Titanfall 2 Gets Long-Awaited Major Update: Is There a Connection to Apex Patch Notes Easter Egg?

 Titanfall Gets a Massive Update After Years of Neglect: Intriguing Mention in Latest Apex Legends Patch Notes

Titanfall 2 Gets Long-Awaited Major Update: Is There a Connection to Apex Patch Notes Easter Egg?

The past few years have been quite challenging for Titanfall 2 enthusiasts, but a glimmer of hope is now on the horizon. After an extended period of minimal maintenance and a dearth of new content, the game is receiving some much-needed attention with the release of a substantial update. This marks a significant development, as the game's loyal fanbase has been waiting for change, especially following the discovery of a Titanfall Easter egg in the recently unveiled Apex Legends patch notes.

The update brings critical improvements, including fixes for matchmaking issues and enhanced server stability. For the first time in years, Titanfall 2 is becoming a playable experience once more. In addition to these fundamental fixes, Titanfall 2 private matches, in beta for eight years, have now officially launched. This isn't entirely surprising, given that Apex Legends introduced private match functionality earlier this year. Moreover, the update introduces both new and familiar game modes, with regular rotations since the update's deployment last week. The 1v1 Coliseum mode also received a similar revamp, featuring new weapons and periodically rotating weapon loadouts. The update has not only addressed map geometry issues but has also rectified glitches and resolved out-of-bounds exploits. One intriguing addition to the map is small Nessie plushies (the mascot of Apex Legends) holding hammers, placed in recently fixed areas. This might be a subtle nod to Respawn's recent crackdown on cheating in Apex Legends, where over 2,000 cheaters were banned. With Titanfall 2's servers finally back in action, some players might have felt the banhammer as well.

Up until last week's update, Titanfall 2 had been virtually unplayable since 2021 due to relentless DDOS attacks by disgruntled players of the original Titanfall game. Respawn struggled to stabilize the game, and fans were disappointed to learn that the studio had only assigned "one or two" developers to oversee Titanfall 2's maintenance, especially since they resolved DDOS attacks on Apex Legends (which coincided with the Titanfall 2 attacks) in less than 24 hours.

Respawn has been sending mixed signals about the franchise's future, teasing potential Titanfall content one moment and then stating that Titanfall 3 wouldn't be arriving anytime soon. There were even reports about the development of a single-player game set in the Apex Legends universe (the same universe as Titanfall), codenamed Titanfall Legends, which was later cancelled.

The cancellation of Titanfall Legends understandably disappointed players. While this Titanfall 2 update doesn't guarantee the imminent arrival of Titanfall 3, the fact that Titanfall 2 is currently available on Steam at an enormous 90% discount suggests that Respawn is trying to rekindle interest in its revived mech shooter. The appearance of Nessie in Titanfall 2 also implies that Respawn is paying more attention to the franchise and its connection to Apex Legends. An intriguing Easter egg hidden in the depths of Apex's Harbinger Collection Event patch notes adds to the speculation:

"Incoming Transmission…. Subject: Nessie….

1394521200

1477638000

1549267200"

Twitter sleuths quickly decoded this cryptic message, revealing that these numerical codes correspond to the release dates of Titanfall, Titanfall 2, and Apex Legends. This hints at something new brewing on the horizon. But what could it be? Apex Legends dataminer Kralrindo suggests an interesting theory:

Several months ago, Apex's in-game stat trackers underwent a change, now specifying "Apex Wins" and "Apex Damage" instead of simply "Wins" or "Damage." Perhaps Respawn is subtly leading players toward an Apex Legends/Titanfall crossover. The exact nature of this crossover remains a mystery, but one thing is clear: Respawn's commitment to the Titanfall universe remains unwavering.