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New TF2 mode coming in next hat update

Published on 13th August 2009 by Joe Martin

Valve will be adding a new King of the Hill game mode to Team Fortress 2 when the next update for the game lands.

Valve has confirmed that subtle references to 'hill defence tactics' in a Team Fortress 2 blog post written by the Soldier yesterday is an indication that a new King of the Hill gameplay mode will be coming in the next TF2 update.

Nor will King of the Hill be the only addition either - there's also going to be 18 new hats added into the game for players to collect and adorn themselves with and at least one new arena map, called Offblast. The new hats will include a Viking helmet for the Soldier, an ushanka for the Heavy and a fireman's helmet for the Pyro.

The King of the Hill mode itself is fairly standard - two teams have to battle for control of a single location and whoever is the first to hold it for a total of 18 minutes wins the match and can proclaim themselves King of the Hill.

Valve hasn't yet responded to the idea that the Soldier will also be getting a class update at the same time, though it would seem to make sense given the fact that the new mode was introduced and teased by the Soldier. That, or it could be another secret Spy update - you never can tell with those crazy Valve guys!

For those of you who haven't played Team Fortress 2 in a while we recommend you get reacquainted with the Soldier just in case. You can meet him here.

What do you think of the continued TF2 updates in the forums.

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DragunovHUN 13th August 2009, 14:11

New hats! YAY!

p3n 13th August 2009, 14:13

Scout to get goofy NASCAR beer hat? :)

pizan 13th August 2009, 14:14

I won't bother re-installing it to try it out. I really, strongly dislike this game. I only have it installed on my LAN pc because thats the only thing going on.

Jamie 13th August 2009, 14:37

I'm tempted to give this game another go at some point since it sounds like it's changed a lot since I first played it.

robyholmes 13th August 2009, 14:42

I can't wait for this update, valve really do have a DLC for TF2 and its made the game a real hit! Shame Left for Fred isn't the same.

Way to go TF2 team!

UncertainGod 13th August 2009, 14:46

Tempted to give this game another go but is the connecting to server bit still taking a couple of minutes because if so they can piss right off.

CardJoe 13th August 2009, 14:46

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Originally Posted by Jamie
I'm tempted to give this game another go at some point since it sounds like it's changed a lot since I first played it.

And I'm tempted not to because it's changed too much and I've got so much to catch up on.

feedayeen 13th August 2009, 15:07

L4D fans here, can we ask you, Valve, to reassign your TF2 team to that project known as L4D. That team hasn't given us all that much and we would really like some new toys to play around with.

Blademrk 13th August 2009, 15:15

I've also been tempted to give it another go, played it briefly on the 360 but didn't really get that into it.
Jamie, if you do give it ago give me a shout, I might join in.

GFC 13th August 2009, 15:19

I was very into TF2, but lately my attention to it was pretty low (I had other games *cough* Demigod *cough* to play), but if they manage to somehow add the soldier unlocks to this patch (a long shot but hey.. they did once before) I'm 100% sure I'd go and play right that instant.

Cobalt 13th August 2009, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Blademrk
I've also been tempted to give it another go, played it briefly on the 360 but didn't really get that into it.
Jamie, if you do give it ago give me a shout, I might join in.

The 360 version was never really representative of the best TF2 had to offer. Admittedly its not for everyone though.

Combinho 13th August 2009, 17:48

I stopped playing shortly after the Sniper/Spy update.

tranc3 13th August 2009, 19:47

Hats>No Hats. its an obvious win.

Jamie 13th August 2009, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Blademrk
I've also been tempted to give it another go, played it briefly on the 360 but didn't really get that into it.
Jamie, if you do give it ago give me a shout, I might join in.

I'll be playing it on the PC...

capnPedro 13th August 2009, 20:55

This is sweet, I tell you what. I'm gonna kick your ass!

labr@t 13th August 2009, 21:39

totally ruined a good game with all these crappy updates, not been the same since they done the 1st unlocks.

shame was a great game.

Red 5 14th August 2009, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Joe in the article
The King of the Hill mode itself is fairly standard - two teams have to battle for control of a single location and whoever is the first to hold it for a total of 18 minutes wins the match and can proclaim themselves King of the Hill.

Eighteen minutes? Everywhere else I've read it says three. Or is it a best of eleven and nobody else has picked up on that?

B1GBUD 14th August 2009, 00:49

TF2 Update's are always welcome... just finished a 4 hour session so will have to have a play tomorrow.

I see they've tweak quite a bit, should be interesting.

Mentai 14th August 2009, 00:58

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Originally Posted by CardJoe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
I'm tempted to give this game another go at some point since it sounds like it's changed a lot since I first played it.

And I'm tempted not to because it's changed too much and I've got so much to catch up on.

I was like that too, then I got bored enough to play it and I'm addicted again. Since they changed the unlocks so that you find them randomly it means that you can just jump in and have fun, mostly on new maps, then change up your playing style every so often with the new items. Eliminating the achievement grind made the game much more accessible.

GravitySmacked 14th August 2009, 07:50

I started playing TF2 again a couple of weeks back. Thought it was so so at launch but it's brilliant now with all the updates ;)

Cadillac Ferd 14th August 2009, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
I'm tempted to give this game another go at some point since it sounds like it's changed a lot since I first played it.

And I'm tempted not to because it's changed too much and I've got so much to catch up on.

I just got TF2 a couple weeks back and it really wasn't all that hard to get up to speed with all the different mechanics and items, I'm sure if you've played the game before you'd have an even easier time than I did.

impar 14th August 2009, 09:45

Greetings!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardJoe
And I'm tempted not to because it's changed too much and I've got so much to catch up on.

Following TF2 post-release continued support/update/evolution has been one of the best gaming related experiences of these past years, CardJoe.
Do try the game again. ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by feedayeen
L4D fans here, can we ask you, Valve, to reassign your TF2 team to that project known as L4D.

Yes, please.

Update was released:
http://store.steampowered.com/news/2733/
Lots of changes.

Blademrk 14th August 2009, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie
I'll be playing it on the PC...

I've got the PC version too (after the last steam sale on the orange box)

[USRF]Obiwan 14th August 2009, 10:52

I prefer TFC... I just like to throw grenades

capnPedro 14th August 2009, 11:26

Quote:

Disguised Spies no longer trigger On-Hit effects (like the Blutsauger's heal)

Cloaked Spies standing in valid backstab positions no longer raise their knife

# The Force of Nature

* The enemy knockback now only works in close range and behaves more like the Pyro's air blast
* Enemies cannot be juggled by the FaN's effect
* The self-knockback has also changed to respect the firer's view angle. Looking up while shooting will no longer propel the enemy upwards
* Knockback is now scaled by damage done

# The Sandman

* Ubercharged players can no longer be stunned
* Heavies spinning their mini-guns will continue to spin when stunned (whether the left or right mouse button is pressed)

FFS these are retarded changes! (And I'm still working on the stun Ubered people achievement!) I bet a lot of the quoted changed get reverted in a day or two.