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Team Fortress 2 Update Released

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 the Smissmas Tree Unusual effect to improve performance
  • Updated El Fiestibrero to fix clipping issues
  • Updated The Giftcrafter to fix a problem with the materials
  • Updated the Unusual Cap to fix the rotation of the unusual attachment
  • Updated the Ominous Offering to add the counts_as_assister attribute
  • Updated The Argyle Ace with community Jarate fix from Andrés S. (rabscootle)
  • Updated/Added some tournament medals
  • Updated the localization files
  • Updated pl_coal_event

    • Added a second route into C
    • Detail fixes
    • Optimization

  • Updated pl_chilly

    • Fixed few models not being solid
    • Fixed few gift model collisions
    • Fixed few spots where players were able to stand on in thin air
    • Fixed hand truck from blocking players at the indoor area
    • Fixed rare case of the payload cart not exploding when round ends at the pit
    • Fixed being able to stand on the tip of the end rocket
    • Fixed enemy being able to shoot at BLU 1st base spawn basement
    • Minor visual fixes
    • Improved clipping

  • Updated ctf_doublecross_snowy

    • Fixed a number of visual issues
    • Fixed a number of clipping issues
    • Added nobuild triggers to spawn doors
    • Major reforestation initiative funded

Dueling Doubles Tournament


(Image credit: Requim, kevin supermarket, and agrastiOs)

T'is the season to celebrate the holidays with friends and family... a perfect time to sign yourself and your best mate up for WAR!

Come one, come all! The Fortress Faceoffs team has partnered with Divergent Media to deliver a special gift for you this Smissmas season! Bring your friends (just two though, please) to compete in a 2-on-2 tournament with a unique spin on a popular game mode! Players will fight against pairs of any two classes with a catch: each one has a limited selection of weapons in their arsenal! Run the gauntlet with a friend as two different classes to form the best combo since 2Fort and defeat your enemies 20 times to win (like in MGE)! Maps have been chosen to provide the most even balance for all 9 classes, and weapons are hand-picked to keep Scout's health insurance in good shape. The top 8 champions will have games streamed live on the Fortress Faceoffs and Divergent Media Twitch channels!

Sign up for Dueling Doubles today to get your spot before they run out! The competition starts December 27th @ 1PM ET / 13:00 CET and will last for around one week. For more info about event rules, weapons, and more, join the Fortress Faceoffs Discord and aim for that high score!

Dueling Doubles Tournament


(Image credit: Requim, kevin supermarket, and agrastiOs)



T'is the season to celebrate the holidays with friends and family... a perfect time to sign yourself and your best mate up for WAR!




Come one, come all! The Fortress Faceoffs team has partnered with Divergent Media to deliver a special gift for you this Smissmas season! Bring your friends (just two though, please) to compete in a 2-on-2 tournament with a unique spin on a popular game mode! Players will fight against pairs of any two classes with a catch: each one has a limited selection of weapons in their arsenal! Run the gauntlet with a friend as two different classes to form the best combo since 2Fort and defeat your enemies 20 times to win (like in MGE)! Maps have been chosen to provide the most even balance for all 9 classes, and weapons are hand-picked to keep Scout's health insurance in good shape. The top 8 champions will have games streamed live on the Fortress Faceoffs and Divergent Media Twitch channels!




Sign up for Dueling Doubles today to get your spot before they run out! The competition starts December 27th @ 1PM ET / 13:00 CET and will last for around one week. For more info about event rules, weapons, and more, join the Fortress Faceoffs Discord and aim for that high score!


Smissmas 2021 is live in Team Fortress 2

It's getting cold now and more games are opening up their festive events and Valve is no different. Smissmas 2021 is now officially live in Team Fortress 2.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/12/smissmas-2021-is-live-in-team-fortress-2

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

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 the Festive Frames to add missing styles that don't hide the hat
  • Fixed backpack image for the Winter 2021 Cosmetic Key
  • Renamed Smissmas Swirl Unusual effect to Spiraling Lights
  • Updated Polar Forecast, Spiraling Lights, and Twisting Lights Unusual effects
  • Updated the Train of Thought
    • Fixed model issues
    • Added Genteel Smoke effect
  • Updated cp_altitude
    • Fixed a clipping exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds
    • Fixed a clipping exploit that allowed players to stand above BLU's first spawn
    • Fixed a rendering priority issue with a respawn visualizer in BLU's first spawn
  • Updated pl_coal_event
    • Fixed a clipping issue with a window
    • Fixed a displacement