Team Fortress 2 update cuts zipline jump-dismount delay from 0.6s to 0.25s

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On Jul 10, 2026, Team Fortress 2 patch notes said the update shortened the delay before players could dismount a zipline by jumping, from 0.6s to 0.25s. The delay for dismounting by crouching went from 0.3s to 0.1s, and the dismount jump speed was set to ramp up from 1.1x base class speed to 1.8x. The notes also listed a fix for players who dismounted a zipline in mid-air not receiving mini-crits from the Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter. The notes appeared in the Steam announcements of Team Fortress 2.1^,2^,3^,4^,5