Item timeline

From guns to gloves, from flanks to fish, from hits to hats. Not every item you enjoy today was shipped with the original Team Fortress 2 release. Most equipable items were released with class-based updates throughout the life of the game.

This constantly expanding page documents an accurate timelime, that lists information regarding the release of every unique item.

2008

Group	Item Icon	Item Name	Notes
April 29, 2008 — The Gold Rush Update
Medic		Blutsauger	Also included in this update: 1 new game type (Payload) 1 new map (Gold Rush) Medic achievements pack
		Kritzkrieg
		Übersaw
June 19, 2008 — The Pyro Update
Pyro		Backburner	Also included in this update: Compression blast ability for the Flamethrower 2 new maps (Fastlane, Turbine) Pyro achievements pack
		Flare Gun
		Axtinguisher
August 19, 2008 — A Heavy Update
Heavy		Natascha	Also included in this update: 1 new game type (Arena) 2 new maps (Steel, Badwater Basin) Heavy achievements pack
		Sandvich
		Killing Gloves of Boxing

2009

Group	Item Icon	Item Name	Notes
February 24, 2009 — The Scout Update
Scout		Force-A-Nature	Also included in this update: 3 new maps (Watchtower, Junction, Egypt) Scout achievements pack
		Bonk! Atomic Punch
		Sandman
May 21, 2009 — The Sniper vs. Spy Update
Sniper		Huntsman	Also included in this update: Item drop system 1 new game type (Payload Race) 4 new maps (Pipeline, Sawmill (Arena), Nucleus (Arena), Hoodoo) Sniper achievements pack Spy achievements pack
		Razorback
		Jarate
Spy		Ambassador
		Dead Ringer
		Cloak and Dagger
Hats		Batter's Helmet
		Soldier's Stash
		Pyro's Beanie
		Demoman's Fro
		Football Helmet
		Mining Light
		Prussian Pickelhaube
		Trophy Belt
		Fancy Fedora
August 13, 2009 — Classless Update
Hats		Baseball Bill's Sports Shine	Also included in this update: 1 new game mode (King of the Hill) 5 new maps (Offblast, Viaduct, Sawmill (KOTH), Nucleus (KOTH), Sawmill (CTF)). Camera Beard moved to use headgear slot.
		Ye Olde Baker Boy
		Bonk Helm
		Tyrant's Helm
		Stainless Pot
		Brigade Helm
		Respectless Rubber Glove
		Glengarry Bonnet
		Scotsman's Stove Pipe
		Officer's Ushanka
		Tough Guy's Toque
		Texas Slim's Dome Shine
		Texas Ten Gallon
		Engineer's Cap
		Vintage Tyrolean
		Otolaryngologist's Mirror
		Ritzy Rick's Hair Fixative
		Professional's Panama
		Master's Yellow Belt
		Backbiter's Billycock
Misc		Gentle Manne's Service Medal
		Camera Beard
September 02, 2009 — Team Fortress 2 update
Hats		Cheater's Lament	Also included in this update: Cheater's Lament given to players who did not use external idling applications (see Idling) to gain items more quickly.
October 29, 2009 — Hallowe'en Special
Hats		Ghastly Gibus	Also included in this update: 2 new maps (Harvest, Harvest Event) Scarechievements pack
		Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask
November 02, 2009 — Left 4 Dead 2 promotion
Promo		Bill's Hat	Also included in this update: Added Bill's Hat for players who pre-purchase Left 4 Dead 2.
December 17, 2009 — WAR! Update
Demoman		Scottish Resistance	Also included in this update: Crafting system. 2 new maps (Double Cross, Gorge) Soldier achievements pack Demoman achievements pack Camera Beard moved back to the misc slot.
		Chargin' Targe
		Eyelander
Soldier		Direct Hit
		Buff Banner
		Gunboats
		Equalizer
Crafting		Refined Metal
		Reclaimed Metal
		Scrap Metal
		Class Tokens
		Slot Tokens

2010

Group	Item Icon	Item Name	Notes
January 27, 2010 — Propaganda Contest
Hats		Modest Pile of Hat	Propaganda Contest winners were awarded a unique version of the new hats. 1st place: "J. Axer's Dapper Topper" 2nd place: "Amber's Rad As All Hell Hat" 3rd place: "Uncle Sam"
		Noble Amassment of Hats
		Towering Pillar of Hats
March 18, 2010 — First Contribution Update
Weapons		Pain Train	Also included in this update: Added items submitted to the Contribute! site by members of the community
		Homewrecker
		Dalokohs Bar
Hats		Troublemaker's Tossle Cap
		Killer's Kabuto
		Triboniophorus Tyrannus
		Hustler's Hallmark
		Hound Dog
		Hotrod
		Shooter's Sola Topi
		Magistrate's Mullet
Misc		Physician's Procedure Mask
April 15, 2010 — Sam & Max promotion
Promo		Max's Severed Head	Also included in this update: Added Sam & Max items for players who purchased Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse within the first week of release.
		Lugermorph
		Big Kill
April 28, 2010 — Team Fortress 2 update
Scout		Crit-a-Cola	Also included in this update: 1 new map (Freight)
April 29, 2010 — 119th Update
Misc		Mercenary	Also included in this update: Medals awarded to all current players based on when they began playing Team Fortress 2.
		Soldier of Fortune
		Grizzled Veteran
May 5, 2010 — Team Fortress 2 update
Misc		Primeval Warrior	Also included in this update: Additional medal added for players who started in the Beta, previous medal requirements adjusted accordingly.
May 20, 2010 — Second Contribution Update
Weapons		Scotsman's Skullcutter	Also included in this update: Whiskered Gentleman is released as a headgear item. The next day's patch on May 21, 2010 moved the item to the Misc slot.
		Tribalman's Shiv
Hats		Whoopee Cap
		Sergeant's Drill Hat
		Vintage Merryweather
		Tippler's Tricorne
		Heavy Duty Rag
		Safe'n'Sound
		Ze Goggles
		Gentleman's Gatsby
		Bloke's Bucket Hat
		Frenchman's Beret
Misc		Whiskered Gentleman
June 10, 2010 — The Mac Update
Promo		Earbuds	Also included in this update: Training mode 2 new training maps: A specific map for the Soldier class A special, guided version of Dustbowl Offline practice
July 08, 2010 — The Engineer Update
Promo		Golden Wrench	Also included in this update: 4 new maps (Upward, Hightower, Thunder Mountain, Coldfront) Engineer achievements pack. Hauling ability added for Engineers
Engineer		Frontier Justice
		Wrangler
		Gunslinger
		Southern Hospitality
July 19, 2010 — Alien Swarm promotion
Promo		Alien Swarm Parasite	Also included in this update: Added Alien Swarm Parasite which was given to those who earned the achievment Hat Trick in the game Alien Swarm
August 25, 2010 — Worms: Reloaded promotion
Promo		Lumbricus Lid	Also included in this update: Added Lumbricus Lid for players who purchased Worms: Reloaded before September 2, 2010.
September 30, 2010 — Mann-Conomy Update
Promo		Mann Co. Cap	Also included in this update: Trading system Vintage item quality Mann Co. in-game store Action items Item customization (through the Name Tag and Paint Can) Paint Cans available: A Deep Commitment to Purple Aged Moustache Grey Australium Gold Color No. 216-190-216 Indubitably Green Mann Co. Orange Muskelmannbraun Noble Hatter's Violet Peculiarly Drab Tincture Radigan Conagher Brown Ye Olde Rustic Colour Zephaniah's Greed An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge A Distinctive Lack of Hue
Weapons		Rocket Jumper
		Gloves of Running Urgently
		Vita-Saw
Hats		Wiki Cap
		Bombing Run
		Chieftain's Challenge
		Dr's Dapper Topper
		Stout Shako
		Old Guadalajara
		Napper's Respite
		Handyman's Handle
		Sober Stuntman
		Carouser's Capotain
		Hard Counter
		Pugilist's Protector
Misc		Bronze Dueling Badge
		Silver Dueling Badge
		Gold Dueling Badge
		Platinum Dueling Badge
		Polycount Pin
The Special Delivery		Milkman
		Shortstop
		Mad Milk
		Holy Mackerel
The Croc-o-Style Kit		Ol' Snaggletooth
		Sydney Sleeper
		Darwin's Danger Shield
		Bushwacka
The Tank Buster		Grenadier's Softcap
		Black Box
		Battalion's Backup
The Gas Jockey's Gear		Attendant
		Degreaser
		Powerjack
The Saharan Spy		Familiar Fez
		L'Etranger
		Your Eternal Reward
Tools		Mann Co. Supply Crate Key
		Mann Co. Supply Crate
		Name Tag
		Paint Cans
Action items		Dueling Mini-Game
		Secret Saxton
		Pile o' Gifts
October 06, 2010 — Left 4 Dead 2 promotion
Promo		Ellis' Cap	Also included in this update: Added Remove Name and Remove Paint features
		Frying Pan
Hats		Rimmed Raincatcher
October 18, 2010 — Team Fortress 2 update
Action items		Gift Wrap	Also included in this update: Added ability to send gifts.
October 27, 2010 — Scream Fortress update
Weapons		Sticky Jumper	Also included in this update: 2 new maps (Mann Manor, Mountain Lab). Ghostchievements pack. All currently-existing Ghastly Gibuses were changed to a Ghastlier Gibus.
		Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker
Hats		Halloween Masks
		Saxton Hale Mask
		Ghastlier Gibus
		Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head
		Voodoo Juju
		Spine-Chilling Skull
		Horrific Headsplitter
		Cadaver's Cranium
Crafting		Haunted Metal Scrap
Tools		Description Tag
		Noise Makers
November 03, 2010 — Poker Night at the Inventory promotion
Promo		Dealer's Visor	Also included in this update: Added Dealer's Visor for players who pre-ordered Poker Night at the Inventory.
November 19, 2010 — Poker Night at the Inventory update
Promo (Poker Night at the Inventory)		Iron Curtain	Also included in this update: Added awards for Poker Night at the Inventory achievements. Updated some item capabilities: Employee badges can now have custom names. The Stickybomb Jumper can now be giftwrapped. The Spine-Chilling Skull and Voodoo Juju hats are now paintable. Improved the Spine-Chilling Skull and Voodoo Juju hat positions on the Sniper. Added the original Übersaw taunt to the Vita-Saw.
		Enthusiast's Timepiece
		Dangeresque, Too?
		License to Maim
Promo (Portal2)		Companion Cube Pin
Tools		Team Spirit Paint Can
December 07, 2010 — Treasure Hunt update
Promo		Bounty Hat	Also included in this update: Added awards for completing objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt. Fixed a bug that enabled players to weapon switch away from the Iron Curtain during spin down.
		Treasure Hat
		Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect
December 10, 2010 — Team Fortress 2 update
Tools		Festive Winter Crate	Paint Cans available: A Color Similar to Slate Dark Salmon Injustice Drably Olive Pink as Hell The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants
		Paint Cans
December 13, 2010 — Killing Floor promotion
Promo		Foster's Facade	Also included in this update: Added Killing Floor promotional items. Vintage versions given to players who purchased it before December 14, 2010. Normal versions given to player who purchased between then and January 4, 2011.
		Stockbroker's Scarf
December 17, 2010 — Australian Christmas
Promo		World Traveler's Hat	Also included in this update: The backpack's storage capability was increased to 300. Added Medieval Mode, a game mode where players are restricted to using olde weapons. One new map, Degroot Keep, was added. Added a prototype item testing map, and associated functionality, for contributors to test their work.
Weapons		Candy Cane
		Boston Basher
		Back Scratcher
		Claidheamh Mòr
		Fists of Steel
		Jag
Hats		A Rather Festive Tree
		Flipped Trilby
		Defiant Spartan
		Exquisite Rack
		Madame Dixie
		Pyromancer's Mask
		Prancer's Pride
		Prince Tavish's Crown
		Magnificent Mongolian
		Coupe D'isaster
		German Gonzila
		Industrial Festivizer
		Buckaroos Hat
		Larrikin Robin
		Detective Noir
Misc		Blighted Beak
		Le Party Phantom
The Expert's Ordnance		Scotch Bonnet
		Loch-n-Load
		Ullapool Caber
The Hibernating Bear		Big Chief
		Brass Beast
		Buffalo Steak Sandvich
		Warrior's Spirit
The Medieval Medic		Berliner's Bucket Helm
		Crusader's Crossbow
		Amputator
Tools		Festive Winter Crate Key
		Backpack Expander
December 22, 2010 — Team Fortress 2 update
Tools		Stocking Stuffer Key	Also included in this update: The Blighted Beak was moved to use the misc slot. The Buffalo Steak Sandvich's speed boost no longer stacks with other speed boosts. The Rocket Jumper and Sticky Jumper now have no max health penalty, and have damage vulnerabilities instead.

2011

Group	Item Icon	Item Name	Notes
January 24, 2011 — Monday Night Combat Promotion
Promo		Athletic Supporter	Also included in this update: Added Monday Night Combat items for players who purchase Monday Night Combat before February 1st, 10am PST.
		Superfan
		Essential Accessories
February 3, 2011 — RIFT Promotion
Promo		Sun-on-a-Stick	Also included in this update: Added RIFT items for players who purchase RIFT before March 1st.
		Sharpened Volcano Fragment
		RIFT Well Spun Hat Claim Code
February 28, 2011 — Homefront Promotion
Promo		Hero's Hachimaki	Also included in this update: Added Hero's Hachimaki hat for players who purchase Homefront before March 15th.
March 10, 2011 — The Shogun Pack
Promo		Fan O'War	Also included in this update: Added The Shogun Pack for players who pre-purchase Total War: Shogun 2 before March 15th.
		Concheror
		Half-Zatoichi
		Conniver's Kunai
		Samur-Eye
		Dread Knot
		Geisha Boy
		Noh Mercy
		Noise Maker - Koto
March 23, 2011 — Japan Charity Bundle
Promo		Humanitarian's Hachimaki	Also included in this update: Added Japan Charity Bundle.
		Benefactor's Kanmuri
		Magnanimous Monarch
		Noise Maker - Bell
		Noise Maker - Gong
April 5, 2011 — Potato Sack
Promo		Aperture Labs Hard Hat	Also included in this update: Added the Aperture Labs Hard Hat for players who purchased the Potato Sack on Steam until April 5.
April 7, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 update
Promo		Resurrection Associate Pin
Hats		Honcho's Headgear
		Reggaelator
		Big Country
		Professor's Peculiarity
		Medic's Mountain Cap
		Grimm Hatte
		Private Eye
		Charmer's Chapeau
Misc		Sight for Sore Eyes
		Teddy Roosebelt
		Googly Gazer
April 28, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 update
Promo (Mount&Blade With Fire&Sword)		Hetman's Headpiece	Also included in this update: Added Mount & Blade With Fire & Sword Items for players who pre-purchase Mount & Blade With Fire & Sword before May 3rd. Added SpaceChem Items for players who play SpaceChem.
		Janissary Ketche
Promo (SpaceChem)		Fishcake
		SpaceChem Pin
		Moustachium Bar
		'Fish'
		Spacemetal Scrap
May 3, 2011 — Midweek Madness - Plants vs Zombies
Promo		Brain Bucket	Also included in this update: Added the Plants vs. Zombies Items for players, who purchased or already own Plants vs. Zombies before 5 May, 2011 on Steam.
		Dead Cone
May 5, 2011 — The Replay Update
Hats		Frontline Field Recorder	Also included in this update: Added the Frontline Field Recorder, for performance of achievement Local Cinema Star.
		Team Captain
		Furious Fukaamigasa
		Hottie's Hoodie
		Connoisseur's Cap
		Large Luchadore
		Western Wear
		Ol' Geezer
		Doctor's Sack
		Crocleather Slouch
Misc		Villain's Veil
Action items		Director's Vision
May 12, 2011 — The Witcher 2 Promotion
Promo		Hero's Tail	Also included in this update: Added The Witcher 2 items for players who purchase The Witcher 2 before May 17th.
		Sign of the Wolf's School
		Three-Rune Blade
May 31, 2011 — Magicka: Nippon DLC Promotion
Promo		Conjurer's Cowl	Also included in this update: Added Magicka: Nippon DLC item for players who purchase Magicka: Nippon before June 5th.
June 3, 2011 — Red Faction: Armageddon Promotion & Magic The Gathering Promotion
Promo (Red Faction: Armageddon)		Maul	Also included in this update: Added Red Faction: Armageddon item for players who pre-purchase Red Faction: Armageddon before June 6, 2011. Added Magic: The Gathering items for players who pre-purchase Magic: The Gathering before June 15, 2011.
Promo (Magic: The Gathering)		Planeswalker Goggles
		Planeswalker Helm
June 8, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 update
Promo		Saxxy	Also included in this update: Added Saxxy melee weapon for contest winners.
June 10, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 update
Promo		Lo-Fi Longwave	Also included in this update: Added Kritzkast promotional hat, the Lo-Fi Longwave.
June 14, 2011 — Spiral Knights Promotion
Promo		Spiral Sallet	Also included in this update: Added Knight Helmet for Spiral Knights; awarded for those who complete the achievement "Mission Accomplished".
June 23, 2011 — Über Update
Promo		Proof of Purchase	Also included in this update: Team Fortress 2 becomes free to play New Hat for players who purchased the game before free to play. New Misc for players who are recommended by new players for their help. One new Map, Barnblitz. Paint Cans available: An Air of Debonair Balaclavas are forever Cream Spirit Operator's Overalls The Value of Teamwork Waterlogged Labcoat
		Professor Speks
Weapons		Detonator
Misc		Pocket Medic
Black Market Business		Capo's Capper
		Tomislav
		Family Business
		Eviction Notice
The Man of Honor		Cosa Nostra Cap
		Made Man
		Enforcer
		Big Earner
Lawrence of Australia		Desert Marauder
		Bazaar Bargain
		Shahanshah
One Thousand and One Demoknights		Sultan's Ceremonial
		Splendid Screen
		Ali Baba's Wee Booties
		Persian Persuader
The #1 Fan		Bonk Boy
		Soda Popper
		Winger
		Atomizer
Airborne Armaments		Jumper's Jeepcap
		Liberty Launcher
		Reserve Shooter
		Market Gardener
The General's Formals		Armored Authority
		Fancy Dress Uniform
		Mantreads
		Disciplinary Action
The Clinical Trial		Quick-Fix
		Solemn Vow
		Overdose
Tools		Paint Cans
Action Items		Schadenfreude
		Meet the Medic (taunt)
June 28, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 Update
Tools		Refreshing Summer Cooler	Also included in this update: A special limited summer edition Crate.
July 1, 2011 — Team Fortress 2 Update
Promo		Summer Shades	Also included in this update: A special pair of glasses from the Steam Summer Camp prize booth. Added new limited time summer store items.
Weapons		Nessie's Nine Iron
		Postal Pummeler
Hats		Copper's Hard Top
		Tam O' Shanter
		Stately Steel Toe
Misc		Big Steel Jaw of Summer Fun
		Security Shades
		Rogue's Col Roule
		Prairie Heel Biters
Summer Sun Bundle		Lucky No. 42
		Flip-Flops
		Summer Hat
		Noise Maker - Fireworks
Tools		Refreshing Summer Cooler Key

See also

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