What changed in Team Fortress 2 in 2009

26 updates · 6 main milestones · Feb 6, 2009 to Dec 11, 2009

Dec 11, 20096 events
Daily Updates on Class Performancenew content
Players can check the War hubpage for daily updates on class performance and weapon previews.
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Exclusive Seventh Weapon Competitionnew contentMilestone
A secret seventh weapon will be awarded to either the Soldier or Demoman based on player kills.
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Introduction of the War Updatenew contentMilestone
A new update featuring three new weapons for both the Demoman and Soldier, along with maps and achievements.
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Class-based Competition Mechanicsgameplay
Players can influence which class receives the exclusive weapon by killing the opposing class.
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Introduction of the War Updatenew contentMilestone
A new update featuring three new weapons for both Demoman and Soldier, along with maps and achievements.
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Exclusive Seventh Weapon Competitionnew contentMilestone
A secret seventh weapon will be awarded to either the Soldier or Demoman based on player kills.
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Oct 29, 20092 events
Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Specialseasonal event
An update featuring ghosts, exploding pumpkins, achievements, and candy prizes.
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The Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Specialseasonal eventMilestone
An update featuring ghosts, exploding pumpkins, achievements, and candy prizes.
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Oct 22, 20093 events
Release of Sniper Character Models and Propsmodding
All source files for the Sniper character models have been released for fan-made content.
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Release of Sniper Character Models and Propsmodding
All source files for the Sniper character models have been made available for fan-made content creation.
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First Set of Models from Meet the Sniper Releasednew content
The first set of models and props from the Meet the Sniper shorts has been released.
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Sep 2, 20092 events
Removal of Items Earned Through External Idling Applicationsbalance change
All TF2 items earned using external idling applications will be removed as part of a new zero tolerance policy.
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Removal of items earned through external idling applicationsbalance change
All TF2 items earned using external idling applications will be removed as part of a new zero tolerance policy.
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Jun 15, 20092 events
Source SDK Update with Official TF2 Mapsnew content
Includes .vmf source files for various official TF2 maps.
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Source SDK Update with Official TF2 Mapsnew content
Includes .vmf source files for official TF2 maps: Lumberyard, Ravine, Badlands, Dustbowl, Granary, Gravelpit, 2Fort, Badwater, Goldrush, and Hydro.
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May 14, 20092 events
Introduction of the Razorbacknew content
The Razorback is a new hand-carved tribal shield added to the Sniper's arsenal.
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Introduction of the Razorbacknew content
The Sniper showcases the Razorback, a hand-carved tribal shield with a shocking modification.
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May 13, 20094 events
Introduction of new game modenew content
A new game mode has been added to the game.
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Introduction of new game modenew content
A new game mode has been added to the game.
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Two new arena maps addednew content
Two new arena maps have been introduced in this update.
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Two new arena maps addednew content
Two new arena maps have been introduced in this update.
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Apr 2, 20093 events
Upcoming Sniper Class Packnew contentMilestone
The next class pack will focus on the Sniper, featuring multiple new maps.
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Gameplay Tweaks in Upcoming Updategameplay
The Sniper class pack will include a bunch of gameplay tweaks.
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New Content for All Classesnew content
An upcoming update will include new content for all classes.
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Feb 6, 20092 events
Changes to TF damage system and critical hit determinationbalance change
Modified the way critical hits are determined as part of changes to the underlying TF damage system.
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Changes to TF Damage System and Critical Hit Determinationbalance change
Modifications made to the underlying TF damage system and the way critical hits are determined based on community feedback.
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