Northstar

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One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Northstar is ranked #9 of 25 in game mod loaders on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows.

Compared on game mod loaders

Free plan: Yes
Supported games: Titanfall 2
Supported platforms: Windows; Linux
Mod loading method: injection
Plugin support: Yes
Load-order control: Yes
Mod profiles: Yes
Dependency handling: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Northstar is a Titanfall 2 modding and custom server framework.
PC requirement: The Northstar client is available only on PC and requires owning and installing Titanfall 2.
Installer: The documentation recommends using an installer, which handles installing and updating Northstar.
Manual install limit: Northstar does not automatically update when installed manually.
Server browser: The home page describes joining community-hosted servers through Northstar’s server browser.
Mods: Northstar supports downloading custom mods, such as game modes and maps, when joining a server.
Game modes: The home page highlights Frontier Defense as a PvE mode available in vanilla and extended versions.
Community mod catalog: The Northstar community page on Thunderstore lists client-side and server-side mods, maps, skins, and other categories.
Modding tools: Northstar’s documentation includes guides and references for modding, scripting, plugins, and APIs.
Dedicated servers: The Northstar wiki provides dedicated-server hosting documentation for Linux and Windows.
Known issues: The wiki advises users to expect bugs and crashes with Northstar.
Support: The project directs users seeking help with setup, troubleshooting, or modification to its Discord community.
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.
Product: Northstar is a Titanfall 2 mod and custom server framework.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Mod Loaders in 2026#9 of 25

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Sources

northstar.tf· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/installing-northstar/manual-instal· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/installing-northstar/basic-setup/· checked 29 Sept 2026
thunderstore.io/c/northstar/· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Modding/· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/faq/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/using-northstar/progression/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.northstar.tf/Wiki/steamdeck-and-linux/installing-on-· checked 30 Sept 2026