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 a client crash related to the Ghoulpit contract
  • Fixed Sinthetic contract objective counting pumpkin bomb kills instead of killing the Toastmaster
  • Fixed Horsemann's Hack unusual effect not being visible in bright areas and optimized the particle count
  • Fixed the hook's self-ilummination for The Hook, Line, and Thinker
  • Fixed a materials problem with the Cabinet Mann
  • Fixed a clipping problem with The Imp's Imprint
  • Fixed some cosmetic cases not showing the correct skins in the Mann Co. Catalog
  • Fixed sound file references for the Taunt: Luxury Lounge pointing to missing files
  • Updated the Magical Mount and The Pony Express to be assisters in Pyrovision
  • Updated the item_type_name values for some items
  • Updated koth_sawmill_event
    • Fixed RED team portal to the underworld not enabling
  • Updated plr_hacksaw_event
    • Adjusted prop fade distances
    • Added more details across the map
    • Added overlays in some spots to make Snipers more visible
    • Filled the final death pit with billowing smoke
    • Fixed perch spots around the map
    • Fixed various displacement gaps
    • Fixed z-fighting on fence props
    • Fixed being able to place teleporters too close to your own spawn doors
    • Fixed payload sawblade damage not being consistent
    • Fixed players spawning in the overworld when the underworld race is active
    • Fixed being able to use Bonk! Atomic Punch to bypass the stun speed in the underworld race
    • Fixed being able to use the Phlogistinator to damage players in the underworld race (Thanks Barno and pinewabble!)
    • Fixed errors caused by missing gib types for crows
    • Fixed incorrect prop collisions
    • Improved fire safety
    • Prevented the HHH from falling into pits
  • Updated ctf_crasher
    • Fixed BLU flag outline not displaying properly when home
    • Tweaked nag line preparation to ensure it works correctly for both teams
    • Potential fix for casual mode lines still interrupting announcer despite being muted
    • Potential fix for edge case where giants are not killed when dropping or capturing a flag on high-load servers
    • Giant medics will no longer mirror blast jumps above certain speeds
    • Fixed dispenser sometimes not properly attaching to giants
    • Fixed having multiple giants for the same team at the same time
  • Updated pl_sludgepit_event
    • Removed spells due to an exploit where players could get out of the map
    • Added cubemaps to fix weird visuals on metallic props
    • Removed assets leftover from the non-Halloween version of the map
  • Updated pl_hasslecastle
    • Fixed invisible playerclip blocking part of the left exit door in RED's spawn room for the final cap
    • Fixed exploit that allowed buildings to be built in an area that is later shut off from both teams