Builders League United (BLU) is a fictional company in the Team Fortress 2 (TF2) universe, a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve. BLU serves as one of the two competing factions in the game, opposing Reliable Excavation & Demolition (RED).
Background & Role in TF2
BLU and RED are rival companies that act as fronts for mysterious organizations controlling various industries.
BLU specializes in construction and industrial operations, while RED focuses on demolition and resource extraction.
Despite their different branding, both companies are secretly controlled by the same entity, which pits them against each other for unknown purposes.
Aesthetic & Thematic Differences
BLU's color scheme is blue, often associated with a clean, industrial, and corporate style.
The teamβs architecture and advertisements feature a modern, urban, and functional aesthetic compared to RED's rustic and old-fashioned look.
Many BLU mercenaries have cooler-toned outfits to match their faction.
Gameplay in TF2
BLU typically plays the attacking side in game modes like Payload and Attack/Defend Control Points, while RED defends.
The teams have identical classes and abilities, with differences being purely cosmetic.