Northstar

Spec sheet

Purpose

Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework.Read 29 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

Product

Northstar is a Titanfall 2 mod and custom server framework.Read 30 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

Security

The FAQ says Northstar adds logic intended to provide some level of security because the vanilla client fully trusts servers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Support

The project directs users with setup or troubleshooting issues to its wiki and Discord community.Read 30 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Community mod catalog

The Northstar community page on Thunderstore lists client-side and server-side mods, maps, skins, and other categories.Read 29 Sep 2026 · thunderstore.io

Console availability

The FAQ says there will not be a console version.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Custom games

It lets players run their own game servers with custom game modes, weapons, maps, and skins.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Dedicated servers

The Northstar wiki provides dedicated-server hosting documentation for Linux and Windows.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Game modes

Northstar includes community-made modes such as Gun Game, Titan Tag, Infection, and Frontier War.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Installer

The documentation recommends using an installer, which handles installing and updating Northstar.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Installer options

The official site lists FlightCore, VTOL, and Viper as installer options, with listed platform support varying by installer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

Installers

The project recommends an installer, which handles both installing and updating Northstar; manual installation is also documented.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Known issues

The wiki advises users to expect bugs and crashes with Northstar.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Known limitation

Northstar progress is separate from official servers and does not carry over to them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Linux support

The documentation provides installation instructions for Linux and Steam Deck using Steam or Lutris.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Manual install limit

Northstar does not automatically update when installed manually.Read 29 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

Modding tools

Northstar’s documentation includes guides and references for modding, scripting, plugins, and APIs.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Mods

Northstar supports downloading custom mods, such as game modes and maps, when joining a server.Read 29 Sep 2026 · northstar.tf

PC requirement

The Northstar client is available only on PC and requires owning and installing Titanfall 2.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Progression

Progression is disabled by default, leaving all weapons and skins unlocked; players can toggle progression in the lobby.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Server browser

The built-in server browser connects players to community servers and can filter by server name, map, or game mode.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Stability

The documentation says users should expect bugs and crashes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.northstar.tf

Where Specifiction places it

• Game Mod Loaders#18 of 267.3