Summary
There’s newTeam Fortress 2-themed content in the works, but it’s not actually going to be inTF2, and gamers aren’t happy about that. Thelegendary Valve FPSis arguably in trouble as fans have called once again forTeam Fortress 2to see fixes and updates matching the passion of the community.
Team Fortress 2got its start way back in 2007, and for many years, saw regular updates driven by the developers at Valve. New cosmetics, maps, weapons, and taunts were being designed and added to the game regularly for fans to unlock, earn, or buy, but fans of the title have been upset in recent years due to the game being allowed to fester with bots ruining matches. New content for the game has all but dried up except for cosmetics and community-based creations, which makes this new collaboration even more upsetting for some fans.
Team Fortress 2andFunko Fusionare getting a collaboration, and players aren’t exactly happy about that. The collaboration looks to addTeam Fortress 2characters like Scout, Heavy, Engineer, and Medic to the action-adventure multiplayer game, but Funko-fied, as the title normally lets playerscontrol various avatars based on the Funko collectible line of toys' take on media and game characters. The game isn’t out yet, but theTeam Fortress 2DLC is currently set to release alongside the game, on September 13.
Why TF2 Players Aren’t Thrilled About the Funko Fusion Collab
The good news is that the DLC will be free for all Steam players ofFunko Fusion. However, many fans were not pleased at the reveal. While not allTeam Fortress 2players are into Funko or would want to play a game like this, it’s not reallyFunko Fusionthat’s the problem. The issue is that Valve is lending the license to another game company forTF2’s characters while seemingly neglecting the actual game of its own. So far, another movement to try and draw attention to thebotting problem inTF2has gained nearly 350,000 signatures. While some would like to see the game return to its former glory with regular updates, there are plenty who just want to see the game in a playable state without being overrun by bots.
To be fair, Valve does seem to have beenbanning bots inTF2very recently,though it hasn’t said as much officially.Team Fortress 2has also seen myriads of partnerships with other games, bringing the team of mercs to a range of genres and titles. Members of theTeam Fortress 2cast have shown up in everything fromPoker Night at the Inventoryto indie shooterWestern Pressover the years. Under better circumstances,Team Fortress 2’s upcoming collaboration withFunko Fusionwould likely elicit interest and some amusement, but unlessTeam Fortress 2sees regular support and bot control from Valve, some players will probably see theFunko FusionDLC as just adding insult to injury.
Team Fortress 2
WHERE TO PLAY
One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress 2 delivers constant free updates—new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats. Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.Detailed training and offline practice modes will help you hone your skills before jumping into one of TF2’s many game modes, including Capture the Flag, Control Point, Payload, Arena, King of the Hill and more.Make a character your own:There are hundreds of weapons, hats and more to collect, craft, buy and trade. Tweak your favorite class to suit your gameplay style and personal taste. You don’t need to pay to win—virtually all of the items in the Mann Co. Store can also be found in-game.
