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{{D|The intro is basically [http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween this], and the rest is an overindulgent disambiguation page.}}
 
{{D|The intro is basically [http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween this], and the rest is an overindulgent disambiguation page.}}
'''Hallowe'en''' is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31st of every year. Although influences are strongest in North America, Halloween is celebrated around the world.
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'''Halloween''' in ''Team Fortress 2'' has been celebrated twice in the form of special event updates. Traditionally, these updates have introduced [[achievements]] and new [[items]] to be obtained through play on a specific event [[map]]. The two Halloween events have also incorporated additional elements to the [[backstory]] of the game through the update's [[hidden pages]], most notably featuring the [[Mann|Mann Family]].
 
 
In the days coming up to Hallowe'en Valve release a patch along with an annual event in '''Team Fortress 2''', which has been held since 2009. It is the first time Valve has incorporated a holiday-theme into '''Team Fortress 2''', and it follows a loose connection to the history of the '''Team Fortress 2''' universe, most notably in connection to the [[Mann]] Family.
 
  
 
== The Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special ==
 
== The Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special ==
 
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{{main|October 29, 2009 Patch}}
  
Released October 29, 2009, the '''Haunted Hallowe'en Special''' was the first holiday-specific patch and event in Team Fortress 2. The patch introduced the community made map [[Harvest]] in both standard and event versions and also released the [[Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask]], the [[Ghastly Gibus]], [[Pumpkin Bombs]], [[Halloween pumpkins]], the [[Taunts#Thriller Taunt|Thriller Taunt]], [[Ghost]]s, and five new achievements in the [[Scarechievements]] pack. The event lasted from October 29th, 2009 to November 9th, 2009.
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Released October 29, 2009, the Haunted Hallowe'en Special was the first holiday-specific patch and event in ''Team Fortress 2''. The patch introduced the community made map [[Harvest]] in both standard and event versions and also released the [[Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask]], the [[Ghastly Gibus]], [[Pumpkin Bombs]], [[Halloween pumpkins]], the [[Taunts#Thriller Taunt|Thriller Taunt]], [[Ghost]]s, and five new achievements in the [[Scarechievements]] pack. The event lasted from October 29, 2009, to November 9, 2009.
  
 
== Scream Fortress ==
 
== Scream Fortress ==
 
{{main|Scream Fortress}}
 
{{main|Scream Fortress}}
  
The October 27, 2010 patch, dubbed [[Scream Fortress]], is the second annual Halloween celebration in '''Team Fortress 2'''. The update introduced a number of new items and maps. Two new maps, winners of the [[Art Pass Contest]] were introduced: the event map [[Mann Manor]] and its non-event counterpart [[Mountain Lab]]. The [[Mann Manor]] map introduced the [[Haunted Halloween Gifts]] and the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]], reuse of the Pumpkin Bombs and Halloween pumpkins of last year and reimplementation of the Thriller Taunt. There was also a new set of achievements, the [[Ghostchievements]] pack, added.
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The [[October 27, 2010 Patch]], dubbed [[Scream Fortress]], is the second annual Halloween celebration in ''Team Fortress 2''. The update introduced a number of new items and maps. Two new maps, winners of the [[Art Pass Contest]] were introduced: the event map [[Mann Manor]] and its non-event counterpart [[Mountain Lab]]. The [[Mann Manor]] map introduced the [[Haunted Halloween Gifts]] and the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]], reuse of the Pumpkin Bombs and Halloween pumpkins of last year and reimplementation of the Thriller Taunt. There was also a new set of achievements, the [[Ghostchievements]] pack, added.
  
 
This year's event introduced many new items: the [[Haunted Metal Scrap]], the Unusual [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]], [[Noise Maker]]s, [[Halloween Masks]], the [[Saxton Hale Mask]],  the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]], the [[Voodoo Juju]], the [[Spine-Chilling Skull]], and two new community contributed hats, [[Cadaver's Cranium]] and the [[Horrific Headsplitter]].
 
This year's event introduced many new items: the [[Haunted Metal Scrap]], the Unusual [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]], [[Noise Maker]]s, [[Halloween Masks]], the [[Saxton Hale Mask]],  the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]], the [[Voodoo Juju]], the [[Spine-Chilling Skull]], and two new community contributed hats, [[Cadaver's Cranium]] and the [[Horrific Headsplitter]].
  
 
Non-Halloween specific additions include [[Description Tag]]s, [[Gift Wrap]]ping, and the [[Sticky Jumper]].
 
Non-Halloween specific additions include [[Description Tag]]s, [[Gift Wrap]]ping, and the [[Sticky Jumper]].
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{{HauntedHalloweenSpecialNav}}
 
{{HauntedHalloweenSpecialNav}}

Revision as of 06:17, 5 December 2010

Halloween in Team Fortress 2 has been celebrated twice in the form of special event updates. Traditionally, these updates have introduced achievements and new items to be obtained through play on a specific event map. The two Halloween events have also incorporated additional elements to the backstory of the game through the update's hidden pages, most notably featuring the Mann Family.

The Terrifying Team Fortress Haunted Hallowe'en Special

Main article: October 29, 2009 Patch

Released October 29, 2009, the Haunted Hallowe'en Special was the first holiday-specific patch and event in Team Fortress 2. The patch introduced the community made map Harvest in both standard and event versions and also released the Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask, the Ghastly Gibus, Pumpkin Bombs, Halloween pumpkins, the Thriller Taunt, Ghosts, and five new achievements in the Scarechievements pack. The event lasted from October 29, 2009, to November 9, 2009.

Scream Fortress

Main article: Scream Fortress

The October 27, 2010 Patch, dubbed Scream Fortress, is the second annual Halloween celebration in Team Fortress 2. The update introduced a number of new items and maps. Two new maps, winners of the Art Pass Contest were introduced: the event map Mann Manor and its non-event counterpart Mountain Lab. The Mann Manor map introduced the Haunted Halloween Gifts and the Horseless Headless Horsemann, reuse of the Pumpkin Bombs and Halloween pumpkins of last year and reimplementation of the Thriller Taunt. There was also a new set of achievements, the Ghostchievements pack, added.

This year's event introduced many new items: the Haunted Metal Scrap, the Unusual Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker, Noise Makers, Halloween Masks, the Saxton Hale Mask, the Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head, the Voodoo Juju, the Spine-Chilling Skull, and two new community contributed hats, Cadaver's Cranium and the Horrific Headsplitter.

Non-Halloween specific additions include Description Tags, Gift Wrapping, and the Sticky Jumper.