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{{tf2|4}} (2007) is the follow-up to both {{tfc|4}} and the original ''Quake'' mod, ''[[Wikipedia:Team Fortress|Team Fortress]]''.
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Unlike other "class-based" games that offer a variety of combat classes only, ''Team Fortress 2'' packs a wild variety of classes which provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.
<span style="color:white; font-weight:bold"> {{For|about=the game|documentation of Team Fortress 2 tools|[[Team Fortress 2/Docs|Team Fortress 2 Documentation]]|}} </span>


Play as the flame-throwing Pyro, the room-clearing Heavy, or the Spy, a master of disguises. Other classes include: Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, Demoman, and Soldier.
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|series = [[Team Fortress series]]
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* [[WP:Windows 7|Win 7]] or later (32/64-bit)
* Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
* 4 [[WP:Gigabyte|GB]] [[WP:Random-access memory|RAM]]
* 30 GB disk space
* {{nvidia|1}} GeForce 8xxx series/{{ati|1|nt=2}} Radeon X1600/Intel HD Graphics 3000 (DirectX 9 compatible)
''For details, [[#System Requirements|see below]]''
 
 
|distribution = Retail, [[Steam]]
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{{tf2|4}} is the follow-up to both {{tfc|4}} and the original {{Quake|4}} mod, {{qtf|4|nt=0}}. The game was originally released and only available with {{Tob|3.1}} package.
 
Unlike other "class-based" games that offer a variety of combat classes only, {{tf2|1}} packs a wild variety of classes which provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.
 
Play as the flame-throwing Pyro, the room-clearing Heavy, or the Spy, a master of stealth and disguises. Other classes include: Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, Demoman, and Soldier.
 
== Unique gameplay elements ==
* A class that can heal and buff teammates
** The Medic and his medi guns
* Weapons which cause burst damage on request
** Stickybomb Launcher
** Scottish Resistance
** Quickiebomb Launcher
** Beggar's Bazooka
** Nearly all taunts with melee weapons
* Throwable group debuffs which have an arcing trajectory
*# Jarate and several reskins
*# Mad Milk and a reskin
* Movable group buffs
*# Buff Banner
*# Battalion's Backup
*# Concheror
* Random crits
** Can be disabled on community servers through console commands <code>[[List of TF2 console commands and variables#tf_weapon_criticals|tf_weapon_criticals]] 0</code> and <code>[[List of TF2 console commands and variables#tf_weapon_criticals_melee|tf_weapon_criticals_melee]] 0</code>.
* Random bullet spread
** Can be disabled on community servers and [[List of TF2 console commands and variables#tf_use_fixed_weaponspreads|tf_use_fixed_weaponspreads]] 1 command.
* [[Team Fortress 2/Pyrovision|Pyrovision]] (added in the [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pyromania Pyromania Update] on June 25th, 2012.)  makes the user see weapons, cosmetics, and a variation of the map they are playing that are only visible with [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Pyrovision Pyrovision] enabled.
 
== History ==
Team Fortress 2 was released in October 10, 2007 for Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The [[The Orange Box|console version]] of the game received minor updates (all bug fixes) until March 19, 2008 (for PlayStation 3) and July 21, 2009 (for Xbox 360), but do not receive major updates like '''Gold Rush Update''' (which are exclusive to PC only when released in April 2008). PC version on the other hand, have been over [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Patches 800+ updates] since the game's release, including major updates like Jungle Inferno (in 2017). As of today, the game is still receiving some updates.<!--Exact number isn't that important. Most games don't have that many updates.-->
 
Team Fortress 2 originally runs on {{src07|1}} on all platforms, but on PC, it was later upgraded to {{src09|1}} in 2009, then {{srcmp|1}} in October 2011, {{src13mp|1}} in 2013 (during [[SteamPipe]]), and finally has it's own branch ({{tf2branch|1}}) since 2022, which eventually later it succeeded {{Src13mp|1}} (after all games on that branch was upgraded to TF2 branch).
 
Since June 2011, '''{{tf2|name}}''' is now available for free, separated from {{TOB|1}}.
 
On April 19, 2024, an [[Team Fortress 2 engine branch|engine update]] was released which features many changes, including 64-bit support (allowing more than 4GB RAM to be used), [[Vulkan|DXVK]] integration, [[WebM]] (replacing [[Bink]] video & codec support, x64 only), Miles Sound System being replaced with MiniMP3, emoji support in chat (for {{linux|1}}){{cite|2}}, [[VPhysics|VPhysics optimization]] from {{l4dbranch|1}}, and better performance{{Cite|1}}. The 64-bit update is not available for {{macos|1}} users, however. {{tf2|1}} has its own updated version of {{src13mp|1}} branch called the {{tf2branch|2}}, which adds these above features. The branch later eventually succeeded {{src13mp|1}}, with all previous Valve multiplayer titles on {{src13mp|1}} now upgraded to the {{tf2branch|1}} in February 18, 2025, adding all these aforementioned features.
 
During June 3-4, 2024, the game received mixed reviews for recent reviews, then become negative as many players review bombed the game due to amount of bot accounts used for cheating, harassment and trolling purposes entering Valve casual matchmaking servers.{{Cite|3}} Weeks later, Valve responded by banning several bot accounts (including the bot hosters), and added a Steam Support page.
 
In February 18, 2025, the [[Team Fortress 2 SDK]] has been released, allowing modders to legally create Team Fortress 2-based mods. Team Fortress 2 itself also received major updates which adds features from {{hl2|1}}'s 20th Anniversary Update.


== Content ==
== Content ==
* Team Fortress 2 (<code>tf2</code>)
* Team Fortress 2 (<code>tf2</code>)
* Source 2013 shared (<code>hl2</code>)
* Half-Life 2 shared asset (<code>hl2</code>)
* Source shared (<code>hl2</code>)
* {{tf2branch|4}} (updated version of {{src13mp|1}})
* {{src13mp|4}} engine branch


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery mode=packed>
<gallery mode=nolines heights=192px widths=307px>
Image:Team_Fortress_2_new.jpg
Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot_1.jpg
File:Goldrush path.jpg
Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot_2.jpg
File:Red CP3 FInal 01.jpg
Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot_3.jpg
File:Viaduct 01.jpg
Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot_4.jpg
File:Arena Lumberyard 03.jpg
File:Hydro DIshCP 01.jpg
File:Yetipark_2.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


== See Also ==
== Limitations/Bugs ==
* [[Team Fortress 2 Level Creation]]
*For the list of '''Team Fortress 2''' bugs, see this [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues?q=is%3Aopen%20is%3Aissue%20label%3A%22Team%20Fortress%202%22 GitHub] page.
* [[List of Team Fortress 2 Entities]]
This section only list various bugs or issues that are commonly encountered.
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/ Official Blog]
=== {{unresolved|issues}} ===
* [https://steamcommunity.com/app/440/workshop/ TF2 Workshop] (Submit items that can be voted on by the community)
; Replays - Broken {{youtube|icon=hide}} support
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/workshop/ Workshop FAQ] (FAQ on submitting certain item types)
: Due to deprecation of {{youtube}} API v2{{Cite|4}}, it is impossible to upload Replays to YouTube in-game, making these [[logic_achievement|achievements]] ('''Home Movie''', '''Local Cinema Star''', '''Indie Film Sensation''' and '''Blockbuster'''), impossible to achieve in the intended way.
* [[Itemtest]]
 
* {{ent|Team_Fortress_2.fgd}}
== System Requirements<span id="Sysreq"><!--Used by Sysreq template, clicking on "See system requirements" will send you to this section.--></span> ==
* [[Wikipedia:Team Fortress 2|Team Fortress 2 on Wikipedia]]
Last updated: May 7, 2024
* [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Main_Page Official Team Fortress Wiki]
 
{{Sysreq
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|minOS    = {{Win7|3.1|nt=Win7|linkto=4}} or later
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent <!-- Do not insert most of the information from Steam here, because it has not reflected reality for a very long time, see this video for reasons why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSLBTzBFlk --><br>64-bit version of the game requires 64-bit capable CPU
|minRAM  = 4 GB RAM
|minHD    = 32 GB <!-- 29GB when installed -->
|minGPU  = {{nvidia|1}} GeForce 8xxx series/{{ati|1|nt=2}} Radeon X1600/Intel HD Graphics 3000 (DirectX 9 compatible)
 
|recOS    = {{win10|3.1|nt=Win10|linkto=Windows 10}}, {{win11|3.1|nt=Windows 11|linkto=Windows 11}} (64-bit)
|recCPU  = Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent
|recRAM  = 6 GB RAM or more
|recHD    = 32 GB
|recGPU  = DirectX 9 compatible, 1GB+ VRAM
}}
 
{{note|DirectX 9 is required for Competitive Mode.}}
{{note|Support for Windows XP and Vista has been dropped with later updates to Team Fortress 2 and Steam. 64-bit executable requires Windows 7 or later.}}
{{note|1=Over time, as the game received new content updates, the current system requirements listed on {{steamicon|1}} are now out of date as the Pentium 4 and systems with 2GB RAM (both, which are listed on Recommended requirements on Steam), will struggle to run the game properly with average FPS at 8-15.<br>Furthermore, storage requirements has been unofficially increased to atleast 32GB or higher (actual game size is 29GB <abbr style="color: #8bb9e0;" title="As of August 16, 2025."><sup>Note</sup></abbr> ).}}
 
== External links ==
* [https://teamfortress.com Official Website]
* {{Steam store|app/440|Team Fortress 2 on Steam Store}}
* {{Steam community|app/440|Team Fortress 2 on Steam Community}}
* [https://comp.tf Competitive TF2 Wiki]
* [https://tf2maps.net/ TF2Maps.net]
* [https://tf2maps.net/ TF2Maps.net]
* {{tfc|4}}
* {{Gamebanana|297|Team Fortress 2 on Gamebanana}}
* {{ff|4}}
* {{Moddb|team-fortress-2|Team Fortress 2 on ModDB}}
 
{{references|1=
{{ref2|cite id=1|1=[https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/440/view/4210378060872683468?l=english Team Fortress 2 Update Released]. {{steamicon|1}}. Retrieved April 18, 2024.}}
{{ref2|cite id=2|[https://www.youtube.com/@shounic shounic] (February 13, 2024). "{{Yt|mWkpUD_l4AQ|page=watch|t=295|tf2's new & important 64 bit beta: explained & benchmarked|icon=hide}}" (at 4:55). ''{{yt}}''. Retrieved February 13, 2024.}}
{{ref2|cite id=3|1=[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/enough-is-enough-over-120-000-team-fortress-2-players-sign-fixtf2-petition-for-valve-to-end-the-bot-crisis-that-s-plagued-the-fps-for-5-years/ar-BB1nywG9?cvid=42ff8b4c90f64b8ca1a98e66db680f08&ei=17&ocid=socialshare "Enough is enough": Over 120,000 Team Fortress 2 players sign #FixTF2 petition for Valve to end the 'Bot Crisis' that's plagued the FPS for 5 years]. Windows Central. Retrieved June 4, 2024.}}
{{ref2|cite id=4|access-date=March 20, 2025|[https://developers.google.com/youtube/2.0/deprecation_faq YouTube Data API v2 Deprecation - FAQ]}}
}}
 
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Qtf-16px.png Quake Team Fortress ▶ Team Fortress Classic Team Fortress Classic ▶ Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2

This article is about the game. For documentation of Team Fortress 2 tools, see Team Fortress 2 Documentation.
Team Fortress 2
Software Cover - Team Fortress 2.jpg
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts (retail)
Valve Corporation
Release date(s)
October 10, 2007 
Windows, Xbox 360:
October 10, 2007
PlayStation 3:
December 11, 2007
macOS:
June 10, 2010
Linux:
February 14, 2013
Genre(s)
First-person shooter, Class shooter
Engine
Steam AppID
Written in
Mod support
Yes (custom folder and Steam Workshop)
System requirements
  • Win 7 or later (32/64-bit)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 30 GB disk space
  • Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series/ATI Radeon X1600/Intel HD Graphics 3000 (DirectX 9 compatible)
For details, see below
Distribution
Retail, Steam
Official website
Links
Previous game

Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2 is the follow-up to both Team Fortress Classic Team Fortress Classic and the original Quake Quake mod, Qtf-16px.png Team Fortress. The game was originally released and only available with The Orange Box package.

Unlike other "class-based" games that offer a variety of combat classes only, Team Fortress 2 packs a wild variety of classes which provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.

Play as the flame-throwing Pyro, the room-clearing Heavy, or the Spy, a master of stealth and disguises. Other classes include: Scout, Sniper, Medic, Engineer, Demoman, and Soldier.

Unique gameplay elements

  • A class that can heal and buff teammates
    • The Medic and his medi guns
  • Weapons which cause burst damage on request
    • Stickybomb Launcher
    • Scottish Resistance
    • Quickiebomb Launcher
    • Beggar's Bazooka
    • Nearly all taunts with melee weapons
  • Throwable group debuffs which have an arcing trajectory
    1. Jarate and several reskins
    2. Mad Milk and a reskin
  • Movable group buffs
    1. Buff Banner
    2. Battalion's Backup
    3. Concheror
  • Random crits
  • Random bullet spread
  • Pyrovision (added in the Pyromania Update on June 25th, 2012.) makes the user see weapons, cosmetics, and a variation of the map they are playing that are only visible with Pyrovision enabled.

History

Team Fortress 2 was released in October 10, 2007 for Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The console version of the game received minor updates (all bug fixes) until March 19, 2008 (for PlayStation 3) and July 21, 2009 (for Xbox 360), but do not receive major updates like Gold Rush Update (which are exclusive to PC only when released in April 2008). PC version on the other hand, have been over 800+ updates since the game's release, including major updates like Jungle Inferno (in 2017). As of today, the game is still receiving some updates.

Team Fortress 2 originally runs on Source 2007 on all platforms, but on PC, it was later upgraded to Source 2009 in 2009, then Source Multiplayer in October 2011, Source 2013 Multiplayer in 2013 (during SteamPipe), and finally has it's own branch (Team Fortress 2 branch) since 2022, which eventually later it succeeded Source 2013 Multiplayer (after all games on that branch was upgraded to TF2 branch).

Since June 2011, Team Fortress 2 is now available for free, separated from The Orange Box.

On April 19, 2024, an engine update was released which features many changes, including 64-bit support (allowing more than 4GB RAM to be used), DXVK integration, WebM (replacing Bink video & codec support, x64 only), Miles Sound System being replaced with MiniMP3, emoji support in chat (for Linux)[2], VPhysics optimization from Left 4 Dead engine branch, and better performance[1]. The 64-bit update is not available for macOS users, however. Team Fortress 2 has its own updated version of Source 2013 Multiplayer branch called the Team Fortress 2 branch Team Fortress 2 branch, which adds these above features. The branch later eventually succeeded Source 2013 Multiplayer, with all previous Valve multiplayer titles on Source 2013 Multiplayer now upgraded to the Team Fortress 2 branch in February 18, 2025, adding all these aforementioned features.

During June 3-4, 2024, the game received mixed reviews for recent reviews, then become negative as many players review bombed the game due to amount of bot accounts used for cheating, harassment and trolling purposes entering Valve casual matchmaking servers.[3] Weeks later, Valve responded by banning several bot accounts (including the bot hosters), and added a Steam Support page.

In February 18, 2025, the Team Fortress 2 SDK has been released, allowing modders to legally create Team Fortress 2-based mods. Team Fortress 2 itself also received major updates which adds features from Half-Life 2's 20th Anniversary Update.

Content

Gallery

  • Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot 1.jpg
  • Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot 2.jpg
  • Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot 3.jpg
  • Team Fortress 2 - Screenshot 4.jpg

Limitations/Bugs

  • For the list of Team Fortress 2 bugs, see this GitHub page.

This section only list various bugs or issues that are commonly encountered.

☒ Unresolved issues

Replays - Broken YouTube support
Due to deprecation of YouTube logo YouTube API v2[4], it is impossible to upload Replays to YouTube in-game, making these achievements (Home Movie, Local Cinema Star, Indie Film Sensation and Blockbuster), impossible to achieve in the intended way.

System Requirements

Last updated: May 7, 2024

Windows Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Windows 7 or later Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
64-bit version of the game requires 64-bit capable CPU 		Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent
System memory (RAM) 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM or more
Hard disk drive (HDD/SSD) 32 GB 32 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series/ATI Radeon X1600/Intel HD Graphics 3000 (DirectX 9 compatible) DirectX 9 compatible, 1GB+ VRAM
Note.pngNote:DirectX 9 is required for Competitive Mode.
Note.pngNote:Support for Windows XP and Vista has been dropped with later updates to Team Fortress 2 and Steam. 64-bit executable requires Windows 7 or later.
Note.pngNote:Over time, as the game received new content updates, the current system requirements listed on Steam are now out of date as the Pentium 4 and systems with 2GB RAM (both, which are listed on Recommended requirements on Steam), will struggle to run the game properly with average FPS at 8-15.
Furthermore, storage requirements has been unofficially increased to atleast 32GB or higher (actual game size is 29GB Note ).

External links

References

References
1. Team Fortress 2 Update Released. Steam. Retrieved April 18, 2024..
2. shounic (February 13, 2024). "tf2's new & important 64 bit beta: explained & benchmarked" (at 4:55). YouTube logo YouTube. Retrieved February 13, 2024..
4. YouTube Data API v2 Deprecation - FAQ. Retrieved on March 20, 2025.
All platforms
(PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)
Exclusive to PC
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Half-Life 2: Deathmatch · Half-Life 2: Lost Coast Half-Life 2: Lost Coast · Half-Life Deathmatch: Source Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
Note.pngNote:These 3 games are not part of The Orange Box, but when you purchase Half-Life 2: Episode One (which is one of the Orange Box games), or Half-Life 2 (since 20th anniversary) for example, you will have access to Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, aswell as two episodes, Lost Coast and HL: Deathmatch Source.
id Tech 2 id Tech 2
GoldSrc GoldSrc
Source Source
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