At present the builders of the Group Fortress: Supply 2 fan undertaking have introduced that improvement will come to an finish.
The choice was taken after the crew obtained a DMCA takedown notice from Valve itself, however apparently, this isn’t the reason for the shutdown of the undertaking, however merely the ultimate nail in its coffin.
We hear that the builders have been discussing the way forward for the undertaking internally and had already come to the conclusion to cease improvement.
The explanation for that call is indicated as “the present state of the code being unusable anymore with s&field’s latest main engine modifications, and that we total moved on from it.”
The builders additionally point out that Valve not wanting its IP for use by different events is “tally truthful and authorized”
The message ends on a optimistic word:
From the underside of our hearts at Amper, it has been an honour to develop this undertaking with all of you and the unbelievable crew behind, we can’t be grateful sufficient for all of your help and enthusiasm over the past 3 years. We’re so joyful we acquired this far.
In case you’re unfamiliar with Group Fortress: Supply 2, it was a really promising try to remake the favored shooter Group Fortress 2 within the Supply 2 engine.
The unique recreation is the truth is constructed within the authentic Supply engine by Valve, which dates all the best way again to 2004 and is somewhat out of date. Supply 2, of 2015 classic, offers related enhancements throughout the board.
It is the identical engine that powers the latest launch of Counter-Strike 2 and the profitable VR recreation Half-Life: Alyx amongst different issues.
Whereas Valve seems to be nonetheless eager to guard the Group Fortress IP, they’ve stated no phrase about the potential of growing or releasing a Group Fortress 3.
Finally, with Valve you by no means know, however for now, followers should be content material with persevering with to play Group Fortress 2.