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| − | * The preview page of the Mecha Update is directly based off the poster for the film [ | + | * The preview page of the Mecha Update is directly based off the poster for the film [[w:Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II|''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'']]. |
* The strips of paper with numbers and blocks on the page are formatted as a [[w:Punched card|punch card]]. When decoded, it reveals the message "UPDATE IMMINENT DECEMBER 20 2012." | * The strips of paper with numbers and blocks on the page are formatted as a [[w:Punched card|punch card]]. When decoded, it reveals the message "UPDATE IMMINENT DECEMBER 20 2012." | ||
* The middle screen of the Mecha-Engineer poster reads "Hats, all your ha_", a reference to the Internet meme "[[w:All your base are belong to us|All your base are belong to us]]" from the video game [[w:Zero Wing|''Zero Wing'']]. | * The middle screen of the Mecha-Engineer poster reads "Hats, all your ha_", a reference to the Internet meme "[[w:All your base are belong to us|All your base are belong to us]]" from the video game [[w:Zero Wing|''Zero Wing'']]. | ||
Revision as of 08:38, 17 January 2024
This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see December 20, 2012 Patch.
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| “ | Ohhh boy, I'd hate to be those humans right now.
— The Soldier seeing the Mecha-Engineer for the first time
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The Mecha Update was a major seasonal update for Team Fortress 2 released on December 20th, 2012.
The update was announced on December 19, 2012. It announced the addition of the final class in Mann vs. Machine, the Mecha-Engineer, as well as the map Bigrock. It further included the comic Shadow Boxers, and announced the addition of the Rescue Ranger, Loose Cannon, and the Vaccinator, new weapons for the Engineer, Demoman and Medic, respectively. Finally, the update announced the return of Nice and Naughty Winter Crates.
Contents
Additions
Maps
Main article: List of maps
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Mann vs. Machine
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mvm_bigrock
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Weapons
Main article: Weapons
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Loose Cannon | |
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Rescue Ranger | |
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Vaccinator | |
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Mk.II Botkiller weapons |
Festive weapons
Main article: Festive weapons
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Festive Holy Mackerel | |
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Festive Buff Banner | |
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Festive Axtinguisher | |
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Festive Grenade Launcher | |
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Festive Sandvich | |
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Festive Frontier Justice | |
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Festive Ubersaw | |
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Festive Huntsman | |
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Festive Ambassador |
Cosmetic items
Main article: Cosmetic items
Adult Swim cosmetics
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Hanger-On Hood | |
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Flight of the Monarch | |
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Flunkyware | |
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DethKapp | |
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Rail Spikes | |
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Nose Candy | |
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Brock's Locks | |
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Carl | |
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Hunger Force | |
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Aqua Flops |
Tools
Main article: Tools
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Naughty Winter Crate 2012 | Contained a random cosmetic item from the update. As of January 3, 2013, this crate can no longer be opened. |
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Naughty Winter Crate Key 2012 | Used to open the Naughty Winter Crate 2012. On January 3, 2013, this key turned into a regular Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. |
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Nice Winter Crate 2012 | Contained a random Festive weapon from the update. As of January 3, 2013, this crate can no longer be opened. |
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Nice Winter Crate Key 2012 | Used to open the Nice Winter Crate 2012. On January 3, 2013, this key turned into a regular Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. |
Trivia
- The preview page of the Mecha Update is directly based off the poster for the film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II.
- The strips of paper with numbers and blocks on the page are formatted as a punch card. When decoded, it reveals the message "UPDATE IMMINENT DECEMBER 20 2012."
- The middle screen of the Mecha-Engineer poster reads "Hats, all your ha_", a reference to the Internet meme "All your base are belong to us" from the video game Zero Wing.
Gallery
Mecha Update Update Page.
External links
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