Look Sports Media – Epic.LAN, a titan of UK LAN events, has just announced a surprising addition to its upcoming EPIC 45 event: Team Fortress 2. Responding to fervent community demand, the 18-year-old Valve classic will make a triumphant return, not as a competitive esports tournament, but as a fun, community-driven experience. This decision is a nod to TF2’s surprisingly rich history within the UK esports scene, boasting impressive viewership records at past Insomnia events, including the most-watched TF2 event ever, with over 12,500 concurrent Twitch viewers in 2018. While EPIC 45’s TF2 presence will focus on casual play, it serves as a nostalgic reminder of the game’s significant impact on the UK’s gaming landscape.
Beyond the nostalgic charm of TF2, EPIC 45 will also feature community tournaments for WWE 2K25, Forza Horizon 5, and the increasingly popular GeoGuessr. However, competitive esports fans need not worry. The event will also host high-stakes tournaments for Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and StarCraft 2, each boasting four-figure prize pools. Following the massive success of EPIC 44, which included the Rainbow Six Siege T2 EU Circuit finals, EPIC 45 promises to be even bigger.
Set to take place at Kettering Leisure Village from July 17th to 20th, 2025, tickets are selling out rapidly. With less than 170 tickets remaining just weeks before the event, attendees are urged to secure their spot quickly. This blend of nostalgic favorites and modern esports titles promises to make EPIC 45 an unforgettable event for all involved. The resurgence of TF2, driven by community demand, highlights the enduring power of classic titles and the strong connection between developers and players.
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