Funko Fusion, an upcoming action game with Funko Pop toys, will add Team Fortress 2 DLC before it launches later this year. This has upset many fans of Valve’s long-standing FPS game due to ongoing issues like bots and a drop in Steam ratings.
Amidst this backdrop of community frustration and dissatisfaction, Valve’s decision to partner with Funko Fusion has drawn sharp criticism. Many players feel that Valve’s priorities should focus on addressing the persistent issues within Team Fortress 2 rather than engaging in external collaborations.
The announcement of a Funko Fusion DLC allowing players to “relive favorite TF2 moments” has been met with incredulity and dismay among the game’s passionate fanbase.
Responses on forums and social media have been overwhelmingly negative, reflecting a sentiment of disbelief and disappointment. Some fans have expressed feelings of being overlooked or disregarded, with one comment succinctly capturing the prevailing mood: “Are you kidding me?” Others have lamented Valve’s apparent diversion of attention from critical game fixes to more commercially driven partnerships.
Despite the backlash, details about the Team Fortress 2 DLC within Funko Fusion are sparse. It appears to feature iconic TF2 characters, such as The Scout, The Heavy, The Engineer, and The Medic, integrated into the broader action-adventure gameplay of Funko Fusion. The DLC is slated to be a free add-on exclusive to Steam, launching alongside the main game on September 13.
While Funko Fusion’s integration of Team Fortress 2 characters might appeal to some players, the timing and perceived priorities of the collaboration have sparked significant unrest within the TF2 community. The controversy underscores ongoing frustrations with Valve’s management of the beloved FPS franchise amidst its current challenges.
