HIGHEST RECORDED STEAM COUNT
253,225 simultaneous players
Recorded in July 2023. Steam Charts’ historical record; earlier or between-sample peaks may be missing.
Class-based FPS · STEAM APP 440
Is Team Fortress 2 dead?
Team Fortress 2 player count, trends & update status · Steam app 440
No pulse detectedCompare game
NO PULSE ON STEAMNo pulse
We can’t confirm Team Fortress 2 is dead. Steam shows 0 players right now, but no official shutdown has been announced, and its players may be counted under another app or launcher.
0 on Steam now87,469 24h high+11.2 Sep vs Aug
Checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC · Steam API · Steam-only count
Why Steam only?
These numbers count Steam clients running Team Fortress 2 right now, including solo, idle and AFK sessions. They don’t include PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile, Battle.net, Epic, the EA app or other launchers, and they don’t show queue times or server status.
Direct from SteamOct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
POPULATION HEALTH & MOMENTUM
How this is calculated No pulse detected
Steam returned zero; shutdown unconfirmed
55900 average players versus 50286. Source: Steam Charts monthly averages.
Steam players online0At the recorded observation time
24h observed high87,469From 46 recorded samples
24h change-100.0%Requires a comparable sample 24h ago
Team Fortress 2 is a class-based fps game from Valve. Right now 0 people are running it on Steam (Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC). In September 2026 it averaged 55,900 concurrent players, up 11.2 from August 2026, with a monthly peak of 77,668. That’s a steady, healthy crowd.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Team Fortress 2 dead? FAQ
Is Team Fortress 2 dead in 2026?
We can’t confirm Team Fortress 2 is dead. Steam shows 0 players right now, but no official shutdown has been announced, and its players may be counted under another app or launcher. Our current health signal is No pulse.
How many people play Team Fortress 2?
0 people were playing Team Fortress 2 on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC. The high over the last 24 hours was 87,469, and the September 2026 average was 55,900. Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
Is Team Fortress 2 dying?
Not by our numbers. Its September 2026 average (55,900) was within range of August 2026 (50,286).
Is Team Fortress 2 still being updated?
Yes, regularly. 7 patch posts in the last 90 days; latest: Team Fortress 2 Update Released (Oct 5, 2026).
Is Team Fortress 2 worth playing in 2026?
If you want a crowd, play at the busy hours.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
UPDATE CADENCE
Is Team Fortress 2 still being updated?
Yes, regularly. 7 patch posts in the last 90 days; latest: Team Fortress 2 Update Released (Oct 5, 2026).
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded.
Evidence & freshness Check each source separately
- Player countWithin refresh window
- Monthly historyWithin refresh window
- Publisher feedWithin refresh window
- Store listingWithin refresh window
- Player reviewsWithin refresh window
Freshness describes when we collected a source, not when the game was updated. Missing data is never zero. Review samples and partial daily coverage are labeled separately; a fresh source can still be incomplete.
The latest movement
- -68,926 Steam players since Oct 6, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC (-100.0%). A snapshot comparison, not a daily growth rate.
- +0.00 percentage points in overall positive reviews since Oct 5, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC. 127 net change in review total; edited or removed reviews can affect this.
- PATCH · PAST 7 DAYSTeam Fortress 2 Update Released · Oct 5, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
- PATCH · PAST 7 DAYSTeam Fortress 2 Update Released · Oct 2, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC
- PATCH · PAST 7 DAYSScream Fortress XVIII has arrived! · Oct 1, 2026, 09:06 PM UTC
Population compares consecutive observations; publisher posts use a separate seven-day window. Neither establishes why the audience changed.
DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT
Is anyone still updating it?
Patch evidence and publisher communication, separate from population.
Latest patch evidenceOct 5, 2026Team Fortress 2 Update Released · Publisher patchnotes tag
Version in that announcementNot statedOnly explicit version numbers in the latest patch headline. Not an installed build check.
Patch announcements · past 90 days7Within the retrieved Steam feed. Posts, not distinct releases.
Latest publisher post: Team Fortress 2 Update Released · Oct 5, 2026
Recent patch evidence & methodology
- Oct 5, 2026 · Team Fortress 2 Update Released Publisher patchnotes tag
- Oct 2, 2026 · Team Fortress 2 Update Released Publisher patchnotes tag
- Oct 1, 2026 · Scream Fortress XVIII has arrived! Publisher patchnotes tag
- Jul 16, 2026 · Team Fortress 2 Update Released Publisher patchnotes tag
- Jul 14, 2026 · Team Fortress 2 Update Released Publisher patchnotes tag
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded. Untagged updates, other storefronts and changes without announcements may be missing. An older version is not carried forward when the latest patch does not name one.
Single-player perspective: A completed game can remain excellent without frequent patches or a large concurrent audience. Quiet development does not establish abandonment, broken gameplay or loss of offline access. These signals do not lower the population rating.
Source checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC · 100 retrieved Steam publisher posts. Tracked games refresh daily while the collector is running; opening a report can refresh the 30-minute cache.
THE HEALTH BRIEF
Activity, momentum, and updates.
Monthly momentum+11.2%September 2026 vs August 2026
Highest recorded concurrency253,225July 2023 · Steam Charts
Latest tagged patch announcementOct 5, 2026Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Momentum compares completed monthly averages. Patch dates are announcement dates, not independently verified deployment times.
The longer view
Average concurrent Steam players · completed calendar months
55.9K average players
Source retrieved Oct 6, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC. Steam Charts samples hourly; these are averages, not monthly unique players.
View the monthly numbers
| Month | Average players | Change | Recorded peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 55,899.87 | +11.16% | 77,668 |
| August 2026 | 50,285.57 | +5.16% | 63,267 |
| July 2026 | 47,819.73 | +6.64% | 67,731 |
| June 2026 | 44,841.9 | -2.93% | 60,821 |
| May 2026 | 46,196.31 | -8.85% | 59,777 |
| April 2026 | 50,683 | +2.34% | 69,163 |
| March 2026 | 49,522.4 | -0.11% | 66,670 |
| February 2026 | 49,577.86 | +1.51% | 65,782 |
| January 2026 | 48,842.04 | -6.80% | 68,845 |
| December 2025 | 52,408.03 | +15.39% | 92,856 |
| November 2025 | 45,417.59 | +2.23% | 77,876 |
| October 2025 | 44,426.91 | -6.81% | 82,862 |
Milestones that matter
Recorded evidence, with its measurement window.
STRONGEST MONTH IN THIS WINDOW
September 2026 · 55,900 average players
The highest monthly average among the 12 completed months displayed above.
LATEST COMPLETED MONTH
September 2026 averaged +11.2% versus August 2026
A comparison of sampled concurrency. It does not measure individual players gained or lost, or establish a cause.
Latest updates & announcements
From this game’s Steam announcement feed.
Oct 52026PATCH NOTES
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Oct 22026PATCH NOTESTeam Fortress 2 Update Released
Oct 12026PATCH NOTESScream Fortress XVIII has arrived!
Sep 212026ANNOUNCEMENTArt Pass Contest
Sep 182026ANNOUNCEMENTOperation Lithium Lunacy
Feed checked Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC. Only Steam’s publisher/community announcement feed is used; broader gaming news is excluded.
OUR OWN RECORDS. EVERY DAY.
Daily population archive
Stored internally · averages, highs, lows and sampling coverage
2026-09-1177,868 max daily average2026-10-06
16 observed days. Muted bars have fewer than 18 sampled UTC hours. Empty slots mark missing days. These are averages of collected samples, not time-weighted estimates.
Daily records & coverage
| Date (UTC) | Average | Low | High | Samples | Hours covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 64,486 | 0 | 72,299 | 33 | 18/24 |
| 2026-10-05 | 64,827 | 50,800 | 87,469 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-04 | 72,489 | 56,288 | 83,786 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-03 | 77,868 | 62,135 | 93,003 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-02 | 75,023 | 59,592 | 90,404 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-01 | 57,929 | 40,717 | 80,604 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 51,298 | 43,351 | 59,548 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-29 | 50,263 | 0 | 61,462 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-28 | 55,752 | 44,882 | 64,299 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-27 | 67,762 | 57,479 | 75,375 | 31 | 18/24 |
| 2026-09-26 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-25 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-24 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-23 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-22 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-21 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-20 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-19 | 56,780 | 55,985 | 57,369 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-18 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-17 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-16 | 51,188 | 49,514 | 52,088 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-15 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-14 | 56,608 | 45,977 | 66,196 | 43 | 23/24 |
| 2026-09-13 | 58,809 | 46,002 | 70,369 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-12 | 55,715 | 45,603 | 66,451 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-11 | 47,547 | 39,301 | 58,570 | 129 | 22/24 |
Daily aggregates are retained long term. Detailed raw samples are kept for 30 days. Download daily archive CSV.
The latest pulse
Observed Steam concurrency · past 24 hours
87,469Steam players · observed samples
Oct 5, 2026, 05:10 PM UTCOct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC
Last 24 hours: 46 Steam samples, high 87,469, now 0. Times in UTC. Tracking since Sep 11, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC. Sampling target: every 30 minutes while the collector is running. Gaps over 45 minutes are not connected.
Is Team Fortress 2 still active?
The latest available observation reports 0 players running Team Fortress 2 on Steam, recorded Oct 6, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC. Our health signal is no pulse detected.
Steam reports running game clients. It does not separate human players in matches from idle clients or bots; check the server browser for playable lobbies.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
We do not infer server uptime, human-only player counts, matchmaking speed, or console population from Steam concurrency. Read the full methodology.
