An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Summer 2024!

• Featuring 10 new community maps: Embargo, Odyssey, Megaton, Cachoeira, Overgrown, Hadal, Applejack, Atom Smash, Canaveral, and Burghausen
• Added the Summer 2024 Cosmetic Case[list]
• Contains 23 new community-contributed items

[*]Added 4 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store

• Taunt: Taunt: Can It!
• Taunt: Cremator's Condolences
• Taunt: Straight Shooter Tutor
• Taunt: Unleashed Rage

[*]Added 38 new community-created Unusual effects

• 18 new effects for Unusual hats
• 20 new effects for Unusual taunts

[*]All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Summer 2024 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the Summer event. This does not include crates.
[*]The Summer event runs through September 15th, 2024
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General

• Security and stability improvements
• Fixed Workshop sv_cheats exploit
• Disallow aliasing any existing convars that are not movement commands
• Added language support for Spanish - Latin America
• Added ConVar "tf_hide_custom_decals" to allow clients to disable viewing custom decals on items[list]
• Added "Hide Custom Decals" checkbox to the Advanced Options dialog in the Miscellaneous Options category

[*]Added missing 64-bit Steam binaries for the dedicated server
[*]Added missing 64-bit versions of HLMV and HLFaceposer
[*]Added a check to prevent the "autoteam" client command for custom game modes like VSH after the player has already joined a team
[*]Added missing menu_photos images for cp_powerhouse
[*]Added missing default string for Player Destruction mode
[*]Expanded VScript support

• Added mp_tournament_redteamname, mp_tournament_blueteamname, and tf_mvm_max_connected_players to the list of whitelisted ConVars
• Fixed vscript_convar_allowlist.cfg being overriden by being packed into a map
• BaseEntity: AcceptInput, IsAlive
• EconEntity: GetAttribute
• TFPlayer: GetCustomAttribute, StunPlayer
• TFBot: GetAllBotTags, SetMission, SetPrevMission, GetMission, GetPrevMission, HasMission, IsOnAnyMission, SetMissionTarget, GetMissionTarget, SetBehaviorFlag, ClearBehaviorFlag, IsBehaviorFlagSet, SetActionPoint, GetActionPoint

[*]Moved some of the Christmas maps to the normal rotation
[*]Moved ctf_2fort_invasion out of the Misc matchmaking category and into CTF
[*]Moved koth_probed out of the Misc matchmaking category and into KOTH
[*]Fixed Incinerator killstreak effect not scaling properly when viewed from a distance (community fix from SirDapper and CheesyPuff)
[*]Fixed Gunslinger punch combo not being lag compensated (community fix from Marxvee)
[*]Fixed third-person reload animation speeds not matching first-person speeds when using custom attributes (community fix from Marxvee)
[*]Fixed CTF HUD being visible when no flags are present (Community fix from fellen)
[*]Fixed broken LOD1 model for The B.A.S.E. Jumper backpack while deployed (community fix from Piogre)
[*]Fixed cosmetic items that use per-class bodygroups not using the correct bodygroup in the Loadout panel
[*]Fixed dropped weapons with custom decals not showing the correct decals
[*]Fixed some unusual effects using the wrong orientation for The Head Hedge
[*]Fixed Halloween transmutations being completed outside of the Halloween event
[*]Fixed incorrect BLU material for the CLTF2 bronze medal
[*]Fixed missing Spy audio when using the Taunt: Kazotsky Kick
[*]Fixed missing sound for the Taunt: The Skating Scorcher
[*]Fixed the Neon Annihilator not getting crit-attacks when hitting players covered with gas
[*]Fixed some clipping issues for the Mad Lad when using lod1 and lod2
[*]Fixed missing polygons for the Stunt Suit when using the Roadworker style
[*]Fixed seeing the wrong image in the Steam inventory for the Operation Firmware Frenzy Star of the Company 2023 medal
[*]Fixed not being able to equip the Master's Yellow Belt and the Hillbilly Speed Bump at the same time
[*]Fixed console warning about unknown command 'eureka_teleport'
[*]Fixed Vaccinator heal sound continuing to play after Medic's death
[*]Fixed a problem with the Tiny Timber not displaying paint after being painted
[*]Updated zi_intro.webm media file
[*]Updated the description of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to display the increased damage vulnerability while active
[*]Updated the Eldritch Horror and Deep-sea Devourer Unusual taunt effects to fix incorrect spawn locations
[*]Updated the materials for Your Eternal Reward to fix incorrect lighting under certain conditions (community fix from Lindon)
[*]Updated the material for The Buff Banner to add phong mask and missing material parameters (community fix from Lindon)
[*]Updated the material for The Law to fix an issue when the hat has been painted
[*]Updated the equip_region for the Cleaner's Cap
[*]Updated/Added some tournament medals
[*]Updated ctf_turbine_winter, plr_hacksaw, and pl_phoenix to fix localization issues
[*]Updated ctf_doublecross

• Fixed an incorrect team-colored material in the BLU base

[*]Updated cp_brew

• Fixed truck textures outside of BLU spawn
• Fixed a few bumps in the road

[*]Updated pd_selbyen

• Fixed an exploit that would allow Engineer to trap players using a teleporter behind a door
• Minor detailing changes

[*]Updated pl_hoodoo_final

• Added func_noclip to BLU spawn in the third stage

[*]Updated pl_corruption

• Fixed handrail collision near the last point
• Fixed lamp near BLU spawn
• Fixed missing string for last point

[*]Updated plr_hacksaw_event

• Fixed broken areaportals

[*]Updated pl_enclosure_final

• [Stage 1] - Moved A point within the gate building
• [Stage 1] - Added stairs for access to the balcony overlooking the final point area
• [Stage 1] - Added more cover along the initial aviary area
• [Stage 1] - Removed the catwalk connecting the wooden tower with the oneway door and the balcony area
• [Stage 1] - Tweaked the layout of the tunnel section
• [Stage 1] - Wooden tower is now connected to a new catwalk inside of the gate building
• [Stage 1] - Reworked RED spawn so it now has two exit doors
• [Stage 2] - RED now has a 2nd spawn exit leading outside along the water to where the airboats are parked
• [Stage 2] - Airboats and their dock are now accessible
• [Stage 2] - Removed the elevated platform RED had within the building, replaced with a tall piece of cover instead
• [Stage 3] - Added a wall and extra stairs on the right side leading up to the catwalk around the raptor pit
• [Stage 3] - Added a large cliff narrowing the whole area on the left side of the raptor pit
• [Stage 3] - Added an extra entryway on the left side of the final point building and a dropdown to floor level within
• [Stage 3] - Added a jumping class vent from next to B point area into the upstairs area of the final point building
• [All Stages] - Allowed building inside initial BLU spawns
• [All Stages] - Visual improvements to a lot of places, a few new assets

[*]Updated pl_cashworks

• Area 1 / Loading Dock[list]
• BLU Spawn 1:[list]
• Solved several clipping issues at doors and stairs
• Mitigated line of sight into spawn room
• Added alternative exit from spawn room to the right

[*]RED Spawn 1:

• Reworked to have two exits

[*]Area Changes:

• Changed terrain around bridge to be easier to maneuver and to prevent getting stuck
• Changed munition pack at building 01 to large
• Possible spots beneath bridge for teleporter-traps eliminated
• Shuffled some big rocks to block off Sniper lanes
• Cut center building Sniper lane, left alley visually blocked off from dock area
• Cut center building top Sniper lane, less easy to get a good view
• Changed out of bounds building left of BLU spawn, added spinning sawblade
• Opened up a third passage to allow for an additional flanking option for BLU and RED

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[*]Area 2 / Serpentines

• RED Spawn 2:[list]
• Reworked 2nd RED spawn entirely
• New spawn has two exits, locks and teleports after B is capped

[*]Area Changes:

• Balconies blocked off visually and physically
• Additional visual blocker at the top of the serpentines to allow for a more secure crossing
• Long tunnel leading through the RED building to a staircase at the foot of the hill
• Added deadly and moving sawblade for spicy danger, with sparks and fumes
• Closed off BLU balcony at the end of the hill
• Changed raised platform to be only accessible from RED side

[*]Reroutes:

• Deleted BLU gates at flanking route after B is capped
• Flanking route has an additional exit towards C, leading through BLU building
• BLU building interiors reworked and expanded
• Balcony-drop doesn't injure the player any more

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[*]Area 3 / Construction Site

• BLU Spawn 2:[list]
• New stairway leading to balcony
• Wider exit from big building after CP3 capture

[*]Area Changes:

• Widened area at the generators and on the 2nd level
• Changed the direction of the drop-in to C, leading into the hydroelectric building
• Widened exit from BLU spawn into Area 3

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[*]Area 4 / Vault

• Area Changes:[list]
• Added gates opening at the gatehouse after CP3 is captured
• Alternative passageway through gatehouse while gates are closed pre CP3
• Rebuild bridge to be convex, obscuring a long Sniper lane
• Wonky bridge rewards with a branching access next to the vault building, allowing for BLU flanks

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[*]Global Changes

• Solved a ton of clipping
• Rebuilt and edited navmesh, with defined sentry and Sniper positions and varying gameplay
• Adjusted func_doors at spawn to span to every solid
• Changed clipping on cart, now jumpable
• Increased fog distance and lowered density
• Exchanged glass-textures from the green to the clear version
• Stairs and hanging bridge are now bullet-blocked for more predictable projectile bounces

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