Titanfall 2 is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a hefty Steam sale and that makes me happy
A shooter from the past is having a second life.
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Amid the recent huge releases like Baldurs Gate 3, Armored Core VI, andStarfield, there is another success story well worth highlighting. And it’s from a game that launched in 2016.
Titanfall 2is back, baby.
Why? Well for one, it’s a damn good game, and I’m really happy to see people jumping back into it, or for the first time. The new player count on PC is down to a hefty 90% discount, which made it so cheap it’s almost rude not to buy it if you didn’t have it. I originally played on console, so I’ve definitely picked it up to play again on PC. Especially since it’s playable on Steam Deck.
As of writing this post, you still have a few hours to get a cheap copy for yourself, as the sale ends at 1 p.m. ET today, September 18.
Titanfall 2 also seems to be in its best state in years, beyond just the increase in player count. It seems that old,lingering server issues were quietly patchedso that increase in players can have a better time. The recent player counts recorded bySteamDBare approaching the all-time high.
Titanfall 2, and the original before it, are both precursors to Respawns insanely popular, free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends. If you like Apex, you’ll probably like Titanfall 2. And unlike the original game, Titanfall 2 also has a single-player campaign.
I poured a ton of hours into the original Titanfall and still remember how happy I was the first time I played the sequel at Gamescom. It’s still one of my favorite shooters to this day, with its fast-paced action and movement pairing with giant mechs a roaring good time. Even at 7 years old, it really holds up.
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Titanfall 2| 90% off
Respawn’s classic FPS is experiencing a rebirth in 2023, and whether single player campaign or multiplayer is your preference, this insane deal is worth taking up. Ends September 18 at 1 p.m. ET.
Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you’ll find him steering the site’s coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon atmstdn.social/@richdevine
