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Hello? Who opened the blinds? How long did we sleep for? What year is it, and who are all you people? Update, what update? Oh good God, where did all this content come from!?}}


The '''Death & Taxes''' update was the first major update for [[Team Fortress 2 Classic]].  
The '''Death & Taxes''' update, also known as '''[[2.0.0]]''', was the first major update for [[Team Fortress 2 Classic]], released on July 4, 2020.


The update focused on cut content from ''Team Fortress 2'', including the [[VIP]] gamemode, the [[Civilian]] class, and various weapons such as the [[Nailgun]] and [[Tranquilizer Gun]]. The update also introduced new original maps, gamemodes, weapons, achievements, and other features.
The update focused on [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Unused_content cut content] from ''[[Team Fortress 2]]''. Its flagship feature is the [[VIP]] game mode, in which the BLU team must escort the new [[Civilian]] class to the end of the map while the RED team has to assassinate him. To highlight this new game mode, four VIP maps were included: [[Trainyard]] with a single capture point and a one-life VIP, [[Mineside]] with a VIP-exclusive briefcase that must be delivered to unlock the capture point, [[Harbor]] with three capture points and no special gimmicks, and a VIP version of [[Badwater (VIP)|Badwater Basin]] with four capture points (later reduced to three) and a nighttime atmosphere.
 
Another major feature was the addition of [[Four-Team]] mode, shattering the previous paradigm of RED and BLU by introducing GRN and YLW. The new Four-Team maps were the [[Arena]] map [[Flask]], and a [[Domination]] version of [[Hydro (Domination)|Hydro]] - which itself is a new game mode, with [[Oil Canyon]] as a two-team exemplar. The update also brought back 9 new weapons based on unreleased Team Fortress 2 content, as well as 6 weapons and 31 maps that already exist in TF2.
 
In addition, most mechanics were rebalanced based on Team Fortress 2 updates, and the vast majority of the game was refactored in design, interface, and content. The prior "deathmatch" game mode was removed entirely, as were numerous weapon concepts and aesthetic choices. Finally, the update also included improved bot support for offline play, a new achievement system, nametag medals for developers, contributors, and beta testers, and many, many exclusive settings, console commands, and weapon attributes.
 
In total, the update included 3 game modes, 38 maps, 15 weapons, 15 achievements, 2 new teams, and 1 new class. For the full patch notes, see [[2.0.0]].


== Announcements ==
== Announcements ==
The Death & Taxes page officially began on July 4th, 2020, as announced on the [https://tf2classic.com/death_and_taxes/day1 Team Fortress 2 Classic Website].
The Death & Taxes page officially began on July 1, 2020, as announced on the [https://tf2classic.com/death_and_taxes/day1 Team Fortress 2 Classic Website].
* '''Day 1''': Introduced the VIP gamemode, Civilian class, and maps [[Mineside]], [[Harbor]] and [[Trainyard]].
* '''Day 1''': Introduced the VIP gamemode, Civilian class, and the maps [[Mineside]], [[Harbor]] and [[Trainyard]].
* '''Day 2''': The [[Nailgun]], The [[RPG]], The [[Dynamite Pack]], The [[Tranquilizer Gun]] and The [[Fishwhacker]] were re-introduced as weapons, along with The [[Hunting Revolver]], The [[Mine Layer]], The [[Shock Therapy]] and The [[Coilgun]] as new additions.
* '''Day 2''': The [[Nail Gun]], the [[R.P.G.]], the [[Dynamite Pack]], the [[Tranquilizer Gun]] and the [[Fishwhacker]] were re-introduced as weapons, alongside the [[Hunting Revolver]], the [[Mine Layer]], the [[Shock Therapy]] and the [[Coilgun]] as new additions.
* '''Day 3''': The new [[Domination]] gamemode was introduced along with the map [[Oilcanyon]]. The new [[Four-Team]] gamemode, along with GRN and YLW teams, was also announced with the maps [[Flask]] and [[Hydro]].
* '''Day 3''': The new [[Domination]] game mode was introduced, alongside the map [[Oil Canyon]]. The new [[Four-Team]] game mode, along with the GRN and YLW teams, were also introduced with the maps [[Flask]] and [[Hydro (Domination)]].
* '''Day 4''': [[Badwater (VIP)]] was announced with 6 returning weapons from ''Team Fortress 2'': The [[Kritzkrieg]], The [[Überspritze]], The [[Huntsman]], The [[Flaregun]], The [[Gunboats]] and The [[Sandvich]]. Scoreboard medals for developers, content contributors, and beta testers, bot improvements, and a new achievement pack were also announced. The update was also officially released.
* '''Day 4''': [[Badwater Basin (VIP)]] was announced with 6 returning weapons from Team Fortress 2: the [[Kritzkrieg]], the [[Überspritze]], the [[Huntsman]], the [[Flare Gun]], the [[Gunboats]] and the [[Sandvich]]. Scoreboard medals for developers, content contributors, and beta testers, bot improvements, and a new achievement pack were also announced.


== Additions ==
== Additions ==
=== Maps ===
{{main|List of maps}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! class="header" style="font-size: 16px;background-color: #583a31;color: white;" | Name
! class="header" style="font-size: 16px;background-color: #583a31;color: white;" | Picture
! class="header" style="font-size: 16px;background-color: #583a31;color: white;" | Game mode
! class="header" style="font-size: 16px;background-color: #583a31;color: white;" | File name
|-
| '''[[Flask]]'''
| [[File:Flask 1.jpg|200px]]
| '''[[Arena]]'''
| {{code|arena_flask}}
|-
| '''[[Hydro (Domination)]]'''
| [[File:Hydro 3.jpg|200px]]
| '''[[Domination]]'''
| {{code|dom_hydro}}
|-
| '''[[Oil Canyon]]'''
| [[File:OilCanyon.png|200px]]
| '''[[Domination]]'''
| {{code|dom_oilcanyon}}
|-
| '''[[Badwater (VIP)]]'''
| [[File:VipBadwater.png.png|200px]]
| '''[[VIP]]'''
| {{code|vip_badwater}}
|-
| '''[[Harbor]]'''
| [[File:Harbor.png|200px]]
| '''[[VIP]]'''
| {{code|vip_harbor}}
|-
| '''[[Mineside]]'''
| [[File:Vip_mineside.jpg|200px]]
| '''[[VIP]]'''
| {{code|vip_mineside}}
|-
| '''[[Trainyard]]'''
| [[File:Trainyard 2.jpg|200px]]
| '''[[VIP]]'''
| {{code|vip_trainyard}}
|}
== Weapons ==
== Weapons ==
__NOTOC__
=== [[Scout]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Nail Gun}}
}}
=== [[Soldier]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|R.P.G.}}
{{Weapon|Gunboats}}
}}
=== [[Pyro]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Flare Gun}}
}}
=== [[Demoman]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Dynamite Pack}}
{{Weapon|Mine Layer}}
}}
=== [[Heavy]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Sandvich}}
}}
=== [[Engineer]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Coilgun}}
}}
=== [[Medic]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Kritzkrieg}}
{{Weapon|Shock Therapy}}
{{Weapon|Überspritze}}
}}
=== [[Sniper]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Hunting Revolver}}
{{Weapon|Huntsman}}
{{Weapon|Fishwhacker}}
}}
=== [[Spy]] ===
{{Weapon table|
{{Weapon|Tranquilizer Gun}}
}}
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The name of the update is a reference to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_taxes_(idiom) famous quote] from Benjamin Franklin: "''Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except '''death and taxes'''''"
* The name of the update is a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_and_taxes_(idiom) a quote] from Benjamin Franklin: "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
* The Civilian class and the VIP gamemode were originally planned for ''Team Fortress 2'' but were cut.
 
== Update Gallery ==
[[Category:Major updates]]
[[Category:Updates]]

Latest revision as of 04:56, 3 February 2025

Hello? Who opened the blinds? How long did we sleep for? What year is it, and who are all you people? Update, what update? Oh good God, where did all this content come from!?

Death & Taxes blog announcement

The Death & Taxes update, also known as 2.0.0, was the first major update for Team Fortress 2 Classic, released on July 4, 2020.

The update focused on cut content from Team Fortress 2. Its flagship feature is the VIP game mode, in which the BLU team must escort the new Civilian class to the end of the map while the RED team has to assassinate him. To highlight this new game mode, four VIP maps were included: Trainyard with a single capture point and a one-life VIP, Mineside with a VIP-exclusive briefcase that must be delivered to unlock the capture point, Harbor with three capture points and no special gimmicks, and a VIP version of Badwater Basin with four capture points (later reduced to three) and a nighttime atmosphere.

Another major feature was the addition of Four-Team mode, shattering the previous paradigm of RED and BLU by introducing GRN and YLW. The new Four-Team maps were the Arena map Flask, and a Domination version of Hydro - which itself is a new game mode, with Oil Canyon as a two-team exemplar. The update also brought back 9 new weapons based on unreleased Team Fortress 2 content, as well as 6 weapons and 31 maps that already exist in TF2.

In addition, most mechanics were rebalanced based on Team Fortress 2 updates, and the vast majority of the game was refactored in design, interface, and content. The prior "deathmatch" game mode was removed entirely, as were numerous weapon concepts and aesthetic choices. Finally, the update also included improved bot support for offline play, a new achievement system, nametag medals for developers, contributors, and beta testers, and many, many exclusive settings, console commands, and weapon attributes.

In total, the update included 3 game modes, 38 maps, 15 weapons, 15 achievements, 2 new teams, and 1 new class. For the full patch notes, see 2.0.0.

Announcements

The Death & Taxes page officially began on July 1, 2020, as announced on the Team Fortress 2 Classic Website.

Additions

Maps

Main article: List of maps
Name Picture Game mode File name
Flask Arena arena_flask
Hydro (Domination) Domination dom_hydro
Oil Canyon Domination dom_oilcanyon
Badwater (VIP) VIP vip_badwater
Harbor VIP vip_harbor
Mineside VIP vip_mineside
Trainyard VIP vip_trainyard

Weapons

Scout

Weapon Kill icon

Nail Gun

Soldier

Weapon Kill icon

R.P.G.

Gunboats 		N/A

Pyro

Weapon Kill icon

Flare Gun

Demoman

Weapon Kill icon

Dynamite Pack

Mine Layer

Heavy

Weapon Kill icon

Sandvich 		N/A

Engineer

Weapon Kill icon

Coilgun

Medic

Weapon Kill icon

Kritzkrieg

Shock Therapy

Überspritze

Sniper

Weapon Kill icon

Hunting Revolver

Huntsman

Fishwhacker

Spy

Weapon Kill icon

Tranquilizer Gun

Trivia

  • The name of the update is a reference to a quote from Benjamin Franklin: "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
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