Team Fortress 2 summer update is here, and it includes so many amazing items and cosmetics that I was in real pain while I was deciding which ones to put on my top list for this article. And the amazing thing is that most of the items I hoped for in the new update actually made it!
Recommended VideosTherefore, if you’re looking for new taunts, war paints, headwear, and more in Team Fortress 2, you are in for a treat. You might also experience some sweet torment on the go because there are just so many amazing items to choose from. To make everything at least a tiny bit easier for you, we compiled a list of the best summer 2023 cosmetics in TF2. Let’s dive in!
Related: How to Craft Direct Hit in Team Fortress 2
The Best Summer 2023 Cosmetics in Team Fortress 2
Choosing which items to put on this list of the best summer 2023 cosmetics in Team Fortress 2 was not easy. The final selection might differ from your favorite items, and we would love to hear your opinions in the comments. At the same time, we tried to make a good balance between the hottest new taunts, effects, gear, etc., so that this article serves you as a good starting point for exploring everything that this TF2 update brings.
Without further ado, here’s our list of the best summer 2023 cosmetics in Team Fortress 2.
The Killer Signature
Class: Scout
Item Slot: Taunt
This is the taunt for those moments when your Scout’s kill just feels like a work of art or when you need your enemies to know that you’re so good that you should be on a baseball card
Image by XB33Star Spangled Strategy
Class: Soldier
Item Slot: Taunt
Listen up, maggots. We’ve got an entire team to kill! Use it after killing your opponents, for comedic purposes, or just for provoking those noobs playing against you.
Image by hXXPacific Peacemaker (War Paint)
As you go around shooting enemies left and right, this war paint will help you stay grounded by summoning the atmosphere of the Pacific islands, a gentle sea breeze, and warm sands beneath your toes. You gotta counteract all that bloodshed somehow.
Image by Overlord LettuceSakura Smoke Bomb (Unusual Effect)
Class: Demoman, Engineer, Heavy, Medic, Pyro, Scout, Sniper, Soldier, Spy
Bringing you a dash of Japanese spring, this unusual effect will help you feel super kawaii as you bring destruction to your enemies.
Image by The_Gl!tch.exeUnusual Effect: Global Clusters
Great minds think about great things, and that can’t be more obvious with this unusual effect that will display gorgeous nebulas and celestial bodies around your head as you move through the battlefield.
Image by bambooClose Quarters Cover – Style: Caution (Paint Bandana)
Class: Soldier
Item Slot: Headgear
Who needs eyesight when you have a head bandana this cool, right? While totally impractical, this piece of headgear will give you swag points for every shot you may miss—you know, because you can’t see a single thing.
Image by Big BobThe Flame Warrior
Class: Pyro
Item Slot: Headgear, Mysc.
If you choose Pyro, you can’t skip this one. This outfit screams badass, so it had to be included in our list, and it will make you instantly recognizable on any map.
Image by Spike NitroThe Soho Sleuth
Class: Pyro
Item Slot: Misc.
Pyros are on a roll in this update, and we couldn’t skip this Sherlock Holmes-inspired piece which just pairs so well with the gas mask!
Image by Pie_SavvyUber-Wear
Class: Medic
Item Slot: Misc
Now, that’s one snazzy medic! Why wouldn’t you look as dapper as they come while healing the wounded?
Image by JPRASThere’s much more where these items came from. Go explore the full selection, and let us know which favorites of yours ended up on our list.
And for more guides for this game, explore the rest of our dedicated Team Fortress 2 section here on TouchTapPlay!
