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The '''Summer Event Update''' was the in-game release of several [[items]] that were selected by Valve for outstanding quality through the [[Steam Workshop]] and resubmitted using new item importing system, along with the fixing of several exploits and bugs present in existing [[maps]] and the tweak to several [[weapons]]. Released with the {{Patch name|7|10|2013}}, the update added a total of 64 new [[hats]] and [[miscellaneous items]] which were  available via opening [[Summer 2013 Cooler|Crates]] with their special [[Key|Summer Cooler Keys]], and 2 new [[maps]], [[Standin]], and [[Process]].
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The '''Summer Event Update''' was the in-game release of several [[items]] that were selected by Valve for outstanding quality through the [[Steam Workshop]] and resubmitted using new item importing system, along with the fixing of several exploits and bugs present in existing [[maps]] and the tweak to several [[weapons]]. Released with the {{Patch name|7|10|2013}}, the update added a total of 64 new [[hats]] and [[miscellaneous items]] which were  available via opening [[Summer 2013 Cooler|Crates]] with their special [[Key|Summer Cooler Keys]], and 2 new [[maps]], [[Standin]], and [[Process]]. Also, [[item set]] bonuses have been removed from the game completely because of balancing issues.  
  
 
== Additions ==
 
== Additions ==

Revision as of 09:31, 25 July 2013

This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see July 10, 2013 Patch.
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The Summer Event Update was the in-game release of several items that were selected by Valve for outstanding quality through the Steam Workshop and resubmitted using new item importing system, along with the fixing of several exploits and bugs present in existing maps and the tweak to several weapons. Released with the July 10, 2013 Patch, the update added a total of 64 new hats and miscellaneous items which were available via opening Crates with their special Summer Cooler Keys, and 2 new maps, Standin, and Process. Also, item set bonuses have been removed from the game completely because of balancing issues.

Additions

Hats

Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
Greased Lightning Greased Lightning
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Valley Forge Valley Forge
Caribbean Conqueror Caribbean Conqueror
Whirly Warrior Whirly Warrior
Federal Casemaker Federal Casemaker
Rebel Rouser Rebel Rouser
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
Burning Bandana Burning Bandana
Hive Minder Hive Minder
Pampered Pyro Pampered Pyro
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Glasgow Great Helm Glasgow Great Helm
Black Watch Black Watch
Tartan Spartan Tartan Spartan
Stormin' Norman Stormin' Norman
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Tsarboosh Tsarboosh
Katyusha Katyusha
Bear Necessities Bear Necessities
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Pardner's Pompadour Pardner's Pompadour
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Das Hazmattenhatten Das Hazmattenhatten
Das Ubersternmann Das Ubersternmann
Das Naggenvatcher Das Naggenvatcher
Das Maddendoktor Das Maddendoktor
Das Gutenkutteharen Das Gutenkutteharen
Baron von Havenaplane Baron von Havenaplane
Leaderboard class sniper.png
Sniper
Wet Works Wet Works
Leaderboard class spy.png
Spy
Harmburg Harmburg
Belgian Detective Belgian Detective
TF2 crosshair orange.png
All Classes
Virtual Viewfinder Virtual Viewfinder

Miscellaneous Items

Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
Bigg Mann on Campus Bigg Mann on Campus
Cool Cat Cardigan Cool Cat Cardigan
Caffeine Cooler Caffeine Cooler
Half-Pipe Hurdler Half-Pipe Hurdler
Delinquent's Down Vest Delinquent's Down Vest
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
Compatriot Compatriot
Colonial Clogs Colonial Clogs
Shogun's Shoulder Guard Shogun's Shoulder Guard
Hornblower Hornblower
Lieutenant Bites Lieutenant Bites
Brawling Buccaneer Brawling Buccaneer
Founding Father Founding Father
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
El Muchacho El Muchacho
Backpack Broiler Backpack Broiler
Soot Suit Soot Suit
Leaderboard class demoman.png
Demoman
Gaelic Golf Bag Gaelic Golf Bag
Whiskey Bib Whiskey Bib
Gaelic Garb Gaelic Garb
Leaderboard class heavy.png
Heavy
Red Army Robin Red Army Robin
Heavy-Weight Champ Heavy-Weight Champ
Borscht Belt Borscht Belt
Bolshevik Biker Bolshevik Biker
Gabe Glasses Gabe Glasses
Leaderboard class engineer.png
Engineer
Trash Toter Trash Toter
Dry Gulch Gulp Dry Gulch Gulp
Flared Frontiersman Flared Frontiersman
Leaderboard class medic.png
Medic
Das Feelinbeterbager Das Feelinbeterbager
Das Metalmeatencasen Das Metalmeatencasen
Das Fantzipantzen Das Fantzipantzen
Leaderboard class sniper.png
Sniper
Birdman of Australiacatraz Birdman of Australiacatraz
Cobber Chameleon Cobber Chameleon
Falconer Falconer
Leaderboard class spy.png
Spy
Rogue's Brogues Rogue's Brogues
Blood Banker Blood Banker
After Dark After Dark
TF2 crosshair orange.png
All Classes
Graybanns Graybanns
Macho Mann Macho Mann1
Notes
1 Not Available for Pyro

Action Items

A Random Summer Cooler Key Gift A Random Summer Cooler Key Gift
Pile of Summer Cooler Key Gifts Pile of Summer Cooler Key Gifts

Tool

Red Summer 2013 Cooler Key Red Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Orange Summer 2013 Cooler Key Orange Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Yellow Summer 2013 Cooler Key Yellow Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Green Summer 2013 Cooler Key Green Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Aqua Summer 2013 Cooler Key Aqua Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Blue Summer 2013 Cooler Key Blue Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Brown Summer 2013 Cooler Key Brown Summer 2013 Cooler Key
Black Summer 2013 Cooler Key Black Summer 2013 Cooler Key

Maps

Name Picture Game mode File name
Process 250px Control Point
cp_process
Standin 250px Control Point
cp_standin

Tweaked Weapons

Class Weapon Changes
Leaderboard class scout.png Scout Crit-a-Cola
Crit-a-Cola
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Damage taken mini-crits

Pictogram minus.png Added: Damage taken increased 25%

Shortstop
Shortstop
Pictogram plus.png Added: 20% bonus healing while deployed

Pictogram minus.png Added: 80% vulnerability increase to all push forces while deployed

Winger
Winger
Pictogram plus.png Added: +25% Jump Height bonus when active
Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier Battalion's Backup
Battalion's Backup
Pictogram plus.png Added additional +15% Sentry damage resistance to all teammates while banner effect is active

Rage is now generated from damage dealt instead of damage received

Black Box
Black Box
Changed explosion sound
Beggar's Bazooka
Beggar's Bazooka
Pictogram minus.png Misfired Rockets now remove one loaded rocket from the clip

Fixed an exploit that allowed players to hold a set fixed number of rockets

Concheror
Concheror
Pictogram plus.png Buffed players now receive a speed boost in addition to its previous effect

Rage is now only generated from damage dealt

Cow Mangler 5000
Cow Mangler 5000
Pictogram plus.png Removed -10% damage attribute

Pictogram plus.png Removed 5% slower reload attribute
Pictogram minus.png Reduced Clip Size
Added missing "sets players on fire" description text
New particles and sound

Escape Plan
Escape Plan
Pictogram minus.png Wearer receives the Marked-For-Death effect when deployed, and for a short period afterwards
Liberty Launcher
Liberty Launcher
Pictogram plus.png Removed: 25% reduced clip size penalty

Pictogram minus.png Added: 25% reduced damage penalty

Original
Original
Changed explosion sound
Leaderboard class pyro.png Pyro Phlogistinator
Phlogistinator
Fixed "Mmmph" progress resetting after touching a resupply cabinet
Powerjack
Powerjack
Pictogram plus.png Added: 15% increase move speed while deployed

Pictogram plus.png Removed: +20% melee vulnerability when active
Pictogram minus.png Added: 20% damage vulnerability to all sources

Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman Chargin' Targe
Chargin' Targe
Pictogram plus.png Added: Afterburn immunity
Loose Cannon
Loose Cannon
Pictogram plus.png Double donk damage now mini-crits

Reduced charge time to 1 second
Range no longer affects direct cannonball impact damage
Added: Double-Donk sound and particle effects

Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy Buffalo Steak Sandvich
Buffalo Steak Sandvich
Pictogram plus.png Removed: Damage taken mini-crits

Pictogram minus.png Added: Damage taken increased 25%

Dalokohs Bar
Dalokohs Bar
Pictogram plus.png Increased amount of health restored per-bite from 15 to 25
Leaderboard class engineer.png Engineer Gunslinger
Gunslinger
Pictogram minus.png Mini-sentries do not heal during construction
Rescue Ranger
Rescue Ranger
Pictogram plus.png Minor increase in damage per bolt

Pictogram plus.png Increased building healing from 50 to 75 per bolt

Short Circuit
Short Circuit
Pictogram plus.png Ammo cost of firing reduced to -18 metal when an attack destroys a projectile

Pictogram plus.png Increased firing speed by +25%
Pictogram minus.png Ammo cost increased to -36 metal when an attack does not destroy a projectile or hit a player
The weapon's muzzle now emits a spark effect when fired
Fixed attack arcing to nearby teammates as if they were enemies

Wrangler
Wrangler
Pictogram minus.png Slightly reduced accuracy of manually-controlled sentry at long range

Protective shield now fades 1 second after the owning Engineer dies

Leaderboard class medic.png Medic Crusader's Crossbow
Crusader's Crossbow
Changed arrow projectile to a large syringe

Added new trail effects
Smoothed out reload animation (DPS unchanged)
Fixed being able to heal players that are using items that block healing

Quick-Fix
Quick-Fix
Pictogram plus.png Added 50% Overheal

Pictogram plus.png Über now affects the medic when there's no heal target
Pictogram plus.png Shotguns with pushback no longer affect players under the effect of Quick-Fix’s Über

Vaccinator
Vaccinator
Pictogram plus.png Über now fully absorbs crit damage for the selected damage type

Pictogram minus.png Depletes Übercharge based on the amount of damage prevented

Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper Bazaar Bargain
Bazaar Bargain
Capped the max charge rate to 200%

Fixed the starting charge rate being -40% instead of -20%

Cozy Camper
Cozy Camper
Pictogram plus.png Removed movement penalty

Pictogram minus.png Added: Damage taken increased by 20%

Darwin's Danger Shield
Darwin's Danger Shield
Pictogram plus.png Added: Bullet damage taken reduced by 15%

Pictogram minus.png Added: Explosive damage taken increased by 20%

Leaderboard class spy.png Spy Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
Pictogram minus.png When under the effect of Feign Death, damage taken decreases the duration of the effect
L'Etranger
L'Etranger
Pictogram plus.png Added: 40% increased cloak duration
Spy-cicle
Spy-cicle
Fixed a bug that would cause the charge meter to not reset when the spy was killed

Pre-announcement references

Posts in the Official Site started at July 5, 2013; with subsequent posts reporting data about the update every following day.

Update Gallery

External links