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==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
[[File:TeamfortressGraphicsoptions1.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Video settings]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 General Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general video settings.]]
[[File:TeamfortressGraphicsoptions2.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Advanced video settings]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 Advanced Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game advanced video settings.]]
 
{{Video settings
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/team-fortress-2
 
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/team-fortress-2
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==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
[[File:Teamfortress2mouseoptions.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Mouse settings.]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 Remapping.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 Mouse Gamepad.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game mouse/gamepad settings.]]
 
{{Input settings
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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==Audio settings==
 
==Audio settings==
[[File:team fortress 2 audio settings.jpg|290px|right|thumb|Audio settings]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]]
 
{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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==Network==
 
==Network==
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 General Multiplayer.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general multiplayer settings.]]
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[[File:Team Fortress 2 Advanced Options.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game advanced options/multiplayer settings.]]
 
{{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Source#Source Dedicated Server|"Source Dedicated Server" section of our Source engine article]].
 
{{ii}} For more information, see the [[Engine:Source#Source Dedicated Server|"Source Dedicated Server" section of our Source engine article]].
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Console Commands}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Console Commands}}
# Reload the hud: In console, <code>hud_reloadscheme</code>
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# Reload the HUD: In console, <code>hud_reloadscheme</code>
 
# Resync the game state with the server (start/stop an in-game demo): In console, <code>record something;stop</code>
 
# Resync the game state with the server (start/stop an in-game demo): In console, <code>record something;stop</code>
 
# Reload sound resources: In console, <code>snd_restart</code>
 
# Reload sound resources: In console, <code>snd_restart</code>
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{{mm}} [http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/ Chris' FPS Configs for TF2] - Different configuration files to automatically set all settings to their absolute lowest or highest. It is recommended to troubleshoot before resorting to these as they can cause problems.
 
{{mm}} [http://fakkelbrigade.eu/chris/configs/ Chris' FPS Configs for TF2] - Different configuration files to automatically set all settings to their absolute lowest or highest. It is recommended to troubleshoot before resorting to these as they can cause problems.
 
{{mm}} [http://clugu.com/tf2mate/ TF2Mate] - a TF2 configuration generator with support for various FPS configs, configurable key bindings, and other miscellaneous settings.
 
{{mm}} [http://clugu.com/tf2mate/ TF2Mate] - a TF2 configuration generator with support for various FPS configs, configurable key bindings, and other miscellaneous settings.
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===API===
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{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9
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|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
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|opengl versions        = 2.1
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|opengl notes          = OS X and Linux only.
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|glide versions        =
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|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
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|dos modes              =
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|dos modes notes        =
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|shader model versions  = 2, 3
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|shader model notes    =
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|64-bit executable      = true
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|64-bit executable notes= OS X and Linux only.{{cn}}
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}}
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===Middleware===
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{{Middleware
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|physics          = Havok
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|physics notes    = Heavily modified variant.
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|audio            = Miles Sound System
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|audio notes      =
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|interface        =
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|interface notes  =
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|input            =
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|input notes      =
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes notes  =
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|multiplayer      = Steamworks
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|multiplayer notes=
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}}
  
 
===Console commands===
 
===Console commands===
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz
 
|minCPU  = 1.7 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
  
|recCPU  = Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or better
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|recOS    = Vista, 7
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recDX    = 9
 
|recDX    = 9
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|minOS    = 10.5.8, 10.6.3
 
|minOS    = 10.5.8, 10.6.3
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce 8
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|minHD    = 15 GB
|minGPU2  = ATI X1600
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|minGPU  = Nvidia Geforce 8xxx series
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|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1600
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 3000
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
 
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|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
 
|minOS    = Ubuntu 12.04
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|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.8 GHz
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|minCPU2  = AMD Dual Core 2.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
 
|minHD    = 15 GB
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|minGPU  = Nvidia Geforce 8600/9600 GT
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|minGPU2  = ATI/AMD Radeon HD 2600/3600
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|minOGL  = 2.1
 
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{{References}}
 
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Revision as of 17:52, 23 November 2014

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Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Team Fortress 2
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Developers
Valve Corporation
Engines
Source
Release dates
Windows October 9, 2007
macOS (OS X) June 10, 2010
Linux November 6, 2012
Team Fortress 2 on Wikipedia

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
Team Fortress (mod) 1996
Team Fortress Classic 1999
Fortress Forever (unofficial mod) 2007
Team Fortress 2 2007

Key points

Runs on low-end hardware.[1]
Receives frequent updates.[2]
Free To Play

General information

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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Steam
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Free to play.
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
All versions require Steam.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Game data

Configuration files location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/440/pfx/[Note 1]
Steam Cloud settings are stored in <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/440/remote/
Demo files are stored in <path-to-game>/tf/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Settings, in-game sprays and Steam Workshop submissions.

Video settings

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

Template:Video settings

Field of view (FOV)

An FOV slider is available within the options which is limited to a value between 75 and 90. This sets the FOV for a 4:3 monitor. The actual FOV will be adjusted for other aspect ratios, meaning widescreens gain a higher than configured FOV.
The TF2 Tactics video on FOV has more information about FOV in TF2 and in general.
Instructions

Borderless fullscreen windowed

Instructions

Oculus Rift

By default VR mode will run full screen, to switch back to a borderless windowed set the vr_force_windowed convar.

Input settings

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

Template:Input settings

Controller support

See also: Xbox 360 controls on the Official Team Fortress Wiki.
Instructions

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Brazilian Portuguese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish

Network

In-game general 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 Notes
LAN play
Online play

Connection types

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.

Issues fixed

Generic fixes for issues

Instructions

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

Instructions

Game crashes after closing MotD

Instructions

Cosmetic items do not appear on a player

Bug is caused by the dynamic-model-loading system implemented in Team Fortress 2.
Instructions

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.
Instructions

Game cache files are stuck validating

Instructions

Low FPS fix

Linux (Ubuntu 12.10)
Instructions
Anti-Virus Exception
Instructions
Source thread on the Steam forums from 2009.
Thread on the ETF2L forums.
Disabling Aero
Instructions

Other information

FPS problems article on Whisper's Wiki - a very detailed guide on how to tweak the Source engine and Steam platform on which TF2 runs.
Chris' FPS Configs for TF2 - Different configuration files to automatically set all settings to their absolute lowest or highest. It is recommended to troubleshoot before resorting to these as they can cause problems.
TF2Mate - a TF2 configuration generator with support for various FPS configs, configurable key bindings, and other miscellaneous settings.

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9
OpenGL 2.1 OS X and Linux only.
Shader Model support 2, 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Havok Heavily modified variant.
Audio Miles Sound System
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

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.
Instructions
You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
Instructions

Launch options

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.
You can launch Team Fortress 2 with launch parameters - these parameters can dictate how certain aspects of the game behave.
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) 1.7 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Requires support for SSE
DirectX 8.1 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.5.8, 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia Geforce 8xxx series
ATI Radeon X1600
Intel HD 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

Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/440/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (440) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References