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:

• Fixed the Pyro's right hand c_model not drawing correctly
• Fixed The Razorback not being displayed in the 3D HUD player model and the loadout preview (community fix from gidi30)
• Fixed the Engineer's Destruction PDA using the wrong animation in the 3D HUD player model (community fix from gidi30)
• Fixed naming conflicts between the plr_hacksaw and plr_hacksaw_event localization strings
• Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched cosmetic item to fix a paint problem with the second style
• Updated the display name for the Trench Warefarer cosmetic item to Trench Warfarer
• Updated the Strasbourg Scholar cosmetic item
  • Fixed cross-cosmetic clipping
  • Fixed triangulation mismatch on pants and resulting rig issue
  • Fixed LOD bone collapse error
  • Fixed minor UV stretching on LODs
• Updated pl_frontier_final
  • Fixed Engineers being able to build in Red's final spawn room
• Updated plr_hacksaw
  • Fixed non-zero roll on spectator cameras
  • Fixed Erroneous clip brushes
  • Simplified and merged door frames across the map to have fewer obstructions
  • Removed some cover on each team's balconies that preventing being able to spam sentries
  • De-cluttered finale roof so that you can travel from balcony-to-balcony
  • Lowered rocks between middle and the finale
  • Adjusted prop fades
• Updated ctf_turbine_winter
  • Fixed issue with teleporters exploding when players used them in the vents
  • Added extra ammopacks in the intel hallways
  • Fixed cubemaps having odd reflections in the center area
  • Adjusted clipping in the center area
  • Added neutral Train Camera so you can enjoy the Slay Ride
  • Added small details
• Updated pl_emerge
  • Fixed some malformed geometry in Blu's first spawn
  • Fixed unintentional perch point just outside Blu's first spawn
• Updated pl_camber
  • Clipped sewer grate
  • Disabled rock collision
  • Increased Red respawn room
  • Improved clipping
  • Blocked off a sightline on the final point
• Updated cp_brew
  • Fixed missing collision on red arrow outside Red's first spawn
  • Fixed missing flatbed truck trailers outside of the diner
• Updated koth_snowtower
  • The control point is now more closed-off
  • Slightly extended the cover on the lower balconies on both sides
  • Moved the ammo from the control point to the higher platform of the central tower
  • Fixed z-fighting on the lower ramps on both sides
  • Changed from toolsblockbullets2 to toolsplayerclip for the tree's clipping near the crossing
  • Updated menu photos
• Updated koth_krampus
  • Fixed minor visual issues
  • Fixed Krampus' unique boss bar randomly getting replaced with the default one
  • Fixed people getting stuck or telefragged when taking the Krampus portal
  • Krampus' landing sound is now more audible
  • Krampus now correctly destroys all buildings in his way
• Updated cp_carrier
  • Adjusted fade distances of some areaportals
  • Adjusted Blu team's respawn times
  • Extended Blu team's respawn room
  • Fixed hud text overlapping
  • Fixed soundscapes not working correctly
  • Fixed objective text not displaying properly
  • Fixed the ability for the carrier to pick up restricted weapons
  • Fixed players not becoming the carrier while standing on the platform as it resets
  • Announcer's bomb voice lines no longer play after the bomb has been deployed
  • Half-Zatoichi kills now restore 25% of the carrier's health instead of 50%
  • Added 25% crit resistance to the carrier
  • Added overtime while there is a carrier
  • The carrier's health bar now displays their class icon
  • Decreased size of the frog

AsiaFortress is back once again for its fall season final! Prepare yourselves for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle featuring strategic plays, jaw-dropping frags, and more explosions than the Demoman's wildest dreams! It's a showdown where only the best will emerge victorious! Who will claim the crown as the undisputed champions of the AsiaFortress Fall Invite Season and the juicy $800 USD prize?

Tune in on Twitch on the 17th of December @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for the lower bracket final and on the 22nd of December @ 8pm SGT / 1pm CEST for the grand final!

Important Links:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• Twitter
• Discord

The Top 10 TF2 plays of the month series has been going strong for over 10 years, so LuckyLukeTF2 has put together a special Top 10 plays of the Decade video! Check it out here! Which clip was your favorite? Want to be featured in a future episode? Find the link in the video-description to submit a clip!

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:

• Added missing 'No Glasses' style for The Dapper Dickens
• Added missing strings for koth_krampus
• Fixed name typo in map credits for koth_krampus
• Fixed the Wanderer's Wool not being paintable
• Updated cp_carrier to fix some visual issues
• Updated Selfless Sensation to fix a rendering/brightness problem
• Updated the Permafrost Essence Unusual effect to fix transparency issues in bright areas
• Updated pd_galleria to fix broken cube maps
• Updated pl_camber to fix a problem with RED spawn camping
• Updated pl_emerge to fix missing .nav file
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to fix missing custom sounds
• Updated pl_phoenix
  • Reduced Blu respawn wave time on A and C from 5 to 4
  • Increased Red respawn wave time on A and C from 6 to 7
  • Rollback zone on C now reduces the payload push speed by 50%
  • Locked door connecting B and C now opens when A is captured instead of B
  • Added a failsafe to prevent a case where the payload cart could get stuck at the base of the elevator finale
  • Various visual fixes and adjustments
  • Various pickup size adjustments
  • Various clipping adjustments
  • Performance improvements
  • Updated checkpoint names

TF2 Coaching Central is back with their sixth 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 a coach 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. Their 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 Monday, December 11. Team and coach assignments will be made by Friday, December 15. Tournament matches will be the weekend of January 6-7, 2024.

Check out their 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!

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:

Happy Smissmas 2023!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
• Featuring 10 new community maps: Snowtower, Krampus, Haarp, Brew, Hacksaw, Turbine Center, Carrier, Galleria, Emerge, and Camber
• Added the Winter 2023 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: Cheers!
  • Taunt: Mourning Mercs
  • Taunt: Foul Play
• Added 31 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 17 new effects for Unusual hats
  • 14 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2023 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2024

General

• Fixed missing normal map and variables for Festivized weapons (community fix from Woshee)
• Fixed broken lighting for viewmodels in tight spaces (community fix from Stuffy360)
• Fixed missing BLU team skin for the B.A.S.E. Jumper
• Fixed Taunt: Roar O'War removing health after taunting with an honor bound melee weapon equipped
• Fixed not always hiding floating health bars when the player has the hide_enemy_health attribute
• Updated pl_corruption to fix trigger_teleports not enabling correctly
• Updated koth_sawmill_event to fix missing material
• Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to improve performance
• Updated several maps to fix localization issues

TFConnect returns this snowy December 16th-17th!

Since 2018, TFConnect has raised over $80,000 for charities including this yearâs cause, SpecialEffect. This charity has a profoundly positive impact on quality of life, confidence and rehabilitation of disabled gamers. TFConnect is back with a live, in-person event bringing all kinds of streamers, content creators and cosplayers together. There will be TF2 themed game-shows, Tabletop games, hot-sauce challenges, painting and gaming, and more giveaways than ever in the Smissmas spirit. Participating online are some big personalities, voice actors and content creators!

The event stream on December 16th-17th will start at 12pm CET (11am GMT / 6am ET), and will be live on the KritzKast channel!

You can join in on the giving as donations are open now on the TFConnect website. Be sure to enter the sweepstakes, too!

The event will be streamed live on KritzKastâs Twitch channel, and you can keep up to date with the team by following TFConnect and KritzKast on Twitter / X.

Important Links:

• Website
• Social Media

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The snow is falling, and holiday cheer is in the air. To celebrate the holiday season, Gray Gravel Co. has unleashed global robot hordes that are leaner, meaner, and probably also machiner than before. Get ready, because this party is going to be EXPLOSIVE!

Operation Firmware Frenzy is a new Mann vs. Machine charity event brought to you by Moonlight MvM featuring 4 advanced and 4 expert missions across 7 maps. Complete 5 missions to earn an in-game star medal! Event servers are available worldwide in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

If the expert missions are too easy for you, then test your mettle on the brand-new master difficulty mission. WHAT?! Thatâs right, Moonlight MvM has released a new highest difficulty for only the most daring. Assemble a team to see if you have what it takes to be the best.

If this impossible challenge didnât shrink your heart, you can also donate to The American Heart Association to help treat and prevent heart disease around the world. Up to 4 in-game medals are up for grabs for donating $6, $12, $18, and $24 USD. Click here for more information on how to donate.

Interested in making your own custom MvM content? New submissions are already open for the next event! Check out the guide for MvM content creation or join the Moonlight MvM Discord for more information. All contributors will earn a special in-game creator medal!

Good luck, and be fast, as this tour will end on January 2, 2024!

Important Links:

• Servers List
• Charity Info
• Steam Group
• Discord
• Content Creation Guide

Get ready to melt away the competition! The United Dodgeball League is starting its 2023 Winter Cup! There will be in-game medals for all participants, along with special in-game medals for the first, second and third place winners! The first place winners will also receive a bonus of 100 keys!

The 2023 Winter Cup will be held for two days in the EU region, December 16th - 17th. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if they're outside of the region!

Does your team have what it takes?! Sign-ups for the tournament can be found here. Team captains should also join the Discord server, where they'll receive instructions on when to play as well as who they'll be competing against.

For more information, check out Dodgeball.TF!

Important Links:

• Discord
• Sign-ups

The leaves are falling, and it's time for the 2023 Jam Showcase! TF2Maps is showing off 90 of the most interesting, most mind-blowing creations made for this year's Jam! They received 556 entries, with 516 of those being eligible for medals, placing it comfortably in the exact middle of past Jams in terms of participation. In terms of donations, this year placed second with a grand total of $11,020.46 raised for Gamers Outreach Foundation!

For more information, check out the showcase thread on TF2Maps! You can also join the TF2Maps Discord and follow TF2Maps on Twitter!