Team Fortress 2 Update from October 3, 2026: Fixes for the Scaredy-Cat and Medi-Evil maps
On October 3, 2026, a minor update was released for Team Fortress 2. Valve fixed bugs on the Scaredy-Cat map, increased the round duration on Medi-Evil, and updated cosmetic items. See our article for the full list of changes in Russian.
General Fixes
- Added missing text strings for the “Zombie Virus” mode.
- Restored missing voice lines for the One-Eyed Punt taunt.
- Fixed the lighting for the Scout’s “Crazy Legs” accessory. This fix was contributed by community member Chickenman456.
- A second style has been added for the “Skeleton Crew” accessory, which was originally omitted.
- Fixed visibility issues with the “Autumn Breeze” special effect.
Map Changes
Scaredy-Cat
- Fixed a vulnerability that allowed the Machine Gunner and Sniper to move at full speed while aiming.
- The spawn and destruction sounds for the Pumpkin Transformation Potion no longer play across the entire map.
- Players who have turned into a pumpkin and are using the “Crutch” can no longer capture control points. This fix was contributed by community member Skull.
- The contract objective “Collect a Halloween Pumpkin” has been replaced with “Kill with a Pumpkin Bomb.”
Medi-Evil
- Round duration has been increased from 8 to 10 minutes.
- Overtime has been removed.
- The contract objective “Kill with a Pumpkin Bomb” has been replaced with “Get 5 kills in a single life.”
On October 2, TF2 received a major update titled “Wheeeez Fortress XVIII,” which added five community-created maps, 23 cosmetic items, revamped zombie abilities, and fixed bugs.
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