• Fixed an issue causing dedicated servers to occasionally hang on shutdown
• Hammer tools: Fixed vbsp -onlyents and -onlyprops compiles failing
• Updated localization files
• Updated the Maps Workshop Beta
  • Fixed an issue causing clients or servers installed in long path names to be unable to load workshop maps
  • Fixed an issue causing clients to occasionally be unable to launch a listen server using a workshop map via the 'map' command
  • Fixed an issue causing the initial map load on dedicated servers to fail if the map is a workshop map
  • Fixed dedicated servers requiring a reboot to properly handle updated workshop maps if the map name changed

• Fixed a client crash related to crafting

• Mann Co. Store summer sale is on!
• Updated dedicated server 'status' command to include sv_tags
• Enabled raw mouse input for Mac clients
• Added OWL 13 tournament medals
• Added TF2Connexion Season 15 tournament medals
• Fixed a client crash related to the HUD
• Updated the localization files
• Updated Mann Co. Store prices for foreign currencies to current USD equivalents
• Security/crash fixes (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for these reports)
  • Fixed a remote code execution bug and a crash related to malformed custom spray files
  • Added checks to the voice system that prevent loading codecs other than the files that ship with the game
• Updated the Maps Workshop Beta
  • Workshop map names (e.g. workshop/cp_foo.ugc123456) can now be used in the map, changelevel, and nextlevel commands as well as the mapcycle config
  • Allow fuzzy name matching in the map, changelevel, and nextlevel commands as well as the mapcycle config -- e.g. "changelevel dustbowl"
  • Shorthand workshop map names of the form workshop/ (e.g. workshop/123456) will now auto-resolve to the full map name
  • Running tf_workshop_map_sync is no longer necessary, maps will be fetched and updated on demand during level change
  • tf_workshop_map_sync is no longer blocking, and can be used to precache maps in the background
  • Workshop maps are no longer copied to tf/maps/workshop/ by default, instead using the single copy in the steamapps/workshop folder
  • Fixed some cases of embedded resources in workshop maps, such as cubemaps, not being loaded properly
  • Fixed an issue preventing game servers from properly receiving updates to workshop map files
  • Fixed game servers using registered accounts via sv_setsteamaccount not being able to download workshop content
  • Fixed syncing workshop maps prior to the first map load on a dedicated server
  • Updated in-game workshop import tool
    • Fixed not being able to select the class/other tags for cosmetic items
    • Hide unused buttons when editing an existing workshop entry
    • Fixed text getting truncated when editing items with long descriptions

• Fixed a problem that was preventing clients from uploading items to the Steam Workshop
• Fixed a stability issue with dedicated servers

• Announcing the Maps Workshop Beta!
  • Check out the blog post for more information
  • Added bsp_repack command to repack a BSP file with optimal compression
  • Maps uploaded to the workshop are automatically compressed
  • Added tf_workshop_refresh command to recheck tracked workshop maps and refresh subscriptions
  • Added tf_workshop_map_sync command to immediately install a map from the workshop by ID
  • Added sv_allow_point_servercommand to disable point_servercommand entities. Defaults to "official" Valve maps only. Can also be set to "disallow" and "always".

Are you great at making fun, addictive TF2 maps? Do you have no idea how to make a map, but you like playing on them? Are you only vaguely aware of what maps are and prefer to just walk in a single direction until you find what you're looking for? Introducing the Maps Workshop Beta, a place for all three of you to upload, enjoy or just learn about the existence of maps!

The Maps Workshop Beta is an in-development one-stop hub where mapmakers can instantly upload and get feedback on their maps. Simply head over to the in-game Workshop tool and click on the new Maps button. If you're just in the market to play new maps, you can now browse the Maps Workshop and up-vote and subscribe to maps you like or just connect to a server running a Workshop map and it will download automatically from the Workshop.

And remember, this is a Beta that we'll be working to improve. The TF2 team is incredibly appreciative of your feedback.

Two North American competitive Team Fortress 2 teams, Ascent and Froyotech, are trying to earn funds to compete at Insomnia55 LAN, and they need your help! Hosted in the United Kingdom, the Insomnia series LAN events are tri-annually held gaming festivals, bringing teams from around the world to compete at the highest level in one of the biggest events in competitive TF2. Be sure to check out their indiegogo pages for more information, and help out if you can!

• Fixed crash when getting a malformed KeyValues buffer (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for the report)

• Fixed a dedicated server crash related to the dispenser
• Fixed a client crash related to the material system
• Fixed a client crash related to ragdolls
• Fixed a client crash related to demo playback and skipping ticks
• Fixed not being able to launch the game in fullscreen on Windows 10 Preview
• Fixed sentries not being able to hit players who are ducking while airborne. This was most noticeable when used in conjunction with the B.A.S.E. Jumper.
• Fixed not being able to preview paint changes in the backpack, Mann Co. Store, and Workshop import tool
• Fixed the Strange Dalokohs Bar incorrectly counting food eaten
• Fixed missing ambient sounds in some maps
• Fixed the Festive Targe not using the correct Blue team material
• Fixed the Ap-Sap causing stuttering on dedicated servers
• Added ETF2L 6v6 Season 20, ETF2L Highlander Season 8, and ETF2L Ultiduo 5 medals
• Added the Tip of the Hats community medal
• Added a "no hat" style for the Batter's Helmet
• Updated the localization files

The European Team Fortress 2 League are about to kick off their 21st 6v6 season, with applications open to all skill levels. To sign up, join a team or simply find out more about competitive TF2, head over to http://etf2l.org.

To further whet your appetite, check out the best frags from Season 20 in this video made by Premiership Medic Beater!