Oct 2, 2026
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Team Fortress 2 Update Released

2/5 Minor

Heavy and Sniper movement exploits fixed alongside map adjustments for ctf_medi_evil and new Skeleton Crew styles.

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Key Changes

  • 1Fixed exploit allowing Heavy to move at full speed while aiming
  • 2Fixed exploit allowing Sniper to move at full speed while aiming
  • 3Increased ctf_medi_evil timer to 10 minutes and removed overtime
  • 4Fixed Pain Train exploit allowing point capture as a pumpkin
  • 5Added a second style to the Skeleton Crew cosmetic
  • 6Updated Halloween contract objectives for general play and ctf_medi_evil
  • 7Fixed missing VO lines for the One-Eyed Punt taunt
  • 8Resolved visibility issues for the Autumn Breeze Unusual effect
  • 9Fixed incorrect lightwarp on Scout's Crazy Legs
  • 10Fixed Jack-o'-Potion sounds playing globally

All Changes

🎮Gameplay(3)

  • fixHeavy: Fixed an exploit where Heavy could move at full-speed while aiming
  • fixSniper: Fixed an exploit where Sniper could move at full-speed while aiming
  • fixPain Train: Fixed an exploit allowing point capture while using the Pain Train as a pumpkin

🗺️Maps(4)

  • changecp_wildcat_event: Updated the map cp_wildcat_event
  • changectf_medi_evil: Updated the map ctf_medi_evil
  • changectf_medi_evil: Increased match timer from 8 minutes to 10 minutes
  • removectf_medi_evil: Removed overtime mechanic

🎭Cosmetics & Audio(5)

  • fixTaunt: One-Eyed Punt!: Fixed missing VO lines for the Taunt: One-Eyed Punt!
  • fixScout: Fixed Scout Crazy Legs using the incorrect lightwarp
  • newSkeleton Crew: Added a second style that was originally missed
  • fixAutumn Breeze: Fixed visibility problems with the Unusual effect
  • fixJack-o'-Potion: Fixed appear and break sounds playing globally

📜Contracts(2)

  • changeContracts: Replaced 'Collect a Halloween Pumpkin' objective with 'Kill with a pumpkin bomb'
  • changectf_medi_evil: Replaced 'Kill with a pumpkin bomb' objective with 'Get 5 kills in a single life'

⚙️General(1)

  • fixAdded missing zi_ localization strings

Summary

Gameplay & Exploits

This update addresses a significant movement exploit for the Heavy and Sniper classes, preventing them from moving at full speed while aiming. Additionally, an exploit involving the Pain Train and pumpkin captures has been resolved.

Map & Contract Adjustments

Several maps received updates, most notably ctf_medi_evil, which now features a 10-minute timer and the removal of overtime. Halloween contract objectives have also been adjusted for better clarity and gameplay flow.

Cosmetic & Audio Fixes

Various visual and audio issues were corrected, including missing VO for the One-Eyed Punt taunt and visibility fixes for the Autumn Breeze unusual effect. The Skeleton Crew cosmetic also received its missing second style.