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This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see September 30, 2010 Patch

“ — TF2 Official Blog Then it hit us: it'd make everybody happy if we really DID let players buy items directly. Players'd be happy because we actually listened to them for once, and the bean counters would be happy because in-game stores are the future of everything, including making some f$*&ing money already. ”

The was a major content patch for Team Fortress 2, and was released on September 30, 2010 Patch. In total, the update added 65 new items including community-contributed content from the Polycount Pack contest, new Cosmetics, weapons, Unusual effects, mini-games, tools, crates, and packs of cosmetics and weapons. The update also introduced the Mann Co. Store, Steam Wallet, and microtransaction system as well as item trading.

Additions

Class Sets

Weapons

Cosmetic items

Left 4 Dead 2 promotional items

These items are given to those who purchase Left 4 Dead 2.

Unusual effects

List of Gen 1 Unusual effects Cosmetic effects Burning Flames Circling Heart Circling Peace Sign Circling TF Logo Green Confetti Green Energy Haunted Ghosts Massed Flies Purple Confetti Purple Energy Scorching Flames Searing Plasma Sunbeams Vivid Plasma





Qualities

Vintage quality

As the update was introduced, all of the items which were previously obtained became "Vintage Items". Their name is now rendered blue, and the "Vintage" prefix was added to their name. According to Valve, "some items that used to be rare will become more common when they are available for purchase. (...) This way, those older rare items remain rare (in fact, they're even rarer, because they're limited editions now). "

Some exceptions were promotional items, including but not limited to the Cheater's Lament, Alien Swarm Parasite, Lumbricus Lid, Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask, Bill's Hat, Ghastly Gibus, Earbuds and Big Kill, as well as all the medals and craft materials.

Unusual quality

Unusual cosmetics are cosmetics that have special particle effects about them. The only way to obtain an Unusual cosmetic is by unlocking a Mann Co. Supply Crate with a Mann Co. Supply Crate Key, or by trading for one. The different particle effects are viewable here.

New methods to obtain items

Trading

Trading is an in-game system allowing players to swap weapons, and cosmetic items allowing players to obtain items that they desire. Some items, such as the Golden Wrench, are untradable, meaning that they must remain on the original account that obtained them.

As of now, it is possible to trade with players on a player's friends list, with other players in their current server, and through either player's Steam Community ID.

Store

The Mann Co. Store is an in-game micro-transaction service. The store allows players to purchase in-game items such as Cosmetic items, weapons, and action items using money stored in their Steam Wallet. Creators of community-contributed items receive a percentage of sales for anything they've created.

All cosmetics or weapons bought through the store could not be crafted or traded, though they were giftable. Tools and action items bought through the store could be traded (after 2 days) and gifted. As of the Manniversary Update, all items bought from the store can be traded after a waiting period of 2-3 days, but still cannot used in crafting.

The Hub of the Mann-Conomy Update.

Full summary of the new Item Sets.

Mann-Conomy FAQ page.

In-game announcement of the update.

Hidden pages

Mann Co. compound hidden image.

Ape portrait hidden image.