Titanfall 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest games of the year, and soon, players will be able to take the game for a test drive.
How soon? This weekend, to be exact.
Starting Aug. 19, players will be able to participate in the Titanfall 2 multiplayer technical test for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (sorry PC players). This weekend, players will be able to check out two maps and two game modes. Details below via EA:
MODES
Bounty Hunt (5v5): A brand new mode that pits Pilots and their teammates against an opposing team as well as the Remnant Fleet. Earn bonuses by killing grunts and enemies, but make sure and deposit all your points at the bank between waves without getting killed.
Pilots vs. Pilots (8v8): Players can be the best Pilot on the Frontier and put their combat and mobility skills to the ultimate test in this classic 8 vs. 8 Pilots only mode.
MAPS
Boomtown: A secret underground IMC facility where the latest in R&D is put to the test. In this facility Pilots can use the many peaked roofs to use as cover against combatants below. With tight lanes through the middle, Titans can also be easily ambushed.
Homestead: The IMC have claimed Imminent Domain on a small commune's plot of land. With a series of raised, rocky plateaus and a river running down the middle, Pilots are mostly safe from Titans among the rocks and trees but they also can duck into the caves and building when needed. However, the Titans control the large rolling fields.
The following weekend (Aug. 26) will see yet another multiplayer test, which will add yet another mode and map for players to test out in addition to the previous weekend's content. More details below via EA:
MODE
Amped Hardpoint (6v6): A new twist on Hardpoint Domination from the original game; now defending a Hardpoint will let you amp it, giving your team double score. Team work is the key to securing victory.
MAP
Forward Base Kodai: Militia forces have taken over an IMC substation and set up a forward operating base. Pilots can find safety from Titans in the hallways and chambers of the main building, while Titans can walk over the roof to get a better view of the action.
The technical test won't be occurring for PC players for several reasons, according to Respawn. One is that Respawn is worried PC players may hack into the game's files and reveal single-player surprises. The other reason is that the game isn't quite up to standard when it comes to PC optimization just yet.
"We realize this is a big disappointment for our PC fans, but we feel this allows us to concentrate on the real purpose of the tech test and focus on the server stability and scalability," reads a blog post on the official Titanfall 2 site. "Rest assured we're confident in our ability to deliver a great PC experience for launch."
Titanfall 2 releases on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on Oct. 28.
