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 client crash related to the Quickplay menu
  
• Fixed the Crafting menu not showing the inputs/outputs correctly
  
• Fixed the Backpack not drawing paint splotches for items that have been painted
  
• Fixed the Engineer’s belt and pocket equip_regions conflicting for some items
  
• Reverted the changes to The Half-Zatoichi until the effects on the Soldier can be investigated
  

Note missed from the previous update:

• Fixed the MvM upgrade menu closing when a Strange item has its counter increment
  

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:


Weapon Updates

• The Shortstop
  • Reduced extra knockback penalty from 80% to 40%
• The Short Circuit
  • Added Penalty - No longer gain metal from dispensers when active
• The Cleaner's Carbine
  • Changed OnKill effect from gain crits for 3 seconds to gain mini-crits for 8 seconds
• Natascha
  • Added Positive Attribute +50% extra ammo
• The Reserve Shooter
  • Increased clip size from 3 to 4
    
  • Time to mini-crit airborne targets changed from 3 to 5
• The Beggar's Bazooka
  • Changed penalty No primary ammo from dispensers to no primary ammo from dispensers when active
• The Quick Fix
  • Fixed the Medic not gaining the proper speed boost when a Demoman uses the Chargin' Targe or Splendid Screen

Weapon Fixes

• Fixed deflected projectiles not affecting Strange and Killstreak counts
  
• Fixed the Mini-Sentry range-sphere not accurately displaying the range for the sentry when it is being placed
  
• Fixed the Spy's revolver using the incorrect reload sound
  
• Fixed third-person Medi Gun beams appearing jittery
  
• Fixed the Heavy not playing his response rules lines after eating a Sandvich, Buffalo Steak Sandvich, etc.
  
• Fixed The Half-Zatoichi using the wrong animations for the Loadout screen and the HUD 3D Character
  

Community Updates

• Added the Strongbox Key to the Mann Co. Store
  
• Added 43 community-contributed items to the Strongbox Crate
  
• Added the Tumblr Vs Reddit Participation Medal
  

Mann vs. Machine

• Added Killstreak Fabricators for the following weapons to the Two Cities Tour reward list:
  • The Lugermorph, The Big Kill, The Iron Curtain, The Frying Pan, The Black Rose, The AWPer Hand, Chargin' Targe, Splendid Screen, and The Mantreads
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to purchase/sell the Canteen Specialist upgrade to get more money than they originally spent
  
• Fixed an exploit where players could stand on a robot's head to block their movement for an easy kill
  
• Fixed players not being able to earn the Frags to Riches achievement if there is money in the world when the mission is completed
  
• Fixed a bug that caused players to not receive an Upgrade Refund Credit when they should have
  
• Fixed the UI not updating properly if an Upgrade Refund Credit is earned after the wave has ended
  

Quickplay

• Added advanced options page, which allows you to search for a few commonly-requested non-vanilla options: 32-player servers, nocrits, and instant/modified respawn times
  
• Added "Show Servers" button to quickplay. This will run the normal quickplay search, but instead of joining the "best" server, it will present a list of about 20 servers and let you pick.
  

Other Changes

• Improved loading of item information panels to prevent hitches when cycling through backpack pages
  • Use the convar tf_time_loading_item_panels to control how much time is spent per frame loading item panel data.
• Fixed Australium items not using the correct images in the Steam Community Market
  
• Added missing payload audio for the Medic, Soldier, Demoman, and Spy
  
• Added the server command "sv_setsteamaccount" for logging in with a persistent game server account using a login token. Login tokens may be acquired via the IGameServersService/CreateAccount web API. Using a login token is not required to run a game server, but allows Steam users to continue to access your game server from their favorites list if your game server changes IP in the future.
  
• Added the game server's SteamID to the output of the status command
  
• Fixed the Killstreak counts not being accurately portrayed in the scoreboard
  
• Fixed seeing the incorrect LOD settings for models when they are being previewed during submission to the Steam Workshop
  
• Fixed a UV/skinning problem on the level 1 sentry
  
• Fixed a problem where "activate virtual reality" doesn't work if you have 2 monitors + headset
  
• Fixed a client crash caused by trying to load an invalid URL
  
• Fixed achievements getting stuck in a completed state and not being awarded to the player
  
• Fixed not hearing hit sounds after a level change when using tf_dingalingaling_repeat_delay
  
• Fixed the "equipped" label being displayed on incorrect backpack panels when equipping items
  
• Fixed the upper-left backpack panel always being highlighted when equipping items
  
• Fixed player names being clipped by item images in the Freeze Cam and Inspect panels
  
• Updated the equip_region for The Extra Layer
  
• Updated the Blue team material for the Ambassador to be less red
  
• Updated ctf_2fort
  • Fixed a rendering bug on a silo prop in the skybox area for the Blue base

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:

• Add quickplay option to only connect to official Valve servers
  
• Prevent game servers from redirecting players to alternate servers when players connect through quickplay
  
• Fixed the show_htmlpage command bypassing the cl_disablehtmlmotd convar on the client
  
• Fixed the loading screen not rendering correctly for Mac clients
  
• Fixed Asian fonts not rendering correctly for Linux clients
  
• Fixed a client crash related to Killstreak effects
  
• Fixed a client crash caused by trying to load an invalid URL in the MOTD
  
• Fixed a server crash related to screen fades
  
• Fixed color correction being based off the wrong player's origin in multiplayer games
  
• Fixed the Heavy's fists not showing the Killstreak effects
  
• Fixed The War on Smissmas Battle Socks hiding the Soldier's grenades
  
• Fixed the Meet the Medic taunt not releasing doves during the taunt
  
• Fixed HUD elements not drawing correctly after beginning to record a demo
  
• Fixed the Short Circuit particles not always being removed on player death
  
• Fixed an exploit where players could run the MVM_Revive_Response, MVM_Respec, and use_action_slot_item commands on behalf of other players
  
• Updated the Unidentified Following Object, Carrion Companion, and Chucklenuts so they can get assists in Pyrovision
  
• Updated the Festive Gloves of Running Urgently to include a blue material when equipped by the Blue team
  
• Updated The Brainiac Hairpiece so it can be equipped with items like The Grizzled Growth and added a "no helmet" style
  
• Updated The Map Maker's Medallion so name/description tags can be applied to it
  
• Updated the Short Circuit to use the Engineer's melee taunt
  
• Updated The Scotsman's Skullcutter to use the Demoman's secondary taunt
  
• Updated The TF2VRH and The Virtual Viewfinder so they can be equipped with hats
  
• Added UGC Highlander Season 11 and 6vs6 Season 13 medals
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated pl_upward
  • Fixed being able to construct buildings in the skybox
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  • Fixed the bots not being able to equip multiple cosmetic items
    
  • Fixed Scout bots not playing the correct animation when stunned with the Sandman
    
  • Fixed not being able to reset the countdown timer if a player disconnects while Ready
    
  • Updated the countdown logic to un-Ready a team if someone quits during the final 10 seconds or disconnects while everyone else is Ready
    
  • Updated mvm_rottenburg
    • Improved collision near barricade to reduce players getting stuck
      
    • Fixed credits not always being collected when they fall into the barricade
  • Updated mvm_mannhattan
    • Fixed being able to construct buildings inside the respawn room
      
    • Fixed a material problem near the hatch

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 the ability to change an item's style in the class loadout menu
  
• Fixed not being able to apply Killstreak Kits to the Sleeping Dogs promo items
  
• Fixed Killstreak sheens for the Gunslinger and the Heavy's Fists
  
• Fixed Killstreak counts being limited to 128 kills
  
• Fixed projectiles not drawing correctly in old .dem files
  
• Fixed not being able to gift wrap the Festive Sapper
  
• Fixed the Mann vs. Machine scoreboard not always displaying values correctly
  
• Fixed an exploit in Mann vs. Machine related to purchasing upgrades
  
• Fixed not being able to use the Festive Crusader's Crossbow in Medieval mode
  
• Fixed Medics seeing the incorrect string when trying to heal a target with the Escape Plan equipped
  
• Fixed Medigun healing beams staying on when the Medic dies while healing someone
  
• Fixed a problem that caused the Steam Holiday Sale 2013 promo items to be untradeable for some accounts
  
• Updated Strange Wranglers to track wrangled sentry kills
  
• Updated the Heart of Gold so name tags and description tags can be applied to it
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated the Short Circuit
  • Damage lowered
    
  • Consumes 15 metal per projectile destroyed
    
  • Can no longer fire underwater
    
  • Fixed a bug with orphaned particles

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 2013!

• All Players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Gift-Stuffed Stocking! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
  
• Added community-contributed winter event items
  
• Added the Giftapult, which can be used to launch gift items to randomly-chosen online players
  
• Added Naughty and Nice winter keys to the Mann Co. Store
  
• Premium Players will receive a Secret Saxton to give to another player
  
• Item grants from previous events (including the Spirit of Giving and the Winter Holiday noise maker) have been re-enabled for all players, including those who deleted their earlier grants

Weapons

• Battalion's Backup
  • Added +20 max HP passive for the wearer
• Concheror
  • Added +2 health per second passive for the wearer
• Crit-a-Cola
  • Reduced consumption penalty from +25% extra damage to +10%
• Diamondback
  • Now also gains a critical attack on successful backstab kills
• Flying Guillotine
  • Alt-Attack now also throws the Guillotine when active
• Short Circuit
  • Attack sped up greatly
    
  • Ammunition cost has been lowered to 5 metal per attack
    
  • Players and Buildings are only targeted if in range and in front of attacking player
    
  • Improved visual effects
• Soda Popper
  • Hype no longer grants mini-crits
    
  • Added Hypemode which grants up to 5 extra air jumps when active
    
  • Hypemode is triggered by Alt-Attack when hype is full
• The Beggar's Bazooka has been updated to use the same taunt as The Direct Hit
  
• Professional Killstreak Mantreads, Splendid Screen and The Chargin' Targe now generate proper effects when on a killstreak. These effects do not stack if another killstreak effect weapon is active.

Cosmetics

• "Head" and "Misc" slots for player loadouts have been converted to Cosmetic slots. All items that were previously Head- or Misc-slot-specific can now be equipped in any Cosmetic slot.
  
• Unusual effect positioning can now be adjusted for all Cosmetic-slot items
  
• Unusual Circling Effects have been given a new origin
  
• Unusual effects for all Cosmetic-slot items are now visible in the loadout panel and character HUD
  
• Fixed the Wiki Cap clipping with the Demoman's head

Mann vs. Machine

• Fixed being able to inspect Blue-team bots
  
• Fixed the mission victory screen not always showing the correct information for each player
  
• Fixed some clipping issues with the stats in the scoreboard

General

• Fixed an exploit where players could move around while using a taunt to attack enemies
  
• Fixed an exploit related to the Rocket Jumper and the Soldier's grenade taunt
  
• Fixed killstreaks attained via healing not being considered for round-end win panel
  
• Fixed the killstreak hud indicator position in minmode
  
• Fixed Taunt Kills strange scores not incrementing properly for the Strange Scorch Shot
  
• Fixed strange scores on cosmetic items sometimes failing to increment
  
• Fixed gift-wrapped items not showing their interior item to the wrapping player in some conditions
  
• Fixed Steam Sale items granted from Snow Globe crafting not being listable on the Steam Community Market
  
• Improved bot navigation in cp_gorge
  
• Improved bot navigation in pl_upward
  
• Updated several materials to fix issues caused by mat_picmip
  
• Updated the backpack to filter to automatically filter for valid items when using a tool

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 new promo items
  
• Updated the localization files
  

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 Crate #75, Crate #76, and Crate #77 to the drop list
  
• Removed Crate #57, Crate #59 and Crate #71 from the drop list
  
• Added new Strange parts that can be applied to Strange cosmetic items
  
• Fixed a client crash related to the Mann vs. Machine mission victory panel
  
• Fixed players being able to level-up some Strange items when playing on servers with only bots
  
• Fixed some cases where Halloween spell effects on items would not appear when they were supposed to
  
• Fixed robot Engineer head not looking correct for the Botkiller Sniper Rifle Mk.II
  
• Fixed killstreak notices being stuck on the screen when the map is changing levels
  
• Fixed Team Shine killstreak sheen effect not displaying properly for the Blue team
  
• Updated several backpack images to fix issues caused by mat_picmip
  
• Updated Killstreak Kits to work on Festive and Botkiller variants of target weapons
  
• Updated pl_upward
  
  
  • Fixed players getting stuck in the initial Red spawn room after control point 2 is capped
    
  • Improved bot navigation
• Updated cp_gorge
  • Improved bot navigation
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  • Fixed players who join in the middle of a mission not receiving the Upgrade Refund credit if it has been earned by the team
    
  • Fixed Romevision hats conflicting with gatebot hats in Mannhattan
    
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed purchasing upgrades for weapons other than what they were intended for
    
  • Updated mvm_rottenburg
    • Fixed a bug where the bomb could get stuck out of reach in the corner near the cap
      
    • Fixed a bug where bots could be instantly killed by being pushed into the tank tunnel once opened
      
    • Fixed a bug where money could get stuck in the tank barricade when it was rebuilt, preventing collection
  • Updated mvm_mannhattan
    • Rebalanced Empire Escalation
      
    • Fixed credits not always being collected when they fall into the grinder
      
    • Fixed a bug that allowed the gates to be captured out of order
      
    • Fixed a lighting bug related to lower graphics settings that cause the map to be too dark

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 missing backpack material for the Australium Force-a-Nature
  
• Fixed the Killstreak counts for the Mantreads, Chargin' Targe, and Splendid Screen
  
• Fixed the Killstreak sheen effect not working on the Mantreads
  
• Fixed the Ping column in the Scoreboard getting clipped in 4:3 resolutions
  
• Fixed the Mann vs. Machine return-to-lobby timer not updating properly after a mission has been completed
  
• Updated the Killstreak Fabricator's description to include the sheen and the Killstreaker effect for its output
  

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 client crash caused by using custom HUD files
  
• Fixed a server crash related to damaging the tank with the new Medic shield
  
• Fixed Strange Australium weapons not properly tracking kills
  
• Fixed bots trying to attack an old sentry location after the gun has been picked up by the Engineer
  
• Fixed a bug that would cause robot "gate hat" items to be craftable. Gate hats that were crafted while the bug was active have self-destructed and become limited-quantity Glitched Circuit Boards as a commemorative token.
  
• Fixed the Adjust Unusual slider not working for some hats, including the Dr's Dapper Topper
  
• Fixed the Health Regen MvM upgrade string mistakenly displaying %
  
• Fixing the Killstreak HUD not showing up for Tier 0 Killstreak weapons
  
• Fixed Killstreak Mediguns not getting killstreak credit for assists
  
• Fixed using the wrong color in the HUD deathnotice for Killstreak weapons
  

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:


Mann vs. Machine

• Operation Two Cities
  • Two new maps: mvm_mannhattan and mvm_rottenburg
    
  • New advanced tour featuring four missions
    
  • Two extra Boot Camp-only missions
• Added 14 new achievements
  
• Tour of Duty badge levels are no longer limited to 200
  
• Players can earn a "Refund Upgrades" credit by collecting money during waves
  • The amount required is listed in the scoreboard, and varies per-mission
    
  • Any money collected – whether winning or losing – will count toward earning a credit
    
  • To redeem, visit an Upgrades station and click the "Refund Upgrades" button
    
  • Any money spent on buy-backs and Canteen charges will not be refunded
• Detailed player performance stats added to the scoreboard
  • Damage and Tank. Total damage done to Gray Mann's forces.
    
  • Healing. Direct healing done to other players.
    
  • Support. A composite value that reflects anything a player has done to help their team:
    • Examples: reset a bomb, stun or slow an enemy, provide increased damage, block damage with invulnerability or shield, and lots more.
  • Money. The amount each player has collected.
• Players can inspect upgrades on teammates via the "Inspect" key ("I" by default)
  
• Fixed the Romevision tank not animating
  
• Medic
  • Revive (no upgrade required)
    • Teammates leave behind a revive marker when they die
      
    • Target the marker with your medigun to revive them
  • Projectile Shield Upgrade
    • Build Energy by healing teammates, reviving and preventing damage via Invuln ÜberCharge.
      
    • Press ATTACK3 to activate when Energy meter is full (mouse3 by default)
      
    • While active:
      • Blocks all enemy projectiles
        
      • Damages enemies on touch
  • Mad Milk Syringes Upgrade
    • Syringe Gun needles apply Mad Milk (heal-on-hit for teammates) on contact
  • Healing Mastery Upgrade (previously two separate upgrades)
    • +25% heal rate per point
      
    • +25% revive rate per point
      
    • +25% self-regen rate per point
  • Overheal Expert Upgrade (previously two separate upgrades)
    • +25% more overheal per point
      
    • +50% duration per point
  • Canteen Specialist Upgrade
    • Shares canteen charge effects with heal target
      
    • +1 second charge duration per point
      
    • -10 canteen charge price per point
• Soldier
  • Rocket Specialist Upgrade
    • +15% rocket speed per point
      
    • On direct hits
      • Stuns target (duration increases per point)
        
      • +15% increased blast radius per point
        
      • No range-based falloff damage
• Heavy
  • Attack Projectiles Upgrade
    • Now has two levels
      • Level one is less effective than before
        
      • Level two is more effective than level one used to be
    • Price reduced from 600 to 400 per point
  • Rage Pushback upgrade activation moved to ATTACK3 (mouse3 by default)

General

• Added a new community map cp_snakewater_final1
  • Added new map stamp and strange filter to the Mann Co. Store
• Added new achievements for Snakewater, Process, and Standin
  
• Older event crates no longer expire on login, but have been updated to indicate they can no longer be opened
  
• about:blank should now be a legal URL and won't get blocked for MOTD
  
• Fixed bots using the Phlogistinator being able to airblast enemies
  
• Fixed the stock Shotgun not appearing in the backpack with "Show stock items" option turned on
  
• Fixed a problem causing map stamp leaderboards to not update under certain circumstances
  
• Weapons
  • Baby Face’s Blaster
    • Speed penalty changed to -10% (From -35%)
      
    • Boost is now only partially lost on air jumps instead of all jumps
      
    • Reduced Clip Size to 4
      
    • Removed 40% more accurate attribute
      
    • Removed Damage Penalty attribute
      
    • Speed at max boost is same as before (520)
  • Amputator
    • Added -20% damage penalty
      
    • Added +3 health per second when Weapon is Active bonus
  • Crusader’s Crossbow
    • Updated damage over distance: bolts now do a maximum of 75 damage (+variance) at max distance
  • Liberty Launcher
    • Added 25% reduced self damage from rocket jumps
  • Eyelander
    • Moved the eye glow position to Demoman’s eye patch. Changed the color to Cursed green.
• VR Mode
  • Now supports resolutions other than 1280x800
    
  • Now supports cloning the main display (instead of using the Rift as an extended display)
    
  • Sharpness of the output has been significantly improved
    
  • Head-and-neck model has been fixed to remove unnecessary translation