What changed in Team Fortress 2 in 2021
339 updates · 24 main milestones · Jan 8, 2021 to Dec 23, 2021
- 13 eventsFixed the effect not moving when tauntingbug fixSteamFixed Strange cosmetic items not counting buildings destroyed by a sapperbug fixSteamUpdated the Sparkling Lights Unusual effectvisualsSteamUpdated Smissmas Swirls, Amethyst Winds, and Golden Gusts Unusual effectsvisualsSteamUpdated Condescending Embrace Unusual effectvisualsSteamFixed looping particle effects being orphaned when players are killed or force-respawnedbug fixSteamFixed Taunt: Shooter's Stakeout using one of the Engineer's voice linesbug fixSteamFixed visibility issues in bright environmentsbug fixSteamRaised default height of the effect to prevent clipping issuesvisualsSteamReduced delay before the swirls start to accommodate short tauntsquality of lifeSteamFixed client crash related to previewing market itemsbug fixMilestoneSteamSecurity and stability improvementsperformanceSteamUpdated Sparkling Spruce, Glittering Juniper, and Prismatic Pine Unusual effectsvisualsSteam
- 8 eventsUpdated map cp_altitudegameplaySteamUpdated map pl_breadspacegameplaySteamFixed building placement in forward BLU spawn roombug fixSteamFixed tree models in 3D skybox using wrong skinbug fixSteamImproved visibility of Unusual taunt effectsvisuals
Updated Minty Cypress, Pristine Pine, and Sparkly Spruce effects for better visibility in bright areas
SteamUpdated map pl_wutville_eventgameplaySteamFixed disguised/cloaked spies blocking player destruction capturesbug fixSteamFixed static_prop models used for standing in high areasbug fixSteam - 8 eventsUpdated map cp_altitudegameplaySteamFixed building placement in forward BLU spawn roombug fixSteamUpdated Unusual taunt effects for better visibilityvisuals
Minty Cypress, Pristine Pine, and Sparkly Spruce effects improved in bright areas
SteamFixed tree models in 3D skybox using wrong skinbug fixSteamUpdated map pl_wutville_eventgameplaySteamUpdated map pl_breadspacegameplaySteamFixed static_prop models used for standing in high placesbug fixSteamFixed disguised/cloaked spies blocking player destruction capturesbug fixSteam - 4 eventsOperation Binary Blackout Holiday Eventseasonal eventMilestone
Participate in a holiday Mann vs. Machine charity event featuring 7 intermediate and 13 advanced missions.
SteamNew MvM Submissions AcceptedmoddingCommunity members can submit new content for future MvM events.
SteamCharity Drive for Child's PlayotherDonations of at least $5 USD will earn an in-game donor medal.
SteamNew In-Game Medals for Event Participationnew contentEarn up to 3 in-game medals by completing missions during the event.
Steam - 3 eventsTF2Maps Winter Jam Charity Event Announcementseasonal event
The annual 72 Hour Jam returns, supporting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital with in-game charity medals for donors.
SteamIn-game Charity Medal for Donorsnew contentDonators of $5 or more to the charity drive will receive this year’s in-game charity medal.
SteamParticipation Medal for Jam Creatorsnew contentParticipants in the 72 Hour Jam can earn a medal by creating Team Fortress 2 related content.
Steam - 24 eventsMinor Visual Fixes AppliedvisualsSteamFixed Hand Truck Blocking Playersbug fix
Fixed hand truck from blocking players at the indoor area
SteamImproved Smissmas Tree Unusual Effect PerformanceperformanceUpdated the Smissmas Tree Unusual effect to improve performance
SteamFixed Rare Payload Cart Explosion Issuebug fixFixed rare case of the payload cart not exploding when round ends at the pit
SteamFixed Material Problem with The Giftcrafterbug fixUpdated The Giftcrafter to fix a problem with the materials
SteamFixed Shooting at BLU 1st Base Spawn Basementbug fixFixed enemy being able to shoot at BLU 1st base spawn basement
SteamCommunity Jarate Fix Applied to The Argyle Acebug fixUpdated The Argyle Ace with community Jarate fix from Andrés S. (rabscootle)
SteamAdded Nobuild Triggers to Spawn DoorsgameplaySteamFixed Standing on Tip of End Rocketbug fixFixed being able to stand on the tip of the end rocket
SteamFixed Players Standing on Thin Airbug fixFixed few spots where players were able to stand on in thin air
SteamMajor Reforestation Initiative FundedotherSteamFixed Rotation of Unusual Attachment on Unusual Capbug fixUpdated the Unusual Cap to fix the rotation of the unusual attachment
SteamAdded counts_as_assister Attribute to Ominous OfferinggameplayUpdated the Ominous Offering to add the counts_as_assister attribute
Steam - 1 eventDueling Doubles Tournament Announcementseasonal event
A 2-on-2 tournament with limited weapon selection and class combinations starting December 27th.
Steam - 24 eventsAdded Nobuild Triggers to Spawn DoorsgameplaySteamFixed Rotation of Unusual Attachment on Unusual Capbug fix
Updated the Unusual Cap to fix the rotation of the unusual attachment
SteamFixed Shooting at BLU 1st Base Spawn Basementbug fixFixed enemy being able to shoot at BLU 1st base spawn basement
SteamFixed Rare Payload Cart Explosion Issuebug fixFixed rare case of the payload cart not exploding when round ends at the pit
SteamFixed Standing on Tip of End Rocketbug fixFixed being able to stand on the tip of the end rocket
SteamAdded counts_as_assister Attribute to Ominous OfferinggameplayUpdated the Ominous Offering to add the counts_as_assister attribute
SteamImproved Smissmas Tree Unusual Effect PerformanceperformanceUpdated the Smissmas Tree Unusual effect to improve performance
SteamCommunity Jarate Fix Applied to The Argyle Acebug fixUpdated The Argyle Ace with community Jarate fix from Andrés S. (rabscootle)
SteamMinor Visual Fixes AppliedvisualsSteamFixed Hand Truck Blocking Playersbug fixFixed hand truck from blocking players at the indoor area
SteamMajor Reforestation Initiative FundedotherSteamFixed Material Problem with The Giftcrafterbug fixUpdated The Giftcrafter to fix a problem with the materials
SteamFixed Players Standing on Thin Airbug fixFixed few spots where players were able to stand on in thin air
Steam - 25 eventsFixed Players Standing on Thin Airbug fix
Fixed few spots where players were able to stand on in thin air.
SteamFixed Material Problem with The Giftcrafterbug fixUpdated The Giftcrafter to fix a problem with the materials.
SteamFixed Rare Payload Cart Explosion Issuebug fixFixed rare case of the payload cart not exploding when round ends at the pit.
SteamFixed Hand Truck Blocking Playersbug fixFixed hand truck from blocking players at the indoor area.
SteamImproved Smissmas Tree Unusual Effect PerformanceperformanceUpdated the Smissmas Tree Unusual effect to improve performance.
SteamFixed Shooting at BLU 1st Base Spawn Basementbug fixFixed enemy being able to shoot at BLU 1st base spawn basement.
SteamTFConnect Charity Event Announcementseasonal eventTFConnect is hosting a charity event on December 11th and 12th in support of SpecialEffect.
SteamFixed Rotation of Unusual Attachment on Unusual Capbug fixUpdated the Unusual Cap to fix the rotation of the unusual attachment.
SteamAdded counts_as_assister Attribute to Ominous OfferinggameplayUpdated the Ominous Offering to add the counts_as_assister attribute.
SteamFixed Standing on Tip of End Rocketbug fixFixed being able to stand on the tip of the end rocket.
SteamCommunity Jarate Fix Applied to The Argyle Acebug fixUpdated The Argyle Ace with community Jarate fix from Andrés S. (rabscootle).
Steam - 14 eventsFixed Clipping Exploit Above BLU's First Spawnbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated cp_altitude MapgameplaySteamAdded Genteel Smoke Effectnew contentSteamFixed Clipping Exploit for Building Out of Boundsbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated pl_coal_event MapgameplaySteamFixed Rendering Priority Issue with Respawn Visualizerbug fix
Issue occurred in BLU's first spawn.
SteamFixed Model Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Backpack Image for Winter 2021 Cosmetic Keybug fixSteamFixed Clipping Issue with a Windowbug fixSteamFixed Displacement Issuesbug fixSteamUpdated Unusual EffectsvisualsUpdated Polar Forecast, Spiraling Lights, and Twisting Lights effects.
SteamUpdated Train of ThoughtvisualsSteam - 14 eventsFixed Model Issuesbug fixSteamFixed Backpack Image for Winter 2021 Cosmetic Keybug fixSteamUpdated Train of ThoughtvisualsSteamUpdated pl_coal_eventgameplaySteamFixed Clipping Issue with a Windowbug fixSteamFixed Clipping Exploit Above BLU's First Spawnbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Rendering Priority Issue with Respawn Visualizerbug fix
Issue occurred in BLU's first spawn.
SteamAdded Genteel Smoke Effectnew contentSteamUpdated cp_altitudegameplaySteamFixed Clipping Exploit for Building Out of Boundsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed Displacement Issuesbug fixSteamUpdated Unusual EffectsvisualsUpdated Polar Forecast, Spiraling Lights, and Twisting Lights effects.
Steam - 17 events6 New Community Maps Addednew contentMilestone
New maps include Altitude, Bread Space, Cascade, Chilly, Doublefrost, and Polar.
SteamMann Co. Store Winter SaleshopSteam27 New Community-Created Unusual Effectsnew contentMilestoneIncludes 16 new effects for Unusual hats and 11 for Unusual taunts.
SteamFixed Wrap Assassin Projectile Collisionbug fixFixed projectiles colliding with other projectiles and func_lod entities.
SteamFixed koth_probed Error Modelbug fixSteamUpdated Sound Channels for Voice LinesaudioSteamWinter 2021 Cosmetic Case Releasednew contentMilestoneContains 20 new community-contributed items and the Festivizer as a bonus drop.
SteamFixed Engineer Metal Loss Bugbug fixFixed Engineer losing metal when hitting damaged buildings while being redeployed.
SteamCosmetic and Taunt Cases Grant Smissmas 2021 Unusual Effectsbalance changeDuring the event, cases will grant Smissmas 2021 Unusual effects instead of normal ones.
SteamUpdated Localization Filesui uxSteam3 New Community-Contributed Taunts Addednew contentTaunts include Doctor's Defibrillators, Shooter's Stakeout, and The Hot Wheeler.
SteamHappy Smissmas 2021 Eventseasonal eventAll players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift containing goodies.
SteamFixed Halloween Spell Not Workingbug fixFixed the Halloween: Voices From Below spell not working correctly with more taunts and voice lines.
SteamUpdated/Added Tournament Medalsnew contentSteamUpdated Sound Levels for Competitive Mode SoundsaudioSteam - 31 eventsUpdated The Mislaid Sweater and Beanie The All-Gnawing to fix issues with the materialsvisualsSteamUpdated/Added some tournament medalsnew contentSteamFixed incorrect farmer line playing sometimes when the cap opensaudioSteamFixed not being able to apply Strange Parts to the Battery Canteen and other Strange powerup bottlesbug fixSteamFixed infinite health exploit for Snipers using The Razorbackbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded new item_teamflag outputs OnPickup1, OnDrop1, and OnCapture1new content
These fire outputs with the player as the activator.
SteamAdded func_respawnflag back to the acid area in cap zonenew contentThis feature mysteriously vanished
SteamFixed issue with props and team colors when taunting with Australium weaponsbug fixSteamAdded team specific teleporter destinations for teleporting players out of the cap zone when a round is overgameplayThis should stop players getting stuck in each other.
SteamFixed Dragon's Fury projectiles colliding with other projectilesbug fixSteamFixed exploit related to opening the ConTracker while the taunt menu is openbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated scarecrow logic to make damaging them more consistentgameplaySteamFixed large bundle descriptions being clipped in the Mann Co. Storebug fixSteamUpdated the Strange ranks for the Razorback to be similar to the Manntreadsbalance changeSteamFixed players receiving knockback from enemy weapons during a trucebug fixMilestoneSteamFixed servers not being able to load Mann vs. Machine .pop files for workshop mapsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed some prop pop inbug fixSteamFixed sound bug related to using The Huntsman and the Taunt: Zoomin' Broombug fixSteamUpdated koth_synthetic_eventgameplaySteamFixed Dragon's Fury, Short Circuit, and tf_projectile_energy_ring projectiles colliding with func_lod entitiesbug fixSteamCap point open sprite should no longer appear at the start of a round if the cap opened during 'waiting for players'ui uxSteamFixed tf_projectile_energy_ring projectiles not colliding with tf_generic_bomb entitiesbug fixSteamUpdated pd_farmageddongameplaySteamUpdated the localization filessystemSteamFixed incorrect .pop file being loaded during map change when using tf_mvm_missioncyclefilebug fixMilestoneSteamAdded backup check to ensure point is set to neutral when the toastmaster spawnsquality of lifeSteamUpdated Mann vs. Machine modegameplaySteamFixed Halloween: Voices From Below spell not working correctly with the Taunt: Bad Pipesbug fixSteamFixed some floating props and beamsbug fixSteam - 3 events
- 1 eventFixes to Steam Datagram Relay (SDR) supportbug fix
Bug fixes to Steam Datagram Relay (SDR) support. This is currently in limited testing.
Steam - 22 eventsMinor lighting changes to brighten spotsvisualsSteamUpdated .nav mesh for scarecrowsbug fixSteamRED team respawns on stage 2 after 1st point capturegameplaySteamFixed teleporters trapping players outside of the mapbug fixSteamUpdated pd_farmageddongameplaySteamFixed out of the map exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated koth_synthetic_eventgameplaySteamFixed materials/models for The Missing Piece and The Mislaid Sweaterbug fixSteamUpdated announcer lines for clarityaudioSteamImproved clippingquality of lifeSteamMinor detail changesvisualsSteamFixed console errorsbug fixSteamUpdated Mann vs. MachinegameplaySteamMinor lighting changesvisualsSteamFixed World Traveler's Hat description for community mapsbug fixSteamNature & Wildlife preservation measuresvisualsSteamRemoved general damage in capture area while point is unlockedgameplaySteamAdded checks to prevent loading invalid .pop filesbug fixSteamDetail changes for cohesivenessvisualsSteamUpdated color on BLU barrelsvisualsSteamUpdated cp_ambush_eventgameplaySteamFixed .pop file references from 'Witch Hat' to 'Point and Shoot'bug fixSteam
- 40 eventsUpdated/Added some tournament medalsotherSteamChanged damage type from shock to bullet in underworldbalance changeSteamFixed missing beacon particle to signify rare spell spawn locationsbug fixSteamFixed pumpkin bombs generated from spells persisting between roundsbug fixSteamFixed falling off the edge when entering the Land of the Dead with higher than normal movement velocitybug fix
Now when entering the portal, player speed will be set to 0.
SteamFixed visual issue during warmup period regarding track models floating in airbug fixSteamAdded a 'No entry' sign to the middle doorsui uxSteamFixed instances of the announcer lines playing over the Merasmus' announcer linesbug fixSteamUpdated cp_ambush_eventgameplaySteamExtended the warmup periods by 5 seconds (now 15 seconds)gameplaySteamFixed few exploits where players could get out of the mapbug fixMilestoneSteamMerasmus will now react to player deaths with varying degrees of sarcasmaudioSteamUpdated the Wandering Wraith, Corpse Carrier, Beanie The All-Gnawing, and Computron 5000 to fix issues with the materials/modelsbug fixSteamFixed an issue that caused players to remain in third-person at the beginning of a new roundbug fixSteamFixed some sounds for the Taunt: The Mannbulance!bug fixSteamRemoved the Observerbug fixSteamIncreased sound of the ghost dispenser to improve healing feedbackaudioSteamFixed a respawn visualizer not showing up on the RED sidebug fixSteamFixed an issue with custom HUDs interfering with the map's own HUDbug fixSteamFixed spells dropped by the skeleton king persisting between roundsbug fixSteamFixed control point 2 base plate in stage 1 not turning blue upon capturebug fixSteamSoothed surfaces around the map to ease flying around as a ghostvisualsSteamReworked various VO to use new soundscript entriesaudioSteamPumpkin bombs will now all refresh simultaneously at the start of every roundgameplaySteamUpdated the pickup/drop sounds for paintkitsbug fixSteamUpdated The Scariest Mask EVER with Hat/NoHat styles to prevent some clipping issuesbug fixSteamFixed server lag caused by dynamic propsbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed various props z-fighting inside of wallsbug fixSteamUpdated pl_terror_eventgameplaySteamUpdated koth_los_muertosgameplaySteamAdjusted payload track select logic to fix rare issue with cart going off trackbug fixSteamUpdated the localization filesotherSteamFixed middle doors shutting themselves when blocked by a playerbug fixSteamNature & Wildlife preservation measuresotherSteamFixed being able to spam grenades and rockets through rooftopsbug fixMilestoneSteamUpdated arena_lumberyard_eventgameplaySteamIncreased spawn time interval of normal spellbooksbug fixSteamImproved clippingbug fixSteamFixed missing material and sound issues for the Taunt: Bare Knuckle Beatdownbug fixSteamFixed clipping issue for the Taunt: The Profane Puppeteerbug fixSteam - 26 eventsScream Fortress XIII Event Durationseasonal event
Scream Fortress XIII runs through November 7th, 2021.
SteamFixed Name/Description Tag Removalbug fixFixed being able to remove name/description tags from a couple of the stock items.
SteamCrimson Cache Case Releasednew contentMilestoneAdded the Crimson Cache Case containing 20 new community-created cosmetic items.
SteamFixed Visible Nodraw Entitiesbug fixFixed a pair of visible nodraw entities outside of the spawns.
SteamNew Halloween-restricted Itemsnew contentChance to receive one of 5 new community-created Halloween-restricted items as a bonus.
SteamScream Fortress XIII War Paint Casenew contentMilestoneAdded the Scream Fortress XIII War Paint Case containing 13 new community-created War Paints.
SteamMerasmissions and Halloween Item Transmutationsnew contentGrants access to Merasmissions and Halloween item transmutations.
SteamNew Unusual Effectsnew contentMilestoneAdded 28 new community-created Unusual effects: 15 for hats and 13 for taunts.
SteamNew Taunts Added to Mann Co. Storenew contentAdded 5 new community-contributed taunts: The Drunken Sailor, The Profane Puppeteer, The Mannbulance!, Bare Knuckle Beatdown, The Homerunner's Hobby.
SteamHalloween Contracts Resetnew contentAll Halloween Contracts have been reset, allowing them to be completed again.
SteamFixed Minify Spell Exploitbug fixFixed an exploit where players using the Minify spell could hide in the caves.
SteamCollect Souls for Soul Gargoylenew contentContinue last year's event by collecting the souls of dead players for your Soul Gargoyle.
SteamScream Fortress XIII Community Mapsnew contentMilestoneFeaturing 6 new community maps: Farmageddon, Sinthetic, Los Muertos, Erebus, Terror, and Graveyard
SteamTaunt Unusualifier Bonus Itemnew contentChance to receive a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item.
SteamRemoved Truces from Merasmus and Monoculus Eventsbug fixRemoved truces from Merasmus and Monoculus events.
SteamFixed Exploit in Otherworld's Cabinbug fixFixed an exploit where players could get behind the Otherworld's cabin and attack unsuspecting players.
SteamHalloween 2021 Unusual Effectsnew contentAll cosmetic and taunt Cases will grant Halloween 2021 Unusual effects during the event.
SteamNew ConVar for Temp Filesquality of lifeAdded ConVar 'tf_delete_temp_files' to control deletion of custom player sprays and other temp files on shutdown.
SteamNew Contracts for Featured Community Mapsnew contentAdded new Contracts for this year's featured community maps.
SteamSoul Gargoyle Gift for Playersnew contentAll players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one.
Steam - 4 eventsUpdated The Corpse Carriernew contentSteamMoved item to bonus items list for Crimson Cache Casenew content
The Corpse Carrier has been moved from the Crimson Cache Collection to the list of possible bonus items received when opening a Crimson Cache Case.
SteamAdded Holiday Restriction: Halloween / Full Moonseasonal eventSteamPlayers receive random item from Crimson Cache Collectionnew contentPlayers who currently have The Corpse Carrier will receive another random item from the Crimson Cache Collection.
Steam - 38 eventsFixed players being able to see out of mapbug fixSteamUpdated the localization filesotherSteamFixed some stage 3 BLU spawn respawn visualizers looking oddvisualsSteamAdded missing nav for bots in the underworldaiSteamFixed LOD and loop bug for the Taunt: Bare Knuckle Beatdownbug fixSteamUpdated the Swashbuckled war paintvisualsSteamFixed The Bone Cone hiding the player's headbug fixSteamFixed missing clap sound for the Taunt: The Homerunner's Hobbybug fixSteamFixed RED players sometimes spawning into 2nd RED spawn instead of 1st onebug fixSteamUpdated the Spectral Shackles Unusual effect to fix some material and rendering issuesvisualsSteamFixed BLU team colorsbug fixSteamUpdated koth_los_muertosgameplaySteamFixed players being able to get out from playable area in underworldbug fixSteamFixed console warningsbug fixSteamReplaced broken prop in room behind BLU spawnbug fixSteamReplaced Yeti gun oil sticker with skull and crossbonesvisualsSteamFixed a place where players could get out of the mapbug fixSteamUpdated the Necromanced war paintvisualsSteamUpdated pd_farmageddongameplaySteamFixed players being pushed into the ground instead of killed when Gourdon's mouth closesbug fixSteamFixed asymmetrical doorwaysbug fixSteamUpdated the Thundering Spirit Unusual effect to fix a missing glow effectvisualsSteamRemoved Yeti gradientvisualsSteamUpdated the 2nd objective for the Graveyard contract to be 'Survive 500 damage in a single life on Graveyard'gameplaySteamUpdated Towering Patch of Pumpkins, Poopy Doe, The Miami Rooster, and the Spooky Head-Bouncers to fix issues with the materialsvisualsSteamAdded 2 spots for collectable gargoyle to spawn ingameplaySteamFixed players teleporting and getting stuck on each other when going through portal in underworld on stage 3bug fixSteamFixed some places where players could get out of the mapbug fixSteamUpdated cp_ambush_eventgameplaySteamUpdated the Goalkeeper and Eyequarium items with Hat/NoHat styles to prevent some clipping issuesvisualsSteamFixed missing siren sound for the Taunt: The Mannbulance!bug fixSteamOptimizationsperformanceSteamUpdated koth_synthetic_eventgameplaySteamSlightly moved some underworld enter portals off from wallsgameplaySteamSlightly decreased time added when capping last points of 1st and 2nd stagegameplaySteamFixed a cosmetic issue with RED spawn door in the 2nd spawn areabug fixSteamFixed an issue with the Holy Mackerelbug fixSteamUpdated the Shrieking Shades Unusual effect to prevent a naming conflict with another effectvisualsSteam
- 1 eventFixed connection issue with -ip command line parameterbug fix
Resolved a bug where some methods of connecting to Steam would not honor the -ip command line parameter.
Steam - 1 eventFixed -ip command line parameter issuebug fix
Fixed a bug where some methods of connecting to Steam would not honor the -ip command line parameter
Steam - 2 events
- 1 eventScholar Support Community Eventseasonal event
A community event to raise money for The Education Trust, featuring fundraising and activities.
Steam - 1 eventFat Scout Shootout Tournament Announcementseasonal event
A 6v6 tournament featuring the Heavy, with a focus on close-quartered combat. Sign up by May 24th, event starts June 19th.
Steam - 1 eventOperation: Digital Directive Launchnew contentMilestone
A community-made Mann vs. Machine campaign featuring 30 new missions across 22 maps.
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