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Many major patches, called '''updates''', add new weapons, [[List of game modes|game modes]] or maps. In the past, most of the updates had been focused on one or two particular [[class|classes]], releasing new content specifically for these classes. However, since the [[Engineer Update]], all of the classes have been updated. Other major updates have been centered around a particular theme or holiday celebration. These range from [[Halloween]] to [[Replay Update|film-making]] to [[Mannconomy Update|economics]].
 
Many major patches, called '''updates''', add new weapons, [[List of game modes|game modes]] or maps. In the past, most of the updates had been focused on one or two particular [[class|classes]], releasing new content specifically for these classes. However, since the [[Engineer Update]], all of the classes have been updated. Other major updates have been centered around a particular theme or holiday celebration. These range from [[Halloween]] to [[Replay Update|film-making]] to [[Mannconomy Update|economics]].
  
As both Windows and Mac OS X versions use the same code, updates exclusive to either platform are not released. They are released to both players and [[servers|server owners]] via Steam, and must be downloaded and applied before the game can be launched again. Patches to the Xbox version, however, are fairly scarce, due to restrictions imposed on game developers by {{W|Microsoft}}. To date, there have been only 4 patches to Xbox version (the last released in 2009), versus over 200 <!-- 200th is April 15, 2011 --> patches released for PC since 2007.
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As both Windows and Mac OS X versions use the same code, updates exclusive to either platform are not released. They are released to both players and [[servers|server owners]] via Steam, and must be downloaded and applied before the game can be launched again. Patches to the Xbox version, however, are fairly scarce, due to restrictions imposed on game developers by {{W|Microsoft}}. To date, there have been only 4 patches to Xbox version (the last released in 2009), versus 217 <!-- 200th is April 15, 2011. But new counter tells me the exact number --> patches released for PC since 2007.
  
 
Although each patch is usually paired with notes detailing what has been altered, some alterations are not mentioned. These undocumented changes rely on the community to notice their existence and therefore report them to others. As such, the exact date of undocumented change implementation will be an estimate.
 
Although each patch is usually paired with notes detailing what has been altered, some alterations are not mentioned. These undocumented changes rely on the community to notice their existence and therefore report them to others. As such, the exact date of undocumented change implementation will be an estimate.
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* [[Replay Update]] ([[May 5, 2011 Patch|May 5, 2011]])
 
* [[Replay Update]] ([[May 5, 2011 Patch|May 5, 2011]])
 
* [[Hatless Update]] ([[April 14, 2011 Patch|April 14, 2011]])
 
* [[Hatless Update]] ([[April 14, 2011 Patch|April 14, 2011]])
* [[Japan Charity Bundle]] ([[March 23, 2011 Patch]])
 
* [[Shogun Pack]] ([[March 10, 2011 Patch|March 10, 2011]])
 
* [[Community Map Pack Update]] ([[February 24, 2011 Patch|February 24, 2011]])
 
 
* [[Australian Christmas|Australian Christmas Update]] ([[December 17, 2010 Patch|December 17, 2010]])
 
* [[Australian Christmas|Australian Christmas Update]] ([[December 17, 2010 Patch|December 17, 2010]])
 
* [[Scream Fortress|Scream Fortress Update]] ([[October 27, 2010 Patch|October 27, 2010]])
 
* [[Scream Fortress|Scream Fortress Update]] ([[October 27, 2010 Patch|October 27, 2010]])
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* [[April 7, 2011 Patch|April 7]]
 
* [[April 7, 2011 Patch|April 7]]
 
* [[April 5, 2011 Patch|April 5]]
 
* [[April 5, 2011 Patch|April 5]]
* '''[[March 23, 2011 Patch|March 23]]''' <!-- Japan Charity Bundle -->
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* [[March 23, 2011 Patch|March 23]] <!-- Japan Charity Bundle -->
 
* [[March 21, 2011 Patch|March 21]]
 
* [[March 21, 2011 Patch|March 21]]
 
* [[March 15, 2011 Patch|March 15]]
 
* [[March 15, 2011 Patch|March 15]]
 
* [[March 11, 2011 Patch|March 11]]
 
* [[March 11, 2011 Patch|March 11]]
* '''[[March 10, 2011 Patch|March 10]]''' <!-- Shogun Pack -->
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* [[March 10, 2011 Patch|March 10]] <!-- Shogun Pack -->
 
* [[March 4, 2011 Patch|March 4]]
 
* [[March 4, 2011 Patch|March 4]]
 
* [[March 1, 2011 Patch|March 1]]
 
* [[March 1, 2011 Patch|March 1]]
 
* [[February 28, 2011 Patch|February 28]]
 
* [[February 28, 2011 Patch|February 28]]
* '''[[February 24, 2011 Patch|February 24]]''' <!-- Community Map Pack Update -->
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* [[February 24, 2011 Patch|February 24]] <!-- Community Map Pack Update -->
 
* [[February 22, 2011 Patch|February 22]]
 
* [[February 22, 2011 Patch|February 22]]
 
* [[February 14, 2011 Patch|February 14]]
 
* [[February 14, 2011 Patch|February 14]]

Revision as of 00:35, 21 June 2011

Patches are updates to the game that fix known bugs, glitches, or exploits within the game, and often add new features or balance changes to weapons, maps, or other game elements.

Many major patches, called updates, add new weapons, game modes or maps. In the past, most of the updates had been focused on one or two particular classes, releasing new content specifically for these classes. However, since the Engineer Update, all of the classes have been updated. Other major updates have been centered around a particular theme or holiday celebration. These range from Halloween to film-making to economics.

As both Windows and Mac OS X versions use the same code, updates exclusive to either platform are not released. They are released to both players and server owners via Steam, and must be downloaded and applied before the game can be launched again. Patches to the Xbox version, however, are fairly scarce, due to restrictions imposed on game developers by Template:W. To date, there have been only 4 patches to Xbox version (the last released in 2009), versus 217 patches released for PC since 2007.

Although each patch is usually paired with notes detailing what has been altered, some alterations are not mentioned. These undocumented changes rely on the community to notice their existence and therefore report them to others. As such, the exact date of undocumented change implementation will be an estimate.

Major updates

Full list of Team Fortress 2 patches

Patches are listed (in reverse-chronological order) for the Windows and Mac OS X version unless otherwise noted. Patches in bold indicate a major content update (see above).

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2007 Beta patches

Xbox 360 Patches





See also