Promotional items
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Promotional items in Team Fortress 2 are exclusive items made available to players through Valve's marketing partnerships with other video game companies, as well as through their own games. Players who purchase selected items from Valve or their partners, usually within a specified timeframe, will receive the item(s) advertised. If purchased during the promotional period and kept as an unsent gift, the recipient of a game with an associated promotional item will receive the item, regardless of whether or not the promotional period had long-since passed.
Means of obtaining promotional items vary. Typically, promotional items are awarded to players who pre-order or purchase the specified game. On other occasions, promotional items have been released to players through other means, such as earning achievements in the game itself. For example, the Earbuds were awarded to players who launched Team Fortress 2 through the Template:W operating system.
Promotional items released before the February 3, 2011 Patch, with the exception of those earned through gameplay, are typically no longer earnable, and can only be acquired through trading or gifting. However, since the introduction of the Genuine quality, all promo items (with the exception of the Aperture Labs Hard Hat and Companion Cube Pin) have been obtainable via one or more alternate methods – purchase, drop, or craft. However, promotional items obtained via one of these non-promotional methods do not have Genuine quality.
Contents
- 1 List
- 1.1 Alien Swarm
- 1.2 Brink
- 1.3 Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack
- 1.4 Fallout: New Vegas
- 1.5 From Dust
- 1.6 Homefront
- 1.7 Japan Charity Bundle
- 1.8 Killing Floor
- 1.9 Left 4 Dead 2
- 1.10 Magic: The Gathering
- 1.11 Magicka: Nippon
- 1.12 Monday Night Combat
- 1.13 Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
- 1.14 Plants Vs. Zombies
- 1.15 Poker Night at the Inventory
- 1.16 Portal 2
- 1.17 Potato Sack
- 1.18 QUAKE 4
- 1.19 RAGE
- 1.20 Red Faction: Armageddon
- 1.21 Red Orchestra 2: Heroes Of Stalingrad
- 1.22 RIFT
- 1.23 Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
- 1.24 SpaceChem
- 1.25 Spiral Knights
- 1.26 The Great Steam Treasure Hunt
- 1.27 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- 1.28 The Steam Summer Camp Sale
- 1.29 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
- 1.30 Total War: SHOGUN 2
- 1.31 Worms Reloaded
- 1.32 Other
- 1.33 Cut promotional items
List
Alien Swarm
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Alien Swarm Parasite | All classes |
Hat | July 19, 2010 | A parasite from the game Alien Swarm, another Valve game. Earned through the Hat Trick achievement in Alien Swarm. |
Brink
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Anger | Hat | August 3, 2011 | A hood with a brown veil from the video game Brink. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering Brink before August 8th, 2011. |
Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Dr. Grordbort's Crest | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
July 20, 2011 | A bronze medal with an engraving of a Righteous Bison and an atom above it. Earned through the purchase of Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack in the Mann Co. Store. |
Fallout: New Vegas
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Pip-Boy | Miscellaneous item |
August 3, 2011 | The Pip-Boy from Fallout 3. Given in Genuine quality to those who had purchased Fallout: New Vegas before August 8th, 2011. |
From Dust
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Mask of the Shaman | Hat | July 29, 2011 | A tribal shaman mask. Obtained with Genuine quality by pre-ordering From Dust on Steam before August 17, 2011. |
Homefront
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Hero's Hachimaki | Hat | February 28, 2011 | An oriental styled headband. Obtained with Genuine quality by pre-ordering Homefront on Steam before March 15, 2011. |
Japan Charity Bundle
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Humanitarian's Hachimaki | All classes |
Hat | March 23, 2011 | The Japan Charity Bundle items were available for purchase from the Mann Co. Store from March 23 until April 6, 2011, with all proceeds (excluding taxes) going to fund Template:W relief operations in Japan following the Template:W. | |
Benefactor's Kanmuri | All classes |
Hat | March 23, 2011 | ||
Magnanimous Monarch | All classes |
Hat | March 23, 2011 | ||
Noise Maker - Bell | All classes |
Action item | March 23, 2011 | ||
Noise Maker - Gong | All classes |
Action item | March 23, 2011 |
Killing Floor
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Foster's Facade | Hat | December 13, 2010 | These promotional items for the Pyro were made available to players who already owned Killing Floor or purchased the game between December 14, 2010, and January 4, 2011, as part of Killing Floor's Twisted Christmas Event. | ||
Stockbroker's Scarf | Miscellaneous item |
December 13, 2010 |
Left 4 Dead 2
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Bill's Hat | All classes |
Hat | November 2, 2009 | A Special Forces hat, based on Bill's Hat from Left 4 Dead, another Valve game. Earned by pre-ordering Left 4 Dead 2 before November 17, 2009. | |
Ellis' Cap | All classes |
Hat | October 6, 2010 | Ellis' Cap from Left 4 Dead 2. Earned by owning or purchasing Left 4 Dead 2 before October 7, 2010. | |
Frying Pan | Melee weapon |
October 6, 2010 | Based on the Frying Pan melee weapon from Left 4 Dead 2. Earned by owning or purchasing Left 4 Dead 2 before October 7, 2010. |
Magic: The Gathering
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Planeswalker Helm | Hat | June 3, 2011 Patch | A helm worn by the character 'Garruk Wildspeaker', a Planeswalker from the Magic: The Gathering novels and cards. Awarded with Genuine quality to players for pre-ordering Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 on Steam before June 15, 2011. | ||
Planeswalker Goggles | Misc | June 3, 2011 Patch | A set of goggles worn by the character 'Chandra Nalaar', a Planeswalker from the Magic: The Gathering novels and cards. Awarded with Genuine quality to players for pre-ordering Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 on Steam before June 15, 2011. |
Magicka: Nippon
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Conjurer's Cowl | Hat | May 31, 2011 | A Genuine quality wizard cowl earned by buying Magicka: Nippon DLC before June 5, 2011. |
Monday Night Combat
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Athletic Supporter | All classes |
Hat | January 24, 2011 | These promotional items were made available to players who owned or purchased Monday Night Combat between January 24 and February 1, 2011. | |
Superfan | Hat | January 24, 2011 | |||
Essential Accessories | Miscellaneous item |
January 24, 2011 |
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Hetman's Headpiece | Hat | April 28, 2011 | These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who owned or purchased Mount & Blade With Fire & Sword between April 28 and May 3, 2011. | ||
Janissary Ketche | Hat | April 28, 2011 |
Plants Vs. Zombies
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Brain Bucket | Hat | April 28, 2011 | These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who already owned or purchased Plants vs. Zombies between May 3 and 5, 2011 on Steam. | ||
Dead Cone | Hat | April 28, 2011 |
Poker Night at the Inventory
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Dealer's Visor | Hat | November 3, 2010 | A green poker dealer's visor. Earned by pre-ordering Poker Night at the Inventory. | ||
Enthusiast's Timepiece | PDA2 | November 22, 2010 | A replacement for the Spy's Invisibility Watch. Earned through the Special Item: Tycho achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory. | ||
License to Maim | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
November 22, 2010 | The badge of the Freelance Police from the Sam & Max video game series. Earned through the Special Item: Max achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory. | |
Iron Curtain | Primary weapon |
November 22, 2010 | A replacement for the Minigun. Earned through the Special Item: The Heavy achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory. | ||
Dangeresque, Too? | Miscellaneous item |
November 22, 2010 | A pair of shutter shades for the Demoman, based on those worn by Homestar Runner. Earned through the Special Item: Strong Bad achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory. | ||
Lugermorph | Secondary weapon |
November 22, 2010 | The Pistol Max uses in the Sam & Max series. Earned through the Special Item: Max achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory. This is the same Lugermorph as the pre-order bonus item from Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. |
Portal 2
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Companion Cube Pin | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
April 15, 2011 | A small pin displaying a portal and the "Weighted Companion Cube" from the Valve game Portal, awarded with Genuine quality to those who pre-ordered Portal 2 before April 19th 2011. |
Potato Sack
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Aperture Labs Hard Hat | All classes |
Hat | April 5, 2011 | A worn-out white miners light, powered by a wired up potato, given with Genuine quality to those who purchased the "Potato Sack" bundle on Steam before April 5th 2011. | |
Resurrection Associate Pin | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
April 7, 2011 | A small pin displaying a portal and the "Weighted Companion Cube" from the Valve game Portal, this was awarded with Genuine quality to players who had played all the games from the "Potato Sack" bundle. |
QUAKE 4
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Original | Primary weapon |
August 3, 2011 | Rocket Launcher from Quake. Given in Genuine quality to players who purchased Quake 4 before August 8th, 2011. |
RAGE
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Wingstick | Miscellaneous item |
August 3, 2011 | A three-bladed propeller with cloth wrapped around one of the blade from the video game RAGE. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering RAGE before August 7th, 2011. |
Red Faction: Armageddon
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Maul | Melee weapon | June 3, 2011 | The Maul is awarded to players with Genuine quality for pre-ordering Red Faction: Armageddon on Steam before June 9, 2011. |
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes Of Stalingrad
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pilotka | Hat | August 2, 2011 | These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who purchased The Steam Digital Deluxe Edition of Red Orchestra 2: Heroes Of Stalingrad on Steam before August 30, 2011. | ||
Stahlhelm | Hat | August 2, 2011 |
RIFT
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Sharpened Volcano Fragment | Melee weapon |
February 3, 2011 | These promotional items were awarded to players with the Genuine quality upon pre-ordering RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011. | ||
Sun-on-a-Stick | Melee weapon |
February 3, 2011 | |||
RIFT Well Spun Hat Claim Code | N/A | Tool | February 3, 2011 | The item was a single-use promotional item awarded to players who complete the TF2 achievement "Riftwalker". Upon redeeming the given promotional code, players who own RIFT are able to claim the "Well Spun Hat" for the game. |
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Max's Severed Head | All classes |
Hat | April 15, 2010 | The top half of the severed head of Max. Earned by pre-ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. | |
Lugermorph | Secondary weapon |
April 15, 2010 | The Pistol Max uses in the Sam & Max series. Earned by pre-ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. This is the same Lugermorph as the in-game item from Poker Night at the Inventory, however, all Lugermorphs acquired in this way have been upgraded to the Vintage quality, so as to differenciate on how the item was acquired. | ||
Big Kill | Primary weapon |
April 15, 2010 | Sam's Revolver from the Sam & Max series. Earned by pre-ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. |
SpaceChem
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Moustachium Bar | Crafting |
Craft Item | April 28, 2011 | These promotional items were made available to players who obtained the 3 achievements in SpaceChem for completing the Team Fortress 2, Australium themed levels. | |
Spacemetal Scrap | Crafting |
Craft Item | April 28, 2011 | ||
'Fish' | Crafting |
Craft Item | April 28, 2011 | ||
Fishcake | Secondary weapon |
April 28, 2011 | These promotional items were made craftable from blueprints including the Craft Items above. | ||
SpaceChem Pin | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
April 28, 2011 |
Spiral Knights
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Spiral Sallet | Hat | June 14, 2011 | The Spiral Sallet is a promotional headwear item for the Soldier. Is awarded to players who complete the Spiral Knights achievement "Mission Accomplished". |
The Great Steam Treasure Hunt
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Bounty Hat | All classes |
Hat | December 7, 2010 | Earned for completing 5 out of 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt. | |
Treasure Hat | All classes |
Hat | December 7, 2010 | Earned for completing 15 out of 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt. | |
Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect | All classes |
Hat | December 7, 2010 | Earned for completing all 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt. |
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tamrielic Relic | Hat | August 3, 2011 | A steel helmet with two dragon horns from the video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim before August 8th, 2011. |
The Steam Summer Camp Sale
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Shades | All classes |
Misc | July 1, 2011 | Redeemable by earning three tickets during the Steam Summer Camp Sale. |
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hero's Tail | Hat | May 12, 2011 | These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering The Witcher 2 on Steam before May 17, 2011. | ||
Sign of the Wolf's School | Miscellaneous item | May 12, 2011 | |||
Three-Rune Blade | Melee weapon | May 12, 2011 |
Total War: SHOGUN 2
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concheror | Secondary weapon |
March 10, 2011 | These items were awarded to players (as Genuine quality versions) upon pre-ordering Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam before March 15, 2011. Non-Genuine versions were also made available via purchase from the Mann Co. Store, crafting or item drop beginning on March 10, 2011. | ||
Fan O'War | Melee weapon |
March 10, 2011 | |||
Conniver's Kunai | Melee weapon |
March 10, 2011 | |||
Half-Zatoichi | Melee weapon |
March 10, 2011 | |||
Noh Mercy | Hat | March 10, 2011 | |||
Dread Knot | Hat | March 10, 2011 | |||
Samur-Eye | Hat | March 10, 2011 | |||
Geisha Boy | Hat | March 10, 2011 | |||
Noise Maker - Koto | All classes |
Action item | March 10, 2011 |
Worms Reloaded
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lumbricus Lid | Hat | August 25, 2010 | A hat and grenade replacement for the Soldier. Earned by pre-ordering Worms: Reloaded before September 2, 2010. |
Other
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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Earbuds | All classes |
Miscellaneous item |
June 10, 2010 | Earned through loading the game through Steam on a computer running Template:W before August 16, 2010. | |
Mann Co. Cap | All classes |
Hat | September 30, 2010 | Earned through the first purchase made in the Mann Co. Store. | |
World Traveler's Hat | All classes |
Hat | December 17, 2010 | Earned through the first purchase of a map stamp in the Mann Co. Store. | |
Proof of Purchase | All classes |
Hat | June 23, 2011 | Given to those who purchased or were gifted Team Fortress 2 before the Über Update on June 23, 2011. |
Cut promotional items
Icon | Name | Used by | Type | Released | Notes |
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None | Sam's Hat | All classes |
Hat | Unreleased | Would have been released along with Max's Severed Head, the Lugermorph, and the Big Kill as part of the week-long cross promotion for purchasing Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse on Steam. |
None | Bullseye's Head | Hat | Unreleased | Would have been released along with the Athletic Supporter, the Superfan, and the Essential Accessories as part of the cross promotion for purchasing Monday Night Combat on Steam. | |
None | Noise Maker - Yell | All classes |
Action item | March 15, 2011 | The Noise Maker - Yell would have been a promotional action item for all classes as part of the Shogun Pack. |
None | Noise Maker - Prayer Bowl | All classes |
Action item | March 23, 2011 | The Noise Maker - Prayer Bowl would have been a promotional action item for all classes as part of the Japan Charity Bundle |