved lighting and reduced visual noise on some textures
  • Raised gate to flank route for ease of access
  • Aligned some props
  • Fixed out-of-bounds exploit related to func_tracktrain (Thank you, The Nubing!)
  • Added missing collision to some props
  • Sealed the map more
• Updated cp_sulfur
  • Fixed a case where Blu could win too well and lock the timer, not correctly allowing them to win when their timer hit 0 and they owned the main control point
  • Fixed a case where Blu could contest their own win
  • Fixed a case where you could build a teleporter under a platform and become trapped
  • Altered Blu spawn positions to better lead players towards the point they should be attacking during different states of the game
  • Altered Red spawn positons to spread them out when defending main point
  • Lowered Red's initial time to defend slightly
  • Convinced the boiling water to properly scald people that are submerged below the surface
  • Gravity density in the potplants has been correctly calibrated
  • Reduced time added to Red's clock when Blu captures A, B and C slightly - further calibration going forward
  • B can no longer be capped from the outside of the building
  • Area under Point A can no longer be accessed
  • Fixed numerous perch points, clipping errors and small visual errors - special thanks to Wicket on Steam discussions for reporting most of these
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed exploit that would let you build in spawn
  • Seal will now select a random skin every time it teleports to the break room (3 possible skins)
  • Adjusted oob seal animation timings
  • Fixed seal swimming animation
  • Added missing resupply cabinet on the Blu side
  • Added some missing clipping that would let players build in undesirable places
  • Fixed some floating windows
  • Fixed some props clipping through stuff
  • Fixed some displacements clipping through stuff
  • Fixed some displacement seams
  • Fixed some visible nodraws
  • Fixed some z-fighting
  • Various detailing additions
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_tinyrock, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish
  • TF_Bots now function in Versus Saxton Hale
  • Fixed first-person spectators not seeing Hale's arms glow when he uses his abilities
  • Fixed players dropping Player Destruction pickups
  • Fixed Hale sometimes holding Necro Smasher or Sandvich
  • Fixed Hale's "Dispenser Down..." line playing for any type of building destroyed
  • By community request, added Pyro VSH lines, performed by James McGuinn
  • Updated VSH voice lines for Spy
  • "Behind you" and "Above you" now play exclusively for the player the line is addressed to
  • Reduced the frequency of Hale's on-kill lines with more than 20 players currently alive
  • Mad Milk recharge rate returned to stock value
  • Demoman's Swords now deal less knockback than other melee weapons
  • Demoman's Shields will now break when absorbing a Hale punch
  • Fixed a bug relating to sending a class-restricted duel to Hale during Setup
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds
  • Added decals to ammo pack locations throughout the map
• Updated vsh_distillery (additional change)
  • Fixed crash when using mat_phong 0

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Added main menu character for the Summer event
  
• Fixed pd_watergate capture zone not working properly
  
• Fixed geometry collision issue with the Wildflower Meadows Unusual effect
  
• Fixed the Deepsea Rave Unusual effect's ground particles not being visible on some surfaces
  
• Fixed Bubble Breeze, Global Clusters, Celestial Starburst, and Sylicone Succiduous Unusual effects not following moving players
  
• Fixed the Strange Filter prefix for pd_selbyen
  
• Fixed broken materials for the second style of the Cranium Cover
  
• Updated koth_sharkbay
  • Fixed the flying boat
    
  • Removed collision from seagulls
    
  • Updated Map Stamp icons
• Updated koth_rotunda
  • Aligned various textures
    
  • Improved clipping slightly
    
  • Raised gate to flank route for ease of access
    
  • Aligned some props
• Updated cp_hardwood_final
  • Fixed a crash affecting a small number of players
    
  • Minor clipping adjustments throughout the map
    
  • Minor lighting issues fixed throughout the map
    
  • Adjusted areaportalwindow fade brush textures
    
  • Adjusted collisions for some props
• Updated cp_steel
  • More blockbullet /clipbrush swaps where needed
    
  • Fixed some stairs/ramp brushes needed to be extended to the bottom of the ramp
    
  • Fixed more small unnecessary prop collision/clip removals
    
  • Fixed blatant texture misalignment
    
  • Addressed perch spot outside Red spawn on wood beam
    
  • Closed some accidental holes in geometry
    
  • Additional fixes to a sticky/shooting exploit through and under Red's E platform area
    
  • Increased pit damage to kill some certain class loadouts in a single trigger
    
  • Moved Blu spawns forward a little to previous distance
    
  • Extended projectile blocker brush along the top side of the Blu spawn building's roof
    
  • Fixed Sniper sightline into Red's first spawn points from E
• Updated koth_rotunda
  • Aligned various textures and fixed cubemap issue
    
  • Improved clipping
    
  • Improved lighting and reduced visual noise on some textures
    
  • Raised gate to flank route for ease of access
    
  • Aligned some props
    
  • Fixed out-of-bounds exploit related to func_tracktrain (Thank you, The Nubing!)
    
  • Added missing collision to some props
    
  • Sealed the map more
• Updated cp_sulfur
  • Fixed a case where Blu could win too well and lock the timer, not correctly allowing them to win when their timer hit 0 and they owned the main control point
    
  • Fixed a case where Blu could contest their own win
    
  • Fixed a case where you could build a teleporter under a platform and become trapped
    
  • Altered Blu spawn positions to better lead players towards the point they should be attacking during different states of the game
    
  • Altered Red spawn positons to spread them out when defending main point
    
  • Lowered Red's initial time to defend slightly
    
  • Convinced the boiling water to properly scald people that are submerged below the surface
    
  • Gravity density in the potplants has been correctly calibrated
    
  • Reduced time added to Red's clock when Blu captures A, B and C slightly - further calibration going forward
    
  • B can no longer be capped from the outside of the building
    
  • Area under Point A can no longer be accessed
    
  • Fixed numerous perch points, clipping errors and small visual errors - special thanks to Wicket on Steam discussions for reporting most of these
• Updated pd_selbyen
  • Fixed exploit that would let you build in spawn
    
  • Seal will now select a random skin every time it teleports to the break room (3 possible skins)
    
  • Adjusted oob seal animation timings
    
  • Fixed seal swimming animation
    
  • Added missing resupply cabinet on the Blu side
    
  • Added some missing clipping that would let players build in undesirable places
    
  • Fixed some floating windows
    
  • Fixed some props clipping through stuff
    
  • Fixed some displacements clipping through stuff
    
  • Fixed some displacement seams
    
  • Fixed some visible nodraws
    
  • Fixed some z-fighting
    
  • Various detailing additions
• Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_tinyrock, vsh_nucleus, vsh_skirmish
  • TF_Bots now function in Versus Saxton Hale
    
  • Fixed first-person spectators not seeing Hale's arms glow when he uses his abilities
    
  • Fixed players dropping Player Destruction pickups
    
  • Fixed Hale sometimes holding Necro Smasher or Sandvich
    
  • Fixed Hale's "Dispenser Down..." line playing for any type of building destroyed
    
  • By community request, added Pyro VSH lines, performed by James McGuinn
    
  • Updated VSH voice lines for Spy
    
  • "Behind you" and "Above you" now play exclusively for the player the line is addressed to
    
  • Reduced the frequency of Hale's on-kill lines with more than 20 players currently alive
    
  • Mad Milk recharge rate returned to stock value
    
  • Demoman's Swords now deal less knockback than other melee weapons
    
  • Demoman's Shields will now break when absorbing a Hale punch
    
  • Fixed a bug relating to sending a class-restricted duel to Hale during Setup
• Updated vsh_skirmish (additional changes)
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds
    
  • Added decals to ammo pack locations throughout the map
• Updated vsh_distillery (additional change)
  • Fixed crash when using mat_phong 0

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a crash when opening the achievement dialog
• Fixed a bug where custom replacement materials in a map could persist to other maps
• Fixed a bug where some particles were not the using correct particle types on clients
• Fixed EmitSoundEx not using the correct sound name
• Fixed the Strange Filter prefix for vsh_tinyrock
• Fixed missing sounds and animation blends for the Taunt: Teufort Tango
• Fixed the equip_region for The Shrapnel Shell
• Updated vsh_skirmish to fix an issue where some props would disappear when viewed at certain angles
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • Fixed missing materials
  • Fixed various physics props obstructing the payload cart
• Updated vsh_nucleus
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds
  • Added decals to ammo pack locations throughout the map

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a crash when opening the achievement dialog
  
• Fixed a bug where custom replacement materials in a map could persist to other maps
  
• Fixed a bug where some particles were not the using correct particle types on clients
  
• Fixed EmitSoundEx not using the correct sound name
  
• Fixed the Strange Filter prefix for vsh_tinyrock
  
• Fixed missing sounds and animation blends for the Taunt: Teufort Tango
  
• Fixed the equip_region for The Shrapnel Shell
  
• Updated vsh_skirmish to fix an issue where some props would disappear when viewed at certain angles
  
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • Fixed missing materials
    
  • Fixed various physics props obstructing the payload cart
• Updated vsh_nucleus
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds
    
  • Added decals to ammo pack locations throughout the map

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a client crash related to audio and the new taunts
• Fixed Red being able to enter the Blu spawn room on pl_cashworks
• Fixed a transparency issue with the Hard Carry Unusual effect
• Fixed missing contributor for vsh_distillery
• Fixed spelling for the Taunt: Teufort Tango

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a client crash related to audio and the new taunts
  
• Fixed Red being able to enter the Blu spawn room on pl_cashworks
  
• Fixed a transparency issue with the Hard Carry Unusual effect
  
• Fixed missing contributor for vsh_distillery
  
• Fixed spelling for the Taunt: Teufort Tango
  

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Summer 2023!

• Featuring 14 new community maps: Sharkbay, Rotunda, Phoenix, Cashworks, Venice, Reckoner, Sulfur, Hardwood, Pelican Peak, Selbyen, VSH Tiny Rock, VSH Distillery, VSH Skirmish, and VSH Nucleus
• Added the Summer 2023 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 25 new community-contributed items
• Added 6 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Killer Joke
  • Taunt: Star-Spangled Strategy
  • Taunt: The Head Doctor
  • Taunt: Tuefort Tango
  • Taunt: The Road Rager
  • Taunt: The Killer Signature
• Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 12 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 8 new effects for Unusual taunts
• Added the Summer 2023 War Paint Case
  • Contains 10 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Summer 2023 Collection
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.
• The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2023

• Security and stability improvements
• Fixed the Mann vs. Machine upgrade panel closing after receiving a matchmaking party invite
• Fixed an exploit related to the ConTracker and being able to move/shoot while it's deployed
• Fixed the Strange Count Transfer Tool not being able to transfer stats for Sandvich items
• Fixed the Engineer not being able to move for a short period of time after doing The High Five taunt
• Fixed missing No Headphones style for the Universal Translator
• Fixed Engineer teleporter audio that was referencing the dispenser by mistake in Spanish
• Fixed incorrect alpha channels for the Smissmas 2021/2022 Cosmetic Case models
• Fixed the Winter 2019 War Paint Case not being shown in the Mann Co. Store
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated pl_enclosure_final to fix localization issues
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Boosted volume of snowman explosions
  • Added occluders to C to improve performance
  • Improved clipping
• Updated cp_steel
  • Prop collision cleanup and improved player clipping
  • Explosive splash bug collisions on stairs, props, etc., around the map
  • Spawn point issues (collision, prop blocking, clipping, etc.)
  • Fix Pyro door exploit on A
  • Fix choke and spam issues into Blu & Red spawns
  • Fix Pixel walk collision issues
  • Fixing ceiling clipping and stuck spots including exploits
  • Clean up geometry in spawns, the spawn locations and their exits
  • Fix roof readability issues, with sticky and rocket jumping
  • Fix rare double death bug when falling into pit
  • Fix Cliff stuck spots and ledges in E pit
  • Removed head glitch tele spawn on A-B connector
  • Fix rare overtime cap bug
  • Fix Red team getting stuck in spawn door to A
• Updated cp_mossrock
  • Fixed numerous perch points
  • Fixed players being able to get under Blu spawn
  • Fixed a location where a teleporter could be build out of the map
  • Fixed collision on rock near final point so it is more accurate to the visuals
  • Fixed lots of small visual bugs
  • Fixed some small exploits
  • Improved optimisation

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Summer 2023!

• Featuring 14 new community maps: Sharkbay, Rotunda, Phoenix, Cashworks, Venice, Reckoner, Sulfur, Hardwood, Pelican Peak, Selbyen, VSH Tiny Rock, VSH Distillery, VSH Skirmish, and VSH Nucleus
  
• Added the Summer 2023 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 25 new community-contributed items
• Added 6 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Killer Joke
    
  • Taunt: Star-Spangled Strategy
    
  • Taunt: The Head Doctor
    
  • Taunt: Tuefort Tango
    
  • Taunt: The Road Rager
    
  • Taunt: The Killer Signature
• Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 12 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 8 new effects for Unusual taunts
• Added the Summer 2023 War Paint Case
  • Contains 10 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Summer 2023 Collection
    
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.
  
• The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2023
  

• Security and stability improvements
  
• Fixed the Mann vs. Machine upgrade panel closing after receiving a matchmaking party invite
  
• Fixed an exploit related to the ConTracker and being able to move/shoot while it's deployed
  
• Fixed the Strange Count Transfer Tool not being able to transfer stats for Sandvich items
  
• Fixed the Engineer not being able to move for a short period of time after doing The High Five taunt
  
• Fixed missing No Headphones style for the Universal Translator
  
• Fixed Engineer teleporter audio that was referencing the dispenser by mistake in Spanish
  
• Fixed incorrect alpha channels for the Smissmas 2021/2022 Cosmetic Case models
  
• Fixed the Winter 2019 War Paint Case not being shown in the Mann Co. Store
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated pl_enclosure_final to fix localization issues
  
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
  • Boosted volume of snowman explosions
    
  • Added occluders to C to improve performance
    
  • Improved clipping
• Updated cp_steel
  • Prop collision cleanup and improved player clipping
    
  • Explosive splash bug collisions on stairs, props, etc., around the map
    
  • Spawn point issues (collision, prop blocking, clipping, etc.)
    
  • Fix Pyro door exploit on A
    
  • Fix choke and spam issues into Blu & Red spawns
    
  • Fix Pixel walk collision issues
    
  • Fixing ceiling clipping and stuck spots including exploits
    
  • Clean up geometry in spawns, the spawn locations and their exits
    
  • Fix roof readability issues, with sticky and rocket jumping
    
  • Fix rare double death bug when falling into pit
    
  • Fix Cliff stuck spots and ledges in E pit
    
  • Removed head glitch tele spawn on A-B connector
    
  • Fix rare overtime cap bug
    
  • Fix Red team getting stuck in spawn door to A
• Updated cp_mossrock
  • Fixed numerous perch points
    
  • Fixed players being able to get under Blu spawn
    
  • Fixed a location where a teleporter could be build out of the map
    
  • Fixed collision on rock near final point so it is more accurate to the visuals
    
  • Fixed lots of small visual bugs
    
  • Fixed some small exploits
    
  • Improved optimisation

Get ready for the epic showdown at LAN Downunder 2023! Teams from all across Oceania are gearing up to compete for the coveted title of the greatest team downunder. Tune in live on Twitch from July 8th to 9th, starting at 11:30am AEST, to witness the intense battles for glory and a prize pool of $2,000! The competition kicks off with a thrilling six-round Swiss stage, followed by exhilarating single elimination playoffs on day two. It's going to be an action-packed event that TF2 fans won't want to miss. So, mark your calendars, rally your friends, and prepare for the ultimate display of competitive gaming!

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