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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|team-fortress-2|rating}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|team-fortress-2|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | free-to-play, Cross-game bonus }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Free-to-play, Cross-game bonus }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | cosmetic, loot box, player trading, unlock }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Loot box, Player trading, Unlock }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, FPS, Shooter }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Stylized }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Sci-fi}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | North America, Sci-fi }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Team Fortress }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Team Fortress }}
 
|steam appid  = 440
 
|steam appid  = 440
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|introduction      =  
 
|introduction      =  
  
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|release history  = The game was purchasable individually and as part of ''The Orange Box'' compilation as of October 9, 2007. It became free-to-play on June 23, 2011.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/5721|title=News - Team Fortress 2 is now Free to Play|date=2023-08-12}}</ref>
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|release history  = The game was purchasable individually and as part of ''The Orange Box'' compilation as of October 9, 2007. It became free-to-play on June 23, 2011.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/5721|title=News - Team Fortress 2 is now Free to Play|date=2023-08-12}}</ref> The Windows and Linux versions received a 64-bit executable for both clients and servers on April 19, 2024.<ref name="TF264bit">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/TF2/announcements/detail/4210378060872683469|title=Steam :: Team Fortress 2 :: Team Fortress 2 Update Released|date=2024-04-19}}</ref>
  
 
|current state    =
 
|current state    =
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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|ad-supported                =  
 
|ad-supported                =  
 
|cross-game bonus            = There are hundreds of cosmetic items and weapons (most are reskins, some are unique) that can be obtained by purchasing other games or meeting certain conditions in other games. A more complete list is available at the Team Fortress 2 wiki [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Promotional_items here].
 
|cross-game bonus            = There are hundreds of cosmetic items and weapons (most are reskins, some are unique) that can be obtained by purchasing other games or meeting certain conditions in other games. A more complete list is available at the Team Fortress 2 wiki [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Promotional_items here].
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|dlc                        = The soundtrack is sold as DLC.
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|dlc                        =  
 
|expansion pack              =  
 
|expansion pack              =  
 
|freeware                    =  
 
|freeware                    =  
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}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Limited-use items: Some purchasable items have a limited number of uses, such as Noise Makers and the Dueling Mini-Game.
 
{{ii}} Limited-use items: Some purchasable items have a limited number of uses, such as Noise Makers and the Dueling Mini-Game.
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−
{{DLC|
 
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{{DLC/row| Fight Songs: The Music Of Team Fortress 2 | Soundtrack | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
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}}
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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{{ii}} TF2's default settings are generally not well optimized. Therefore, it is recommended to install a custom config, such as '''mastercomfig'''.
 
{{ii}} TF2's default settings are generally not well optimized. Therefore, it is recommended to install a custom config, such as '''mastercomfig'''.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install mastercomfig|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install mastercomfig|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix=
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#Go to the [https://mastercomfig.com/app mastercomfig website] and choose a preset, alongside any relevant addons and download the necessary VPK files.
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# Go to the [https://mastercomfig.com/app mastercomfig website] and choose a preset, alongside any relevant addons and download the necessary VPK files.
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#Place the downloaded VPK files into {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\custom}} and follow [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/customization/launch_options/ these directions] to add the necessary launch options. (Don't forget to remove the <code>-dxlevel</code> launch option after launching the game)
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# Place the downloaded VPK files into {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\custom}} and follow [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/customization/launch_options/ these directions] to add the necessary launch options. (Don't forget to remove the <code>-dxlevel</code> launch option after launching the game)
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#Boot up the game and test the performance/visual fidelity. If errors occur, check [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/next_steps/troubleshoot/ the troubleshooting section].
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# Boot up the game and test the performance/visual fidelity. If errors occur, check [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/next_steps/troubleshoot/ the troubleshooting section].
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#To change any settings without changing presets, use [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/customization/modules/ modules] to alter individual settings.
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# To change any settings without changing presets, use [https://docs.mastercomfig.com/en/latest/customization/modules/ modules] to alter individual settings.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Any already existing custom configs will need to be moved from {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg\user}} (create the {{folder|user}} subfolder if not present already). It is also recommended to check if any commands in these custom configs overwrite mastercomfig's.  
 
{{ii}} Any already existing custom configs will need to be moved from {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg\user}} (create the {{folder|user}} subfolder if not present already). It is also recommended to check if any commands in these custom configs overwrite mastercomfig's.  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Using the console command <code>mat_picmip #</code>, one can change TF2's texture quality preset independently from the in-game settings, where <code>#</code> can range from <code>2</code> to <code>-10</code>. The lower the value, the better.
 
{{ii}} Using the console command <code>mat_picmip #</code>, one can change TF2's texture quality preset independently from the in-game settings, where <code>#</code> can range from <code>2</code> to <code>-10</code>. The lower the value, the better.
 
{{ii}} The in-game "Very High" Texture detail setting uses <code>-1</code>, therefore it is not the highest possible texture quality the engine can offer.
 
{{ii}} The in-game "Very High" Texture detail setting uses <code>-1</code>, therefore it is not the highest possible texture quality the engine can offer.
 +
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set mat_picmip value in autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Ultra_high_settings|title=Ultra High Settings :: Team Fortress 2 Official Wiki |date=22-07-2022}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set mat_picmip value in autoexec.cfg|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Ultra_high_settings|title=Ultra High Settings :: Team Fortress 2 Official Wiki |date=22-07-2022}}</ref>|fix=
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#Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}} and create a text file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} if it does not already exist.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}} and create a text file named {{file|autoexec.cfg}} if it does not already exist.
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#Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} and add the line <code>mat_picmip -10</code>.
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# Open {{file|autoexec.cfg}} and add the line <code>mat_picmip -10</code>.
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#Save and close the file. This will ensure that the command is read on start-up.
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# Save and close the file. This will ensure that the command is read on startup.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} '''IMPORTANT''': if mastercomfig is used, {{file|autoexec.cfg}} will need to be moved to a folder named {{folder|overrides}} inside {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}}.
 
{{ii}} '''IMPORTANT''': if mastercomfig is used, {{file|autoexec.cfg}} will need to be moved to a folder named {{folder|overrides}} inside {{folder|{{p|game}}\tf\cfg}}.
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, use the launch parameter {{code|+mat_picmip -10}}.
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, use the launch parameter {{code|+mat_picmip -10}}.
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|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]], up to 8x.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]], up to 8x.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
−
|vsync notes                = Triple Buffering
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|vsync notes                = Triple buffering vsync.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = 300 FPS cap by default. With console, can change <code>"fps_max"</code> to any value; use <code>0</code> for uncapped framerate. The game will break when above 1000 fps, so it may be worthwhile to keep the framerate capped.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
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|120 fps notes              = 300 FPS cap by default. With console, can change <code>"fps_max"</code> to any value; use <code>0</code> for uncapped framerate. The game will break when above 1000 FPS, so it may be worthwhile to keep the framerate capped.{{cn|date=July 2022}}
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  = In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}} for rendering Bloom and sun shine type effects.
 
|hdr notes                  = In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}} for rendering Bloom and sun shine type effects.
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{{Fixbox|description=fov_desired|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=fov_desired|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Open the console ({{Key|~}}).
 
# Open the console ({{Key|~}}).
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# Enter <code>fov_desired #</code>, where <code>#</code> is your desired FOV.
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# Enter <code>fov_desired #</code>, where <code>#</code> is the desired FOV.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{Fixbox|description=viewmodel_fov|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=viewmodel_fov|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Open the console ({{Key|~}}).
 
# Open the console ({{Key|~}}).
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# Enter <code>viewmodel_fov #</code>, where <code>#</code> is your desired viewmodel FOV.
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# Enter <code>viewmodel_fov #</code>, where <code>#</code> is the desired viewmodel FOV.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} It is also possible to turn on <code>Use minimized viewmodels</code> in the Advanced Options menu.<br />Alternatively, input <code>tf_use_min_viewmodels 1</code> into the console.
 
{{ii}} It is also possible to turn on <code>Use minimized viewmodels</code> in the Advanced Options menu.<br />Alternatively, input <code>tf_use_min_viewmodels 1</code> into the console.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
{{Fixbox|description=Plugins|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Plugins|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
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{{ii}} It is possible to increase the FOV limit up to 130 or even unplayable 179, using server-side plugins such as [http://tftrue.esport-tools.net/ this one]. However it is important to note that, while allowed by the ETF2L, and while client-side plugins are not classified as a cheats they are not officially supported by Valve. Some cheats include FOV increase hacks, so '''use at your own risk'''.
+
{{ii}} It is possible to increase the FOV limit up to 130 or even unplayable 179, using server-side plugins such as [http://tftrue.esport-tools.net/ this one]. However it is important to note that, while allowed by the ETF2L, and while client-side plugins are not classified as a cheats they are not officially supported by Valve. Some cheats include FOV increase hacks, so '''use at one's own risk'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4 notes        = Officially supported via [[Steam Input]]
+
|dualshock 4 notes        = Officially supported via [[Steam Input]].
 
|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= hackable
 
|tracked motion controllers= hackable
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|tracked motion controllers notes = Supports [[Controller:Razer Hydra|Razer Hydra]] Sixense API. Exit the Hydra tray application and use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch options]] <code>+sixense_enabled 1</code><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://sixense.com/tf2|title=sixense.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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|tracked motion controllers notes = Supports [[Controller:Razer Hydra|Razer Hydra]] Sixense API. Exit the Hydra tray application and use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|launch options]] <code>+sixense_enabled 1</code>.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://sixense.com/tf2|title=sixense.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
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|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost notes = "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" check box
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|mute on focus lost notes = Check the "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" checkbox.
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
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|eax support notes        = Linux only. Open <code>alsoft-config</code> (included with OpenAL package) and in HRTF tab set HRTF Mode to Forced On. It'll work only if you have a 32-bit package of OpenAL.
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|eax support notes        = Linux only. Open <code>alsoft-config</code> (included with OpenAL package) and in HRTF tab set HRTF Mode to Forced On. It'll work only if the 32-bit package of OpenAL is present.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Generic fixes for issues===
 
===Generic fixes for issues===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Console commands|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Console commands|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Reload the HUD: in the console, type  <code>hud_reloadscheme</code>
+
# Reload the HUD: in the console, type  <code>hud_reloadscheme</code>.
−
# Resync the game state with the server (start/stop an in-game demo): in the console, type  <code>record s; stop</code>
+
# Resync the game state with the server (start/stop an in-game demo): in the console, type  <code>record s; stop</code>.
−
## The "s" can be anything; it's just the name of the demo file. Using the same name every time will overwrite the unusable demo file every time you need to re-synchronize.
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## The "s" can be anything; it's just the name of the demo file. Using the same name every time will overwrite the unusable demo file every time it's needed to re-synchronize.
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# Reload sound resources: in the console, type  <code>snd_restart</code>
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# Reload sound resources: in the console, type  <code>snd_restart</code>.
−
# Reconnect to a server: in the console, type  <code>retry</code>
+
# Reconnect to a server: in the console, type  <code>retry</code>.
−
# Reshow missing/hidden viewmodel: in the console, type <code>r_drawviewmodel 1</code>
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# Reshow missing/hidden viewmodel: in the console, type <code>r_drawviewmodel 1</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Most likely caused by [[DirectX]] problems.
 
{{ii}} Most likely caused by [[DirectX]] problems.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game with [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
# Reinstall the latest DirectX
+
# Reinstall the latest DirectX.
 
# Set the game to run with different [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] until it functions: <code>-dxlevel ##</code>. Replace <code>##</code> with <code>80</code>, <code>81</code>, <code>90</code>, and <code>95</code>, corresponding to [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/DirectX_Versions Shader Models]. Lower is more compatible but 80 may cause more frequent crashes.
 
# Set the game to run with different [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] until it functions: <code>-dxlevel ##</code>. Replace <code>##</code> with <code>80</code>, <code>81</code>, <code>90</code>, and <code>95</code>, corresponding to [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/DirectX_Versions Shader Models]. Lower is more compatible but 80 may cause more frequent crashes.
 
# Try setting <code>-nod3d9ex</code>. This will disable some DirectX 9 extensions used in Windows Vista/7.
 
# Try setting <code>-nod3d9ex</code>. This will disable some DirectX 9 extensions used in Windows Vista/7.
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{{ii}} Some servers use Pinion advertisement, a buggy plugin that sometimes crashes TF2.
 
{{ii}} Some servers use Pinion advertisement, a buggy plugin that sometimes crashes TF2.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes after closing MotD|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Game crashes after closing MotD|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
# Disable HTML motd (in advanced options, under performance options)
+
# Disable HTML motd (in advanced options, under performance options).
 
# Install a Pinion blocker by editing the hosts file.  
 
# Install a Pinion blocker by editing the hosts file.  
−
# Try adding the following lines to your autoexec.cfg or in the launch options  
+
# Try adding the following lines in {{file|autoexec.cfg}} or in the launch options .
 
* <code>sv_motd_unload_on_dismissal "1" <small>// The MOTD contents will be unloaded when the player closes the MOTD.</small></code>
 
* <code>sv_motd_unload_on_dismissal "1" <small>// The MOTD contents will be unloaded when the player closes the MOTD.</small></code>
 
* <code>alias closed_htmlpage ""<small>; echo BLOCKED an attempted html wait timer</small>"</code>
 
* <code>alias closed_htmlpage ""<small>; echo BLOCKED an attempted html wait timer</small>"</code>
 
* <code>cl_disablehtmlmotd 1</code>
 
* <code>cl_disablehtmlmotd 1</code>
−
Note that some servers require you to watch the MotD for a minimum amount of time (e.g. 30 seconds)
+
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Some servers require watching the MotD for a minimum amount of time (e.g. 30 seconds).
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=====Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop=====
 
=====Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop=====
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix low FPS on Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix low FPS on Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
Once the game has loaded and the FPS have dropped below playable:
+
# Once the game has loaded and the FPS have dropped below playable, press {{key|Esc}} to return to the game menu.
−
# Press Esc. to return to the game menu.
+
# Go to Options → Video.
−
# Go to Options → Video
+
# Switch Display Mode from Fullscreen → Windowed.
−
# Switch Display Mode from Fullscreen → Windowed
+
# From here on, the game should increase dramatically in performance.  
−
 
+
# Optionally, switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen.
−
From here on, the game should increase dramatically in performance.  
 
−
 
 
−
# Optional: Switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
=====Linux with Cinnamon Desktop=====
 
=====Linux with Cinnamon Desktop=====
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix low FPS on Linux with Cinnamon Desktop|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fix low FPS on Linux with Cinnamon Desktop|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix=
−
To increase performance:
+
# Press the Windows (Super) Key to open the mint menu.
−
# Press the Windows (Super) Key to open the mint menu
+
# Go to System Settings → Display (May be under General settings instead).
−
# Go to System Settings → Display (May be under General settings instead)
 
 
# Enable "Skip Compositing Manager", then close the window.
 
# Enable "Skip Compositing Manager", then close the window.
−
# Launch the game
+
# Launch the game.
−
# Switch Display Mode from Windowed → Fullscreen
+
# Switch Display Mode from Windowed → Fullscreen.
 
Cinnamon, by default, skips the compositing rendering manager if an application runs fullscreen, which in turn, disables Vsync. Enabling the compositing manager turns '''ON''' Vsync and (depending on the system) slows the game down.
 
Cinnamon, by default, skips the compositing rendering manager if an application runs fullscreen, which in turn, disables Vsync. Enabling the compositing manager turns '''ON''' Vsync and (depending on the system) slows the game down.
−
 
+
# Optionally, switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen.
−
# Optional: Switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===No sound in Linux===
 
===No sound in Linux===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Ensure that the PulseAudio is installed and its daemon is enabled.|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Ensure that the PulseAudio is installed and its daemon is enabled|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
 
+
{{Fixbox|description=Command the game to use ALSA instead by adding <code>SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] as the first launch option|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox|description=Command the game to use ALSA instead by adding <code>SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] as the first launch option.|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Specify AUDIODEV instead, use <code>aplay -1</code> command to list available sound cards.|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Specify AUDIODEV instead, use <code>aplay -1</code> command to list available sound cards|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Loading screen freezes in Linux===
 
===Loading screen freezes in Linux===
−
{{ii}} This happens mostly if you are on a non-english user in ArchLinux, but that may happen on other distros as well.
+
{{ii}} This happens mostly on non-English users in ArchLinux, but that may happen on other distros as well.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
# Find and edit {{file|locale.gen}} file and remove the commentary (# symbol) from <code>en_US.UTF-8</code>
 
# Find and edit {{file|locale.gen}} file and remove the commentary (# symbol) from <code>en_US.UTF-8</code>
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===Textures load slowly on Linux===
 
===Textures load slowly on Linux===
−
{{ii}} Happens only when you are using any configuration file responsible for improving the framerate such as Chris' FPS Config.
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{{ii}} Happens only when using any configuration file responsible for improving the framerate such as Chris' FPS Config.
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{{Fixbox|description=Set <code>mat_picmip 2</code> to <code>mat_picmip -1</code> in the configuration file.|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set <code>mat_picmip 2</code> to <code>mat_picmip -1</code> in the configuration file|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game does not start on ArchLinux===
 
===Game does not start on ArchLinux===
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{{Fixbox|description=Ensure that the <code>lib32-libpng12</code> has been installed.|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Ensure that the <code>lib32-libpng12</code> has been installed|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Make the game use Unicode supported font by default|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Make the game use Unicode supported font by default|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix=
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# Open {{file|sourceschemes.res}} with a text editor and change <code>ConsoleText</code> into Unifont
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# Open {{file|sourceschemes.res}} with a text editor and change <code>ConsoleText</code> into Unifont.
 
# Open {{file|chatschemes.res}} with a text editor and change the fonts into a Unicode supported one such as Arial, Ubuntu etc.
 
# Open {{file|chatschemes.res}} with a text editor and change the fonts into a Unicode supported one such as Arial, Ubuntu etc.
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# Remove/purge the <code>fonts-wqy-zenhei</code> package
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# Remove/purge the <code>fonts-wqy-zenhei</code> package.
 +
 
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'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Unicode-compatible fonts must be installed.
 
{{ii}} Unicode-compatible fonts must be installed.
 
{{--}} This method needs to be performed after every game update.
 
{{--}} This method needs to be performed after every game update.
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===Audio delay/distortion when using PipeWire===
 
===Audio delay/distortion when using PipeWire===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Change the value of <code>snd_mixahead</code> to 0.03 or higher|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/issues/401|title=gitlab.freedesktop.org|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Change the value of <code>snd_mixahead</code> to 0.03 or higher|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/issues/401|title=gitlab.freedesktop.org|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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}}
 
  
 
===Mouse sensitivity is doubled than what was set in Linux===
 
===Mouse sensitivity is doubled than what was set in Linux===
 
{{ii}} Caused by a very outdated SDL2 library included with the game.
 
{{ii}} Caused by a very outdated SDL2 library included with the game.
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{{Fixbox|description=Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}/bin}} and remove {{file|libSDL2-2.0.so.0}} to force the usage of the system-native library.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/1834|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}/bin/}} and remove {{file|libSDL2-2.0.so.0}} to force the usage of the system-native library|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/1834|title=GitHub|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
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}}
 
  
 
===Flickering Black Graphics on Linux===
 
===Flickering Black Graphics on Linux===
−
{{ii}} Caused by a Mesa driver bug
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{{ii}} Caused by a Mesa driver bug.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing via console commands|ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing via console commands|ref={{cn|date=February 2021}}|fix=
−
Add these console commands to {{file|autoexec.cfg}}:
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# Add these console commands to {{file|autoexec.cfg}}:
 
* <code>mat_phong 1</code>. This enables phong lighting, which is usually only disabled for graphical preference or for framerate improvement.
 
* <code>mat_phong 1</code>. This enables phong lighting, which is usually only disabled for graphical preference or for framerate improvement.
 
* <code>mat_bumpmap 1</code>. This enables bumpmapping, which some may prefer disabled.
 
* <code>mat_bumpmap 1</code>. This enables bumpmapping, which some may prefer disabled.
−
{{--}} This fix affects visual quality
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 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} This fix affects visual quality.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing by rolling back Mesa driver|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/issues/3514|title=gitlab.freedesktop.org|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing by rolling back Mesa driver|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/issues/3514|title=gitlab.freedesktop.org|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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Users can rollback to Mesa version 20.1.7 or earlier to avoid the issue as long as <code>mat_bumpmap 1</code> is set.
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* Rollback to Mesa version 20.1.7 or earlier to avoid the issue as long as <code>mat_bumpmap 1</code> is set.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Game refuses to run on Linux===
 
===Game refuses to run on Linux===
−
{{ii}} Caused with the outdated libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 library included with the game which causes problems with LLVM 16 or higher
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{{ii}} Caused with the outdated libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 library included with the game which causes problems with LLVM 16 or higher.
 +
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 with the newer one|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/5043|title=Failure to start with tcmalloc "Attempt to free invalid pointer" against llvm 16 - Github|date= January 2024}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Replace libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 with the newer one|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/5043|title=Failure to start with tcmalloc "Attempt to free invalid pointer" against llvm 16 - Github|date= January 2024}}</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} 32 bit package of gperftools must be installed
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# Create a symlink using the following command (Location of the library may vary on distro, Archlinux was used for reference):
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Create a symlink using the following command (Location of the library may vary on distro, Archlinux was used for reference):
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<pre>
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<pre>ln -s /usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Team Fortress 2/bin/</pre>
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ln -s /usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Team Fortress 2/bin/
−
Alternatively running the game with <code>LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 %command%</code> may also work
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</pre>
 +
# Alternatively running the game with <code>LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 %command%</code> may also work.
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} 32 bit package of gperftools must be installed.
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game through the flatpak version of Steam|fix=}}
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 +
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game through the flatpak version of Steam|ref={{cn|date=2024-04-19}}}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan versions        = hackable
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|vulkan versions        = true
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|vulkan notes          = Available through the ''x64_test'' beta branch. Uses DXVK-Native to translate the DirectX 9 calls to Vulkan.
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|vulkan notes          = Uses DXVK-Native to translate the DirectX 9 calls to Vulkan.
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
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|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|windows 64-bit exe    = hackable
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|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows arm app        = false
−
|windows exe notes      = 64-bit version is available through the ''x64_test'' beta branch. It currently cannot connect to public servers or matchmaking.
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|windows exe notes      = 64-bit executable for both clients and servers available as of April 19, 2024.<ref name="TF264bit" />
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
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|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
 
|linux 32-bit executable= true
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|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
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|linux 64-bit executable= true
 
|linux arm app          = false
 
|linux arm app          = false
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|linux executable notes = 64-bit version is available through the ''x64_test'' beta branch. It currently cannot connect to public servers or matchmaking.
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|linux executable notes = 64-bit executable for both clients and servers available as of April 19, 2024.<ref name="TF264bit" />
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video, WebM
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video, WebM
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|cutscenes notes  = WebM is currently only used in <code>x64_test</code> beta branch.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kr0tchet|date=2024-02-10|comment=All files in {{folder|tf\media}} folder has been all converted to WebM, including the Valve intro in {{folder|hl2\media}} folder. {{file|startupvids.txt}} file appears to be redirect to {{file|valve.webm}} and the game plays that file instead of {{code|valve.bik}} even if it's already specified.}}</ref>
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|cutscenes notes  = Bink has been replaced by WebM with the release of 64-bit update.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kr0tchet|date=2024-02-10|comment=All files in {{folder|tf\media}} folder has been all converted to WebM, including the Valve intro in {{folder|hl2\media}} folder. {{file|startupvids.txt}} file appears to be redirect to {{file|valve.webm}} and the game plays that file instead of {{code|valve.bik}} even if it's already specified.}}</ref>
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
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{{Fixbox|description=Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling the console in Source games|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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# Launch the game
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# Launch the game.
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# From the main menu select <code>Options</code>
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# From the main menu select <code>Options</code>.
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# Select the <code>Keyboard</code> tab
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# Select the <code>Keyboard</code> tab.
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# Click the <code>Advanced</code> button
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# Click the <code>Advanced</code> button.
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# Check the box next to <code>Enable developer console ({{key|~}})</code>
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# Check the box next to <code>Enable developer console ({{key|~}})</code>.
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# Click Apply
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# Click Apply.
  
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console.
 
{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console.
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{{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>.
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{{ii}} Some commands may first require enabling sv_cheats. <code>sv_cheats 1</code> can also be used.
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{{ii}} Many servers will not allow you to play with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server.
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{{ii}} Many servers will not allow playing with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server.
 
{{--}} Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]].
 
{{--}} Users without a US keyboard could experience some [[Engine:Source#Console doesn't open|problems]].
 
}}
 
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Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 cover
Developers
Valve Corporation
PASS Time Escalation Studios[1]
Publishers
Valve Corporation
Russia (The Orange Box) Buka Entertainment
Engines
Original Source 2007
Current Source 2013 Multiplayer
Release dates
Windows October 9, 2007
macOS (OS X) June 10, 2010
Linux November 6, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 92
Taxonomy
Monetization Free-to-play, Cross-game bonus
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Loot box, Player trading, Unlock
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, FPS, Shooter
Art styles Stylized
Themes North America, Sci-fi
Series Team Fortress
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Team Fortress 2 on HowLongToBeat
Team Fortress 2 on IGDB
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Team Fortress 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Team Fortress 2 on MobyGames
Team Fortress 2 on Wikipedia
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Team Fortress
Team Fortress (mod) 1996
Team Fortress Classic 1999
Fortress Forever (unofficial mod) 2007
Team Fortress 2 2007

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Team Fortress series.

The game was purchasable individually and as part of The Orange Box compilation as of October 9, 2007. It became free-to-play on June 23, 2011.[2] The Windows and Linux versions received a 64-bit executable for both clients and servers on April 19, 2024.[3]

General information

Official wiki - Run by the TF2 community and hosted by Valve
GitHub Issue Tracker includes other Source-based games
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Workshop

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Gives access to Premium account features[4]
Windows
Steam
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 Free to play, Install with steam://install/440
Also available to purchase in The Orange Box bundle, which gives access to Premium account features.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus There are hundreds of cosmetic items and weapons (most are reskins, some are unique) that can be obtained by purchasing other games or meeting certain conditions in other games. A more complete list is available at the Team Fortress 2 wiki here.
Free-to-play The base game is free-to-play as of June 23, 2011, but Premium accounts have access to additional features.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic There are hundreds of cosmetics items that players can use to customize their appearance in the game. Some are Halloween-restricted.
Free-to-grind Timed drops allow players to "find" weapons and other unlockables; rarely, they may find cosmetic items. Premium accounts get an advantage.
Loot box Mann Co. Supply Crates, and other types of crates, drop automatically, but must be unlocked with a purchased key.
Player trading Most items in the game can be traded for on Steam with other players, or listed for sale on the community marketplace.
Time-limited Some cosmetic items were available for purchase, or as part of a promotion, in the past, but are no longer available.
Unlock All non-reskin weapons in the game can either be outright purchased, traded for, or found in random drops with enough gameplay time.
Limited-use items: Some purchasable items have a limited number of uses, such as Noise Makers and the Dueling Mini-Game.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -novid command line argument[5]
  1. Alternatively, go to <path-to-game>\hl2\media.
  2. Delete or rename Valve.bik.

Increase performance

TF2's default settings are generally not well optimized. Therefore, it is recommended to install a custom config, such as mastercomfig.
Install mastercomfig[citation needed]
  1. Go to the mastercomfig website and choose a preset, alongside any relevant addons and download the necessary VPK files.
  2. Place the downloaded VPK files into <path-to-game>\tf\custom and follow these directions to add the necessary launch options. (Don't forget to remove the -dxlevel launch option after launching the game)
  3. Boot up the game and test the performance/visual fidelity. If errors occur, check the troubleshooting section.
  4. To change any settings without changing presets, use modules to alter individual settings.

Notes

Any already existing custom configs will need to be moved from <path-to-game>\tf\cfg to <path-to-game>\tf\cfg\user (create the user subfolder if not present already). It is also recommended to check if any commands in these custom configs overwrite mastercomfig's.

Higher texture quality

Using the console command mat_picmip #, one can change TF2's texture quality preset independently from the in-game settings, where # can range from 2 to -10. The lower the value, the better.
The in-game "Very High" Texture detail setting uses -1, therefore it is not the highest possible texture quality the engine can offer.
Set mat_picmip value in autoexec.cfg[6]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\tf\cfg and create a text file named autoexec.cfg if it does not already exist.
  2. Open autoexec.cfg and add the line mat_picmip -10.
  3. Save and close the file. This will ensure that the command is read on startup.

Notes

IMPORTANT: if mastercomfig is used, autoexec.cfg will need to be moved to a folder named overrides inside <path-to-game>\tf\cfg.
Alternatively, use the launch parameter +mat_picmip -10.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Steam <path-to-game>\tf\cfg\
Steam Cloud settings are stored in <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\440\remote.
Demo files are stored in <path-to-game>\tf.
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Approx. 1 GB available.
Settings, in-game sprays and Steam Workshop submissions.

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Some UI assets don't fill the entire screen.
4K Ultra HD
 
 Interface scales with resolution and can become unusable.
Field of view (FOV)
Slider from 75 to 90°. See Field of view (FOV) for further options.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use the -window -noborder command line arguments.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA, up to 8x.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Triple buffering vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
300 FPS cap by default. With console, can change "fps_max" to any value; use 0 for uncapped framerate. The game will break when above 1000 FPS, so it may be worthwhile to keep the framerate capped.[citation needed]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
In-game HDR option refers only to HDR Rendering for rendering Bloom and sun shine type effects.
Color blind mode
Under "Advanced HUD Options". Only changes some minor effects like Jarate and Mad Milk.[7]

Field of view (FOV)

For 16:9, a setting of 90° results in a FOV slightly above 106°.
Console commands can change the FOV to arbitrary values, but are not allowed in Competitive Mode. Viewmodel FOV can also be adjusted.
fov_desired[citation needed]
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Enter fov_desired #, where # is the desired FOV.
viewmodel_fov[citation needed]
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Enter viewmodel_fov #, where # is the desired viewmodel FOV.

Notes

It is also possible to turn on Use minimized viewmodels in the Advanced Options menu.
Alternatively, input tf_use_min_viewmodels 1 into the console.
Plugins[citation needed]
It is possible to increase the FOV limit up to 130 or even unplayable 179, using server-side plugins such as this one. However it is important to note that, while allowed by the ETF2L, and while client-side plugins are not classified as a cheats they are not officially supported by Valve. Some cheats include FOV increase hacks, so use at one's own risk.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse/gamepad settings.
In-game mouse/gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
See Controller support for information on enabling the Xbox 360 HUD, which causes the game to show Xbox 360 button icons.
Full controller support
Some menus are unusable with a controller.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Officially supported via Steam Input.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Tracked motion controllers
Supports Razer Hydra Sixense API. Exit the Hydra tray application and use the launch options +sixense_enabled 1.[8]
Button/gesture prompts
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Controller support

See also: Xbox 360 controls on the Official Team Fortress Wiki.
Enabling Xbox 360 HUD[citation needed]
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Input exec 360controller.

Notes

To reverse the change, input exec undo360controller.

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Over-all game volume and separate music slider.
Surround sound
7.1, 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround. Linux version lacks the surround support as SDL itself was chosen to handle the audio without the additional API such as SDL_mixer or OpenAL.
Subtitles
The Developer Commentary is the only part of the game with subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Check the "Silence the audio while the game window is in the background" checkbox.
EAX support
Linux only. Open alsoft-config (included with OpenAL package) and in HRTF tab set HRTF Mode to Forced On. It'll work only if the 32-bit package of OpenAL is present.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Bulgarian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
The game contains files for complete subtitles, but they are not compiled. The user can compile it themselves using the captioncompiler.exe program which is provided with the game.

Network

In-game general multiplayer settings.
In-game general multiplayer settings.
In-game advanced options/multiplayer settings.
In-game advanced options/multiplayer settings.
For more information, see the "Source Dedicated Server" section of our Source engine article.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
32 Co-op, Versus
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
32 Co-op, Versus
Online play
32 Co-op, Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27014-27050
UDP 3478-4380, 27000-27030
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
TriDef 3D
Headsets
SteamVR
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list).
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Available under Video Settings. See Oculus Rift for more information.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Supports Razer Hydra Sixense API. Exit the Hydra tray application and use the launch options +sixense_enabled 1.[8]
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Oculus Rift

By default VR mode will run full screen, to switch back to a borderless windowed set the vr_force_windowed convar.
Toggle world view models[citation needed]
  1. Open the console (~).
  2. Enter cl_first_person_uses_world_model 1 to enable or cl_first_person_uses_world_model 0 to disable.

Issues fixed

Generic fixes for issues

Console commands[citation needed]
  1. Reload the HUD: in the console, type hud_reloadscheme.
  2. Resync the game state with the server (start/stop an in-game demo): in the console, type record s; stop.
    1. The "s" can be anything; it's just the name of the demo file. Using the same name every time will overwrite the unusable demo file every time it's needed to re-synchronize.
  3. Reload sound resources: in the console, type snd_restart.
  4. Reconnect to a server: in the console, type retry.
  5. Reshow missing/hidden viewmodel: in the console, type r_drawviewmodel 1.

Sprays are not visible

As of the September 16, 2021 update, sprays are no longer available on official Valve servers and can be disabled per server by the server admins.
Multiplayer Decal Limit[citation needed]
  • Try raising Multiplayer Decal Limit. Check settings cl_allowdownload, cl_allowupload, cl_playerspraydisable, mp_decals, r_decals and r_spray_lifetime.

Purple and black broken textures

A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.

Game Crashes at Valve logo on startup

Most likely caused by DirectX problems.
Run the game with command line arguments[citation needed]
  1. Reinstall the latest DirectX.
  2. Set the game to run with different command line arguments until it functions: -dxlevel ##. Replace ## with 80, 81, 90, and 95, corresponding to Shader Models. Lower is more compatible but 80 may cause more frequent crashes.
  3. Try setting -nod3d9ex. This will disable some DirectX 9 extensions used in Windows Vista/7.

Game crashes after closing MotD

Some servers use Pinion advertisement, a buggy plugin that sometimes crashes TF2.
Game crashes after closing MotD[citation needed]
  1. Disable HTML motd (in advanced options, under performance options).
  2. Install a Pinion blocker by editing the hosts file.
  3. Try adding the following lines in autoexec.cfg or in the launch options .
  • sv_motd_unload_on_dismissal "1" // The MOTD contents will be unloaded when the player closes the MOTD.
  • alias closed_htmlpage ""; echo BLOCKED an attempted html wait timer"
  • cl_disablehtmlmotd 1

Notes

Some servers require watching the MotD for a minimum amount of time (e.g. 30 seconds).

Cosmetic items do not appear on a player

Bug is caused by the dynamic-model-loading system implemented in Team Fortress 2.
Touch a resupply cabinet[citation needed]

Getting disconnected while playing on a LAN with multiple players

This is caused by multiple players trying to connect to a server using the same client port.
Use unique client ports[citation needed]
  • Each player needs a different client port, by adding this to the launch options: +clientport N, where N is a number between 27005 and 27032, but not 27015 or 27020.

Low FPS fix

Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop
Fix low FPS on Ubuntu (12.10 to 17.04) or any distro with Unity desktop[citation needed]
  1. Once the game has loaded and the FPS have dropped below playable, press Esc to return to the game menu.
  2. Go to Options → Video.
  3. Switch Display Mode from Fullscreen → Windowed.
  4. From here on, the game should increase dramatically in performance.
  5. Optionally, switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen.
Linux with Cinnamon Desktop
Fix low FPS on Linux with Cinnamon Desktop[citation needed]
  1. Press the Windows (Super) Key to open the mint menu.
  2. Go to System Settings → Display (May be under General settings instead).
  3. Enable "Skip Compositing Manager", then close the window.
  4. Launch the game.
  5. Switch Display Mode from Windowed → Fullscreen.

Cinnamon, by default, skips the compositing rendering manager if an application runs fullscreen, which in turn, disables Vsync. Enabling the compositing manager turns ON Vsync and (depending on the system) slows the game down.

  1. Optionally, switch back from Windowed -> Fullscreen.
Anti-virus exception
Anti-virus software can interfere with a file in TF2's folder, which gets updated constantly during gameplay.
Add an anti-virus exception for the game's entire installation folder[9][10]

No sound in Linux

Ensure that the PulseAudio is installed and its daemon is enabled[citation needed]
Command the game to use ALSA instead by adding SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa command line argument as the first launch option[citation needed]
Specify AUDIODEV instead, use aplay -1 command to list available sound cards[citation needed]

Loading screen freezes in Linux

This happens mostly on non-English users in ArchLinux, but that may happen on other distros as well.
Edit configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Find and edit locale.gen file and remove the commentary (# symbol) from en_US.UTF-8
  2. Generate the locale with locale-gen command as root.

Textures load slowly on Linux

Happens only when using any configuration file responsible for improving the framerate such as Chris' FPS Config.
Set mat_picmip 2 to mat_picmip -1 in the configuration file[citation needed]

Game does not start on ArchLinux

Ensure that the lib32-libpng12 has been installed[citation needed]

FL_LoadGlyph error in Linux

Caused by any user who inputs a Unicode symbol in chat
Make the game use Unicode supported font by default[citation needed]
  1. Open sourceschemes.res with a text editor and change ConsoleText into Unifont.
  2. Open chatschemes.res with a text editor and change the fonts into a Unicode supported one such as Arial, Ubuntu etc.
  3. Remove/purge the fonts-wqy-zenhei package.

Notes

Unicode-compatible fonts must be installed.
This method needs to be performed after every game update.

Audio delay/distortion when using PipeWire

Change the value of snd_mixahead to 0.03 or higher[11]

Mouse sensitivity is doubled than what was set in Linux

Caused by a very outdated SDL2 library included with the game.
Go to <path-to-game>/bin/ and remove libSDL2-2.0.so.0 to force the usage of the system-native library[12]

Flickering Black Graphics on Linux

Caused by a Mesa driver bug.
Fixing via console commands[citation needed]
  1. Add these console commands to autoexec.cfg:
  • mat_phong 1. This enables phong lighting, which is usually only disabled for graphical preference or for framerate improvement.
  • mat_bumpmap 1. This enables bumpmapping, which some may prefer disabled.

Notes

This fix affects visual quality.
Fixing by rolling back Mesa driver[13]
  • Rollback to Mesa version 20.1.7 or earlier to avoid the issue as long as mat_bumpmap 1 is set.

Game refuses to run on Linux

Caused with the outdated libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 library included with the game which causes problems with LLVM 16 or higher.
Replace libtcmalloc_minimal.so.4 with the newer one[14]
  1. Create a symlink using the following command (Location of the library may vary on distro, Archlinux was used for reference):
ln -s /usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/Team Fortress 2/bin/
  1. Alternatively running the game with LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libtcmalloc.so.4 %command% may also work.

Notes

32 bit package of gperftools must be installed.
Run the game through the flatpak version of Steam[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
OpenGL 2.1 OS X and Linux, uses Valve's DirectX 9 to OpenGL conversion called 'ToGL'. Can be launched on Windows with -gl launch parameter.
Vulkan
Uses DXVK-Native to translate the DirectX 9 calls to Vulkan.
Shader Model support 2, 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
64-bit executable for both clients and servers available as of April 19, 2024.[3]
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux
64-bit executable for both clients and servers available as of April 19, 2024.[3]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok Heavily modified variant.
Audio Miles Sound System, OpenAL, SDL SDL and OpenAL are used in Linux.
Interface SDL
Cutscenes Bink Video, WebM Bink has been replaced by WebM with the release of 64-bit update.[15]
Multiplayer Steamworks

Total Conversions

Name System Description
TF2 1.0.1.8 Source 2013 Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Based on the February 2008 build of the game which does not contain any additional weapons, cosmetic items or even recent game modes, it is ported into Source 2013 engine which fixes a lot of security exploits. This is currently the most original form of the game. Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer.
TF2 Classic Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Based on the February 2008 build, it is a community-maintained mod which brings in some features from TFC such as 4-team modes, VIP/escort etc. Right now it provides community-made balances and unique weapons, graphical improvements (such as dynamic lighting for some particle effects) and new features that are completely absent in the original game. The update cycle is slow, but brings in many new changes that keeps it very fresh. Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer. Discord server link: https://discord.com/invite/3zMk4vn
TF2 Vintage Windows, Mac OS X, Linux A fork of TF2 Classic. It aims to bring back the game to the pre-Mannconomy Update which happened in October 2010. Primarily focused on gameplay and quality updates. Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer and Team Fortress 2.
Lambda Fortress: Extended Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Based on Team Fortress 2 Classic Beta 4. It is a community mod, which adds Half-Life: Source and Half-Life 2 campaign with co-op features. Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer and Team Fortress 2. Discord server link: https://discord.gg/mHCFgn8yrv
Open Fortress Windows, Linux Based on the February 2008 build, it is a open-source mod, which adds lots of custom content such as new gamemodes and maps, Mercenary and Civilian classes. It is in development now, but can be downloaded using SVN (TortoiseSVN for Windows or various SVN clients for Linux). Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer and Team Fortress 2. Discord server link: https://discord.gg/mKjW2ACCrm
Pre-Fortress 2 Windows, Mac OS X, Linux Based on the February 2008 build, it is a community-maintained mod that caters to the gameplay of earlier Team Fortress installments while maintaining the aesthetics from TF2's alternative designs from 2006. Requires Source SDK 2013 Multiplayer.

Console commands

"List of useful console commands" - Official TF2 Wiki
Games running on the source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
These commands can be saved into <path-to-game>\tf\cfg\autoexec.cfg to be executed when the game launches.
Enabling the console in Source games[citation needed]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. From the main menu select Options.
  3. Select the Keyboard tab.
  4. Click the Advanced button.
  5. Check the box next to Enable developer console (~).
  6. Click Apply.

Notes

Press ~ to open the console.
Some commands may first require enabling sv_cheats. sv_cheats 1 can also be used.
Many servers will not allow playing with cheats enabled, or will disable them upon entering the server.
Users without a US keyboard could experience some problems.

Command line arguments

View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.

System requirements

Windows version requires a CPU supporting SSE instructions.
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz		 Intel Core i7
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series
ATI Radeon X1600
Intel HD Graphics 3000
DirectX 8.1 compatible 		DirectX 9.0c compatible
DirectX 9 is required for Competitive Mode.[16]
Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred; the support was dropped, even with retail copies.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8
Processor (CPU) 1.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8xxx series
ATI Radeon X1600
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 12.04
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz
AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600/9600 GT
ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2600/3600
OpenGL 2.1 compatible
Sound (audio device) OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
Other (Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11)
OpenGL versions require the GL_EXT_draw_buffers2 extension.[17] A hacky workaround exists.


References

  1. ↑ Introducing PASS Time, a New Beta Game Mode! - TF2 Team - last accessed on 2016-5-22
  2. ↑ News - Team Fortress 2 is now Free to Play - last accessed on 2023-08-12
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Steam :: Team Fortress 2 :: Team Fortress 2 Update Released - last accessed on 2024-04-19
  4. ↑ Team Fortress 2: Free-to-Play FAQ - last accessed on 2016-5-22
    "If you've ever spent money on TF2, you have a premium account. This includes purchasing the game before it was Free-to-Play, activating a retail version of the game, or making a purchase in the Mann Co. in-game store."
  5. ↑ Skipping the Valve-intro :: Team Fortress 2 Steam Community Guide - last accessed on 14-03-2018
  6. ↑ Ultra High Settings :: Team Fortress 2 Official Wiki - last accessed on 22-07-2022
  7. ↑ 'colorblind mode' - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  8. ↑ sixense.com - last accessed on May 2023
  9. ↑ Source thread on the Steam forums from 2009 (retrieved)
  10. ↑ Thread on the ETF2L forums - last accessed on May 2023
  11. ↑ gitlab.freedesktop.org - last accessed on May 2023
  12. ↑ GitHub - last accessed on May 2023
  13. ↑ gitlab.freedesktop.org - last accessed on May 2023
  14. ↑ Failure to start with tcmalloc "Attempt to free invalid pointer" against llvm 16 - Github - last accessed on January 2024
  15. ↑ Verified by User:Kr0tchet on 2024-02-10
    All files in tf\media folder has been all converted to WebM, including the Valve intro in hl2\media folder. startupvids.txt file appears to be redirect to valve.webm and the game plays that file instead of valve.bik even if it's already specified.
  16. ↑ Team Fortress 2 - Competitive FAQ - last accessed on July 8, 2016
  17. ↑ Could not find required OpenGL entry point 'glColorMaskIndexedEXT'! · ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux - last accessed on 9 June 2023