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Northstar

Ch 106.9of 25 Game Mod Loaders
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported gamesTitanfall 2
  4. 4Supported platformsWindows; Linux
  5. 5Mod loading methodinjection
  6. 6Plugin supportYes
  7. 7Load-order controlYes
  8. 8Mod profilesYes
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Overview

Northstar is ranked #10 of 25 in game mod loaders on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows.

Compared on game mod loaders

Free plan
Yesnorthstar.tf
Supported games
Titanfall 2northstar.tf
Supported platforms
Windows; Linuxnorthstar.tf
Mod loading method
injectionnorthstar.tf
Plugin support
Yesnorthstar.tf
Load-order control
Yesnorthstar.tf
Mod profiles
Yesnorthstar.tf
Dependency handling
Yesnorthstar.tf

Facts

Purpose
Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
PC requirement
The Northstar client is available only on PC and requires owning and installing Titanfall 2.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Installer
The documentation recommends using an installer, which handles installing and updating Northstar.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Manual install limit
Northstar does not automatically update when installed manually.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Server browser
The home page describes joining community-hosted servers through Northstar’s server browser.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Mods
Northstar supports downloading custom mods, such as game modes and maps, when joining a server.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Game modes
The home page highlights Frontier Defense as a PvE mode available in vanilla and extended versions.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Community mod catalog
The Northstar community page on Thunderstore lists client-side and server-side mods, maps, skins, and other categories.thunderstore.io · 29 Sept 2026
Modding tools
Northstar’s documentation includes guides and references for modding, scripting, plugins, and APIs.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Dedicated servers
The Northstar wiki provides dedicated-server hosting documentation for Linux and Windows.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Known issues
The wiki advises users to expect bugs and crashes with Northstar.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The project directs users seeking help with setup, troubleshooting, or modification to its Discord community.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
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.docs.northstar.tf · 29 Sept 2026
Product
Northstar is a Titanfall 2 mod and custom server framework.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Custom games
It lets players run their own game servers with custom game modes, weapons, maps, and skins.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Progression
Progression is disabled by default, leaving all weapons and skins unlocked; players can toggle progression in the lobby.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Installers
The project recommends an installer, which handles both installing and updating Northstar; manual installation is also documented.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Installer options
The official site lists FlightCore, VTOL, and Viper as installer options, with listed platform support varying by installer.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Linux support
The documentation provides installation instructions for Linux and Steam Deck using Steam or Lutris.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Security
The FAQ says Northstar adds logic intended to provide some level of security because the vanilla client fully trusts servers.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Known limitation
Northstar progress is separate from official servers and does not carry over to them.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Stability
The documentation says users should expect bugs and crashes.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026
Console availability
The FAQ says there will not be a console version.docs.northstar.tf · 30 Sept 2026

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