TF2 Crate/Case Release Info:
Series #1
Added in the September 30, 2010 Patch. Retired in the October 19, 2010 Patch.
Series #2
Added in the October 6, 2010 Patch. Retired in the November 19, 2010 Patch.
Series #3
Added in the October 27, 2010 Patch. Retired in the December 10, 2010 Patch.
Series #4
Added in the October 27, 2010 Patch. Retired in the December 10, 2010 Patch.
Series #5
Added in the October 27, 2010 Patch. Retired in the December 10, 2010 Patch.
Series #6 – Festive Winter Crate
Added in the December 10, 2010 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required either a Festive Winter Crate Key or a Stocking Stuffer Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store or for free, respectively, during the Australian Christmas event. As of December 31, 2010, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #7
Added in the December 10, 2010 Patch. Retired in the March 15, 2011 Patch.
Series #8
Added in the December 10, 2010 Patch. Retired in the March 15, 2011 Patch.
Series #9
Added in the December 10, 2010 Patch. Retired in the March 15, 2011 Patch.
Series #10
Added in the March 15, 2011 Patch. Retired in the March 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #11
Added in the March 15, 2011 Patch. Retired in the March 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #12
Added in the March 15, 2011 Patch. Retired in the March 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #13
Added in the March 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the April 7, 2011 Patch.
Series #14
Added in the March 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the April 7, 2011 Patch.
Series #15
Added in the March 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the April 7, 2011 Patch.
Series #16
Added in the April 7, 2011 Patch. Retired in the June 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #17
Added in the April 7, 2011 Patch. Retired in the June 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #18
Added in the April 7, 2011 Patch. Retired in the June 23, 2011 Patch.
Series #19
Added in the June 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the July 12, 2011 item schema update.
Series #20
Added in the June 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the July 12, 2011 item schema update.
Series #21
Added in the June 23, 2011 Patch. Retired in the July 12, 2011 item schema update.
Series #22 – Refreshing Summer Cooler
Added in the June 28, 2011 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required a Refreshing Summer Cooler Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store. As of July 11, 2011, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #23
Added in the July 12, 2011 item schema update. Retired in the August 18, 2011 Patch.
Series #24
Added in the July 12, 2011 item schema update. Retired in the August 18, 2011 Patch.
Series #25
Added in the July 12, 2011 item schema update. Retired in the August 18, 2011 Patch.
Series #26
Added in the August 18, 2011 Patch. Retired in the October 13, 2011 Patch.
Series #27
Added in the August 18, 2011 Patch. Retired in the October 25, 2011 Patch.
Series #28
Added in the August 18, 2011 Patch. Retired in the September 20, 2011 Patch.
Series #29
Added in the September 20, 2011 Patch. Retired in the December 1, 2011 Patch.
Series #30 – Salvaged Mann Co. Supply Crate
Added in the October 13, 2011 Patch. Retired in the March 28, 2012 Patch. These crates were given to players much less frequently than a normal Mann Co. Supply Crate. Unlike event crates, it had no special key or expiration time.
Series #31
Added in the October 13, 2011 Patch. Retired in the December 1, 2011 Patch.
Series #32
Added in the October 25, 2011 Patch. Retired in the January 11, 2012 Patch.
Series #33
Added in the December 1, 2011 Patch. Retired in the February 2, 2012 Patch.
Series #34
Added in the December 1, 2011 Patch. Retired in the February 23, 2012 Patch.
Series #35 – Naughty Winter Crate
Added in the December 9, 2011 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required a Naughty Winter Crate Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store. As of January 1, 2012, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #36 – Nice Winter Crate
Added in the December 9, 2011 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required a Nice Winter Crate Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store. As of January 1, 2012, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #37
Added in the January 11, 2012 Patch. Retired in the March 22, 2012 Patch.
Series #38
Added in the February 2, 2012 Patch. Retired in the March 22, 2012 Patch.
Series #39
Added in the February 23, 2012 Patch. Retired in the April 27, 2012 Patch.
Series #40 – Salvaged Mann Co. Supply Crate
Added in the March 28, 2012 Patch. Retired in the March 12, 2013 Patch. These crates were given to players much less frequently than a normal Mann Co. Supply Crate. Unlike event crates, it had no special key or expiration time.
Series #41
Added in the March 22, 2012 Patch. Retired in the May 17, 2012 Patch.
Series #42
Added in the March 22, 2012 Patch. Retired in the May 17, 2012 Patch.
Series #43
Added in the April 27, 2012 Patch. Retired in the September 4, 2012 Patch.
Series #44
Added in the May 17, 2012 Patch. Retired in the October 9, 2012 Patch.
Series #45
Added in the May 17, 2012 Patch. Retired in the December 20, 2012 Patch.
Series #46 – Scorched Crate
Added in the June 27, 2012 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required a Scorched Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store. These crates could have been obtained by crafting together four mysterious items and opening the resulting Pile of Ash. As of July 11, 2012, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #47
Added in the September 4, 2012 Patch. Retired in the December 20, 2012 Patch.
Series #48 – Fall Crate
Added in the September 4, 2012 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required a Fall Key, which were available through the Mann Co. Store. As of September 21, 2012, these crates could no longer be opened, but will still remain in players' backpacks.
Series #49
Added in the October 9, 2012 Patch. Retired in the March 12, 2013 Patch.
Series #50 – Salvaged Mann Co. Supply Crate
Added in the March 12, 2013 Patch. Retired in the August 27, 2013 Patch. These crates were given to players much less frequently than a normal Mann Co. Supply Crate. Unlike event crates, it had no special key or expiration time.
Series #51 – Eerie Crate
Added in the October 26, 2012 Patch. These crates could not be opened with the normal Mann Co. Supply Crate Key. Instead, they required an Eerie Key to open.