Team Fortress 2 Update: Smissmas 2024 Brings Festive Cheer and Game Improvements!

Happy Smissmas, Mercenaries! The Team Fortress 2 (TF2) Team has released a new update packed with holiday cheer and gameplay tweaks. Here's what you can expect in the latest patch, live now!

Event Highlights: Smissmas 2024

• Stockings for All: Log in during the event to receive a Stuffed Stocking filled with festive goodies.
• 6 New Community Maps:Overcast, Fortezza, Penguin Peak, Patagonia, Cutter, and Maul
• Overcast, Fortezza, Penguin Peak, Patagonia, Cutter, and Maul
• Winter 2024 Cosmetic Case:Includes 23 new community-contributed items.Bonus drop: The Festivizer!
• Includes 23 new community-contributed items.
• Bonus drop: The Festivizer!
• New Community-Contributed Taunts:Fore-Head SlicePeace!Curtain Call
• Fore-Head Slice
• Peace!
• Curtain Call
• 18 New Unusual Effects:9 for hats and 9 for taunts.All cosmetic and taunt cases during the event grant Smissmas 2024 effects!
• 9 for hats and 9 for taunts.
• All cosmetic and taunt cases during the event grant Smissmas 2024 effects!
• Mann Co. Store Winter Sale: Shop till you drop with seasonal discounts.

Smissmas 2024 runs through January 7, 2025—don’t miss out!

General Fixes & Updates

• Resolved crashes, visual glitches, and item issues:Fixed client crashes when previewing Workshop items.Addressed bugs with specific cosmetics like The Executioner and Mountebank’s Masque.
• Fixed client crashes when previewing Workshop items.
• Addressed bugs with specific cosmetics like The Executioner and Mountebank’s Masque.
• Tournament medals updated and added.

Saxton Hale Mode Enhancements

A plethora of updates for the beloved Vs. Saxton Hale (VSH) mode:

• Balance Tweaks:Saxton Hale: New jump fatigue system, increased health per opponent, reduced knockback resistance.Mercenaries: Explosives and fire now deal 50% more damage; Demoman shield mechanics improved.
• Saxton Hale: New jump fatigue system, increased health per opponent, reduced knockback resistance.
• Mercenaries: Explosives and fire now deal 50% more damage; Demoman shield mechanics improved.
• Visual & Audio Upgrades:New kill icons, improved HUD visuals, and better voice line delivery.
• New kill icons, improved HUD visuals, and better voice line delivery.
• Map Updates: Performance and design improvements across several VSH maps like vsh_distillery and vsh_skirmish.

Map-Specific Updates

Several popular maps received updates to improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance gameplay flow:

• cp_brew: Enhanced spawn routes and fixed stuck spots.
• koth_krampus: Added visual fixes and improved waterfall textures.
• pl_emerge: Fixed map ambience and prop issues.
• cp_carrier: The "Carrier" boss now has full crits and improved audio cues.

This Smissmas update is not just about spreading holiday joy but also about refining gameplay for a smoother and more exciting experience. Whether you're diving into the festive maps, trying out new cosmetics, or battling Saxton Hale, there's something for everyone.