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Team Fortress 2 Update Released

July 18, 2024 - TF2 Team

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:

Summer 2024!

• Featuring 10 new community maps: Embargo, Odyssey, Megaton, Cachoeira, Overgrown, Hadal, Applejack, Atom Smash, Canaveral, and Burghausen

• Added the Summer 2024 Cosmetic Case

  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items

• Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store

  • Taunt: Taunt: Can It!

  • Taunt: Cremator's Condolences

  • Taunt: Straight Shooter Tutor

  • Taunt: Unleashed Rage

• Added 38 new community-created Unusual effects

  • 18 new effects for Unusual hats

  • 20 new effects for Unusual taunts

• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.

• The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2024

General

• Security and stability improvements

• Fixed Workshop sv_cheats exploit

• Disallow aliasing any existing convars that are not movement commands

• Added language support for Spanish - Latin America

• Added ConVar "tf_hide_custom_decals" to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items

  • Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category

• Added missing 64-bit Steam binaries for the dedicated server

• Added missing 64-bit versions of HLMV and HLFaceposer

• Added a check to prevent the "autoteam" client command for custom game modes like VSH after the player has already joined a team

• Added missing menu_photos images for cp_powerhouse

• Added missing default string for Player Destruction mode

• Expanded VScript support

  • Added mp_tournament_redteamname, mp_tournament_blueteamname, and tf_mvm_max_connected_players to the list of whitelisted ConVars

  • Fixed vscript_convar_allowlist.cfg being overriden by being packed into a map

  • BaseEntity: AcceptInput, IsAlive

  • EconEntity: GetAttribute

  • TFPlayer: GetCustomAttribute, StunPlayer

  • TFBot: GetAllBotTags, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, HasMission, IsOnAnyMission, SetMissionTarget, GetMissionTarget, SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetActionPoint, GetActionPoint

• Moved some of the Christmas maps to the normal rotation

• Moved ctf_2fort_invasion out of the Misc matchmaking category and into CTF

• Moved koth_probed out of the Misc matchmaking category and into KOTH

• Fixed Incinerator killstreak effect not scaling properly when viewed from a distance (community fix from SirDapper and CheesyPuff)

• Fixed Gunslinger punch combo not being lag compensated (community fix from Marxvee)

• Fixed third-person reload animation speeds not matching first-person speeds when using custom attributes (community fix from Marxvee)

• Fixed CTF HUD being visible when no flags are present (Community fix from fellen)

• Fixed broken LOD1 model for The B.A.S.E. Jumper backpack while deployed (community fix from Piogre)

• Fixed cosmetic items that use per-class bodygroups not using the correct bodygroup in the Loadout panel

• Fixed dropped weapons with custom decals not showing the correct decals

• Fixed some unusual effects using the wrong orientation for The Head Hedge

• Fixed Halloween transmutations being completed outside of the Halloween event

• Fixed incorrect BLU material for the CLTF2 bronze medal

• Fixed missing Spy audio when using the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick

• Fixed missing sound for the Taunt: The Skating Scorcher

• Fixed the Neon Annihilator not getting crit-attacks when hitting players covered with gas

• Fixed some clipping issues for the Mad Lad when using lod1 and lod2

• Fixed missing polygons for the Stunt Suit when using the Roadworker style

• Fixed seeing the wrong image in the Steam inventory for the Operation Firmware Frenzy Star of the Company 2023 medal

• Fixed not being able to equip the Master's Yellow Belt and the Hillbilly Speed Bump at the same time

• Fixed console warning about unknown command 'eureka_teleport'

• Fixed Vaccinator heal sound continuing to play after Medic's death

• Fixed a problem with the Tiny Timber not displaying paint after being painted

• Updated zi_intro.webm media file

• Updated the description of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to display the increased damage vulnerability while active

• Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix incorrect spawn locations

• Updated the materials for Your Eternal Reward to fix incorrect lighting under certain conditions (community fix from Lindon)

• Updated the material for The Buff Banner to add phong mask and missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon)

• Updated the material for The Law to fix an issue when the hat has been painted

• Updated the equip_region for the Cleaner's Cap

• Updated/Added some tournament medals

• Updated ctf_turbine_winter, plr_hacksaw, and pl_phoenix to fix localization issues

• Updated ctf_doublecross

  • Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base

• Updated cp_brew

  • Fixed truck textures outside of BLU spawn

  • Fixed a few bumps in the road

• Updated pd_selbyen

  • Fixed an exploit that would allow Engineer to trap players using a teleporter behind a door

  • Minor detailing changes

• Updated pl_hoodoo_final

  • Added func_noclip to BLU spawn in the third stage

• Updated pl_corruption

  • Fixed handrail collision near the last point

  • Fixed lamp near BLU spawn

  • Fixed missing string for last point

• Updated plr_hacksaw_event

  • Fixed broken areaportals

• Updated pl_enclosure_final

  • [Stage 1] - Moved A point within the gate building

  • [Stage 1] - Added stairs for access to the balcony overlooking the final point area

  • [Stage 1] - Added more cover along the initial aviary area

  • [Stage 1] - Removed the catwalk connecting the wooden tower with the oneway door and the balcony area

  • [Stage 1] - Tweaked the layout of the tunnel section

  • [Stage 1] - Wooden tower is now connected to a new catwalk inside of the gate building

  • [Stage 1] - Reworked RED spawn so it now has two exit doors

  • [Stage 2] - RED now has a 2nd spawn exit leading outside along the water to where the airboats are parked

  • [Stage 2] - Airboats and their dock are now accessible

  • [Stage 2] - Removed the elevated platform RED had within the building, replaced with a tall piece of cover instead

  • [Stage 3] - Added a wall and extra stairs on the right side leading up to the catwalk around the raptor pit

  • [Stage 3] - Added a large cliff narrowing the whole area on the left side of the raptor pit

  • [Stage 3] - Added an extra entryway on the left side of the final point building and a dropdown to floor level within

  • [Stage 3] - Added a jumping class vent from next to B point area into the upstairs area of the final point building

  • [All Stages] - Allowed building inside initial BLU spawns

  • [All Stages] - Visual improvements to a lot of places, a few new assets

• Updated pl_cashworks

  • Area 1 / Loading Dock

    • BLU Spawn 1:

      • Solved several clipping issues at doors and stairs

      • Mitigated line of sight into spawn room

      • Added alternative exit from spawn room to the right

    • RED Spawn 1:

      • Reworked to have two exits

    • Area Changes:

      • Changed terrain around bridge to be easier to maneuver and to prevent getting stuck

      • Changed munition pack at building 01 to large

      • Possible spots beneath bridge for teleporter-traps eliminated

      • Shuffled some big rocks to block off Sniper lanes

      • Cut center building Sniper lane, left alley visually blocked off from dock area

      • Cut center building top Sniper lane, less easy to get a good view

      • Changed out of bounds building left of BLU spawn, added spinning sawblade

      • Opened up a third passage to allow for an additional flanking option for BLU and RED

  • Area 2 / Serpentines

    • RED Spawn 2:

      • Reworked 2nd RED spawn entirely

      • New spawn has two exits, locks and teleports after B is capped

    • Area Changes:

      • Balconies blocked off visually and physically

      • Additional visual blocker at the top of the serpentines to allow for a more secure crossing

      • Long tunnel leading through the RED building to a staircase at the foot of the hill

      • Added deadly and moving sawblade for spicy danger, with sparks and fumes

      • Closed off BLU balcony at the end of the hill

      • Changed raised platform to be only accessible from RED side

    • Reroutes:

      • Deleted BLU gates at flanking route after B is capped

      • Flanking route has an additional exit towards C, leading through BLU building

      • BLU building interiors reworked and expanded

      • Balcony-drop doesn't injure the player any more

  • Area 3 / Construction Site

    • BLU Spawn 2:

      • New stairway leading to balcony

      • Wider exit from big building after CP3 capture

    • Area Changes:

      • Widened area at the generators and on the 2nd level

      • Changed the direction of the drop-in to C, leading into the hydroelectric building

      • Widened exit from BLU spawn into Area 3

  • Area 4 / Vault

    • Area Changes:

      • Added gates opening at the gatehouse after CP3 is captured

      • Alternative passageway through gatehouse while gates are closed pre CP3

      • Rebuild bridge to be convex, obscuring a long Sniper lane

      • Wonky bridge rewards with a branching access next to the vault building, allowing for BLU flanks

  • Global Changes

    • Solved a ton of clipping

    • Rebuilt and edited navmesh, with defined sentry and Sniper positions and varying gameplay

    • Adjusted func_doors at spawn to span to every solid

    • Changed clipping on cart, now jumpable

    • Increased fog distance and lowered density

    • Exchanged glass-textures from the green to the clear version

    • Stairs and hanging bridge are now bullet-blocked for more predictable projectile bounces