Team Fortress 2
by Valve
About
"The most fun you can have online" - PC Gamer Is now FREE! There’s no catch! Play as much as you want, as long as you like! The most highly-rated free game of all time! One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress 2 delivers constant free updates—new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats. Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills. New to TF? Don’t sweat it! No matter what your style and experience, we’ve got a character for you. Detailed training and offline practice modes will help you hone your skills before jumping into one of TF2’s many game modes, including Capture the Flag, Control Point, Payload, Arena, King of the Hill and more. Make a character your own! There are hundreds of weapons, hats and more to collect, craft, buy and trade. Tweak your favorite class to suit your gameplay style and personal taste. You don’t need to pay to win—virtually all of the items in the Mann Co. Store can also be found in-game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How do I play as the Scout in Team Fortress 2?
A.Play Scout by using high mobility and hit‑and‑run tactics: double‑jump and stay moving, use your Scattergun up close, Pistol to finish targets, and focus on objectives (you capture/push at double speed).
Q.Who are the different characters in Team Fortress 2?
A.Team Fortress 2 has nine playable classes—Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper, and Spy—each with distinct roles and abilities. They’re grouped into Offense, Defense, and Support and can be customized with weapons and hats.
Q.How do I play as the Spy in Team Fortress 2?
A.Play Spy by using cloak and disguise to slip behind enemy lines, backstabbing distracted targets for instant kills, and sapping Engineer buildings—while avoiding Pyros and staying opportunistic.
Q.When was Team Fortress 2 released?
A.Team Fortress 2 was released on October 10, 2007, initially on Windows and Xbox 360 as part of The Orange Box, with later ports and a free-to-play transition shaping its ongoing run.
Q.Can I use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects?
A.Yes—you can use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects, but only in non-commercial ways and without implying Valve endorsement. Official policy supports fan art referencing Valve games on a non-commercial basis, with caveats around distribution of assets and commercial use.
Q.What is the current player count for Team Fortress 2?
A.As of December 5, 2025, Team Fortress 2's concurrent player count sits around 45,000 players online, with the latest live tally at 45,284. Counts vary by tracker, typically hovering in the 40k–47k range depending on time and region.
Q.What is Team Fortress 2 Classic?
A.Team Fortress 2 Classic is a fan-made mod for Valve's Team Fortress 2 that recreates the game as it existed around 2008–2009, restoring scrapped content and older design vibes rather than introducing Valve-era official updates. It adds era-appropriate modes and features and is distributed as a Steam-mod by the community.
Q.Are there any official Team Fortress 2 comics?
A.Yes. Valve publishes official Team Fortress 2 comics, including update comics tied to patches and a longer-running Team Fortress Comics line; the latest full-length entry is The Days Have Worn Away (Dec 20, 2024).
Q.Are there any new updates for Team Fortress 2?
A.Yes. Team Fortress 2 has seen multiple updates in 2025, including a May patch re-enabling voice chat, the Summer 2025 Update with new maps and cosmetics, and ongoing October/November patches; the latest patch as of December 5, 2025 appears to be late November content.
Q.What are the abilities of the Medic in Team Fortress 2?
A.The Medic’s core abilities center on healing allies, overhealing them, and using UberCharge to grant brief invulnerability to teammates, with several weapon variants that modify these effects.
Q.Where can I find Team Fortress 2's player statistics on Steam Charts?
A.On Steam Charts, Team Fortress 2's player statistics are shown on the TF2 app page (App 440). It displays current players, 24-hour peak, all-time peak, and monthly trend data.
Q.Where can I find the official Team Fortress 2 wiki?
A.The official Team Fortress 2 wiki is the Team Fortress Wiki, hosted at wiki.teamfortress.com, with the TF2 article available there.
Q.What kind of costumes are available in Team Fortress 2?
A.TF2’s costumes are cosmetic items you equip in three loadout slots, ranging from classic hats to a vast array of outfits, color options, and rare effects. They are purely cosmetic and don’t affect gameplay.
Q.How can I download Team Fortress 2?
A.Team Fortress 2 is free-to-play on Steam. To download it, install Steam and grab TF2 from the Steam Store, then launch from Steam once the install finishes.
Q.Is Team Fortress 2 available on mobile devices?
A.No official mobile version exists; Team Fortress 2 runs on PC/Mac/Linux via Steam, and can be streamed to mobile using Steam Link.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Oct 10, 2007
- Publisher
- Valve
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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