Team Fortress 2 Update from October 2, 2026

A fresh patch for Team Fortress 2 is now live and will install automatically upon relaunching the game. Key improvements include:

• Restored absent zi_ localization strings
• Reinstated missing voice lines for the “One-Eyed Punt” taunt
• Corrected an improper lightwarp on the Scout’s “Crazy Legs” cosmetic, utilizing a community fix contributed by Chickenman456
• Added an omitted secondary style option to the Skeleton Crew cosmetic
• Resolved visibility issues affecting the Autumn Breeze Unusual effect
• Implemented several refinements for cp_wildcat_event
  Patched an exploit enabling the Heavy and Sniper to retain full movement speed while scoped or spun up
  Fixed Halloween potion spawn and shatter audio cues broadcasting globally across the map
  Prevented players from capturing control points while transformed into a pumpkin via the Pain Train (Community fix by Skull)
  Swapped the “Collect a Halloween Pumpkin” contract task for “Kill with a pumpkin bomb”
• Implemented balance tweaks for ctf_medi_evil
  Extended the match timer from 8 to 10 minutes
  Disabled overtime mechanics entirely
  Replaced the “Kill with a pumpkin bomb” contract task with “Get 5 kills in a single life”

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