Titanfall 2 second tech test weekend begins; Gameplay altering patch detailed

After the initial technical test left Titanfall fans less than impressed with gameplay, Respawn decided that the next technical test would be better. In order for the second Titanfall 2 technical test to offer a better experience, Respawn used player feedback to enhance some of the features that they had toned down.

According to preliminary statements, Respawn planned on addressing the lack of momentum, the Titan Meter, and the Titan movement. With so little time between tech tests, did Respawn do it? Yes.

The Titanfall 2 forums have been updated with patch notes detailing a number of changes, as well as an "Amped Happy Hour Event." One of the things that hasn't been fixed in the patch is the "Invite Friends" feature. It's still broken because they wanted to finish up the gameplay changes.

*Note: Be sure to download this patch before you play the second tech test.

Check out the patch notes, courtesy of the Titanfall 2 forums:

TIME TO KILL

• Amped Weapons Boost now unlocks at 80% of the earn meter instead of 50%.
• Charge Rifles now have damage falloff at cross map distances.
• Slightly increased cloak visibility for other Pilots.

We think the abundance of Amped Weapons is a large contributor to lower time to kill. We’re still adjusting individual weapon balance for ship.

MOBILITY

• Increased max wall-running speed.
• Increased base wall-running speed and air speed.
• Increased acceleration while jumping off walls.
• Titans dashes recharge 2 seconds faster.

Training is unaffected by these changes, ensuring Gauntlet records will remain valid.

TITAN TIMER

• Pilots now earn a small amount of Titan meter every 5 seconds.

This value may be undertuned until we can take a pass at how much meter you earn from objectives.

BOUNTY HUNT

• Score Limit lowered to 5000 from 6000 to increase the amount of games won by score instead of time.
• Banking phases now last 45 seconds instead of a minute.

TECHNICAL FIXES

• Fixed some issues with the outer deadzone on PlayStation controllers.

AMPED HAPPY HOUR EVENT

Lastly, we will be offering players the chance to receive this callsign for launch when you play the Amped Happy Hour event this Saturday. All you need to do is play between the hours of 9-10am PT/5-6pm GMT or 4-5pm PT Saturday/12-1am GMT Sunday and you’ll get this exclusive callsign when Titanfall 2 releases on October 28