Valve Unveils Source Code for Team Fortress 2

Valve, the gaming powerhouse, has taken a significant step by integrating the complete client and server code for Team Fortress 2 into its Source engine SDK. This move, announced on their blog, empowers developers to craft fresh game mods, offering enthusiasts the freedom to “change, extend, or rewrite” the beloved online shooter in myriad ways.

However, it’s worth noting that while creators have the artistic liberty to innovate, they can’t monetize their creations. Valve has set clear guidelines: the SDK is strictly for non-commercial use, meaning any mods produced must remain free, along with any content within them. These Team Fortress 2 mods can make their way to the Steam Store and will appear as new titles in the Steam game catalog once published.

Valve acknowledges the significant contributions of both the players and the Steam Workshop community to the current TF2 inventory. Most of the items you see in the game today are born from the dedication and creativity of the TF2 community. To honor this, Valve is urging mod developers to respect this relationship and avoid creating mods that capitalize on the hard work of Workshop contributors. The hope is that these mods will continue to allow players to access their TF2 inventory, wherever relevant.