Overview
- Eminoma confirmed Valve asked for a new title to avoid confusion with Team Fortress Classic, triggering the switch to Team Fortress 2 Classified.
- The launch is now scheduled for January 30, 2026, with the team citing extra polishing and the unpredictability of Steamworks review timelines.
- A planned Steam Next Fest demo was halted over IP concerns, and the developers say Valve introduced a September policy limiting 'classic' in mod names and no longer allowing mod demos.
- The team chose 'Classified' for its phonetic link to TF2C and its double meaning that fits early TF2’s spy-film tone.
- The mod restores and expands early TF2 ideas, including the Civilian class, escort mode, four-team maps, and weapons like the nail gun, dynamite pack, and tranquilizer gun.