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 some players not being able to start Friends Only 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:

• Re-enabled all players to be able to use voice commands and party chat
  
• Added more detailed options for server visibility and privacy when creating a server
  • The "Use Steam Networking" checkbox has been replaced with a dropdown, allowing the creation of Local, Friends Only, Unlisted and Listed servers -- defaulting to Unlisted
    
  • Using map command by default will no longer create a join-able game
• Fixed a crash on exit under 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 HUD scope animation exploit (GitHub fix from mastercoms)
  
• Fixed case where the door model for Match Status HUD wasn't initialized before setting the submodel (GitHub fix from rabscootle)
  
• Fixed money not automatically being collected in Mann vs. Machine respawn rooms (GitHub fix from mastercoms)
  
• Fixed stuck Mann vs. Machine bots sometimes causing spawn softlocks (GitHub fix from Mentrillum)
  
• Fixed Mann vs. Machine ammo canteens not affecting energy weapons (GitHub fix from Mentrillum)
  
• Fixed 'Shell Extension' achiemevent not working for energy weapons (GitHub fix from Mentrillum)
  
• Fixed not being able to deploy parachute after landing and becoming airborne without jump button (GitHub fix from FlaminSarge)
  
• Fixed some heap allocated KeyValues leaks (GitHub fix from Dmitry Tsarevich)
  
• Relaxed in-game chat restrictions for certain accounts
  

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 string for the PNG filter when using the Decal Tool
  
• Added missing newline to the 'Unable to initialize sound capture' console message
  
• Added IsNextBot() method (GitHub fix from Bitl)
  
• Added support for custom mission briefings in vsh and zi game modes (GitHub fix from Gamer_X)
  
• Added convar to control max Mann vs. Machine robots (GitHub fix from ficool2)
  
• Added prediction for Thermal Thruster + self-stun (GitHub fix from wgetJane)
  
• Fixed crash with game_round_win in KOTH (GitHub fix from doclic)
  
• Fixed Mann vs. Machine status HUD not using the mini boss background for enemies in the Support group
  
• Fixed Medieval Mode Auto-RP not matching lowercase input unless it begins with an 'a'
  
• Fixed backpack page buttons putting the 'New' label behind the button
  
• Fixed character info panel not being positioned correctly
  
• Fixed The Front Runner using the wrong team color for the headset on the Stylin' style
  
• Fixed Announcer VO with static at the end of the sound (community fix from Lindon)
  
• Fixed missing lightwarp setting for the Conniver's Kunai and The Half-Zatoichi (community fix from Lindon)
  
• Fixed The Bazaar Bargain's scope being painted when using the Elfin Enamel war paint
  
• Fixed commentary text not displaying
  
• Fixed TFBot VScript methods SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, and HasMission using 'unsigned int' by mistake
  
• Fixed overlapping internal font names causing one font to overwrite the other for Linux clients (GitHub fix from RoseyLemonz)
  
• Fixed Casual late-joiners seeing Competitive logo on Match Status HUD doors (GitHub fix from rabscootle)
  
• Fixed Spy bots using human voice lines in Mann vs. Machine (GitHub fix from John Kvalevog)
  
• Fixed crash on VGUI menu bar button cursor entrance (GitHub fix from RGBACatlord)
  
• Fixed Mann vs. Machine bomb carrier voice line playing during normal CTF with bots (GitHub fix from mastercoms)
  
• Fixed organ props spawning from non-Vita-Saw damage (GitHub fix from Thomas Kain)
  
• Fixed uninitialized field use in CParticleEffectBinding (GitHub fix from Thomas Kain)
  
• Fixed type cast warning caused by pointer size mismatch (GitHub fix from SanyaSho)
  
• Fixed typo in Mann vs. Machine score calculation (GitHub fix from HalfMatt)
  
• Fixed missed break in logging character field save data causing incorrect logging (GitHub fix from Dmitry Tsarevich)
  
• Fixed Engineer bots soft locking on CTF maps (GitHub fix from AwfulRanger)
  
• Fixed middle mouse kicking you in PASS Time (GitHub fix from ficool2)
  
• Fixed radial fog not being enabled in 3D sky on official maps (GitHub fix from ficool2)
  
• Fixed PLAYER_FLAG_BITS truncating m_fFlags sent to clients (GitHub fix from copperpixel)
  
• Fixed prediction for jumping when The Huntsman is charged/released (GitHub fix from wgetJane)
  
• Fixed prediction for Force-A-Nature jumps (GitHub fix from wgetJane)
  
• Increased PLAYER_FLAG_BITS to 32
  
• Removed temporary player jingle files if tf_delete_temp_files (GitHub fix from AndrewBetson)
  
• Removed MFC dependency in the launcher exe (GitHub fix from Slartibarty)
  
• Updated the ConTracker 'Back' button to accommodate longer localization strings
  
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Fixed erroneous and asymmetric clipping across the map
    
  • Fixed pumpkin bomb quota being too low

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:

• 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 coronación 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:

• 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
  

General

• 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