Team Fortress 2 News

• Increased the maximum number of backpack slots to 4000 (from 3000)
  
• Fixed record/stop .dem file exploit that was used to reveal cloaked Spies
  
• Fixed Robot Destruction death notice events not properly highlighting when the local player kills a robot
  
• Fixed regressed self-illum setting for the Earbuds
  
• Fixed hearing the deflection sound when deflecting arrows that are already stuck in something (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Fixed a problem with .mp3 sounds not playing if they were very short
  
• Fixed arrows instantly breaking when being fired by an invulnerable player with the projectile penetration upgrade in Mann vs. Machine (community fix from Marxvee)
  
• Updated tf_zombie_spawner entity to support setting team numbers for the zombies (defaults to the original behavior if no team is set)
  
• Updated Taunt: Unleashed Rage to fix incorrect outro timing
  
• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix MvM bone
  
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  
  
  • Removed stray spell
  
  
• Updated koth_megaton
  
  
  • Fixed rockets being able to quite literally crash the beach party (Thanks again, ficool2!)
  
  
• Updated pl_cashworks
  
  
  • Updated menu photo to match map changes
    
  • Removed strange texture glitch at RED spawn 1
    
  • Added shutter for drop exit at RED spawn 1
    
  • RED spawn 2 big door can't be stickied anymore
    
  • Removed collision on some lamps
    
  • Added minor visual changes in BLU spawn and final cap side route
    
  • Fixed minor clipping issues
  
  
• Updated koth_cachoeira
  
  
  • The sightline from the helicopter has been blocked off
    
  • Fixed missing door texture (Thanks Hoppkins!)
    
  • Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)
  
  

TF2 Coaching Central is announcing the eighth iteration of their North American Newbie 6s Cup, a learning experience and friendly competition for people who are new to competitive 6v6.

Players with no to minimal competitive experience will sign up to be placed on a team of six, led by coaches who will teach the basics of how to play the 6v6 format and help you learn the maps. Teams have three weeks to learn and train together before facing off in a tournament with a prize pool of 18 keys for the winners and runners up. TF2 Coaching Central's previous Newbie Cup events have successfully prepared many players and teams to continue competitive play in RGL, the biggest North American TF2 league.

Sign-ups are open now, and the deadline to apply to be placed on a team is August 8. Team and coach assignments will be made by August 10 and tournament matches, broadcasted by Fireside Casts, will be the weekend of August 31-September 1.

Check out the Discord for more info. Whether you're looking to dip your toes in competitive TF2, a more experienced player looking to mentor newbies, or even a fresh install, feel free to join the community - all skill levels are welcome!

• Updated Taunt: Can It! to fix missing flies particle effect
  
• Updated the backpack image for the Impact Impaler
  
• Updated Violent Viridian Unusual effect to fix a visual bug
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated cp_hadal
  • Fixed control point capture messages
    
  • Fixed door locking in RED spawn after C capture
    
  • Removed unintended buildable areas
    
  • Increased capture time on final point
    
  • Improved directions around the map
• Updated pl_embargo
  • Reduced respawn time on Last for RED from 34 to 22 seconds
    
  • Asked Botlers to speak and explode more quietly
    
  • Minor visual fixes
• Updated koth_megaton
  • Improved performance by up to 20%, with more significant improvements possible depending on system specs (Thanks ficool2!)
    
  • Fixed the grates around the capture zone allowing blast damage to pass through
    
  • Fixed a few cases of alpha painted displacement seams
    
  • Improved lighting on several models, especially on the rocks throughout the map
    
  • Fixed surfaceprop on BLU's metal plates
    
  • Fixed several pixelwalks along thatch roofing and exteriors of the team buildings
    
  • Improved clipping throughout
    
  • Fixed a support beam intersecting with spawn doors
    
  • Fixed a few instances of visible displacement holes in the perimeter dropoff
    
  • Added a unique kill icon for the end of the round
    
  • Fixed floating spawndoor motors
    
  • Plus... all you need for a beach party!
• Updated pd_atom_smash
  • Fixed the Casual Administrator overriding the Scientist
    
  • Fixed some floating lights
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Removed the spells in the underworld since players could spawn camp with them too easily
    
  • Increased the time players get crits and health from the underworld after leaving
    
  • Added some additional effects to the secret exit from the underworld