Overview

• Valve confirmed that its Mann vs. Machine mode, dormant since November 2013, will receive its first substantial update in 13 years.
• The overhaul will roll out in two stages, debuting on August 27, 2025, followed by a second installment just before Halloween.
• Community members are invited to submit custom maps and missions by August 27 for potential inclusion in the update.
• Team Fortress 2 has maintained 40,000 to 56,000 concurrent players over the past six months, underscoring its enduring popularity.
• Earlier this year, Valve released the game’s full source code, giving creators unprecedented freedom to modify and extend TF2.