Team Fortress 2 Sets New Record, Reaching Over 247K Concurrent Steam Players

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Team Fortress 2 was released in 2007, and despite the game being nearly 16 years old, it is still enjoyed by many gamers around the globe.

Team Fortress 2 is a free-to-play title, and the game relies on various classes to introduce variety to each match. These classes come with unique strengths and add to the identity of the franchise.

While many players have always enjoyed the title, the recent summer update has led to a significant resurgence for the game. Team Fortress 2 has set a new record, reaching an all-time high peak concurrent player count.

Why it matters: It is not unusual for old games to be played by many fans. However, these games are rarely able to grow in population, so this is an impressive result for Valve’s FPS game.

As seen above, the game has reached over 247K peak concurrent players, setting a new record. The game will likely reach even higher numbers, as it has already reached new records several times today.

Previously, Team Fortress 2 had an average peak of 100K concurrent players each month. However, the summer update has taken the title to new heights. The summer update brings a long list of changes to the game.

This includes a whopping 14 new community maps. Players will soon be able to enjoy the game on maps like Sharkbay, Phoenix, and Venice. The update also brings 25 new community-contributed items, which will be available in the Summer 2023 Cosmetic Case.

Furthermore, Team Fortress 2 is introducing 6 new community-contributed taunts to the game. All of this will come with several balance changes and bug fixes. Players interested in learning more can read the complete list of changes.

Team Fortress 2 is an iconic entry in the FPS genre. It is one of the oldest titles, inspiring a wave of shooters using classes or heroes to add more variety to the gameplay.

The recent boost in popularity is a testament to the quality of the game and Valve’s development efforts. Recently, other Valve games like CS:GO also saw similar interest after Counter-Strike 2 was revealed.

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