December 17, 2009 Patch

This article is specific to the patch released. For information on the update, see WAR! Update.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Official update page: WAR! Update

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Added new control point map Gorge
• Added new capture the flag map Double Cross
• Added item crafting
• Added work-in-progress TF Bots for beta testing in KOTH maps (blog post coming with more info)
• Added headshot death animations
• Added more backstab animations
•  Soldier
  • Added 35 new Soldier achievements
  • Added 4 new Soldier items
  • Added new Soldier Domination lines
•  Demoman
  • Added 35 new Demoman achievements
  • Added 3 new Demoman items
  • Added new Demoman Domination lines
•  Spy
  • Now pretends to be carrying the weapons & wearables of the target he's disguised as
  • Moved the Spy's Camera Beard to the Misc loadout slot so he can equip it with a hat
•  Scout
  • The Sandman now only stuns on a max range hit (when you hear the cheering)
  • All shorter hits now force the enemy into the thirdperson fleeing state (also removed the damage reduction on them)
• Added new options to the Multiplayer->Advanced dialog:
  • Combat text, which displays damage amounts you do to enemies.
  • Medic auto caller, which automatically shows you nearby friends at low health.
  • Heal target marker, which better highlights the target your Medi Gun is locked onto.
  • Alternative Spy disguise menu, which lets you choose disguises using just the 1-3 keys.
• Fixed being able to affect friendly pipes with airblast (they would unstick)
• Added recharge sound to abilities with a recharge bar
• Fixed attachable wearables not staying on ragdolls
• Players no longer see the wearables that are a part of a friendly spy's disguise, fixing various graphical glitches
• Added jiggle bones for Pyro's chicken hat
• Added 2 new game startup songs
• Community Mapmaker requests
  • Implemented InputSetSetupTime() for team_round_timer (was in the .fgd but never implemented)
  • Added "SetDispenserLevel" input to cart dispenser (1, 2, or 3)

Undocumented changes

• Added the Community quality to the game.

Notes