October 28, 2015 - TF2 Team







Mannpower Mode is out of beta! Thank you so much to the TF2 community for all of your great feedback since we first launched the beta late last year. We think the mode is a lot more fast-paced and fun, and can't wait to hear what you think of the improvements. We're also shipping a map specifically designed for Mannpower called Hellfire as part of our Scream Fortress Update. So fire up the game, have some fun grappling around, and let us know what you think!

Below, please find a beginner's guide to everything you need to know about this mode.

Welcome to Mannpower Mode

Mannpower is a CTF-like game mode with powerups scattered throughout the map. When picked up, the powerups give you different abilities that you can use to help capture enemy flags. You can also use the grappling hook to fly through the air and get to places that feet alone can’t take you.

Flag Rules

Mannpower's flag rules differ slightly from regular CTF:

When dropped, flags will return after a period of time. This time does not reset if the flag is picked up again.

reset if the flag is picked up again. Flag carriers get a small amount of health regeneration.

Powered-up flag carriers do not get this benefit, and also suffer a grappling hook movement speed penalty.

Powerup Rules

Pick up powerups for various abilities. You own a powerup until you either drop it, die, or enter a respawn room.

You can only have one powerup at a time.

You can drop a powerup by pressing the “drop the briefcase” key (default is L). (First use will drop powerup, second use will drop briefcase.)

Powerups spawn throughout the level.

If you die while carrying a powerup, it will appear in the enemy team’s color. You cannot pick up an enemy colored powerup.

Grappling Hook Rules

Use the hook either by switching to slot 6 in your inventory, or by pressing and holding the “Use Item in Action Slot” key (default is H).

Fire and hold to shoot out the grapple wire. Upon contact with a viable surface, the grapple will reel you in.

To release the grapple, let go of the key and/or press your jump key to add some height to your dismount.

You can grapple into enemy players. When grappling into an enemy, let go of the grapple key and you will still pull into them. To detach, grapple again away from your target.

Powerup Types