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What changed in Team Fortress 2 in 2020

53 updates · 2 main milestones · Jul 10, 2020 to Dec 16, 2020

  1. 7 events
    Players can no longer build on the tables in RED spawngameplay
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    Added pl_pier to Casual matchmakingnew content
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    Updated pl_pier mapnew content
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    Added small platform to the first beachnew content
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    Improved general clippinggameplay
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    Added additional exits to forward spawnsnew content
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    Added windows to RED final spawnnew content
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  2. 7 events
    Players can no longer build on the tables in RED spawngameplay
    Steam
    Added small platform to the first beachgameplay
    Steam
    Improved general clippinggameplay
    Steam
    Added pl_pier to Casual matchmakingnew content
    Steam
    Updated pl_piernew content
    Steam
    Added additional exits to forward spawnsgameplay
    Steam
    Added windows to RED final spawngameplay
    Steam
  3. 15 events
    Re-zoned first BLU spawngameplay

    The larger first BLU spawn has been re-zoned for proper class changes and to prevent Engineer exploits.

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    Updated lightingvisuals
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    Fixed Taunt: The Table Tantrum Unusualifier usagebug fix

    Resolved the issue preventing the use of this unusualifier on Taunt: The Boiling Point.

    Steam
    Updated sounds for Taunt: The Pooped Deckaudio

    Fixed some sound issues related to this taunt.

    Steam
    Fixed Smissmas trees collisionbug fix

    Trees now properly collide with mercs and ordinance.

    Steam
    Restored visibility for wooden crates and furniturevisuals

    Minimum DirectX levels restored for 2Fort division items to ensure visibility.

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    Installed clipping around Control Pointsgameplay

    Clipping of ledges and outcroppings has been added to keep mercs on the ground.

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    Fixed Strange Count Transfer Tool issuebug fix

    Addressed the problem where the tool could not transfer stats between Mad Milk and Mutated Milk.

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    Fixed candy cane texture issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues some players were experiencing with candy cane textures.

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    Updated pl_wutville_eventnew content
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    Fixed train tunnels escape issuegameplay

    Players can no longer escape early through the train tunnels.

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    Updated localization filesother
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    Updated ctf_snowfall_finalnew content
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    Fixed client crash related to inspecting itemsbug fix

    Resolved an issue causing the game to crash when inspecting the same item twice.

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    Fixed equip_region for Pebbles the Penguinbug fix
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  4. 8 events
    Smissmas Unusual Effects for Cosmetic Casesquality of life

    All cosmetic and taunt cases grant Smissmas 2020 Unusual effects during the event.

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    Smissmas 2020 Event Launchseasonal eventMilestone

    Smissmas has arrived, featuring various gifts and community contributions.

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    New Community-Contributed Taunts Addednew content

    8 new taunts available in the Mann Co. Store.

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    Mann Co. Store Winter Saleshop

    Winter sale event in the Mann Co. Store.

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    New Unusual Effects Introducednew content

    19 new community-created Unusual effects for hats and taunts.

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    Winter 2020 Cosmetic Case Releasednew content

    Contains 20 new community-contributed items.

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    Winter 2020 War Paint Case Releasednew content

    Contains 13 new community-created War Paints.

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    New Community Maps Addednew content

    Four new community maps: Pier, Snowfall, SnowVille, and Wutville.

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  5. 3 events
    Tournament Datesseasonal event

    The Holiday Punch tournament will take place from December 24th to 26th.

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    Holiday Punch Tournament Announcementseasonal event

    A tournament featuring 8 teams of 7 players each, using only the Holiday Punch on ctf_snowfort.

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    Tournament Sign Upsseasonal event

    Sign ups for the Holiday Punch tournament start on November 25th and end on December 10th.

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  6. 8 events
    Dominant players marked for death only when carrying a powerupbalance change
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    Carried buildings deploy faster than defaultbalance change

    Deployment is not instant

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    Reduced ubercharge gain on Ubersaw hit in Mannpowerbalance change

    40% of regular rate if not powered up, 20% of regular rate if powered up

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    Shield charge meter passive refill rate reducedbalance change

    Reduction is greater when carrying a powerup

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    Powered up medics heal rate adjustmentbalance change

    Less reduced heal rate for powered up medics with unpowered up targets (50% -> 75% of default rate)

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    Decapitating swords no longer get base melee damage boostbalance change

    This change applies to Mannpower mode

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    Items/actions add less to shield charge meter when carrying a powerupbalance change
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    Strength powerup no longer multiplies critical damagebalance change
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  7. 2 events
    Scream Fortress XII Launchnew contentMilestone

    Complete a new round of Merasmissions and play four new community created Halloween maps.

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    New Community Cosmetic Items and Unusual Effectsnew content

    Check out the new community cosmetic items and Unusual effects introduced in the event.

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  8. 3 events
    Free Download of New Songs for All Usersnew content

    All users can download the three new songs for free, regardless of purchase history.

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    Sheet Music and Sibelius Files Availablenew content

    Sheet music and Sibelius files for the new songs are now available for free.

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    Free Expansion Pack for TF2 Fight Songs Albumnew content

    Three new songs from the Jungle Inferno update added to the TF2 Fight Songs album.

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