Team Fortress 2 Update Released
June 22, 2016 - 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:
- Internal system changes in preparation for a future update
- Updated the localization files
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
May 31, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed pink error textures appearing on heavy fist weapons
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
May 31, 2016 - 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:
- Added a new Demo Support feature to auto-record matches
- Can be configured via the Adv. Options menu
- Automatically records .dem files of your matches (or can be set to Manual) and puts them into the specified folder
- Logs killstreaks and bookmarks to a master _events.txt file in the same folder as the recordings so the events can be easily reviewed
- Logs killstreaks and bookmarks for each specific .dem file to .json file that has the same name as the .dem file (see the ds_mark command below)
- Supports the following console commands:
- ds_record: manually start a recording
- ds_stop: manually stop recording
- ds_mark [comment]: bookmark the current demo tick count for future reference. The [comment] is an optional descriptor you may include.
- ds_status: report the current recording status
- Security fixes (thanks to Diodine for these reports)
- Fixed an exploit related to the Heavy's gloves and blocking the payload cart
- Fixed energy weapons not reloading when using cl_autoreload
- Fixed the team-win dialog not being displayed for SourceTV clients
- Updated several hats to fix the Sniper not removing the hats while taunting
- Added UGC tournament medals for Highlander Seasons 17 and 18, 6v6 Seasons 19 and 20, and 4v4 Seasons 6 and 7
- Updated models/materials for The Dead Head, The Scoped Spartan, The Patriot's Pouches, The Sub Zero Suit, Fear Monger, Co-Pilot, Tough Stuff Muffs, The Toowoomba Tunic, Weight Room Warmer, The Bootie Time, and The Big Elfin Deal
- Updated The Federal Casemaker to hide the Scout's headphones
- Updated the localization files

Team Fortress 2 Update Released
May 17, 2016 - 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:
- Renamed 'The Skullcap' in the Mayflower Cosmetic Case to 'The Dead Head' to resolve a name conflict with another item
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
May 11, 2016 - 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:
- Added the Mayflower Cosmetic Case and Mayflower Cosmetic Key
- New community cosmetics case with 14 items
- Fixed weapons not playing idle animations when cl_autoreload was set to 1
- Fixed team Spectator using the wrong name in tournament mode
- Fixed occasionally getting the wrong output for the nextmap command
- Fixed a regression with the explosive-headshot upgrade sound in Mann vs. Machine
- Fixed the SMG firing tracers for every bullet while Focus is activated
- Fixed The Sheriff's Stetson and The Patriot Peak not using the correct Blue team material
- Updated models/materials for The Well-Rounded Rifleman, The Federal Casemaker, The Sub Zero Suit, The Salty Dog, and Universal Translator
- Players can no longer change teams in Mannpower Mode
- Updated tc_hydro and ctf_2fort to fix a problem with cubemaps
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 28, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed the scoreboard causing a framerate hitch when it was toggled
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 26, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed the round timer not showing up in non-competitive games
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 25, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed client crash related to custom HUDs
- Fixed the Powdered Practitioner not using the correct Blue team material
- Fixed seeing the Competitive Mode doors at the beginning of the round for Mann vs. Machine
- Updated the Patriot Peak with a second style that will hide the Scout's headphones
- Updated the Quickplay category for Alternative game modes to include Medieval maps
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
April 25, 2016 - 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:
- Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta
- For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
- Added a ten second countdown to the beginning of each round after the first
- Added cp_gorge to the map rotation to test attack/defense format (using stopwatch mode)
- Fixed a potential security issue (thanks to Justin G., aka sigsegv, for this report)
- Fixed ragdolls not drawing the head properly when a Spy feigns death
- Fixed the Festive Backburner missing the pilot light
- Fixed The Classic leaving laser particles in the world
- Fixed a problem with the Mann Co. Catalog images being drawn off-screen
- Updated models/materials for The Hot Dogger, Brim-Full Of Bullets, The One-Man Army, Your Worst Nightmare, The Patriot Peak, The Diplomat, The Bruiser's Bandanna, The Eliminators Safeguard, and Storm Stompers
- Added tournament medals for AsiaFortress Cup Season 9, ozfortress Season 15, and ozfortress Summer Cup 2016, ETF2L 6v6 Season 22 and Season 23, and ETF2L Highlander Season 9 and Season 10
- Added the class viewmodel animation files to the list of files allowed on servers using sv_pure 1
- Updated the equip_region settings for The Tools of the Trade and Captain Space Mann
- Updated the localization files
- Added a new Quickplay category for Alternative game modes
- Moved Territorial Control, Special Delivery, and Player Destruction maps to this new category

Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 29, 2016 - 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:
- Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta
- For more information on how you can participate in testing, please visit https://steamcommunity.com/groups/tfcompetitive
- Fixed seeing incorrect rank icons during the match summary
- Fixed team medal totals not matching the total medals handed out during the match summary
- Increased the rate at which medals are revealed during the match summary
- Updated models/materials for The Bot Dogger, The Five-Month Shadow, Brim-Full Of Bullets, The Caffeine Cooler, and the Medic's Mountain Cap
- Mannpower update
- Reduced Demoman health bonus when carrying Knockout with a decapitating melee weapon
- Reduced Demoman shield charge regen rate when carrying Knockout
- Reduced Tide Turner shield charge refill amount on kill when carrying Knockout
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 28, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed players not receiving Tough Break contracts and extended the campaign deadline through April 4th
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 24, 2016 - 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:
- Updated content and features for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta
- Added display of popular TF2 streams to the main menu
- Updated models/materials for the Heavy's Hockey Hair, The Gift Bringer, The Soviet Gentleman, The All-Father, and the Graybanns
- Actually fixed the round timer not showing up in non-competitive games
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 22, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed bugs for the TF2 Competitive Mode beta
- Fixed client crash related to custom HUDs
- Fixed round timer not being displayed outside of competitive mode
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 18, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed competitive mode UI elements being displayed in non-competitive matches
- Added Gamers Assembly 2016 tournament medals
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
March 18, 2016 - 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:
- Fixed player names not being displayed correctly during demo playback