Steam News announces a new update for Team Fortress 2 is now available, adding a new sports-themed beta game mode called PASS Time, to the teamplay shooter along with a new hat, a bunch of bug fixes, and more. This blog post has details on the new PASS Time mode being added to the pastime as part of a rapid iteration collaboration with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot:

ABOUT PASS TIME
RED and BLU face off in an epic battle to score more goals than their opponents. Coordinated passing, aerial shots, interceptions, team-based formations and plays, defensive lines and the like make for strategically chaotic play.

BALL-CARRYING
The "jack" is a ball that, when carried, replaces your weapons. Teamwork is key in protecting the jack-carrier. Pass and shoot with your primary fire. Pick up and intercept by simply touching the jack. Melee an opponent carrier to steal. Carrying the jack also gives that player the following boosts:

• Health: regeneration
• Invulnerability: temporary when you steal (with melee) or intercept the jack
• Speed: temporary increase when you first gain possession
• Vision: see both teammates AND opponents on the map

TAKE A KNEE, LET'S TALK STRATEGY

• Passing
  A critical aspect of PASS Time play. Team-based passing is a surefire way to get the ball away from your goal, and into your opponents', as quickly as possible.
• Coordinated Team Play
  In PASS Time, it’s vital to play as a team. Lone wolf runs don’t stand a chance against a united front.
• High-Flying Action
  PASS Time introduces speed boosts and jump-pads. Nothing beats the rush of a mid-air shot-on-goal or interception.
• Defense!
  A balance of offensive and defensive strategy is key. Goalies can be the difference-makers in PASS Time.
• Sudden Death
  As with most sports, try not to die. Especially if the match ends in a tie—'cause that’s when true Sudden Death kicks in.