First Pyro Update Weapon Unveiled

[Oli]

Valve has released more information about the forthcoming Pyro update for Team Fortress 2 including the first unlockable weapon and changes to the whole class:

The upcoming Pyro update bound for Valve's multiplayer shooter Team Fortress 2 is "almost completely wrapped" and will include changes to the core class beyond the addition of unlockable weapons and achievements, the company revealed in a Steam client update today.

One of the new weapons, dubbed the Axtinguisher, does about half the damage as the standard axe but will guarantee a critical hit when striking enemies set ablaze by the Pyro's flamethrower. The update included concept art of this new weapon.
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The post added that the class will see "significant changes" that will be enacted for every player, regardless of whether they have unlocked any of the new weapons via the accompanying Pyro-specific achievements. No further details were offered as to what those changes might be.

You can catch the full article here.

[Namakan]

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The pyro doesn't need significant changes D:

[solofowaffles]

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Sweet,i love finishing off burning people with the axe already :)

[Kradath]

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At least Valve tries to provide an amazing support for this game.

[Mo0by]

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I think they should fix hit detection with the pyro before they update it, or hopefully they are

=D

[Micster]

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*insert evil laughter here*

[Hawkers]

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Axetinguiser

i c wut they did thar....

[imported_Will]

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Yay pyro updates!

[MrChris_CJ]

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a good change tbh, now you can set people on fire and crit em without having to gamble on the shotty

[[DR]S|Pvt. Voop_Bacon]

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This is going to be fun :evil:

[signa]

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I'm waiting for meh spy upgrades. :)

[eXo|Cecil]

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I think they should fix hit detection with the pyro before they update it, or hopefully they are=D

They said they are fixing other stuff too...

... and will include changes to the core class beyond the addition of unlockable weapons and achievements, the company revealed in a Steam client update today.

[jake_]

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I would like to see a weapon with some more distance to it, for the pyro. Although, half the fun in pyro is the skill and strategy you need to get so close to your opponent.

I think they should fix hit detection with the pyro before they update it, or hopefully they are

=D

Agreed.

[BobTheJob]

Re: First Pyro Update Weapon Unveiled

I wonder if the shotgun upgrade will be different for every class, or the same.