This looks like it's going to be the biggest update yet to TF2. On the TF2 Blog Valve have said for the next six day new info on the upadate will be released on the new Heavy Site.
So what to expect from the update? Well apart from the 3 new heavy weapons and 35 achievements there will a NEW GAME MODE with 5 maps for it, a new community map, a new 'Meet the Team' and a new payload (the mode of Goldrush) map.
I'll post the updates here for people's convenience:
Tuesday 12th - New community map Cp_Steel. This is an Attack/Defend map with a unique twist. Unlike most TF2 maps in Steel, capturing a control point modifies the layout of the map, opening and closing routes for each team. As a result, the offensive team has a wide variety of tactical choices around how they'd like to assault the final point.
Wedenesday 13th - First new weapon revealed today. It's called the KGB (Killing Gloves of Boxing) and it's a pair of boxing gloves. Any time the Heavy kills it he gets 5 seconds of guaranteed criticals. He can either decide to continue punching or switch to different weapon. The downside is that it's slower than normal and that can make the heavy an easy target.
Wedenesday 13th- Icons and names of achievements revealed though no actual details.
Thursday 14th - New map revealed. It's a payload map called Badwater Basin. Unlike Goldrush it's made up of large open spaces. Also there aren't three separate parts played separately but instead it's one large map with several checkpoints.
Friday 15th - New main weapon revealed. Aptly named Natascha it's a minigun which when it hits is guarenteed to slow down the target making it easier to finish them off. As a result, Natascha's great against fleeing cowards, such as Scouts & Medics. On the down side it does 25% damage meaning it's less useful against anyone actively trying to kill her master.
Friday 15th - Details of the actual requirements for the achievements have now been revealed. It's the usual mix of insane and possible. Some people may have already met the requirements for some of the achievements already, I know I have.
Monday 18th - Arena Mode revealed. The closes thing this can be compared to is sudden death. The aim of the game is to kill all the people in the other team. The matches are usually much quicker and the maps are smaller. Click on the link for the full description. Also two new arena maps have been shown- Lumberyard and Ravine, with three old maps having been redesigned - Well, Granary and Badlands.
Tuesday 19th - The final uinlockable revealed is not even a weapon. The Sandvich is a sandwich (duh) that when eaten restores 120 health. The downside is that the Heavy is vulnerable for the 4 seconds that it takes to eat it. The Heavy has and unlimited supply of Sandvichs but it replaces his shotgun. Check oui the new 'Meet the Team' video - 'Meet the Sandvich'. It's hilarious.
Tuesday 19th - The update is now released. Have fun everybody.
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