Team Fortress 2, the groundbreaking, in-depth hat simulator (with a decent multiplayer shooter tacked on), has been on the market for years now. Despite its age, it continues to be a popular choice among gamers.
Well, brace yourselves, GBAtemp. I have some bad news: In what can only be described as a hat-astrophe, Valve will be retiring the game's original nine hats.
The Escapist, Official Mann Co. Announcement
President and CEO of Mann Co., Saxton Hale, claims that the move was sparked by a raccoon infestation in one of the company's factories. Valve, meanwhile, is likely interested in adding some more scarcity to the game's hat-based economy, driving up the value of these items.
Remember, kids: Money doesn't go on trees, but it does sprout from hats.
If you want to get your hands on any of these hats, you have two more weeks to purchase, collect, or craft them. If you're averse to trading, you could always try your luck with older chests, but your odds won't be good.
Take it from me. You shouldn't have any crate expectations.
Well, brace yourselves, GBAtemp. I have some bad news: In what can only be described as a hat-astrophe, Valve will be retiring the game's original nine hats.
The list of retired hats list includes: Batter's Helmet, Soldier's Stash, Pyro's Beanie, Demoman's Fro, Football Helmet, Mining Light, Prussian Pickelhauge, Trophy Belt, and Fancy Fedora. Though still tradable, these hats will no longer drop or be craftable. An exception includes older crates which still might drop these classic scalp-scarves.
President and CEO of Mann Co., Saxton Hale, claims that the move was sparked by a raccoon infestation in one of the company's factories. Valve, meanwhile, is likely interested in adding some more scarcity to the game's hat-based economy, driving up the value of these items.
Remember, kids: Money doesn't go on trees, but it does sprout from hats.
If you want to get your hands on any of these hats, you have two more weeks to purchase, collect, or craft them. If you're averse to trading, you could always try your luck with older chests, but your odds won't be good.
Take it from me. You shouldn't have any crate expectations.