Team Fortress 2: Pyro Update

If you enjoyed the Gold Rush update for Team Fortress 2 with its new medic weapons, maps, and Achievements, rejoice, for the Pyro update does the same thing - except for the Pyro class.

There are two new maps, a CTF map called “Turbine” that takes place inside a factory, and a Control Point map called “Fastlane”, a symmetrical map with numerous indoor routes and large outdoor arenas.

The new Pyro weapons include the Flare Gun (think pyro version of the sniper rifle), the Pyroburner (which adds 50 health to the pyro and makes every hit a critical hit), and Axtinguisher (which gives critical hits to anyone on fire.) As with the Gold Rush update, to get the new weapons, you must get a certain number of Achievements as a Pyro, which is a nifty way to both reward longtime Pyros and to entice people into trying the class.

My favorite?

Pilot Light: Ignite a rocket-jumping Soldier while he’s in midair.

No word on the 360 version yet.

As always if you want to get in on the TF2 PC action, head on over to the Valve Forums on 2old2play to learn more about our dedicated server!