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Mar 30, 2023

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 exploit related to using The Snack Attack to block the movement of other entities

Mar 20, 2023

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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:

Security and stability improvements
Added check to not set Marked-for-Death when mixing Mannpower and Player Destruction (community request)
Added a check to prevent td_buyback audio spam after the round has started
Fixed grapple movement slowing players when mixing Mannpower and Player Destruction. Only team leaders will receive a grapple movement penalty. (community request)
Fixed missing localization string in the recipe for the Tide Turner
Fixed self-illumination effect for the High Roller's Rocket Launcher and the High Roller's Medi Gun (community fix from makaroffilya)
Updated the crocodile model to fix a twisted ankle
Updated pl_enclosure_final to fix an exploit that allowed players to get out of bounds

Mar 1, 2023

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 Summer tag for Workshop maps

Mar 1, 2023

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 URLLabel to prevent invalid URLs
Added new Workshop tags for Summer, Player Destruction, and Community Fix
Added check to ensure bullet effects are not duplicated (community fix from mastercoms)
Deleted some unused Steam API queries to improve client perf (community fix from mastercoms)
Fixed exploit related to using the td_buyback command during Mann vs. Machine matches
Fixed Stat Clock cancelling out ÜberCharge and self-illuminating materials on weapons using War Paints (community fix from makaroffilya)
Fixed not seeing the correct inspect image for the Red Rock Roscoe after previewing another paintkit item
Fixed missing/incorrect style strings for a few items
Reverted the previous change to the equip_region for the Cranial Cowl
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to adjust clipping throughout the map

Jan 5, 2023

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 memory leak when firing syringes as Medic
Fixed some instances of syringes being invisible around corners and in transitions between water and air (both directions)
Fixed syringes triggering false hits on the client when minimal view models are enabled or a custom view model FOV is set
Fixed The Original using the default reload sound instead of the intended sound
Fixed entities being considered static props after long server times
- Fixed Mann vs. Machine bots failing to spawn
- Fixed rockets occasionally being solid
Updated the equip_region settings for The Onimann and the Cranial Cowl
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Fixed being able to stand in the cliff wall near control point 2 in stage 1
Expanded VScript support
- Fixed .nut files being valid files for download/upload
- Fixed clients being able to run certain script_* debug commands on the server
- Added EmitSoundEx
- Fixed crashes related to null strings being passed to functions
- Exposed a MaxClients function to get the current value of maxplayers
- Fixed clearing script hooks on level transition

Dec 21, 2022

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 Taunt: The Boiling Point and Taunt: The Table Tantrum items to add missing voice lines when flipping the table
Updated the Taunt: Roasty Toasty to add missing marshmallow ignite sound
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Adjusted occluders
- Added some hints
- Reduced unneeded props
- Adjusted area portals
- Minor deforestation
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Stage 2
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers (both A and B paths)
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Removed mine carts in A flank
  - Reduced length of metal gate in the middle court
  - Increased cap time from 16 to 20
- Stage 3
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Enhanced the snow pile in the water trench
  - Added another way to get out of the trench
  - Increased Point 1 doorway length
  - Removed a sightline with RED spawn

Dec 14, 2022

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 Particulate Protector not using the BLU team skin
Fixed Huntsman registering headshots when arrows go through other entities
Fixed Oktoberfester's third style using the smoke effect
Fixed missing smoke effect for The Salty Dog's second style
Updated Tainted Frost unusual effect to fix a problem with the material
Updated Colonel Kringle to fix some clipping and alignment issues
Updated Taunt: Tailored Terminal to fix a problem with the briefcase materials
Updated Taunt: Russian Rubdown to fix some sounds being clipped
Updated Taunt: Roasty Toasty
- Fixed some sounds clipping the Pyro's lines
- Fixed some missing particles
- Fixed a stutter in the animation loop
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Fixed missing materials/models
- Fixed duplicate lights on the rope entities
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Fixed a client crash caused by failing to decode MP3 files
- Fixed snow displacements poking through the roof
- Fixed bullet holes poking through soft snow
- Fixed snowman bombs not respawning properly
- Minor clipping improvements
- Removed the Observer

Dec 7, 2022

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 the Spy sapping buildings
Fixed the Battle Bear not using the correct skin for team BLU
Fixed a materials problem with the Taunt: Tailored Terminal
Fixed missing sounds and smoothed the loop point for the Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Updated ctf_frosty to fix various exploits
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing models/materials
Updated pl_frostcliff
- Fixed sticky bombs from getting attached to the front of the payload cart
- Fixed some window props from hovering
- Fixed displacement crack in uphill near A
- Fixed few misaligned textures
- Fixed players from staying stuck few seconds in old respawn after spawns change
- Fixed players from getting stuck between cart and geometry near last pit
- Increased RED team spawn time slightly after BLU captures 2nd point
- Decreased doorway size near BLU 2nd spawn area
- Improved lighting in doorway near capture point D
- Improved clipping within map
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Improved clipping
- Added missing color correction data
- Adjusted BLU spawn to light better and tweak some clipping
- Adjusted intensity and hue of lighting in various places for better readability
- Fixed soundscape transition bugs
- Reduced temperature by 3 degrees
Updated VScript
- Updated HLTV placeholder player to not be a valid script entity. This fixes some scripts failing on dedicated servers because the HLTV placeholder player isn't accounted for.

Dec 6, 2022

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 Festive Rack to fix missing paintable attribute
Updated Musical Maelstrom, Verdant Virtuoso, and Silver Serenade effects to fix max particle count
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing materials/models
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2
- Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Improved clipping
- Fixed various perch spots
- Decreased fog intensity
- Removed unused particle system entities
- Fixed a few floating trees
- Adjusted vertical positions of snowman bombs
- Adjusted lighting on metal sheets in blue spawn
- Fireplaces will now light arrows
- Added more func_dustmotes
- Fixed some visible z-fighting
- Minor detailing additions and adjustments
VScript support changes
- Fixed lag compensation when friendly fire is enabled
- Added better support for meshing player upgrades
  - Added GrantOrRemoveAllUpgrades method
  - Exposed currency UI when upgrades are enabled
  - Exposed upgrade history on the player when playing without a population manager

Dec 5, 2022

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

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 2022!

All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
Featuring 5 new community maps: Frostwatch, Frostcliff, Rumford, Frosty, and Coal Pit
Added the Winter 2022 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: Russian Rubdown
- Taunt: Tailored Terminal
- Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
- 8 new effects for Unusual hats
- 9 new effects for Unusual taunts
All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2022 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, 2023

General

Fixed some point_camera visibility issues
Fixed some UGC medals using the wrong skin for team RED
Updated backpack images for some older cosmetic cases
Updated winter cosmetic cases to use a winterized sound when opening
Updated several maps to fix localization issues
Updated cp_snakewater_final1
- Fixed missing cubemaps
- Improved blockbullets
- Visual fixes

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