Team Fortress 2 Releases First Comic in Seven Years

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Summary

  • Team Fortress 2‘s long-awaited final webcomic issue brings closure to the game’s lore after 7 years.
  • The comic concludes various character plot points, providing fans with proper endings and a time skip.
  • Fans appreciate the dedication and perfect conclusion, thanking Valve for helping the comic survive development hell.

As a long-time gamer and fan of Team Fortress 2, I must say that the release of the final webcomic issue was a heartwarming moment for me and many others in the community. It’s been quite a journey waiting seven years to see this story come full circle.

Team Fortress 2’s webcomic, which has been running for a long time, has finally concluded its run, marking the first update in seven years from Valve. Fans of Team Fortress 2 are accustomed to waiting extended periods for updates from Valve on their game. Updates for Team Fortress 2 can sometimes span months to years, particularly during the 2020s. One thing that fans anticipated and thought would never reach a resolution was the ongoing webcomic.

Initially, the webcomics for Team Fortress 2 were connected to significant updates like Scream Fortress events or offered backstory details. But in 2013, they transformed into a prolonged storyline called Team Fortress Comics. This narrative delved deeply into each of the game’s playable mercenaries, even including characters from the original Team Fortress game. However, the comic series experienced several postponements during its distribution. It took a break in 2017 just before the launch of its final issue, and the departure of its main writer, Erik Wolpaw, from Valve after the release of Issue #6 didn’t speed things up.

In July, fans received some long-awaited positive news: Valve writer Jay Pinkerton announced the return of the Team Fortress 2 webcomic! On December 20, 2024, the seventh and final installment of the Team Fortress 2 comic series, “The Days Have Worn Away,” was published. The latest issue continues from the cliffhanger ending of the sixth issue, wrapping up various storylines that were introduced seven years ago. These include the outcome of Scout’s affection for Ms. Pauling, the Administrator’s history with the Mann family, and even the Soldier’s relationship with Zhanna. You can read the comic on Team Fortress 2’s official website.

Team Fortress Comics Concludes After a Seven-Year Hiatus

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but express my excitement about the seventh issue. This piece serves as a poignant conclusion to the captivating lore and narrative of Team Fortress 2. It offers a satisfying resolution to our beloved characters, bid them farewell in a heartwarming manner. The story even fast-forwards into their future, showing us how these legendary mercenaries have found peace and contentment. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the final pages of the issue take a moment to break the fourth wall and express gratitude for your unwavering support throughout this comic journey.

A significant number of Team Fortress 2 enthusiasts were pleasantly surprised to discover that the comic had managed to endure the trials of development purgatory and, after a long six-year break, concluded its narrative. Some fans went as far as shedding tears upon reading the heartfelt tribute to Soldier’s voice actor, Rick May, at the beginning of the comic. Numerous Team Fortress 2 fans expressed their gratitude towards the writers and Valve for delivering a fitting finale, just in time for holiday reading.

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2024-12-21 16:53