Team Fortress 2 Buffs Merasmus in Latest Update

[Shawn Zipay]

An update was just released for Team Fortress 2. The update adds a few buffs to the already challenging Merasmus boss from the Halloween 2012 event.

Changelog for November 2, 2012 update for TF2

Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2M)
- Fixed a bug that was causing intermittent lag spikes for Linux dedicated servers
- Fixed a crash while command-tabing on Mac in fullscreen
- Fixed not running on Mac OSX 10.5.8

Team Fortress 2
- MERASMUS! has leveled up at WizardCon!

- "The Skull Island Topper" now tracks the highest level of Merasmus the owner has helped defeat
- Increased Engineer, Scout, Pyro and Heavy damage against Merasmus
- Increased Soldier and Demoman damage against Merasmus while he is in hiding

- Saxxy Awards submissions are now being accepted for the Replay category via the in-game YouTube(tm) uploader
- Fixed the Heavy not playing the correct audio when equipping all of the Grand Duchess items
- Fixed the Grand Duchess items not being groupped as an item set
- Fixed a bug that allowed spells to be applied to base items
- Added zombie character images and a new Halloween background for the main menu
- Beta version of new item import tool, available in game in the Steam Workshop submission process
- Fixed Mann vs. Machine robots not taunting when they level up while carrying the bomb
- Updated the health bar for Merasmus and Monoculus
- Added more credits to Caliginous Caper, Wave 666

Time to find a good cooperative event server again!