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So you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!
So, you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!


It is important to note a few things before downloading:
It is important to note a few things before downloading:


* By downloading and installing TF2 Classic, you accept that the software provided as-is and Eminoma (the TF2 Classic development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, or other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
* ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation, and cannot directly impact it.
* TF2 Classic runs separate from your Team Fortress installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your Team Fortress 2 game.
* By downloading ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'', you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2 Classic'' development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.


== Step 1: Downloading ==
== Step 1: Downloading SDK 2013 Multiplayer ==
First, you'll need to choose an archive of the game.
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. You can skip this step if you already have it installed.


Official downloads:
* [steam://install/243750 Download SDK 2013 Multiplayer]
* [https://download.tf2classic.com/tf2classic-2.0.3.exe Self-extracting executable (.exe) file]
* [https://download.tf2classic.com/tf2classic-2.0.3.7z .7z archive, must be extracted with 7-Zip]


Trusted mirrors:
If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/tf2classic-2.0.3.zip Wiki mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-2.0.3.zip TF2Classic.org mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://gg.apple-shack.org/tf2c/tf2classic-latest.zip Apple Shack mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://archive.org/download/tf2classic_full_2-0-3 Archive.org mirror (.zip archive)]
* [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-2.0.3.torrent Torrent file]


== Step 2: Installing The Engine Base ==
''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.''
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.


Download:
== Step 2: Getting the Downloader ==
* [steam://install/243750 Steam remote install]
To be able to download and extract the game, you can use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader. This program is [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].


'''If that link doesn't work,''' you can go into your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar. Then, install it from the listing whenever it appears.
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (64-bit)]
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop & server)]


:''Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions. One for Multiplayer and one for Singleplayer. Ensure you've got the Multiplayer version installed, or your game will not work.''
Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.
 
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/kachemak/tf2classic.zip Download zip archive]


== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
== Step 3: Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
Locate your <code>sourcemods</code> folder. Its typical location is:
'''On Windows''', simply run <code>TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe</code>. This may require bypassing a warning that it's an untrusted app. It will open a command prompt where you can confirm the location of your sourcemods folder and choose to install the game.
 
'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>
 
'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>
 
After locating your <code>sourcemods</code> folder, you'll need to extract your download.


Your download will be either an executable file (<code>.exe</code>) or a ZIP archive (<code>.zip</code> or <code>.7z</code>). You can simply run the executable, but you'll need an archiver to open the ZIP archive (7-Zip, WinRAR, WinZip, etc.).
'''On Linux''', you must run the downloader from the terminal. Right-click in the folder containing the downloaded file, click "Open in Terminal", and run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux && ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code>. Let it run.


After opening your downloaded file, you will need to extract it into the <code>sourcemods</code> folder that you located. After this finishes, you should have a folder named <code>tf2classic</code> in your <code>sourcemods</code> folder.
When it finishes, you should then have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder.


:''Note: If you're unsure if you've extracted the folder correctly, check that you have a <code>gameinfo.txt</code> file within your <code>sourcemods/tf2classic</code> folder.''
== Step 4: Running the Game ==
Finally, restart Steam completely. In the Steam client, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Launch Steam again, and ''TF2 Classic'' should now appear in your Steam library.


== Step 4. Running The Game ==
'''On Linux''', right-click on ''TF2 Classic'', click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window.
'''Windows:''' Open the <code>tf2classic</code> folder that you have extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run <code>TF2ClassicLauncher.exe</code> for a game launcher. This will also check and apply new updates.


'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library.
Congratulations! ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should now be ready to play!
Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type <code>-steam -steam</code> in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.


== Additional help and support ==
== Additional Help and Support ==
Have problems you can't figure out? Check the [[Troubleshooting]] page first. If you can't figure it out, [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn join our Discord] and post in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.
Have problems downloading? Check out our [[troubleshooting]] page or join our [https://discord.gg/3zMk4vn Discord] community and ask in the #technical-issues channel for help.


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Latest revision as of 20:28, 25 April 2024

So, you've chosen to prove your worth in the world of Team Fortress 2 Classic. Great!

It is important to note a few things before downloading:

  • Team Fortress 2 Classic is a fan creation and is not affiliated with Valve Corporation. TF2 Classic runs separate from your Team Fortress 2 installation, and cannot directly impact it.
  • By downloading Team Fortress 2 Classic, you accept that the software is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the TF2 Classic development team), Valve Corporation, Steam, and other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.

Step 1: Downloading SDK 2013 Multiplayer

To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. You can skip this step if you already have it installed.

If the link doesn't work, you can enter your Steam library and type "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" in the search bar and install it when it appears.

Note: Source SDK Base 2013 has two versions - one for singleplayer and one for multiplayer. Ensure you have the multiplayer version installed, or the game will not work.

Step 2: Getting the Downloader

To be able to download and extract the game, you can use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader. This program is free and open-source.

Additionally, you can also download a zip archive of the game for manual installation.

Step 3: Installing TF2 Classic

On Windows, simply run TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe. This may require bypassing a warning that it's an untrusted app. It will open a command prompt where you can confirm the location of your sourcemods folder and choose to install the game.

On Linux, you must run the downloader from the terminal. Right-click in the folder containing the downloaded file, click "Open in Terminal", and run chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux && ./TF2CDownloaderLinux. Let it run.

When it finishes, you should then have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder.

Step 4: Running the Game

Finally, restart Steam completely. In the Steam client, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Launch Steam again, and TF2 Classic should now appear in your Steam library.

On Linux, right-click on TF2 Classic, click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window.

Congratulations! Team Fortress 2 Classic should now be ready to play!

Additional Help and Support

Have problems downloading? Check out our troubleshooting page or join our Discord community and ask in the #technical-issues channel for help.

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