Promotional items

Promo art for Poker Night at the Inventory.

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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 gifted game with an associated promotional item will receive the item regardless of whether or not the promotional period had long-since passed.

The 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. Since the introduction of the Genuine quality, however, all promotional items (with the exception of the Aperture Labs Hard Hat and Resurrection Associate Pin) have been obtainable via one or more alternate methods – purchase, crafting, or item drop. Promotional items obtained via one of these non-promotional methods do not have Genuine quality.

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Alien Swarm

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Black Rose	Spy	Weapon	February 14, 2012 Patch	This rose-themed knife is earned by unlocking the "1st One Down" achievement in Alliance of Valiant Arms.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Dashin' Hashshashin	Spy	Hat	November 23, 2011 Patch	These promotional items for the Spy were made available to players who pre-purchased Assassin's Creed: Revelations.
Sharp Dresser	Spy	Weapon	November 23, 2011 Patch

Brink

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Purity Fist	Heavy	Miscellaneous item	August 18, 2011 Patch	These items were awarded to players (as Genuine quality versions) upon pre-ordering Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Steam before August 23, 2011. Non-Genuine versions were also made available via purchase from the Mann Co. Store, crafting, or item drop.
Widowmaker	Engineer	Primary weapon
Short Circuit	Engineer	Secondary weapon
Machina	Sniper	Primary weapon
Diamondback	Spy	Primary weapon
Nanobalaclava	Spy	Hat
Company Man	All classes	Hat
Deus Specs	All classes	Miscellaneous item

Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack

Fallout: New Vegas

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Pip-Boy	Engineer	Miscellaneous item	August 3, 2011 Patch	The Pip-Boy from Fallout 3. Given in Genuine quality to those who had purchased Fallout: New Vegas before August 8, 2011.

Football Manager 2012

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Ball-Kicking Boots	Scout	Miscellaneous item	October 13, 2011 Patch	These items were awarded to players (as Genuine quality versions) upon pre-ordering Football Manager 2012 on Steam before October 21, 2011.
Merc's Pride Scarf	All classes	Miscellaneous item
Noise Maker - Vuvuzela	All classes	Action item

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Battle Bob	Soldier	Hat	February 2, 2012 Patch	These items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who purchased Jagged Alliance - Back in Action before February 7, 2012 on Steam.
Bushman's Boonie	Sniper	Hat	February 2, 2012 Patch
Merc Medal	All classes	Misc	February 2, 2012 Patch

Japan Charity Bundle

Killing Floor

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Foster's Facade	Pyro	Miscellaneous item	December 13, 2010 Patch	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 the Killing Floor Twisted Christmas Event.
Stockbroker's Scarf	Pyro	Miscellaneous item	December 13, 2010 Patch

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Warsworn Helmet	All classes	Hat	January 17, 2012 Patch	These items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who purchased Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning before February 7, 2012 on Steam.
Bolgan Family Crest	All classes	Miscellaneous item
Bolgan	Demoman	Hat

Left 4 Dead 2/Left 4 Dead 2: The Sacrifice

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Planeswalker Goggles	Scout	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.
Planeswalker Helm	Medic	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.

Magicka: Nippon

Monday Night Combat

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Superfan	Scout	Hat	January 24, 2011 Patch	These promotional items were made available to players who owned or purchased Monday Night Combat between January 24, 2011 and February 1, 2011.
Essential Accessories	Scout	Miscellaneous item
Athletic Supporter	All classes	Hat

Mount&Blade: With Fire & Sword

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Hetman's Headpiece	Engineer	Hat	April 28, 2011 Patch	These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who owned or purchased Mount&Blade With Fire & Sword between April 28, 2011 and May 3, 2011.
Janissary Ketche	Spy	Hat	April 28, 2011 Patch

PC Gamer/PC Gamer Digital Episode 1

Plants vs. Zombies

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Brain Bucket	Soldier	Hat	April 28, 2011 Patch	These promotional items were awarded with Genuine quality to players who already owned or purchased Plants vs. Zombies between May 3, 2011 and May 5, 2011 on Steam.
Dead Cone	Pyro	Hat	April 28, 2011 Patch

Poker Night at the Inventory

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Lugermorph	Scout	Secondary weapon	November 22, 2010	The Pistol the character "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.
Lugermorph	Engineer	Secondary weapon
Dangeresque, Too?	Demoman	Miscellaneous item		A pair of shutter shades for the Demoman based on those worn by the character "Homestar Runner". Earned through the Special Item: Strong Bad achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory.
Dealer's Visor	Heavy	Hat	November 3, 2010 Patch	A green poker dealer's visor. Earned by pre-ordering Poker Night at the Inventory before November 22, 2010.
Iron Curtain	Heavy	Primary weapon	November 22, 2010	A replacement for the Minigun. Earned through the Special Item: The Heavy achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory.
Enthusiast's Timepiece	Spy	PDA2		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		The badge of the Freelance Police from the Sam & Max series. Earned through the Special Item: Max achievement in Poker Night at the Inventory.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Maul	Pyro	Melee weapon	June 3, 2011 Patch	The Maul is a space-styled hammer, used as a weapon in Red Faction: Armageddon. This item was awarded to players with Genuine quality for pre-ordering Red Faction: Armageddon on Steam before June 9, 2011.

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes Of Stalingrad

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Stahlhelm	Soldier	Hat	August 2, 2011 Patch	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.
Pilotka	Heavy	Hat	August 2, 2011 Patch

RIFT

Saints Row: The Third

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Cold War Luchador	Heavy	November 10, 2011 Patch	Miscellaneous item	These items were awarded to players (as Genuine quality versions) upon pre-ordering Saints Row: The Third on Steam before November 15, 2011.
Apoco-Fists	Heavy		Weapon
Mark of the Saint	All classes		Miscellaneous item

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Lugermorph	Scout	Secondary weapon	April 15, 2010 Patch	The Pistol Max uses in the Sam & Max series. Earned by ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse before April 22, 2010. 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 to differentiate on how the item was acquired.
Lugermorph	Engineer	Secondary weapon
Big Kill	Spy	Primary weapon		Sam's Revolver from the Sam & Max series. Earned by ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse before April 22, 2010.
Max's Severed Head	All classes	Hat		The top half of the severed head of the character "Max". Earned by ordering Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse before April 22, 2010.

SpaceChem

Spiral Knights

The Great Gift Pile

The Great Steam Treasure Hunt

Main article: The Great Steam Treasure Hunt

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Dragonborn Helmet	Heavy	Hat	August 3, 2011 Patch	A steel helmet with two dragon horns from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim before August 8, 2011.

The Steam Summer Camp Sale

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Summer Shades	All classes	Misc	July 1, 2011 Patch	Redeemable by earning three tickets during The Steam Summer Camp Sale.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

Total War: SHOGUN 2

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Fan O'War	Scout	Melee weapon	March 10, 2011 Patch	These items were awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered 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.
Concheror	Soldier	Secondary weapon
Half-Zatoichi	Soldier Demoman	Melee weapon
Samur-Eye	Demoman	Hat
Dread Knot	Heavy	Hat
Geisha Boy	Medic	Hat
Conniver's Kunai	Spy	Melee weapon
Noh Mercy	Spy	Misc
Noise Maker - Koto	All classes	Action item

Other

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Earbuds	All classes	Miscellaneous item	June 10, 2010 Patch	Earned through loading the game through Steam on a computer running Template:W before August 16, 2010.
Mann Co. Cap		Hat	September 30, 2010 Patch	Earned through the first purchase made in the Mann Co. Store.
World Traveler's Hat		Hat	December 17, 2010 Patch	Earned through the first purchase of a Map Stamp in the Mann Co. Store.
Proof of Purchase		Hat	June 23, 2011 Patch	Given to those who purchased or were gifted Team Fortress 2 before the Über Update on June 23, 2011. Also, can still be obtained by activating a retail version of Team Fortress 2.
Party Hat		Hat	August 23, 2011 Patch	Given to those who played Team Fortress 2 on August 24, 2011.
Manniversary Paper Hat		Hat	October 13, 2011 Patch	It was obtained by opening the Manniversary Package that was given to players during the Manniversary Update.

Cut promotional items

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Bullseye's Head	Scout	Hat	Unreleased	Would have been released along with the Athletic Supporter, Superfan, and Essential Accessories as part of the cross promotion for purchasing Monday Night Combat on Steam.
Sam's Hat	All classes	Hat	Unreleased	Would have been released along with the Big Kill, Lugermorph, and Max's Severed Head as part of the week-long cross promotion for purchasing Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse on Steam.
Noise Maker - Yell		Action item	March 15, 2011 Patch	Noise Maker - Yell would have been a promotional action item for all classes as part of the Shogun Pack.
Noise Maker - Prayer Bowl		Action item	March 23, 2011 Patch	Noise Maker - Prayer Bowl would have been a promotional action item for all classes as part of the Japan Charity Bundle.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Humanitarian's Hachimaki	All classes	Hat	March 23, 2011 Patch	The Japan Charity Bundle items were available for purchase from the Mann Co. Store between March 23 and April 6, 2011, with all proceeds (excluding taxes) going to fund Template:W relief operations in Japan following the Template:W.
Benefactor's Kanmuri
Magnanimous Monarch
Noise Maker - Bell		Action item
Noise Maker - Gong		Action item

Items	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Frying Pan	Soldier	Melee weapon	October 6, 2010 Patch	Based on the Frying Pan melee weapon from Left 4 Dead 2. Earned by owning or purchasing Left 4 Dead 2.
Frying Pan	Demoman	Melee weapon	October 6, 2010 Patch
Bill's Hat	All classes	Hat	November 2, 2009 Patch	A military beret based on the one worn by Bill in 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 Patch	Ellis' Cap from Left 4 Dead 2. Earned by owning or purchasing Left 4 Dead 2.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Aperture Labs Hard Hat	All classes	Hat	April 5, 2011 Patch	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 5, 2011.
Resurrection Associate Pin	All classes	Miscellaneous item	April 7, 2011 Patch	A small pin displaying a portal and the "Weighted Companion Cube" from the Valve game Portal. Awarded to players who had played all the games in the Potato Sack bundle.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Sun-on-a-Stick	Scout	Melee weapon	February 3, 2011 Patch	These promotional items were awarded to players with the Genuine quality upon pre-ordering RIFT on Steam before March 1, 2011.
Sharpened Volcano Fragment	Pyro	Melee weapon
RIFT Well Spun Hat Claim Code	N/A	Tool		A single-use promotional item that was awarded to players who completed the Team Fortress 2 achievement Riftwalker before November 2, 2011 Patch. Players who own RIFT are able to claim the "Well Spun Hat" upon redeeming the given promotional code.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Moustachium Bar	Crafting	Craft Item	April 28, 2011 Patch	These promotional items are available to players who complete the three Team Fortress 2 Australium-themed level achievements in SpaceChem.
Spacemetal Scrap
'Fish'
Fishcake	Heavy	Secondary weapon		These promotional items were made craftable from blueprints including the craft items above.
SpaceChem Pin	All classes	Miscellaneous item

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
B.M.O.C.	All classes	Hat	December 15, 2011 Patch	Obtained by random chance when completing objectives or crafting coal during the Steam Great Gift Pile event. Although the event itself ran from December 19, 2011 through January 1, 2012, the three hats were only obtainable during the period from December 28 through January 1. Of the three hats, the B.M.O.C. was the most common reward, followed by the Ebenezer and the Holiday Headcase (extremely rare).
Ebenezer
Holiday Headcase

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Bounty Hat	All classes	Hat	December 7, 2010 Patch	Earned for completing 5 out of 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt.
Treasure Hat				Earned for completing 15 out of 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt.
Hat of Undeniable Wealth and Respect				Earned for completing all 28 objectives in The Great Steam Treasure Hunt.

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Hero's Tail	Scout	Hat	May 12, 2011 Patch	These items were awarded in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on Steam before May 17, 2011.
Sign of the Wolf's School		Miscellaneous item
Three-Rune Blade		Melee weapon

Item	Used by	Type	Released	Notes
Point and Shoot	All classes	Hat	November 16, 2011 Patch	A pointed wizard's hat from Trine 2. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering Trine 2 before December 6, 2011.
War Head	Heavy	Hat	November 16, 2011 Patch	A steel helmet with five points from Trine 2. Given in Genuine quality to players upon pre-ordering Trine 2 before December 6, 2011.

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