Team Fortress 2 Update Released
August 15, 2024 - TF2 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 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
August 13, 2024 - TF2 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:
- 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
- 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!)
August 2, 2024 - TF2 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:
- 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
July 25, 2024 - TF2 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:
- Updated pl_embargo to fix visual glitches
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
July 25, 2024 - TF2 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:
- 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!)
July 19, 2024 - TF2 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:
- 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
July 18, 2024 - TF2 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 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
July 18, 2024 - TF2 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:
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
General
- 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
- 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
April 22, 2024 - TF2 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 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.)
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 18, 2024 - TF2 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 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 18, 2024 - TF2 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:
- Added 64-bit support for Windows/Linux client and server
- Should include performance improvements for most users
- Raw input is now enabled by default
- 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
January 9, 2024 - TF2 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 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
December 21, 2023 - TF2 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:
- 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
December 20, 2023 - TF2 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:
- 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
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
December 19, 2023 - TF2 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 a regression with the Clue Hairdo where the smoke attachment was missing
