Valve reassures Team Fortress 2 players that it’s still working on the Mann vs Machine update it announced last year: ‘We promise we’re making progress’
Valve has reassured Team Fortress 2 players that development continues on the Mann vs. Machine update announced in June 2025. The developer solicited community submissions for maps and missions for the cooperative game mode, with an initial deadline set for August 27, 2025. Following the deadline, Valve provided a brief progress update in September 2025, but communication stalled for approximately ten months, leading players to question the project’s status.
In a recent blog post on TF2’s official website, Valve has broken its silence to provide renewed assurance that development is actively progressing. The statement aims to rebuild confidence among the player community after the prolonged lack of updates.
The Mann vs. Machine update represents Valve’s continued investment in Team Fortress 2, a live-service title that has maintained an active player base since its 2007 release. Despite growing quieter in recent years, the game continues to receive occasional patches and content updates. This reassurance suggests Valve remains committed to supporting the game, though the extended development timeline and communication gaps highlight the challenges of sustaining legacy live-service titles.