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* [[2Bridge]]
* [[2Bridge]]
* [[Drizzle]]
* [[Drizzle]]
== Map intro ==
A video tutorial, showcased on day two of the [[Double Down]] update, overviewing how the [[VIP Race]] game mode works. This will play in-game upon joining a [[VIP Race]] map.
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== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Due to "VIP" being an initialism for "Very Important Person", the technical full-name of this game mode is "Very Important Person Race".
* Due to "VIP" being an initialism for "Very Important Person", the technical full-name of this game mode is "Very Important Person Race".
* Despite the game mode being officially revealed with the release of {{Tooltip|two maps|vipr_2bridge, vipr_drizzle}} in the [[Double Down Update]], it has remained functional before this, with maps prefixed <code>vipr_</code> being properly recognized as [[VIP Race]].
* While currently unused in any officially released maps, there exists functionality for [[Four-Team]] [[VIP Race]], including assets for the [[GRN]] and [[YLW]] teams.


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Revision as of 01:08, 14 February 2025

Caption

VIP Race is a symmetrical variant of the VIP game mode, in which more than one team have their own VIPs. On each team, one player will get randomly selected to be the VIP (who will then play as the Civilian), unless another player gets voted to be their team's VIP.

Maps

Map intro

A video tutorial, showcased on day two of the Double Down update, overviewing how the VIP Race game mode works. This will play in-game upon joining a VIP Race map.

Achievements

Achievement Description
Tf2c achievement play game viprmaps.png Bridge over Doubled Water As the VIP, win a round on both 2Bridge and Drizzle.
Tf2c achievement vipr reset.png Back to the Drawing Board In VIP Race, reset the enemy point by killing the enemy VIP.
Tf2c achievement vipr time.png Fast-track Status Win a round of VIP Race in under three minutes.
Tf2c achievement play game vipr overtime.png Escape Artist Win a round of VIP Race by helping the VIP escape during Sudden Death.

Trivia

  • Due to "VIP" being an initialism for "Very Important Person", the technical full-name of this game mode is "Very Important Person Race".
  • Despite the game mode being officially revealed with the release of two maps in the Double Down Update, it has remained functional before this, with maps prefixed vipr_ being properly recognized as VIP Race.
  • While currently unused in any officially released maps, there exists functionality for Four-Team VIP Race, including assets for the GRN and YLW teams.