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As first discussed several weeks ago, this evening's update to Team Fortress 2 has added the necessary content to allow users to begin beta testing the long-awaited Competitive Matchmaking mode. Added content includes the Competitive Beta Pass item, new menu options, and minor updates to several unnamed maps, allowing them to be used in the mode. We haven't yet heard any reports of beta invites being sent out, but it's now possible for Valve to begin distributing beta passes whenever they wish now all the necessary assets are included in the most recent public build.
The rather sizable patch also includes various other bug fixes and improvements, such as significant balance changes to Snowycoast, a number of cosmetic item changes, the return of Gift Wraps, and the addition of a "Last Hit" sound to highlight when an attack caused the death of another player. The somewhat-forgotten Mannpower gamemode has also received numerous balance changes, including nerfs to a number of power-ups.
If you're interested in joining the closed beta for the competitive matchmaking mode, be sure to check out our news story from a few weeks ago, which lists a number of criteria which could significantly increase your chance of being selected!
The rather sizable patch also includes various other bug fixes and improvements, such as significant balance changes to Snowycoast, a number of cosmetic item changes, the return of Gift Wraps, and the addition of a "Last Hit" sound to highlight when an attack caused the death of another player. The somewhat-forgotten Mannpower gamemode has also received numerous balance changes, including nerfs to a number of power-ups.
If you're interested in joining the closed beta for the competitive matchmaking mode, be sure to check out our news story from a few weeks ago, which lists a number of criteria which could significantly increase your chance of being selected!
