In December 2019, PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to Titanfall 2 as a free monthly PS Plus Game. This is expected to drive up player numbers on the PS4. Many believe that Titanfall 2 truly deserves this.
This is new: Many are likely pleased about this. Sony’s subscription service PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) offers its members a true top shooter for the PS4 by the end of 2019 – namely, Titanfall 2 from 2016.
More about this can be found here: PS Plus in December 2019: Free PS4 games include one of the best sci-fi shooters
In the PlayStation Store (PS Store), the sci-fi shooter has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 18,000 reviews. On Metacritic, the PS4 version of Titanfall 2 currently has a score of 89 out of 100 from 61 reviews. The gaming press also gave it numerous top ratings.
How can you get the shooter for free on PS4? Anyone who currently has an active PS Plus subscription can download Titanfall for free from the PS Store for their PS4 – and this is available until early January 2020. You can find the link here: Download Titanfall 2 for free with PS Plus
This is Titanfall 2
This is what Titanfall 2 offers: The game is a first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment and the direct sequel to Titanfall – the first game in the series.
You play as a soldier from the future, fighting as a regular infantryman or as a massive Titan – a giant, heavily armed, and armored robot colossus.
Titanfall 2 features a short yet engaging single-player campaign and also includes a fast-paced and varied multiplayer component. Regardless of the experience you prefer, you must become one with your Titan and develop into an unstoppable killing machine.
How the PS Plus release affects Titanfall’s player numbers
What were the player numbers on PS4 before the PS Plus release? Although Titanfall 2 is still considered one of the best sci-fi shooters in recent years, the active player community was relatively small lately.
Just before the PS Plus release of Titanfall 2 on December 3, about 1,500 players were online simultaneously on the PS4 – and that was on good days.
Here are the player numbers now: However, the PS Plus release has given player numbers a significant boost. The numbers have literally exploded.
On December 7, nearly 70,000 players were online simultaneously. But not only new players are participating through the free version – many veterans are also taking advantage of the resurgence of the player base on PS4 to enjoy the fun multiplayer, as numerous comments on Reddit show.
But what exactly attracts the players?
That’s why Titanfall 2 deserves these player numbers
How the players react: Many fans and players are excited about the increased player numbers and wholeheartedly support Titanfall 2’s late resurgence on PS4.
Even today, Titanfall 2 is still considered by many players and critics to be one of the best sci-fi shooters in recent years. This is evidenced by positive reviews from the press or on Metacritic.
Many still say: “Once you’ve tried it, you love it.” And so some players who try Titanfall 2 agree with this statement. Especially the fast-paced and varied online multiplayer component is praised by many.
Why did Titanfall 2 have bad luck at release? Many believe that Titanfall 2 deserved its current success at launch.
However, due to an unfortunate release timing between two other blockbuster shooters, Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Respawn Entertainment’s sci-fi shooter got overshadowed and Titanfall 2 became a commercial failure.
Titanfall 2 was never really able to establish a solid player base – despite outstanding reviews. Even though the game itself was truly good – it couldn’t compete against the big competition. Many seemingly opted for one of the two established shooter titans instead of giving the promising “newcomer” a shot.
In short: This great shooter simply had bad luck, was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and thus fell far short of its true potential.
But now, thanks to the PS Plus promotion, Titanfall 2 is once again in the spotlight for many players on the PS4. We can only hope that the player numbers can hold steady for a while. This excellent shooter certainly deserves it.
What do you think of Titanfall 2 at the end of 2019? Are you excited about the increased player numbers? Did you just discover this shooter through the PS Plus promotion? Or are you an experienced veteran looking for thrills on the battlefield again?
