Valve Corporation released Team Fortress 2 as part of the game bundle The Orange Box, marking the official launch of the game to the public.
Valve transitioned Team Fortress 2 to a free-to-play model, increasing its accessibility and broadening its player base.
This update introduced the in-game item economy, allowing players to trade, buy, and sell items, transforming the game’s community interaction.
The Pyro class received significant balancing changes, new weapons, and features, refreshing gameplay for players who favored this class.
Added weapon skins and contract missions to the game, expanding customization and gameplay objectives.
Redmond and Blutarch Mann establish the RED team as part of their construction and demolition enterprise.
The opposing construction company BLU is formed to compete with RED, initiating the rivalry central to the ongoing conflict.
RED and BLU teams begin hiring mercenaries to fight proxy battles over construction contracts and resources.
Zepheniah Mann unites the RED and BLU teams under the Mann Co. corporation to manage resources and operations.
RED and BLU each hire nine skilled mercenaries for their ongoing battles, including notable members such as the Scout, Soldier, and Spy.
Continuous battles between the RED and BLU teams take place across various global locations, fighting over territorial control and resources.
