Private Server | Crossfire

The Time Capsule. CFOS specifically targets the 2009-2012 patch. The graphics are dated, the hitboxes are original (not smooth), and the shop is basic.

Technically, yes. Running or playing on a Crossfire Private Server violates Smilegate’s Terms of Service (ToS) and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the US. The server code is stolen intellectual property. Crossfire Private Server

However, prosecution of players is virtually unheard of. Smilegate typically targets server owners hosting in countries with lax copyright laws (Brazil, Russia, Vietnam). You will not go to jail for playing, but your official CF account could be permanently banned if the private server launcher scans your registry. The Time Capsule

Standard Disclaimer: We do not condone piracy. Play at your own risk. In 2024, Smilegate ramped up its legal defense

In 2024, Smilegate ramped up its legal defense against commercial private servers (those selling in-game items for profit). However, non-profit, donation-supported servers like CF West have largely been left alone. The logic is simple: Private servers keep the Crossfire brand alive. Many players who return via private servers eventually buy cosmetics on the official client out of nostalgia.

However, if you are a streamer, never stream a Crossfire Private Server on Twitch using the word "Crossfire" in the title. Twitch will DMCA you. Use tags like "Retro FPS" or "Old Shooter."