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

The WAR! Update was released December 17, 2009, and marked the sixth Class Pack Update. It also marked the second Class Pack Update to feature new additions for two classes, in this case, the Soldier and the Demoman.

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
• 20px 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 medigun 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)