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 an exploit related to players impersonating other Steam accounts
• Updated custom player sprays to be disabled for players by default
  • Players can opt-in to see custom player sprays on community servers in the Advanced Options menu
  • Custom player sprays and other temp files will be deleted when disconnecting from a server
• Fixed an exploit related to creating unnamed Normal quality items
• Removed the disconnect reason when a player leaves the server
• Fixed the Fireproof Secret Diary not cloaking
• Fixed the Medic's weapon not hiding during the High Five taunt
• Fixed the equip_region for the Crocodile Dandy
• Fixed taunt_medic_heroic.wav not playing during case openings and trade-ups
• Fixed the Heavy being able to crouch and jump while stunned
• Fixed overhead player icons not drawing while connected to match servers
• Fixed Dragon's Fury projectiles not passing through tf_generic_bomb entities
• Updated the tf_generic_bomb entity to allow passing the activator in the OnDetonate output
  • Toggle this feature using the Pass Activator option. Default is No.
• Updated several of the Summer 2021 cosmetic items to add item_type_name descriptions
• Updated the Coffin Nail warpaint for the shotgun to add the missing "has team color paintkit" attribute
• Updated material for the Hazard Headgear to fix problems with painting and using minmap
• Updated item schema with community fixes from Andrés S. (rabscootle)
• Updated Spy invis materials with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
• Updated description of the "Strange Part: Player Hits" item to match its name
• Updated materials for the Time Out Therapy taunt
• Updated the material for the RED dueling icon to match the BLU dueling icon
• Updated backpack images for the Mislaid Sweater and Mr. Quackers to fix size and centering issues
• Updated the description for the Backpack Expander
• Updated the Resonation, Aggradation, and Lucidation unusual effects to fix a problem when taunting
• Updated Golden Wrench, Saxxy, and Golden Frying Pan kills to use the Australium background for death notices
• Updated the link for the New User Forum button in the main menu
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
• Updated the localization files
• Updated cp_snakewater_final1
  • Minor visual fixes
  • Minor clipping fixes
  • Slightly increased spawn time when attacking last
  • Fixed some jumps being made impossible in previous update
  • Made some areas like respawn doors smoother to walk past
  • Nature & Wildlife preservation measures

A Drop of Delight is a 12-hour community charity live stream event on September 19th, 2021, from 12 PM - 12 AM EST!

The event benefits Just a Drop, a charity organization helping to provide clean water in developing countries. The live stream will feature different TF2 content creators and competitive players alike in a variety of fun activities! They'll also be giving away nine different Unusuals!

Visit their website for more information and be sure to watch the event on their Twitch channel!

BlapBash 2021 has begun! Familiar TF2 personalities and communities gathered on August 28th and 29th to raise money for SpecialEffect! They brought back classic events like competitive spire matches and TF2 case unboxing, and they introduced some brand-new surprises! Highlights of the broadcast will be displayed on their Twitter. Both days of the event are available to watch right now on the Essentials.TF Twitch channel.

BlapBash in-game medals have also returned! Claim one for yourself with a minimum $5 donation made before September 12th! To donate, visit the BlapBash donation page!

Donations close on September 12th, so act fast!

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On the other side of RGL.gg, Invite Highlander finalists Man Crush Monday and Don't Press Tab will face off on August 16th, at 9:30 PM EDT, for the $1,024 prize pool! Watch the match live on RGL.ggâs official Twitch channel.

With the RGL.gg 2021 Summer seasons coming to an end, registrations for the Fall seasons of Traditional 6v6 and Highlander will be opening up soon. If you're interested in participating in RGL.gg, please check the RGL.gg website and Discord server for information and updates. Now is a great time to try out competitive TF2 if you've never tried it. RGL.gg is the largest league in North America. As a bonus, participants will receive in-game medals!

Scholar Support is a community event to raise money for The Education Trust, a charity which helps provide education to those who would not otherwise have that opportunity. Scholar Support will start on August 13th and features FOUR days of fundraising, community activities and fun, all of which will be streamed on Casual.TF's Twitch channel.

Click here to get more info on the Scholar Support event.

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The RGL.gg Grand Finals are on their way!

This time, Witness Gaming will face long-time Invite champions Froyotech for a $13,938 prize pool! You won't want to miss this battle! Their last match was very close! Who will win this time and be declared champions? Come find out on August 12th, at 11 PM EDT! Watch the match live on RGL.ggâs official Twitch channel.

If you're interested in attending RGL.gg's first North American LAN (announced two years ago), an update was recently posted on their website.

Are you new to the competitive scene or an experienced player wanting to come to spend a day trying new rules for RGL.gg's most popular format? Read about their One-Day Cup here.