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Northstar

Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework for Windows and Linux.

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#22 of 26
Score
5.6
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What Northstar is

Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework for Windows and Linux. Players can join community-hosted servers through its server browser or run their own servers with custom game modes, weapons, maps, and skins. When joining a server, players can download custom mods such as maps and game modes. Frontier Defense is available in vanilla and extended PvE versions. Progression is disabled by default, leaving weapons and skins unlocked, though players can toggle progression in the lobby. Northstar requires an installed copy of Titanfall 2 and is available on PC, not consoles. The project recommends an installer to handle installation and updates; manual installation is documented but does not update automatically. Documentation covers modding, scripting, plugins, APIs, and dedicated-server hosting. Northstar is free, but the project advises users to expect bugs and crashes, and progress does not carry over to official servers.

Good

  • Run servers with custom modes, weapons, maps, and skins
  • Browse community-hosted servers
  • Installer handles installation and updates
  • Documentation covers modding and dedicated servers

Watch out

  • Requires owning and installing Titanfall 2
  • Manual installs do not update automatically
  • Bugs and crashes are expected
  • Progress does not carry over to official servers

Who it suits

Northstar suits Titanfall 2 PC players who want community servers, custom game modes, or modding tools. It is also relevant to players interested in hosting dedicated servers on Windows or Linux.

Verdict

Northstar adds custom servers and modding options to Titanfall 2 on PC. Players should account for its expected instability and separate progression before choosing it.

The facts

Each one read from Northstar's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Authentication
On first launch, the setup guide says users are prompted to agree to authenticate to the master server, and notes this can be changed later in the mods menu.checked 29 Sep 2026
Community mod catalog
The Northstar community page on Thunderstore lists client-side and server-side mods, maps, skins, and other categories.checked 29 Sep 2026
Console availability
The FAQ says there will not be a console version.checked 30 Sep 2026
Custom games
It lets players run their own game servers with custom game modes, weapons, maps, and skins.checked 30 Sep 2026
Dedicated servers
The Northstar wiki provides dedicated-server hosting documentation for Linux and Windows.checked 29 Sep 2026
Game modes
Northstar includes community-made modes such as Gun Game, Titan Tag, Infection, and Frontier War.checked 30 Sep 2026
Installer
The documentation recommends using an installer, which handles installing and updating Northstar.checked 29 Sep 2026
Installer options
The official site lists FlightCore, VTOL, and Viper as installer options, with listed platform support varying by installer.checked 30 Sep 2026
Installers
The project recommends an installer, which handles both installing and updating Northstar; manual installation is also documented.checked 30 Sep 2026
Known issues
The wiki advises users to expect bugs and crashes with Northstar.checked 29 Sep 2026
Known limitation
Northstar progress is separate from official servers and does not carry over to them.checked 30 Sep 2026
Manual install limit
Northstar does not automatically update when installed manually.checked 29 Sep 2026
Modding tools
Northstar’s documentation includes guides and references for modding, scripting, plugins, and APIs.checked 29 Sep 2026
Mods
Northstar supports downloading custom mods, such as game modes and maps, when joining a server.checked 29 Sep 2026
PC requirement
The Northstar client is available only on PC and requires owning and installing Titanfall 2.checked 29 Sep 2026
Product
Northstar is a Titanfall 2 mod and custom server framework.checked 30 Sep 2026
Progression
Progression is disabled by default, leaving all weapons and skins unlocked; players can toggle progression in the lobby.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework.checked 29 Sep 2026
Security
The FAQ says Northstar adds logic intended to provide some level of security because the vanilla client fully trusts servers.checked 30 Sep 2026
Stability
The documentation says users should expect bugs and crashes.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support
The project directs users with setup or troubleshooting issues to its wiki and Discord community.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Linux support
The documentation provides installation instructions for Linux and Steam Deck using Steam or Lutris.checked 30 Sep 2026
Server browser
The built-in server browser connects players to community servers and can filter by server name, map, or game mode.checked 30 Sep 2026

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