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[[File:Arenalumberyard.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The RED spawn on [[Lumberyard]], one of the first Arena maps to be introduced into the game.]] | [[File:Arenalumberyard.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The RED spawn on [[Lumberyard]], one of the first Arena maps to be introduced into the game.]] | ||
| − | {{Quotation|'''Abraham Lincoln''', ''Second Inaugural Address, 1865''|I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I ''love'' Arena Mode.}} | + | {{Quotation|'''US President Abraham Lincoln''', ''Second Inaugural Address, 1865''|I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I ''love'' Arena Mode.}} |
| − | '''Arena''' is a [[List of game modes|game mode]] added during the [[Heavy Update]] in which | + | '''Arena''' is a [[List of game modes|game mode]] added during the [[Heavy Update]] in which [[RED]] and [[BLU]] are pitted against each other in a battle to the death. The goal for both teams is to kill all of the opposing team's players, with no respawning during rounds; instead, players will be sent to [[Team#Spectate|spectate]] upon death. If both teams survive one minute of fighting, a [[control point (objective)|control point]] unlocks, allowing a team to win by capping the point. |
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of ''Team Fortress 2'' while focusing goals around combat between two teams. Whereas other game modes lean towards a broad, overall strategy for the team, Arena concentrates on the specific tactical choices the teams make in a single fight. | Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of ''Team Fortress 2'' while focusing goals around combat between two teams. Whereas other game modes lean towards a broad, overall strategy for the team, Arena concentrates on the specific tactical choices the teams make in a single fight. | ||
| − | Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly. The round ends once either team has no players left in the arena, or when the control point has unlocked and been captured. Rounds tend to be very fast and highly competitive, with an emphasis on a team's class makeup and plans to counter the opposing team's class choices. Arena mode is suitable for smaller matches such as three-versus-three, while still comfortably supporting huge knockdown twelve-on-twelve brawls. There are usually very few, if any, [[Health|Health kits]], and even then they are often far from the main action, near stage hazards, or both. This forces teams to rely more on [[Dispenser]]s and Medics. | + | Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly. The round ends once either team has no players left in the arena, or when the control point has unlocked and been captured. Rounds tend to be very fast and highly competitive, with an emphasis on a team's class makeup and plans to counter the opposing team's class choices. |
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| + | Arena mode is suitable for smaller matches such as three-versus-three, while still comfortably supporting huge knockdown twelve-on-twelve brawls. There are usually very few, if any, [[Health|Health kits]], and even then they are often far from the main action, near stage hazards, or both. [[Ammo]] boxes are also few and far between. This forces teams to rely more on [[Dispenser]]s and Medics. | ||
Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round. | Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round. | ||
| − | The [[First Blood]] | + | Loadouts changed during the countdown before the match do not do so in-game unless the player commits suicide. Changing classes and back also works if done so before the countdown ends. |
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| + | The [[First Blood]] Critical hit buff is unique to the Arena game mode, and can be used to give the player an advantage against the enemy team. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
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Arena maps carry the '''arena_''' prefix; community maps are identified with italic font. | Arena maps carry the '''arena_''' prefix; community maps are identified with italic font. | ||
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== Related achievements == | == Related achievements == | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
| + | {{Update history| | ||
'''{{Patch name|8|19|2008}}''' ([[Heavy Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|8|19|2008}}''' ([[Heavy Update]]) | ||
* Added Arena mode. | * Added Arena mode. | ||
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'''{{Patch name|8|13|2009}}''' ([[Classless Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|8|13|2009}}''' ([[Classless Update]]) | ||
| − | *Added map: Offblast. | + | * Added map: Offblast. |
'''{{Patch name|6|28|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|6|28|2011}}''' | ||
* Fixed a problem with Arena mode first blood [[Critical Hit#Crit-boost|Crit-Boost]] not removing itself at the correct time. | * Fixed a problem with Arena mode first blood [[Critical Hit#Crit-boost|Crit-Boost]] not removing itself at the correct time. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|10|6|2015}}''' ([[Invasion Community Update]]) | ||
| + | * Added map: Byre. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|6|25|2016}}''' | ||
| + | * Fixed servers running arena mode constantly entering and exiting the [[Setup time|pre-round state]] while empty. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|10|5|2021}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2021]]) | ||
| + | * Added map: Graveyard. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|7|7|2022}}''' | ||
| + | * Updated Arena mode. | ||
| + | ** Fixed players being able to late-join the game. | ||
| + | ** Fixed players on team Unassigned being able to kill other players. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|10|9|2023}} #1''' ([[Scream Fortress 2023]]) | ||
| + | * Added map: Perks. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|10|27|2023}}''' | ||
| + | * Fixed Arena mode player count HUD layout problem ([https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/3049413665 community fix] from [https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199432578055 Funicular]) | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <!-- | ||
| + | No need to include images of other Arena maps, just Watchtower is fine! | ||
| + | --> | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Changeteam arena.png|Team selection interface in the Arena mode. | ||
| + | File:HUD Arena.png|The HUD on Arena mode. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Capping (competitive)]] | * [[Capping (competitive)]] | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Heavy Update Nav}} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Maps Nav}} |
[[Category:Game modes]] | [[Category:Game modes]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 23 August 2024
The RED spawn on Lumberyard, one of the first Arena maps to be introduced into the game.
| “ | I say this to you with the unvarnished factualism of plain talk: I love Arena Mode.
— US President Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, 1865
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Arena is a game mode added during the Heavy Update in which RED and BLU are pitted against each other in a battle to the death. The goal for both teams is to kill all of the opposing team's players, with no respawning during rounds; instead, players will be sent to spectate upon death. If both teams survive one minute of fighting, a control point unlocks, allowing a team to win by capping the point.
Contents
Gameplay
See also: Arena tips
Arena maps are designed to keep the class diversity of Team Fortress 2 while focusing goals around combat between two teams. Whereas other game modes lean towards a broad, overall strategy for the team, Arena concentrates on the specific tactical choices the teams make in a single fight.
Arena features smaller maps that play out more quickly. The round ends once either team has no players left in the arena, or when the control point has unlocked and been captured. Rounds tend to be very fast and highly competitive, with an emphasis on a team's class makeup and plans to counter the opposing team's class choices.
Arena mode is suitable for smaller matches such as three-versus-three, while still comfortably supporting huge knockdown twelve-on-twelve brawls. There are usually very few, if any, Health kits, and even then they are often far from the main action, near stage hazards, or both. Ammo boxes are also few and far between. This forces teams to rely more on Dispensers and Medics.
Players may have to sit out to keep team numbers balanced if they were on the losing team, but players on the winning team never have to sit out the next round.
Loadouts changed during the countdown before the match do not do so in-game unless the player commits suicide. Changing classes and back also works if done so before the countdown ends.
The First Blood Critical hit buff is unique to the Arena game mode, and can be used to give the player an advantage against the enemy team.
Strategy
Main article: Community Arena strategy
Maps
Main article: List of maps
Arena maps carry the arena_ prefix; community maps are identified with italic font.
| Name | Picture | File name |
|---|---|---|
| Badlands | 
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arena_badlands
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| Byre | 
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arena_byre
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| Granary | 
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arena_granary
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| Graveyard | 
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arena_lumberyard_event
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| Lumberyard | 
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arena_lumberyard
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| Nucleus | 
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arena_nucleus
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| Offblast | 
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arena_offblast_final
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| Perks | 
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arena_perks
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| Ravine | 
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arena_ravine
|
| Sawmill | 
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arena_sawmill
|
| Watchtower | 
|
arena_watchtower
|
| Well | 
|
arena_well
|
Related achievements
Scout
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Update history
August 19, 2008 Patch (Heavy Update)
- Added Arena mode.
- Added maps: Badlands (Arena), Granary (Arena), Well (Arena), Lumberyard, and Ravine.
February 24, 2009 Patch (Scout Update)
- Added map: Watchtower.
May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
- Added maps: Sawmill (Arena) and Nucleus (Arena).
August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)
- Added map: Offblast.
- Fixed a problem with Arena mode first blood Crit-Boost not removing itself at the correct time.
October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update)
- Added map: Byre.
- Fixed servers running arena mode constantly entering and exiting the pre-round state while empty.
October 5, 2021 Patch (Scream Fortress 2021)
- Added map: Graveyard.
- Updated Arena mode.
- Fixed players being able to late-join the game.
- Fixed players on team Unassigned being able to kill other players.
October 9, 2023 Patch #1 (Scream Fortress 2023)
- Added map: Perks.
- Fixed Arena mode player count HUD layout problem (community fix from Funicular)
Gallery
Team selection interface in the Arena mode.
The HUD on Arena mode.
See also
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