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


* By downloading ''TF2Classic'', you accept that the software is provided '''"as is,"''' without warranty of any kind. Eminoma (the ''TF2Classic'' development team), Valve, Steam, and any other affiliated parties are '''not responsible''' for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
* By downloading ''TF2 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 any other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
* ''TF2Classic'' is entirely separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. Usage of this software will not and cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game or items, nor does it require ''Team Fortress 2'' to be installed.
* ''TF2 Classic'' runs separate from your ''Team Fortress 2'' installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your ''Team Fortress 2'' game.


== Step 1: Installing the Engine Base ==
== Step 1. Installing the Engine Base ==
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.
To run ''TF2 Classic'', you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.


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If the 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.
If the 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.


:''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.''
'''Importantly''', the SDK must be installed on the same drive that your Steam client is installed on (almost always C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.


== Step 2: Obtaining ''TF2CDownloader'' ==
''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 get an archive of the game and extract it, the fastest and easiest option is to use our dedicated utility, ''TF2CDownloader''.


Pick the appropriate download for your operating system.
== Step 2. Downloading ''TF2CDownloader'' ==
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe For Microsoft Windows (64-bit only)]
To install ''TF2 Classic'', the fastest and easiest option is to use our dedicated utility, ''TF2CDownloader''.
* [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/misc/TF2CDownloaderLinux For GNU/Linux (desktop or server)]


This may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software, when downloading or running it. You might have to add an exemption for the file. This utility is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].
Download:
 
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderWindows.exe Download for Windows (.exe 64-bit)]
== Step 3: Installing ''TF2Classic'' ==
* [https://github.com/tf2classic/TF2CDownloader/releases/latest/download/TF2CDownloaderLinux Download for Linux (desktop or server)]
Locate your <code>sourcemods</code> folder. Its typical location is:


'''Windows:''' <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\</code>
''Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is [https://github.com/chloecormier/TF2CDownloader free and open-source].''


'''Linux:''' <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/sourcemods/</code>
== Step 3. Installing ''TF2 Classic'' ==
Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail.


Ensure you have at least 15GB of free space on your C:\ drive. Then, you should move the TF2CDownloader executable to the sourcemods folder that you've located, and then run it.
'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can type answers to its questions.


If you don't have space on your C:\ drive to install TF2Classic, you should symlink your sourcemods folder to your external drive of choice. For instructions, see: [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows]]
'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click the folder where you downloaded it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloaderLinux</code> and let it run.


'''On Windows''', you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small text-only window where you can view its progress.
When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, [[Troubleshooting#Creating_a_symlink_on_Windows|create a symlink]]!


'''On Linux''', you must run it from the terminal. Right-click in your sourcemods folder after moving it, click "Open in Terminal", then run <code>chmod +x ./TF2CDownloader</code> followed by <code>./TF2CDownloader</code> and let it run.
After it begins downloading, you must wait until it says "The installation has successfully completed" for your game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally, you can simply run the application again and it should resume its progress.


After it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.
When it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.


== Step 4. Running the game ==
== Step 4. Running the game ==
First, exit the Steam client completely. In the main Steam window, click the "Steam" button in the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Then you can start Steam again.
First, restart the Steam client completely. In the main Steam window, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Then you can start Steam again.


'''Windows:''' Open the <code>tf2classic</code> folder that was extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run <code>TF2ClassicLauncher.exe</code> for a game launcher. This will also check for and apply new updates.
'''Windows:''' Open the <code>tf2classic</code> folder that was extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run <code>TF2ClassicLauncher.exe</code> for a game launcher. This will also check for and apply new updates.


'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library.
'''Linux:''' Restart your Steam client. ''Team Fortress 2 Classic'' should have appeared as a new item in your library. 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.
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.


== Installing without using ''TF2CDownloader'' ==
== Installing without using ''TF2CDownloader'' ==
'''If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader''''', it's also possible to install the game manually.
If you cannot or do not want to use ''TF2CDownloader'', it's also possible to install the game manually.


Download an archive containing the game by [https://wiki.tf2classic.com/redirect/ clicking here], which will redirect you to a random trusted mirror.
Download an archive containing the game by [https://tf2classic.org/tf2c/tf2classic-latest.zip clicking here].


After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using 7-Zip, PeaZip, or a recent version of WinZip.
After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.


== Additional Help And Support ==
== Additional Help And Support ==

Revision as of 22:20, 16 December 2022

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:

  • By downloading TF2 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 any other affiliated parties are not responsible for any damages (direct or indirect) caused by installation or usage of the supplied software.
  • TF2 Classic runs separate from your Team Fortress 2 installation. This means that usage of this software cannot directly impact your Team Fortress 2 game.

Step 1. Installing the Engine Base

To run TF2 Classic, you must have Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer installed. Skip this step if you've already already installed it.

Download:

If the 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.

Importantly, the SDK must be installed on the same drive that your Steam client is installed on (almost always C:\). Your game will fail to start if it's located on an external Steam library.

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. Downloading TF2CDownloader

To install TF2 Classic, the fastest and easiest option is to use our dedicated utility, TF2CDownloader.

Download:

Note: Downloading and running this program may trigger a false-positive with some antivirus software. If this happens, add an exemption for the file. This program is free and open-source.

Step 3. Installing TF2 Classic

Before running TF2CDownloader, ensure that you have at least 5GB of free space on your C:\ drive, and 12GB on the drive you're installing on, otherwise the process may fail.

On Windows, you can run it by simply double-clicking the file after it finishes downloading. It should open up a small window where you can type answers to its questions.

On Linux, you must run it from the terminal. Right-click the folder where you downloaded it, click "Open in Terminal", then run chmod +x ./TF2CDownloaderLinux followed by ./TF2CDownloaderLinux and let it run.

When you first launch it, it'll attempt to autodetect your sourcemods folder. You should accept this. If you absolutely need to put it on a different drive, create a symlink!

After it begins downloading, you must wait until it says "The installation has successfully completed" for your game to be playable. Closing the window or cancelling it early will leave your game in an inconsistent state. If this happens accidentally, you can simply run the application again and it should resume its progress.

When it finishes, you should have a "tf2classic" folder inside of your sourcemods folder containing the game files.

Step 4. Running the game

First, restart the Steam client completely. In the main Steam window, click the "Steam" button at the top-left, then "Exit" from the dropdown. Then you can start Steam again.

Windows: Open the tf2classic folder that was extracted. Inside the folder, locate and run TF2ClassicLauncher.exe for a game launcher. This will also check for and apply new updates.

Linux: Restart your Steam client. Team Fortress 2 Classic should have appeared as a new item in your library. Right-click on it, click "Properties", and type -steam -steam in the launch options field, and then close the window. You can now launch the game through your Steam library.

Installing without using TF2CDownloader

If you cannot or do not want to use TF2CDownloader, it's also possible to install the game manually.

Download an archive containing the game by clicking here.

After it finishes downloading, extract the downloaded archive into your sourcemods folder using an archive program like 7-Zip.

Additional Help And Support

Have problems you can't figure out? Check the Troubleshooting page first or join our Discord and ask in the #technical-issues channel for personal support.