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PSA: Titanfall 2’s multiplayer is free to play this weekend

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By all accounts, Titanfall 2 is a fantastic game. (Most) critics loved it, and so did Geoff. In his own words:

Titanfall 2 is a far more “complete” package then that the first game was, offering one of the best single player campaigns in first person shooter, and a robust and cleverly nuanced multiplayer. It’s everything the first game should have been.

Sadly, as great as Titanfall 2 is, its not selling nearly as well as it should be. This may or may not have something to do with its launch period – smack in the middle of Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. You can defend that timing as much as you want EA, but let’s be honest, that was a silly move.

What’s not is kicking open the doors of Titanfall 2’s multiplayer for a limited time for the masses to try out, which is exactly what’s happening this weekend (via PC Gamer). This will give many fence-sitters the opportunity to decide whether the shooter really is worth their money, or whether it’s worth playing over its competitors:

Titanfall 2 will host a free trial of the game’s full multiplayer offering. The trial will begin for EA Access and Origin Access members on November 30th, and become available for all players starting December 2nd on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin for PC. This will feature a full offering including all maps, modes, weapons and more including brand new content from Angel City’s Most Wanted DLC on December 3rd. Progress from the trial carries over to the full game when you upgrade, so you can keep going right where you left off.

Neat! The trial will conclude this Sunday, on December the 4th. This gives people (EA Access and Origin Access members especially) ample time to fully test Titanfall 2 out. The single player portion of it will sadly (but understandably) be unplayable.

Following some excellent Black Friday pricing, this free multiplayer weekend may be just the boost Titanfall 2 needs to get more people playing it. I’d like to think that this is EA’s way of admitting that they made a huge mistake. I mean (I hope I don’t have to eat these words anytime soon), you don’t see Battlefield 1 hosting a free multiplayer trial or anything anytime soon, do you? No, because its been selling just fine.

Last Updated: November 30, 2016

47 Comments

  1. Definitely going to participate!

    I’ll just leave this here (DH2 + DH Definitive) – R639. Console editions also on special.
    http://www.takealot.com/dishonored-2-dishonored-definitive-edition-pc/PLID41713141

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    • Admiral Chief Argonian

      November 30, 2016 at 08:42

      Sies, posting filhy links to filthy site, sies

      Reply

      • Magoo

        November 30, 2016 at 08:46

        oh 🙁

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        • Andre Fourie

          November 30, 2016 at 08:49

          He ALWAYS has a problem. Don’t worry. I like Takealot.

          Reply

          • Magoo

            November 30, 2016 at 08:56

            Me too. Only had good experiences.
            When I ordered a GPU + Headset bundle, they sent the wrong headset. As it happened it was a better headset than what I paid for, but they still credited me the value of the headset I didn’t get AND let me keep the better one.

          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 08:59

            Even with returns. No hassles. Its a pleasure buying from them. I was a bi miffed that other online sites had better gaming deals on Black Friday, but hey, things can’t always go my way.

          • Gavin Mannion

            November 30, 2016 at 10:51

            I think the Takealot service is aces, however their specials are bullshit and the arrogance of being the largest is a problem. No desire to fix problems

          • Admiral Chief Argonian

            November 30, 2016 at 09:11

            Insolence will guide you to the naughty corner, you don’t want to go there, Darryn is there. You don’t want that

          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:11

            Sowwy sensei.

          • Admiral Chief Argonian

            November 30, 2016 at 09:12

            I once put JJ in the corner, took me a week to repair the damage

          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:14

            Why was everyone becoming insolent?

        • Admiral Chief Argonian

          November 30, 2016 at 09:11

          Don’t get me wrong, I used to LOOOOOOOOOOOVE Takealot. But since the merger, they have been infected with the Kalahari virus

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          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:11

            XD

          • Viper_ZA

            November 30, 2016 at 09:12

            With a DSTV price trend to boot.

      • Andre Fourie

        November 30, 2016 at 08:49

  2. Andre Fourie

    November 30, 2016 at 08:18

    Titanfall 2 is AWESOME!!! Well, as far as I’ve played the campaign so far…..

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  3. Andre Fourie

    November 30, 2016 at 08:19

    Titanfall 2 > Berrelfield 1

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  4. Ir0nseraph

    November 30, 2016 at 08:27

    At the current PS4 price, it’s a no for buying the game, but I might just try the MP weekend anyway.

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    • Andre Fourie

      November 30, 2016 at 08:32

      Bought mine on a Black Friday Sale from RARU. R200 off.

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      • Ir0nseraph

        November 30, 2016 at 08:42

        Will keep an eye on Xmas specials, but I sure with it’s low player numbers I should get it around R500 if I just hold out.

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  5. Gavin Mannion

    November 30, 2016 at 08:54

    Damnit I have so many family plans this weekend I’m not going to get to play this and I really wanted to give it a proper try

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    • Kromas Ryder

      November 30, 2016 at 08:54

      Fake a headache. 😛

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      • Original Heretic

        November 30, 2016 at 09:02

        That only works if you have female parts.

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        • Admiral Chief Argonian

          November 30, 2016 at 09:09

          But Gavin is a bit of a pu$$y when it comes to chillies, she he can use that excuse

          (just a joke, that man has quite the chilli tolerance)

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          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:11

            Language.

          • Admiral Chief Argonian

            November 30, 2016 at 09:12

            Hence the $$

          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:13

            I can still see it. My eyes hurt now.

          • Ottokie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:16

            I can show you something else that will hurt your eyes.

            …now where did I put that thing…

          • Original Heretic

            November 30, 2016 at 09:22

            That was a VERY quick “just joking” added in there! Fear the Gavin! HA!

  6. Ottokie

    November 30, 2016 at 08:58

    Anyone know the size of the download?

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    • Andre Fourie

      November 30, 2016 at 09:00

      Oi. Otto. I left something for you in the wrestling article that you should really see. 😛

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      • Ottokie

        November 30, 2016 at 09:02

        I don’t watch 7de Laan so I don’t read WWE stuff.

        (yes I saw. Not the first time that pic was aimed at me) xD

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        • Andre Fourie

          November 30, 2016 at 09:04

          LOL. Kak funny.

          7de Laan. *shudders. Tappit soapie.

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        • Andre Fourie

          November 30, 2016 at 09:07

          And wrestling is super dof.

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          • Viper_ZA

            November 30, 2016 at 09:08

            Oooooooldbeeeeerrrrrrrrgggg!

          • Andre Fourie

            November 30, 2016 at 09:09

            Sounds like a beer. Now I’m thirsty.

  7. Viper_ZA

    November 30, 2016 at 09:05

    Eagerly awaiting my Black Friday purchase for PC xD

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    • Ottokie

      November 30, 2016 at 09:05

      A new mouse pad!

      teehee 😛

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    • Andre Fourie

      November 30, 2016 at 09:06

      Still??? Bru, its almost Friday again. whoever you bought from’s service sucks.

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      • Viper_ZA

        November 30, 2016 at 09:07

        Yeah, was Loot. Raru ended up having it for R30 cheaper on Friday, but I already finalized with Loot. It’s okay though, the backlog is getting longer by the minute with all the “deals” flying around. Anxiously awaiting though 😛 The trailers sure look good for the ageing Source engine 🙂

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        • Andre Fourie

          November 30, 2016 at 09:08

          I just started playing a bit, and its seriously cool. I got mine from Raru.

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          • Viper_ZA

            November 30, 2016 at 09:09

            Nice, should have my Dishonoured 2 for PS tomorrow though…courtesy from Raru 😀

  8. Guild

    November 30, 2016 at 09:26

    If you haven’t played TitanFall 2 yet seriously download and play the free weekend. It’s well worth it

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  9. For the Emperor!

    November 30, 2016 at 10:41

    Would love to give this a try. Was excited for the first game until I saw there was no campaign and always-online stuff. Did not have internet at that time, but now I have and they have a campaign!

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  10. 40 Insane Frogs

    November 30, 2016 at 14:57

    Nah, Battlefield doesn’t want to share me with others. Sorry Titanballs… but no!

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  11. Melasco

    November 30, 2016 at 19:15

    Fantastic campaign and multiplayer! TF2 > BF1… And I’m a huge BF fan…

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  12. PsyKo

    December 2, 2016 at 16:29

    Any idea what time we can start the download?

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