• Added Jingle Jam 2017 community medals
• Due to fraudulent use, temporarily untradeable giveaway gifts (e.g. Pallet of Crates, Secret Saxtons, key gifts) cannot be used until their tradability restriction has expired

• Fixed the scoreboard not displaying the proper images for Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass owners
• Fixed a Pyro animation bug related to jumping
• Fixed the Spy-cicle not giving the Spy fire immunity
• Fixed the animation for The Second Banana plate
• Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping
• Added the Titanium Tank Participant Medal
• Updated the Mann Co. Store to support the new foreign currencies added to Steam
• Updated the localization files
• Updated pl_enclosure_final
  • Fixed a buildable area in BLU spawn for stage 1
  • Updated materials for foliage props
• Updated plr_bananabay
  • The train will now pass at its maximum frequency after both payloads make it up the large hill
  • Fixed players getting pushed into the underwater tunnel and ceiling over right spawn exit
  • Fixed spawn gates trapping enemy players
  • Amplified train engine sound
  • Reworked left spawn exit
  • Added small barrier near final cap
  • Improved performance in some areas
  • Reduced push force near outer rocks
• Updated cp_mossrock
  • Fixed small area where Engineers could build in initial BLU spawn
  • Fixed area where you could fall in the pit and not die
  • Fixed cases where you could block the train without dying
  • The train now doesn't kill you if your toe touches it
  • Optimized FPS around the last point. Should be significantly better.
  • Brightened the underside of last point slightly
  • Improved clipping around the ramp to last point
  • Fixed a case where your view would glitch out on the sign near cap A

• Fixed a bug related to The Fortified Compound and lighting arrows
• Updated the RGL.gg Pick/Ban Prolander Participant tournament medal so it can be painted
• Updated the localization files

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• Fixed an exploit where players were getting out of bumper-car mode and ghost mode on Halloween maps
• Fixed a rare client crash related to community server mods
• Fixed not seeing the new flamethrower effects on some machines
• Fixed not being able to jump after zooming with The Classic
• Fixed the bite bodygroup for The Second Banana
• Fixed The Rescue Ranger not drawing its attached screen properly
• Fixed The Saxton not cloaking properly
• Fixed a Pyro melee animation bug
• Fixed a client hitch related to the backpack
• Added new drop plates for The Fishcake, The Dalokohs Bar, and The Buffalo Steak Sandvich
• Updated the Taunt Unusualifier 'Inspect' screen to display the unusual effects it will roll against when used
• Updated the localization files

• Fixed a client crash related to the Mann Co. Store
• Fixed server crash related to the ConTracker
• War Paints directly purchased with Blood Money in the Mercenary Park Gift Shop and the Dragon Slayer come as Factory New again
  • Existing War Paints and weapons affected by yesterday's change will be fixed-up in the coming days
• Fixed the bite bodygroup for The Fishcake and The Dalokohs Bar
• Fixed the Festive Jag not drawing the lights
• Fixed a bug related to the Razorback and touching a resupply closet or respawning
• Fixed the Mantreads description for reduced airblast vulnerability
• Fixed bots constantly respawning during Training mode
• Fixed bots constantly respawning when tf_bot_force_class is set
• Fixed a case where bots would constantly respawn if tf_bot_spawn_use_preset_roster was disabled
• Added tf_bot_reevaluate_class_in_spawnroom convar to allow servers to disable bot reselecting their class while in spawn rooms
• Fixed a bug with the Phlogistinator's attack distance so it matches the other flamethrowers
• Fixed the War Paint icons in the Steam Community Market
  • Known issue: War Paints still show as blank and with zero quantity in search results
• Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun overheal upgrade in Mann vs. Machine
• War Paints now have individual listings on the Steam Community Market
• Outgoing party invites now get a notification panel
• Updated cp_badlands
  • Disabled collision on a bunch of props (mainly lights/lamps)
  • Reduced attackers' spawn advantage by 1 second when working on final control point
  • Upgraded the small ammo pack to medium in the yard (on the porch)

• Fixed an issue with how Flamethrowers were determining range after recent fixes to close-range hit detection
• Updated the Taunt Unusualifier to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event
• Updated War Paints purchased from the Mercenary Park Gift Shop so they use all wear levels

• Fixed a client crash related to weapons with effect meters
• Fixed a bug with the main menu sometimes displaying two character images at the same time
• Fixed the recharge rate for the Fishcake
• Fixed being able to buy airblast upgrades for the Phlogistinator in Mann vs. Machine mode
• Fixed flamethrowers not damaging buildings at close distance
• Fixed a bug related to the Dragon's Fury projectiles not hitting enemies
• Changed The Gunslinger contract objective from "Get a kill with a sentry" to "Get a kill with a mini-sentry"
• Reduced the number of times "Get 5 kills with The Back Scatter in a single life" needs to be scored to 3
• Updated pl_badwater to improve hit detection around some of the staircases

• Fixed the new airblast not honoring airblast vulnerability modifiers on Mann vs. Machine bots
• Fixed the new airblast not benefiting from the airblast force upgrade in Mann vs. Machine
• Fixed The Mantreads not properly granting airblast resistance

• Updated the Case Global Unusual Effects to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event. This applies to all cosmetic cases.
• Fixed all classes doing 3x damage when landing on enemies
• Fixed the Flare Contract Bonus Objective requiring mini-crit kills instead of crit kills
• Made it easier to score "defend an objective" style Contract objectives
• Lowered the requirements for the Amputator Contract's bonus objectives
• Fixed a case where players standing directly in front of the Pyro would not get burned
• Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun and changing class/loadout while being healed
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  • Removed the "Faster recharge rate" upgrades from The Dragon's Fury
  • Fixed the missing "Increased Airblast Push Force" upgrade on The Dragon's Fury

Play your favorite classic Scream Fortress maps alongside Jungle Inferno! We've added free Halloween contracts and rewards to the ConTracker! Scream Fortress IX runs through November 8, 2017.