[FAQ] "Jungle Inferno" Update

[Tixe]

To avoid mass confusion which is currently being created by several other threads, here is a summary of the update information leak (scroll down to "Following the Jungle Inferno Update" for a summary of what's new).

New or Confused Players:

• If you are unfamiliar, new, or confused, the so-called "Jungle Inferno" or "Pyro Update", a long awaited major game update has not yet arrived officially. What is currently being witnessed on the Team Fortress 2 website is the unfolding of what is to be expected in the actual update. The whole webpage is made to provide a "sneak peek" of what's to come and create hype for the community.
  
• The Pyro Update is planned to be revealed over the course of 4 days, each day progressively adding new information for players to see. None of the maps, taunts, or items will be released in-game until these 4 days have passed!
  
• When all 4 days have passed and all of the new features unraveled, Valve will officially "release" the actual update, meaning that the actual client will receive its patches, transforming the game with all of its new features implemented.
  
• Before moving on or posting any questions that may have already been answered, make sure you refer to The Pyro Update and You.
  
  Veteran or Returning Players:
  
• Before posting senseless threads about the possibility of another disappointing update, give everything some time to sink in.
  
• The Team Fortress 2 developer team has clearly expressed that this update has been the result of a first ever update-free summer. Before complaining about it, try to understand that this isn't your average update.
  
• At the same time, as proclaimed in other threads, avoid over-hyping the update. People complain and are disappointed from updates in the past only because they set the bar too high. If you spend your whole time expecting something unreasonably grand, you will always end up in puddle disappointment. Be excited, share the news, but don't hype or spread false information without knowing what you say is confirmed first.
  
  Meaning of the "Jungle Inferno":
  
• Currently, the given name of the update "Jungle Inferno" refers to the secrets of a new operation revealed in Team Fortress 2's newest short film.
  
• The description of the short film states: "After a decade of dustbowls and gravel pits, it’s time to pack your snorkel, find your flip-flops, and endure a series of painful yellow fever vaccinations to your abdomen, because Team Fortress is heading to the tropics! Introducing Mercenary Park, a new jungle-themed disease-ridden three-control point map, made in-house by us!"
  
  

  Following the Jungle Inferno Update

  
  Day 1 of Jungle Inferno:
  
• 1 New Valve-created Attack/Defend map named "Mercenary Park"
  
• 5 New Community-created maps of which:
  - "Lazarus" King of the Hill Map
  - "Mossrock" Attack/Defend Map
  - "Banana Bay" Payload Race Map
  - "Enclosure" Payload Map
  - "Brazil" King of the Hill Map
  
• 7 New Taunts of which:
  - Yeti Punch (All Class)
  - Yeti Smash (All Class)
  - Community Created:
  - The Dueling Banjo (Engineer)
  - The Jumping Jack (Engineer)
  - The Soviet Strongarm (Heavy)
  - The Russian Arms Race (Heavy)
  - The Headcase (Pyro)
  
  Day 2 of the Jungle Inferno:
  
• The all-new Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass is being introduced and, unlike previous campaign passes, "gives you immediate access to 36 unique, skill-based contracts, letting you play at your own speed and challenge level."
  
• Contract system is being updated from the previously known one from updates such as Gun Mettle and Tough Break where the team states that, "Unlike in previous campaigns, you won’t be waiting around for new contract deliveries — ALL contracts and their objectives are available from the start, and can be unlocked sequentially based on the path you choose and how brave you are." The system includes a new set of features listed below:
  - "The ConTracker", which lets you customize your campaign based on your class, weapon, and game mode preferences.
  - "Friendly Fire", a way of playing that permits you to complete contracts with the helping hands of your friends in a party.
  - "Blood Money", or an in-game currency that can be earned by completing contracts. This can be used to buy any of the items found in the Mercenary Park Gift Shop.
  
• War Paint: although unclear about what exactly this will do, the post states that, "a voucher for a unique pattern that you can redeem for an entirely new patterned item—even one you don’t already own. Redeeming a War Paint means you don’t have to sacrifice any existing items in your backpack by modifying them." It is also stated that these vouchers could provide a limited-time unusual effect in certain cases.
  
• Campaign Loot, an alternative reward system for those who find themselves short on Blood Money. This will reward players with cosmetic items as follows:
  - The Kathman-Hairdo: The face of a yeti replaces the normal player model for Heavy.
  - The Himalayan Hair Shirt: The arms of a yeti replace the normal player model for Heavy.
  - The Abominable Snow Pants: The legs of a yeti replace the normal player model for Heavy.
  - The Saxton: Saxton Hale's own hat that can be worn on any class.
  - The Monstrous Mementos: Light gray baseball cap with a logo of "Yeti Park" displayed in the front.
  
• 2 New Community-created cosmetic cases of which:
  - "Abominable" Cosmetic Case
  - "Unleash the Beast" Cosmetic Case
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
• All of the information regarding the update itself can be found on the official website. It is being displayed on this thread as a general summary for the sake of everyone.
  
• Leaks and extras will be updated every day as the update rolls out.
  
• Further explanations and additional details: Jungle Inferno Update: Day 1 Explained

[Mikasa Ackerman]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Tixe:

- "Banana Bay" Payload Race Map

thats the first new PLR Map since how many years ? HYPE

[Toarcian]

Początkowo opublikowane przez HΞLLBΞNT:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Ficus planicostata:

I'm a bit sad they didn't add ququmanz

Mate, there are 3 days left. Maybe they didn't announced yet. THEY ANNOUNCED THE UPDATE, everything is possible now!

I doubt, but yeah we'll see

[The Impractical Engineer]

When does the first day Start?

[It's Adam Lazlow]

Pin pls

[Waffles]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Dr. Wong Donger:

When does the first day Start?

When all 4 days have been announced.


Also, I'm totally overhyping this. You can't stop me.

[Vlad the Impala]

Honestly this isn't good enough to be a PSA, the entire first half is either pure speculation on OP's part or instructions to stop posting or to not overhype things.

Cut it down to this:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Tixe:

To avoid mass confusion which is currently being created by several other threads, here is a summary of the update information leak and how you can calmly deal with it.

Following the Pyro Update

Day 1 of Jungle Inferno:

• 1 New Valve-created Attack/Defend map named "Mercenary Park"
  
• 5 New Community-created maps of which:
  - "Lazarus" King of the Hill Map
  - "Mossrock" Attack/Defend Map
  - "Banana Bay" Payload Race Map
  - "Enclosure" Payload Map
  - "Brazil" King of the Hill Map
  
• 7 New Taunts of which:
  - Yeti Punch (All Class)
  - Yeti Smash (All Class)
  - Community Created:
  - The Dueling Banjo (Engineer)
  - The Jumping Jack (Engineer)
  - The Soviet Strongarm (Heavy)
  - The Russian Arms Race (Heavy)
  - The Headcase (Pyro)
  
  Additional Information:
  
• All of the information regarding the update itself can be found on the official website. It is being displayed on this thread as a general summary for the sake of everyone.
  
• Leaks and extras will be updated every day as the update rolls out.
  
• Further explanations and additional details: Jungle Inferno Update: Day 1 Explained

and then it could be pin-worthy. Leave the speculation out of it, and don't tell people what to do or how to feel.

[Waloogi]

Why can't I find any of the new things?

[The Impractical Engineer]

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Why can't I find any of the new things?

You need to reinstall tf2

[Waffles]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Why can't I find any of the new things?

It's not out yet. The content is revealed over the course of 4 days, and the package will be released on the last day.

[Waloogi]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Dr. Wong Donger:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Why can't I find any of the new things?

You need to reinstall tf2

Normally I wouldn't do this but since this is the best day ever I will.

[Waloogi]

Początkowo opublikowane przez HikoKuzu:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Why can't I find any of the new things?

It's not out yet. The content is revealed over the course of 4 days, and the package will be released on the last day.

Day 1 of Jungle Inferno:
1 New Valve-created Attack/Defend map named "Mercenary Park"
5 New Community-created maps of which:
- "Lazarus" King of the Hill Map
- "Mossrock" Attack/Defend Map
- "Banana Bay" Payload Race Map
- "Enclosure" Payload Map
- "Brazil" King of the Hill Map
7 New Taunts of which:
- Yeti Punch (All Class)
- Yeti Smash (All Class)
- Community Created:
- The Dueling Banjo (Engineer)
- The Jumping Jack (Engineer)
- The Soviet Strongarm (Heavy)
- The Russian Arms Race (Heavy)
- The Headcase (Pyro)

Aren't we on day 1?

[The Impractical Engineer]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Dr. Wong Donger:

You need to reinstall tf2

Normally I wouldn't do this but since this is the best day ever I will.

Yeah. You might need to reinstall steam

Valve said the update won't work for some users, so they need to reinstall steam.

[Mikasa Ackerman]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Początkowo opublikowane przez HikoKuzu:

It's not out yet. The content is revealed over the course of 4 days, and the package will be released on the last day.

Day 1 of Jungle Inferno:
1 New Valve-created Attack/Defend map named "Mercenary Park"
5 New Community-created maps of which:
- "Lazarus" King of the Hill Map
- "Mossrock" Attack/Defend Map
- "Banana Bay" Payload Race Map
- "Enclosure" Payload Map
- "Brazil" King of the Hill Map
7 New Taunts of which:
- Yeti Punch (All Class)
- Yeti Smash (All Class)
- Community Created:
- The Dueling Banjo (Engineer)
- The Jumping Jack (Engineer)
- The Soviet Strongarm (Heavy)
- The Russian Arms Race (Heavy)
- The Headcase (Pyro)

Aren't we on day 1?

no Day 1 Starts on TF2s 11th birthday

[Waloogi]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Dr. Wong Donger:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Normally I wouldn't do this but since this is the best day ever I will.

Yeah. You might need to reinstall steam

Valve said the update won't work for some users, so they need to reinstall steam.

u wot?

[The Impractical Engineer]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Me:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Dr. Wong Donger:

Yeah. You might need to reinstall steam

Valve said the update won't work for some users, so they need to reinstall steam.

u wot?

Yes