'Titanfall 2' news: multiplayer free trial now live!
A month following its release, "Titanfall 2" is now hosting its multiplayer offering for free and for everyone who wants to dabble on the game but wants to make sure that the feature is worth the added splurge or not.
The test has already gone live for EA Access (Xbox One users) or Origin Access (PC users) membership, but it will eventually be accessible to all players starting today. The dry run will take place until the fourth of the month so gamers will have enough time to wander and explore what the multiplayer mode will bring to the title. Furthermore, Respawn Entertainment is also throwing in a nugget-size taste of the upcoming downloadable content (DLC) for "Titanfall 2" in the trial titled Angel City's Most Wanted.
"In Multiplayer, all post-launch maps, modes, and weapons will be free for all players. Featuring the fully remastered fan favorite Angel City map from the original Titanfall, Angel City's Most Wanted introduces additional free content including the Wingman Elite Pistol, six new Titan kits, and a brand new Pilot execution. Angel City's Most Wanted also gives players the ability to purchase cosmetic items for their Pilot and Titan, including camos, nose art, warpaint, and more starting on December 3rd," the announcement from the game developer detailed.
It is also important to note that those who are taking part in the trial will be able to carry over their progress to the main game should they decide to take the plunge and upgrade.
While this event is a welcome treat for fans, it could also be a ploy from Respawn Entertainment to bring in the interest in their recent release. "Titanfall 2" has been suffering in terms of sales since it came out, which is kind of a shame given that it actually did well in terms of critics' reviews. A brand-new study from Superdata Research reveals that while the initial sales only accumulated physical copy sales, the digital units will not be much of a help to revive the disappointing situation.
Analysts presumed that the main reason why "Titanfall 2" suffered massively in terms of people actually wanting to buy it is the fact that its release was wedged between two heavy-hitting titles in EA's own "Battlefield 1" and Activision's "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." Chalked as a wrong move for Respawn and EA, it is interesting to see whether the game's sales will eventually catch up in the long run given that it is positively reviewed.