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'''Halloween mode''' is a server mode which enables [[Full Moon]] and enables spawning of the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]], [[MONOCULUS]], and [[Merasmus]]. Halloween mode is automatically enabled during yearly Halloween events taking place for roughly 2 weeks at the end of October. It can manually be enabled on servers by using the setting <code>tf_forced_holiday 2</code> in the [[Dedicated server configuration|server.cfg]] file.
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'''Halloween mode''' is a [[Holiday]] mode that enables various cosmetic changes when enabled. Halloween mode is automatically enabled in association with yearly [[Halloween event]]s that takes place within October and early November, as well as during [[Full Moon]]s.
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This mode can manually be enabled by server operators with the server variable <code>tf_forced_holiday 2</code>.
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It can also be enabled on a server for two hours by using the [[Enchantment: Eternaween]] item, which will start a vote to temporarily enable the spirit of Halloween.
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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* Players are allowed to equip [[Holiday#Items restricted to Halloween and Full Moon|Full Moon/Halloween restricted items]].
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* Equipped [[Holiday#Items restricted to Halloween and Full Moon|Full Moon/Halloween restricted items]] become visible to all players.
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* When a player [[taunt]]s, they may do the [[Thriller]] taunt at random.
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* Applied [[Halloween Spells|Halloween Spell]] effects become active.
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* When a player performs a [[Taunts|weapon taunt]], they may do the [[Thriller]] taunt at random.
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* [[Health]] pickups are replaced with Halloween-themed versions.
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|10|29|2009}}''' ([[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|29|2009}}''' ([[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]])
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* Added a [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special|Halloween edition]] called [[Harvest Event]]
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* Added a [[Halloween map|Halloween edition]] called [[Harvest Event]]
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** Contains a variety of Halloween related features: New hats, achievements, exploding pumpkins, ghosts, and more!
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** Contains a variety of Halloween related features: New [[Cosmetic items|hats]], [[Halloween achievements#2009|achievements]], [[Pumpkin bomb|exploding pumpkins]], [[ghost]]s, and more!
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]])
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* Mann Manor is haunted by the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]].
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* [[Mann Manor]] is haunted by the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]].
 
* Random [[Haunted Halloween Gift|gift drop]] in Mann Manor.
 
* Random [[Haunted Halloween Gift|gift drop]] in Mann Manor.
 
* 4 new [[Ghostchievements|Halloween achievements]].
 
* 4 new [[Ghostchievements|Halloween achievements]].
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* Added new Halloween [[hats]]. ([[Halloween Masks]], [[Saxton Hale Mask]], [[Ghastlier Gibus]], [[Voodoo Juju]], [[Spine-Chilling Skull]], [[Horrific Headsplitter]], [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]], [[Cadaver's Cranium]])
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* Added new Halloween hats. ([[Halloween Masks]], [[Saxton Hale Mask]], [[Ghastlier Gibus]], [[Voodoo Juju]], [[Spine-Chilling Skull]], [[Horrific Headsplitter]], [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Head]], [[Cadaver's Cranium]])
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|27|2011}}''' ([[Very Scary Halloween Special]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|27|2011}}''' ([[Very Scary Halloween Special]])
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* One full multi-piece costume set has been added for each class
 
* One full multi-piece costume set has been added for each class
 
* Random gifts containing costume pieces drop in Eyeaduct on registered servers
 
* Random gifts containing costume pieces drop in Eyeaduct on registered servers
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* 2 new Halloween 2011 achievements
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* 2 new [[Halloween achievements#2011|Halloween 2011 achievements]]
 
* Any [[unusual]] hats uncrated during the event will be Halloween-themed
 
* Any [[unusual]] hats uncrated during the event will be Halloween-themed
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* New Halloween-themed items are available in the Mann Co. store, but only for a limited time!
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* New Halloween-themed items are available in the [[Mann Co. Store|Mann Co. store]], but only for a limited time!
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
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* [[Mann vs. Machine (game mode)|Mann vs. Machine]]
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* [[Mann vs. Machine]]
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** Added the map Mvm_coaltown_event ([[Ghost Town]]) with a special Halloween [[Mann vs. Machine mission|mission]].
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** Added the map {{code|Mvm_coaltown_event}} ([[Ghost Town]]) with a special Halloween [[Mann vs. Machine mission|mission]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|29|2013}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2013]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|29|2013}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2013]])
 
* On [[Hightower]] Help settle the score in one of the longest running feuds in Mann history on the new hellish map [[Helltower]]!
 
* On [[Hightower]] Help settle the score in one of the longest running feuds in Mann history on the new hellish map [[Helltower]]!
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* Added Enchantment: [[Eternaween]]
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* Added [[Enchantment: Eternaween]]
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* Granting [[Spellbook Magazine]] to all players who launch TF2 during [[Scream Fortress]]
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* Granting [[Spellbook Magazine]] to all players who launch TF2 during Scream Fortress
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* Added [[Spooky Crate]] and [[Spooky Key]] to drop list and [[Mann co. Store]] respectively
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* Added [[Spooky Crate]] and [[Spooky Key]] to drop list and Mann co. Store respectively
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* Added over 100 Halloween tagged items from the TF2 [[Steam workshop]]
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* Added over 100 Halloween tagged items from the TF2 [[Steam Workshop|Steam workshop]]
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* Added class Transmogrifier's to covert Scream Fortress 2013 items of one type to another
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* Added [[Costume Transmogrifier|class Transmogrifier's]] to covert Scream Fortress 2013 items of one type to another
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* Haunted Quality Items can now be listed on the Steam Market place
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* [[Haunted]] Quality Items can now be listed on the [[Steam Community Market|Steam Market place]]
  
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'''{{Patch name|10|29|2014}}''' ([[Scream Fortress VI]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|29|2014}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2014]])
 
* Help Merasmus with his carnival on the new map [[Carnival of Carnage]]
 
* Help Merasmus with his carnival on the new map [[Carnival of Carnage]]
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* 50 new Halloween-themed cosmetics from the [[Steam workshop]]
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* 50 new Halloween-themed cosmetics from the Steam workshop
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* Added 6 new achievements
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* Added 6 new [[Halloween achievements#2014|achievements]]
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* All [[Unusual]] [[hats]] and [[taunts]] that are unboxed during the event will receive Halloween-themed Unusual effects
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* All Unusual hats and [[taunts]] that are unboxed during the event will receive Halloween-themed [[Unusual effects]]
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* Added Halloween crates to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. These crates do not require a key to open
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* Added [[Scream Fortress 2014#Tools|Halloween crates]] to the Mann Co. Store. These crates do not require a key to open
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* Added a new comic to the Team Fortress 2 website
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* Added a new [[Comics|comic]] to the Team Fortress 2 website
  
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'''{{Patch name|10|28|2015}}''' ([[Scream Fortress VII]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|28|2015}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2015]])
 
* Featured 4 community maps: [[Gorge Event]], [[Sinshine]], [[Moonshine Event]], and [[Hellstone]]
 
* Featured 4 community maps: [[Gorge Event]], [[Sinshine]], [[Moonshine Event]], and [[Hellstone]]
 
* Added the [[Gargoyle Case]]
 
* Added the [[Gargoyle Case]]
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* Added two new community-made [[taunts]] to the [[Mann Co. Store]]: [[Soldier's Requiem]] and [[Zoomin' Broom]]
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* Added two new community-made taunts to the Mann Co. Store: [[Soldier's Requiem]] and [[Zoomin' Broom]]
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* All players who launch the game during this event received a [[Gargoyle]]
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* All players who launch the game during this event received a [[Soul Gargoyle|Gargoyle]]
  
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'''{{Patch name|10|21|2016}}''' ([[Scream Fortress VIII]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|21|2016}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2016]])
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* Featured 3 new community maps: [[Brimstone]], [[Pit of Death]], and [[Maple Ridge Event]]
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* Featured 3 new community maps: [[Brimstone (map)|Brimstone]], [[Pit of Death]], and [[Maple Ridge Event]]
 
* Added the [[Creepy Crawly Case]]
 
* Added the [[Creepy Crawly Case]]
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* Added a [[taunt]] [[Unusualifier]]
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* Added a taunt [[Unusualifier]]
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* Added two new [[taunts]] to the [[Mann Co. Store]], [[The Victory Lap]], and [[Second Rate Sorcery]]
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* Added two new taunts to the Mann Co. Store, [[Victory Lap|The Victory Lap]], and [[Second Rate Sorcery]]
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* Added 8 new community-created [[Unusual effects]]
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* Added 8 new community-created Unusual effects
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'''{{Patch name|10|26|2017}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2017]])
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* Free [[Halloween contract]]s and rewards added to the [[ConTracker]]
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'''{{Patch name|10|19|2018}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2018]])
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* Featured 5 new community maps: [[Cauldron]], [[Gravestone]], [[Monster Bash]], [[Slasher]], and [[Cursed Cove]]
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* Added the [[Violet Vermin Case]] and [[Scream Fortress X War Paint Case]]
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* Added two new official taunts to the Mann Co. Store: [[Panzer Pants]], and The [[Scooty Scoot]]
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* Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
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* Added 5 new Contracts to the ConTracker
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* All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
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'''{{Patch name|10|10|2019}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2019]])
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* Featured 2 new community maps: [[Laughter]] and [[Precipice]]
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* Added the [[Spooky Spoils Case]]
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* Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
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* All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
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'''{{Patch name|10|1|2020}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2020]])
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* Featured 4 new community maps: [[Megalo]], [[Bloodwater]], [[Hassle Castle]] and [[Moldergrove]]
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* Added the [[Wicked Windfall Case]] with 22 new community-created items and 6 Halloween-restricted items, along with [[Scream Fortress XII War Paint Case]] that has 15 new [[War Paint|war-paints]]
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* Added 19 new community-created Unusual effects
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* All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
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* 4 new contracts were added into the ConTracker
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'''{{Patch name|10|5|2021}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2021]])
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* Featured 6 new community maps: [[Erebus]], [[Farmageddon]], [[Graveyard]], [[Los Muertos]], [[Sinthetic]] and [[Terror]]
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* Added the [[Crimson Cache Case]] with 19 new community-created items and 6 Halloween-restricted items, along with [[Scream Fortress XIII War Paint Case]] that has 13 new [[War Paint|war-paints]]
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* Added 5 new community-created Taunts
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* Added 28 new community-created Unusual effects
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* All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
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* 6 new contracts were added into the ConTracker
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'''{{Patch name|10|5|2022}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2022]])
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* Featured 6 new community maps: [[Bonesaw (map)|Bonesaw]], [[Crasher]], [[Ghoulpit]], [[Helltrain]], [[Soul-Mill]] and [[Spookeyridge]]
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* Added the [[Ghoulish Gains Case]] with 22 new community-created items and 5 Halloween-restricted items, along with [[Scream Fortress XIV War Paint Case]] that has 11 new [[War Paint|war-paints]]
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* Added 5 new community-created Taunts
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* Added 25 new community-created Unusual effects
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* All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one
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* 6 new contracts were added into the ConTracker
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}}
  
 
== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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* <code>tf_forced_holiday 2</code> should be enabled via server.cfg or before changing to a Halloween event map. Enabling Halloween mode whilst the map is running may cause the server to crash from a non-preloaded model.
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* For the Halloween mode to function in maps other than Halloween-themed ones, the server variable <code>tf_forced_holiday</code> should be set to <code>2</code>. It is recommended to set the variable before changing to a non-Halloween-themed map, because enabling the mode whilst a map is running may cause the server to crash from a non-preloaded model.
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* <code>tf_forced_holiday 2</code> can also be used to enable spawning of the [[Horseless Headless Horsemann]] and [[MONOCULUS]] in any map with <code>ent_create</code>.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery perrow="3">
 
<gallery perrow="3">
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File_:Pumpkin.png|Halloween Pumpkin
 
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File:Pumpkinbomb.png|A pumpkin bomb
 
 
File:Healthbar.png‎|Small Health Pickup
 
File:Healthbar.png‎|Small Health Pickup
 
File:Healthpie.png‎|Medium Health Pickup
 
File:Healthpie.png‎|Medium Health Pickup

Latest revision as of 13:57, 10 October 2023

“
Oh hohoho. I love Halloween!
Click to listen
— The Medic
 ”

Halloween mode is a Holiday mode that enables various cosmetic changes when enabled. Halloween mode is automatically enabled in association with yearly Halloween events that takes place within October and early November, as well as during Full Moons.

This mode can manually be enabled by server operators with the server variable tf_forced_holiday 2.

It can also be enabled on a server for two hours by using the Enchantment: Eternaween item, which will start a vote to temporarily enable the spirit of Halloween.

Changes

Update history

October 29, 2009 Patch (Haunted Hallowe'en Special)

October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)

October 27, 2011 Patch (Very Scary Halloween Special)

  • Viaduct has been haunted and is now... Eyeaduct!
  • One full multi-piece costume set has been added for each class
  • Random gifts containing costume pieces drop in Eyeaduct on registered servers
  • 2 new Halloween 2011 achievements
  • Any unusual hats uncrated during the event will be Halloween-themed
  • New Halloween-themed items are available in the Mann Co. store, but only for a limited time!

October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special)

October 29, 2013 Patch (Scream Fortress 2013)

October 29, 2014 Patch (Scream Fortress 2014)

  • Help Merasmus with his carnival on the new map Carnival of Carnage
  • 50 new Halloween-themed cosmetics from the Steam workshop
  • Added 6 new achievements
  • All Unusual hats and taunts that are unboxed during the event will receive Halloween-themed Unusual effects
  • Added Halloween crates to the Mann Co. Store. These crates do not require a key to open
  • Added a new comic to the Team Fortress 2 website

October 28, 2015 Patch (Scream Fortress 2015)

October 21, 2016 Patch (Scream Fortress 2016)

October 26, 2017 Patch (Scream Fortress 2017)

October 19, 2018 Patch (Scream Fortress 2018)

October 10, 2019 Patch (Scream Fortress 2019)

  • Featured 2 new community maps: Laughter and Precipice
  • Added the Spooky Spoils Case
  • Added 20 new community-created Unusual effects
  • All players who launch the game will receive a Soul Gargoyle if they don't already have one

October 1, 2020 Patch (Scream Fortress 2020)

October 5, 2021 Patch (Scream Fortress 2021)

October 5, 2022 Patch (Scream Fortress 2022)

Notes

  • For the Halloween mode to function in maps other than Halloween-themed ones, the server variable tf_forced_holiday should be set to 2. It is recommended to set the variable before changing to a non-Halloween-themed map, because enabling the mode whilst a map is running may cause the server to crash from a non-preloaded model.

Gallery

  • Small Health Pickup

  • Medium Health Pickup

  • Large Health Pickup

See also

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