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This article lists '''currently unreleased content''' that is assumed to be released before the end of Team Fortress 2's life.
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This article lists '''currently unreleased content''' that is assumed will be released before the end of ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' development. "Unreleased" in this context refers to content that, unlike [[beta]] or [[unused content]], is in the game files and/or was promised to be put in, and ''possibly'' may be integrated in-game at some point (as opposed to purposefully cut or abandoned).  
  
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==New Game Mode==
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== Unreleased items ==
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Certain evidence of '''unreleased items''' can be found within the game files or by official sources. It is unclear why they have not been released as of yet; even if the content has been "in storage" for many years, it simply cannot be presumed they will never be officially used.
  
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According to Robin Walker in an interview with PC Gamer, a new game mode will be added in the Polcount Pack this September (Valve Time). Robin's description of the mode was, according to PC Gamer, was "Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn". It's a fictional occult phrase from H. P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu, said to mean "In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming". Note that Cthulhu is capitalized- the game mode may involve Cthulhus (mythical beings) in some way.  
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=== Weapons and tools ===
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{{main|Unused content}}
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* A community-contributed hat known as the [[Legionaire's Lid]] (according to the tf_english.txt file) exists in the "VPK" complete with description.
  
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== ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge & ESL Medals ==
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* In the [[Team Fortress 2 is Free to Play]] video, there is an unused [[Pyro]] melee and [[Medic]] secondary shown.
  
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Eight medals are to be added to the game and given to participants and winners of the [[ETF2L Highlander Community Challenge]] and the [http://www.esl.eu/eu/tf2/news/132802/ESL-Valve-Shiny-New-Medals-/ ESL 6on6 League].
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* In the {{update link|Jungle Inferno Update}}, 7 unused community-created weapons (the [[Assault Cannon]], the [[Afterburner]], the [[Viewfinder]], the [[Spitfire]], the [[Handy Pardner]], the [[Specialist]], and the [[Inside Jab]]) were added.
  
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== Artpass Contest ==
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=== Pubbers vs Pros Medal ===
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{{main|Pubstars vs Pros}}
  
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On the 16th of July TF2maps.net and Valve announced a contest, in which the participant detailed a map that Valve has made. [http://artpass.tf2maps.net/]
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The '''Pubbers vs Pros Medal''' is a [[Miscellaneous item]] created by Lord Ned of TF2Maps to reward participants of the Pubstars vs Pros event. This medal is similar to the Polycount Pin as it will only be available to those who compete within the event.
  
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== The Polycount Update ==
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The [[Polycount Update]] is a contest by Valve and the modelling community, [http://www.polycount.com/ Polycount], to develop new community item packs to be introduced into Team Fortress 2. These items would be brand-new models with unique stats once added to the game. Entrants would also be given a Polycount "Greentooth" pin misc. item. The results were to be announced on July 12th, but were then delayed. The contest winners were announced on July 15, 2010. PC Gamer has confirmed that a pack not announced as a winner would be added as a surprise, and that the pack would be released in September (Valve Time).
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File:Pubber-Medal.png|The Pubbers Vs Pros Medal as it appears in the original announcement thread.
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This pack is currently unreleased.
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=== Other Polycount contest entries ===
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Valve initially selected five entries from the [[Polycount Pack|Polycount Contest]] out of a total of 76. Robin Walker has stated that nearly half of the entries were of high enough quality to be used in-game, and Valve has since implemented an additional six entries.<ref>{{cite web|author=Polycount.com|url=https://www.polycount.com/2010/07/15/the-team-fortress-2-polycount-pack-winners|title=The Team-Fortress 2 ‘Polycount Pack’ Winners|date=2010-07-15|retrieved=2010-11-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=TeamFortress.com|url=https://www.teamfortress.com/australianchristmas/|title=Australian Christmas|date=2010-12-17|retrieved=2011-3-3}}</ref><ref> {{cite web|author=TeamFortress.com|url=https://www.teamfortress.com/uberupdate/|title=The Über Update|date=2011-06-20|retrieved=2011-06-20}}</ref> All of the entries can be found [https://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74543 here].
  
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== Unreleased Meet the Team videos ==
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=== Dr. Grordbort's Packs ===
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There are two unreleased Meet the Team videos expected for release. They are ''Meet the Pyro'' and ''Meet the Medic''. As revealed in an interview with Robin Walker by the podcast Kritzkast, ''Meet the Pyro'' will be a look at the world through the Pyro's eyes. In another interview with Robin Walker, he mentioned that there will be ''three'' more videos, one of which is unknown.
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The WETA Workshop, known for making [[Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack]], [[Dr. Grordbort's Brainiac Pack]] and [[Dr. Grordbort's Moonman Pack]] item sets for TF2, announced on the official Dr. Grordbort's site that two new packs were in development for the game<ref>{{cite web |url=https://drgrordborts.com/news-reel/vote-for-new-dr-grordbort-s-items-for-team-fortress-2/ |title=Vote for new Dr Grordbort's items for Team Fortress 2  |author=DrGrordborts.com |retrieved=2021-06-22}}</ref> with Steam users being able to vote on which set they wanted to see in the game first. The sets are the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=9231 Dr. Grordbort's Rocketboy Pack] for the [[Scout]], and the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=9232 Dr. Grordbort's Man of Science Pack] for the [[Medic]]. Both sets follow the pattern of the other Grordbort sets, being retro-futuristic styled items.
  
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== Trading system ==
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==== Man Of Science Pack ====
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On numerous occasions, such as in the [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2787&p=3 September 2, 2009] blog post, a trading system had been promised.
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Five items were announced for this set. So far, there are two weapons in this set: a [[primary weapon]], the ''Mercy Killer'',  is a laser gun; and the [[secondary weapon]], the ''Anti-Deathray'', seems to be a ray-based [[Medi Gun]]. Both were already designed, but have no models. However, the three cosmetic items were already modeled and submitted to the Steam Workshop, being the ''Negative Prognosis'', a replacement for the backpack, the ''Second Opinion - Utility Belt'', a set of surgical tools wrapped to the Medic's waist, and the ''Scientific Science Goggles of Science'', a pair of goggles with multiple lenses.
  
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Robin Walker has stated in an email that the reason for the delay is that the Steam team, rather than the TF2 team, is responsible for the technical side of implementing a trading system - and they have been busy with the [http://store.steampowered.com/uiupdate/ Steam 2010 user interface updates], as well as other tasks such as TF2's Mac integration.
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File:NegativePrognosis_Thumb.png|Negative Prognosis
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File:SecondOpinion_Thumb.png|Second Opinion - Utility Belt
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File:ScienceGoggles_Thumb.png|Scientific Science Goggles of Science
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File:ManofScienceWeapons_Thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Man of Science weapons
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File:ManofScienceSet_Thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Man of Science set
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It was confirmed through a [http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/08/11/next-tf2-update-adds-trading-new-game-mode/ PC Gamer article] that trading, along with a new game mode, will come in the next significant update (the Polycount Pack) this September (Valve Time).
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==== Rocketboy Pack ====
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Five items were announced for this set. So far, there are two weapons in this set: a [[primary weapon]], the ''Mule Molestor 600'',{{sic}} appears to be a retro-styled [[Force-A-Nature]]; and a [[secondary weapon]], the ''Saboteur 66'', which appears to be a ray-based [[Pistol]]. Both were already designed, but have no models. However, the three cosmetic items were already modeled and submitted to the Steam Workshop, being the ''Gloves of Progress'', a pair of black gloves, the ''Ballistic Trajectory'', a jetpack replacing the backpack, and the ''Futuristic 'Future Hat' of the Future'', a helmet.
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== Collectible statues ==
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File:GlovesOfProgress_Thumb.png|Gloves of Progress
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The [http://www.gamingheads.com IP Factory] will be releasing a line of limited edition 12&nbsp;inch Team Fortress 2 collector's statues. Currently all classes bar the [[Heavy]] are pending release. Pre-orders of these statues went live on the 3rd of May 2010. They will be available in Q4 of 2010.
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File:BallisticTrajectory_Thumb.png|Ballistic Trajectory
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File:FutureHat_Thumb.png|Futuristic 'Future Hat' of the Future
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File:RocketboyWeapons_Thumb.jpeg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Rocketboy Pack weapons
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File:RocketboySet_Thumb.jpeg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Rocketboy Pack set
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File:Mule600WIP.png|Work-in-progress shots of the Mule Molestor 600
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File:Mule600Game.jpg|In-game shot of the Mule Molestor 600
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== Class/Other Major Updates for the Xbox 360 Version ==
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=== Dota 2 promotional items ===
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The last [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2394 official mention] of any class/other major updates (containing new items, maps, etc.) for the Xbox 360 version of Team Fortress 2 was on April 2, 2009. There are two main reasons as to why the content has not been released. Firstly, due to reaching or coming close to reaching the memory limit that the Xbox 360 possesses. Secondly, due to the fees Microsoft have put in place for adding content to games, using Microsoft's very own Live on-line market store. These fees have been calculated and estimated to cost Valve over one hundred thousand dollars to update the Xbox 360 version of Team Fortress 2, in the same manner and fashion that the PC version has received the class and patch updates. Therefore, some expect the updates and patches to be released for the Xbox 360 once Valve has finished and finalized all of the class updates, therefore allowing them to group all of the updates and patches in one large group and content update, though it seems highly unlikely.
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[[Sniper's Snipin' Glass]], [[Clockwerk's Helm]], and [[Storm Spirit's Jolly Hat]] have existed fully modeled and textured in the game files since August 2011.
  
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== New demo format ==
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=== Improv Coonskin Cap ===
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Robin Walker has discussed a new system for [[Help:Recording demos|recording demos]], where a player can request a recording from the server at the end of a life or round. The plan is for the format to be "More robust" so the demos will not become unplayable as easily as the current system when the game is updated.[http://www.tfportal.de/?site=article_details&id=61&lang=en] Another goal is to allow people to easily share their videos on video sharing sites.[http://www.kritzkast.com/?page_id=521]
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The [[Improv Coonskin Cap]] is a community-contributed cosmetic item for the Soldier. It was added in the [[Scream Fortress 2016]] update as an Assassin-grade cosmetic item as part of the [[Creepy Crawly Case]] Collection. Shortly after the update went live, Valve released another patch removing the item and all related text from the game.  
  
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The Improv Coonskin Cap was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=530084423 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
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It can be assumed that after the completion of the [[Hat Describing Contest]] all the ingame hats will carry descriptions.
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File:Backpack_Improv_Coonskin_Cap.png|Improv Coonskin Cap
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File:Workshop_Improv_Coonskin_Cap.png|Screenshot of the Improv Coonskin Cap taken from the Steam Workshop page
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=== Jungle Inferno hats ===
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The Jungle Inferno update added 4 unused hats, 3 of which are reskins of the [[Monstrous Memento]] and the last of which is a reskin of the [[Aperture Labs Hard Hat]]. Although these hats are listed in the [[Mann Co. Catalog]], they are currently unobtainable in-game:
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File:Backpack Mercenary Park.png|{{item link|Mercenary Park (cosmetic item)}}
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File:Backpack Mannanas Hat.png|{{item link|Mannanas Hat}}
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File:Backpack Never Forget Hat.png|{{item link|Never Forget Hat}}
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File:Backpack Yeti Park Hardhat.png|{{item link|Yeti Park Hardhat}}
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== Large-scale performance update ==
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Shortly after the {{update link|Mann-Conomy Update}}, Robin Walker discussed in an email with one of the community contributors a '''large-scale performance update''' in the works which would replace all W (World) and V (View) models with the new C (Combination) model type, as well as an update to the existing C models and the new C models with LODs. This update would significantly increase performance and allow for a greater range of community and Valve item replacements in later updates. In the updates released since this email was sent, a sizable portion of the game's C models have received LODs. Many more, however, are still to come.
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== Training Mode for the remaining classes ==
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'''Training Mode for the remaining classes''' ({{cl|Scout}}, {{cl|Pyro}}, {{cl|Heavy}}, {{cl|Medic}} and {{cl|Sniper}}) is to be released in a future update.
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 21 April 2024

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This article documents unreleased content. It may contain speculation, broken links, or errors.
“
Where is your doctor, coward?
Click to listen
— The Heavy wishing for Dr. Grordbort packs to be released
 ”

This article lists currently unreleased content that is assumed will be released before the end of Team Fortress 2 development. "Unreleased" in this context refers to content that, unlike beta or unused content, is in the game files and/or was promised to be put in, and possibly may be integrated in-game at some point (as opposed to purposefully cut or abandoned).

Unreleased items

Certain evidence of unreleased items can be found within the game files or by official sources. It is unclear why they have not been released as of yet; even if the content has been "in storage" for many years, it simply cannot be presumed they will never be officially used.

Weapons and tools

Main article: Unused content
  • A community-contributed hat known as the Legionaire's Lid (according to the tf_english.txt file) exists in the "VPK" complete with description.

Pubbers vs Pros Medal

Main article: Pubstars vs Pros

The Pubbers vs Pros Medal is a Miscellaneous item created by Lord Ned of TF2Maps to reward participants of the Pubstars vs Pros event. This medal is similar to the Polycount Pin as it will only be available to those who compete within the event.

  • The Pubbers Vs Pros Medal as it appears in the original announcement thread.

Other Polycount contest entries

Valve initially selected five entries from the Polycount Contest out of a total of 76. Robin Walker has stated that nearly half of the entries were of high enough quality to be used in-game, and Valve has since implemented an additional six entries.[1][2][3] All of the entries can be found here.

Dr. Grordbort's Packs

The WETA Workshop, known for making Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack, Dr. Grordbort's Brainiac Pack and Dr. Grordbort's Moonman Pack item sets for TF2, announced on the official Dr. Grordbort's site that two new packs were in development for the game[4] with Steam users being able to vote on which set they wanted to see in the game first. The sets are the Dr. Grordbort's Rocketboy Pack for the Scout, and the Dr. Grordbort's Man of Science Pack for the Medic. Both sets follow the pattern of the other Grordbort sets, being retro-futuristic styled items.

Man Of Science Pack

Five items were announced for this set. So far, there are two weapons in this set: a primary weapon, the Mercy Killer, is a laser gun; and the secondary weapon, the Anti-Deathray, seems to be a ray-based Medi Gun. Both were already designed, but have no models. However, the three cosmetic items were already modeled and submitted to the Steam Workshop, being the Negative Prognosis, a replacement for the backpack, the Second Opinion - Utility Belt, a set of surgical tools wrapped to the Medic's waist, and the Scientific Science Goggles of Science, a pair of goggles with multiple lenses.

  • Negative Prognosis

  • Second Opinion - Utility Belt

  • Scientific Science Goggles of Science

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Man of Science weapons

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Man of Science set

Rocketboy Pack

Five items were announced for this set. So far, there are two weapons in this set: a primary weapon, the Mule Molestor 600,(sic) appears to be a retro-styled Force-A-Nature; and a secondary weapon, the Saboteur 66, which appears to be a ray-based Pistol. Both were already designed, but have no models. However, the three cosmetic items were already modeled and submitted to the Steam Workshop, being the Gloves of Progress, a pair of black gloves, the Ballistic Trajectory, a jetpack replacing the backpack, and the Futuristic 'Future Hat' of the Future, a helmet.

  • Gloves of Progress

  • Ballistic Trajectory

  • Futuristic 'Future Hat' of the Future

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Rocketboy Pack weapons

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Rocketboy Pack set

  • Work-in-progress shots of the Mule Molestor 600

  • In-game shot of the Mule Molestor 600

Dota 2 promotional items

Sniper's Snipin' Glass, Clockwerk's Helm, and Storm Spirit's Jolly Hat have existed fully modeled and textured in the game files since August 2011.

Improv Coonskin Cap

The Improv Coonskin Cap is a community-contributed cosmetic item for the Soldier. It was added in the Scream Fortress 2016 update as an Assassin-grade cosmetic item as part of the Creepy Crawly Case Collection. Shortly after the update went live, Valve released another patch removing the item and all related text from the game.

The Improv Coonskin Cap was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

  • Improv Coonskin Cap

  • Screenshot of the Improv Coonskin Cap taken from the Steam Workshop page

Jungle Inferno hats

The Jungle Inferno update added 4 unused hats, 3 of which are reskins of the Monstrous Memento and the last of which is a reskin of the Aperture Labs Hard Hat. Although these hats are listed in the Mann Co. Catalog, they are currently unobtainable in-game:

Large-scale performance update

Shortly after the Mann-Conomy Update, Robin Walker discussed in an email with one of the community contributors a large-scale performance update in the works which would replace all W (World) and V (View) models with the new C (Combination) model type, as well as an update to the existing C models and the new C models with LODs. This update would significantly increase performance and allow for a greater range of community and Valve item replacements in later updates. In the updates released since this email was sent, a sizable portion of the game's C models have received LODs. Many more, however, are still to come.

Training Mode for the remaining classes

Training Mode for the remaining classes (Scout, Pyro, Heavy, Medic and Sniper) is to be released in a future update.

References

  1. ↑ Polycount.com,   "The Team-Fortress 2 ‘Polycount Pack’ Winners".      Published   July 15, 2010.      Retrieved   November 12, 2010.
  2. ↑ TeamFortress.com,   "Australian Christmas".      Published   December 17, 2010.      Retrieved   March 3, 2011.
  3. ↑ TeamFortress.com,   "The Über Update".      Published   June 20, 2011.      Retrieved   June 20, 2011.
  4. ↑ DrGrordborts.com,   "Vote for new Dr Grordbort's items for Team Fortress 2".   .      Retrieved   June 22, 2021.
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