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Team Fortress 2
First release on record 10 Oct 2007 · first-person shooter
Team Fortress 2 is a class-based multiplayer first-person shooter that Valve developed and published. Steam dates the Windows release to 10 October 2007. Valve posted a Mac build on 10 June 2010 and a Linux build on 14 February 2013. On Steam the game is free to play for Windows and Linux. The Orange Box, a Valve bundle that also includes Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, and Portal, costs $19.99 on the US Steam store. ESRB rates Team Fortress 2 Mature 17+ for blood and gore and intense violence. PEGI rates it 16 for violence. USK rates the PC edition 16. It suits players who want online team matches with nine classes, optional Mann Co. Store cosmetics, and no purchase price on PC.
Researched from the official pages · Updated
| First release | 10 October 2007 on Windows via Steam |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Steam lists Windows and Linux; macOS is listed as unsupported. ESRB also names PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The Orange Box is listed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. |
| Developer | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve on Steam; Electronic Arts on the ESRB and Australian Classification records; EA Swiss Sarl on PEGI |
| Price | Free on Steam; The Orange Box $19.99 USD; soundtrack $12.99 USD · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Modes | Online multiplayer; training and offline practice; Mann vs. Machine co-op for 6 players |
| Age rating | ESRB Mature 17+; PEGI 16; USK 16; ACB MA 15+ |
| PC needs | 15 GB storage; Windows minimum 1.7 GHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, DirectX 8.1 |
| Languages | 27 languages on Steam; full audio in English only |
Where can you play Team Fortress 2 in 2026?
Steam is the live PC storefront: Team Fortress 2 is free to play there, with Windows and Linux marked as supported. The same Steam record marks macOS as unsupported, even though Valve shipped a Mac build on 10 June 2010 and still named Mac when the game went free on 23 June 2011. ESRB lists Windows PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 as rated platforms. The US Xbox store lists The Orange Box, which includes Team Fortress 2, as playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. No current PlayStation Store product page for Team Fortress 2 showed up on this check. Valve's own history page says the game first shipped as part of The Orange Box. Steam's listed date for that Windows launch is 10 October 2007. Linux followed on 14 February 2013.
What does it cost, and what do you pay for after the download?
The Steam license is $0. Valve's 23 June 2011 press release said Team Fortress 2 became free to play for PC and Mac on Steam, as part of the Über Update. The Orange Box bundle is $19.99 in the US Steam store and was not on sale when checked. That pack adds Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, and Portal beside Team Fortress 2. The only Steam DLC attached to the game is Fight Songs: The Music Of Team Fortress 2, a soundtrack with artwork and sheet music, priced at $12.99 and dated 4 May 2017. Hats, weapons, and other cosmetics sit in the in-game Mann Co. Store as in-app purchases. Valve's store copy says you do not need to pay to win, because virtually all Mann Co. Store items can also be found in play. The Xbox page for The Orange Box showed no US dollar price.
What PC hardware does Steam ask for?
Steam asks for 15 GB of storage on Windows and on SteamOS plus Linux. Windows minimum is Windows 7, Vista, or XP, a 1.7 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, DirectX 8.1, and a broadband connection. Recommended Windows is Windows 7, a Pentium 4 at 3.0 GHz or better, 1 GB of RAM, DirectX 9.0c, broadband, and the same 15 GB. The Windows listing does not name a graphics card. Steam also notes that from 1 January 2024 the Steam Client supports only Windows 10 and later, so the older OS names in the game's own minimum line no longer match the client. Linux minimum is Ubuntu 12.04, a 2.8 GHz dual-core Intel or AMD CPU, 1 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT or ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 with OpenGL 2.1, broadband, 15 GB, and an OpenAL sound card.
How do classes, modes, and multiplayer actually work?
Steam and Valve's free-to-play page describe nine classes with different tactics, plus Capture the Flag, Control Point, Payload, Arena, King of the Hill, training, and offline practice. Hats, weapons, and other items are collected, crafted, bought, or traded. Steam lists multiplayer, cross-platform multiplayer, 520 achievements, Steam Workshop, a level editor, commentary, partial controller support, remote play on phone and tablet, and VAC. It does not list a Steam Deck rating, Steam Cloud, or split-screen. Mann vs. Machine, launched 15 August 2012 on Valve's history page, is a co-op mode for the player and five friends, so six people, holding robot waves off a bomb. The Xbox Orange Box page lists online multiplayer for 2 to 16 players and requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate for console online play. Steam does not name a PC match size.
What do the rating boards say?
ESRB rates Team Fortress 2 Mature 17+ for Blood and Gore and Intense Violence, with Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB, on Windows PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. PEGI lists PEGI 16 with Violence, naming EA Swiss Sarl and a PC date of 21 March 2008. USK rates the PC version 16 (USK number 43141/17, classified 22 June 2017) and also rates a German low-violence PC version 16 (44102/17, classified 23 November 2017); Steam's own ratings field repeats USK 16. The Australian Classification Board rates it MA 15+ with Strong violence and Gaming experience may change online, classified 14 April 2008, listing Valve as developer and Electronic Arts as publisher. The Xbox Orange Box page shows TEEN with Blood and Strong Language for that bundle, which is a different label from the ESRB Mature 17+ record for Team Fortress 2 itself.
Release dates by platform
| Platform | Date | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | 10 Oct 2007 | worldwide | Released |
| macOS | 10 Jun 2010 | worldwide | Released |
| Linux | 14 Feb 2013 | worldwide | Released |
Prices and editions
| Store | Edition | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (US) | Team Fortress 2 | Free | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Steam (US) | The Orange Box | $19.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Steam (US) | Fight Songs: The Music Of Team Fortress 2 | $12.99 | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Xbox (US) | The Orange Box | — | 29 Oct 2026 |
Prices change often; each is the store's own price on the day shown.
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Vista, or XP | Windows 7 (32/64-bit) |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz or better | Pentium 4 at 3.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Graphics | — | — |
| Video memory | — | — |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| DirectX | 8.1 | 9.0c |
From the game's official store page, read 29 Oct 2026; summarised in our own words.
Modes and features
| Feature | On record | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Online multiplayer | Listed on Steam; broadband connection required | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Listed on Steam; partner platforms are not named on the store page | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Training and offline practice | Valve describes detailed training and offline practice before online modes | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Mann vs. Machine co-op | Co-operative mode for the player plus five friends (6 players) against robot waves | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Local or split-screen | Not listed on the Steam store page | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Controller support | Partial controller support | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck rating | Not shown on the Steam store page | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Cloud saves | Steam Cloud is not listed among Team Fortress 2's own store features | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Supported languages | 27 languages; full audio in English only | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| In-app purchases | Mann Co. Store cosmetics; Valve says virtually all store items can also be found in play | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Anti-cheat | VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Classes | Nine distinct classes | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Steam achievements | 520 | Microsoft Windows, Linux |
| Xbox online multiplayer | 2-16 players; console online play requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate | Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
DLC and expansions
| Name | Released | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Songs: The Music Of Team Fortress 2 | 04 May 2017 | $12.99 · checked 29 Oct 2026 |
Age ratings
| Board | Rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB | Mature 17+ | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB |
| PEGI | 16 | Violence |
| USK | 16 | — |
| ACB | MA 15+ | Strong violence, Gaming experience may change online |
FAQ
Is there a full single-player campaign?
Steam does not list a single-player campaign among the game's features. Valve instead points new players to training and offline practice before the online modes.
Which languages does the Steam client list?
Steam lists 27 languages. Only English has full audio. Interface support also covers Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian, Thai, Ukrainian, and Spanish (Latin America).
Can you still install the Mac version from Steam?
Valve's Mac Update page and history date the Mac ship to 10 June 2010, and the 23 June 2011 free-to-play note still named PC and Mac. The current Steam store and API mark macOS as unsupported.
Do you have to spend money in the Mann Co. Store to play?
Valve says there is no catch on how much you play, and that you do not need to pay to win because virtually all Mann Co. Store items can also be found in the game. In-app purchases remain listed on Steam.
Our take
Pick the free Steam client on Windows or Linux if you only want Team Fortress 2. Pay $19.99 for The Orange Box on Steam if you also want Half-Life 2, its episodes, Lost Coast, and Portal in the same purchase. The Xbox Orange Box listing is a separate console path: it names Xbox One and Series X|S, 2 to 16 online players, and a Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate subscription for console online play, and it showed no US price here. Expect broadband play, VAC, optional Mann Co. Store spending, and ESRB Mature 17+ content. Confirm Steam still lists your OS, because macOS is currently marked unsupported.
Best for: Players who want a free online class shooter on Steam Windows or Linux; Players who already want Half-Life 2 and Portal and can use The Orange Box at $19.99; Players who accept optional cosmetic in-app purchases.
Not for: Players who want a listed single-player campaign; Players who need a current Steam-supported Mac build; Players who need a published Steam Deck rating; Anyone under the ESRB Mature 17+ rating.
Which version: The free Steam Windows or Linux client, unless you want the Half-Life 2 and Portal games in The Orange Box for $19.99.
Built only from the official facts above. We don't review games we haven't played, and nothing here is paid.
Sources
- Valve / Steam read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve / Steam read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve read 29 Oct 2026
- ESRB read 29 Oct 2026
- Australian Classification Board read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- USK read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve / Steam read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve / Steam read 29 Oct 2026
- Microsoft / Xbox read 29 Oct 2026
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- PEGI read 29 Oct 2026
- Valve read 29 Oct 2026
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The record
Every line has its source and the day it was read- Dates on record
- 10 Oct 2007 Wikidata · read 26 Oct 2026
- Developer
- Valve CorporationWikidata · role not verified
- Publishers on record
- Valve Corporation Wikidata
- Genres
- first-person shooter Wikidata
- Modes
- multiplayer, player versus player, co-op mode Wikidata
- Age ratings on record
- Wikidata
- Series
- Team Fortress Wikidata
- Engine
- Source Wikidata
- Platforms on record
- WindowsmacOSLinuxPS3Xbox 360 on Wikidata · on Wikidata without a reference. A platform missing here is not proof it is absent.
Facts: Wikidata Q382108 (CC0), revision 2518419541, read 26 Oct 2026, researched by VGKami Games Research (VGK-WIKIDATA-CENTRE-20261028-V3d). Spotted a wrong fact? Tell us.
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