Titanfall
| Titanfall | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Developer(s) | Respawn Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch |
| First release | Titanfall March 11, 2014 |
| Latest release | Apex Legends February 9, 2019 |
Titanfall is a series of video games that mainly feature first-person shooter games. The series was created by Respawn Entertainment and debuted as an Xbox exclusive; it has expanded to other consoles and platforms.
Gameplay[edit]
In Titanfall, players control "Pilots" and their mech-style Titans, and fight in six-on-six matches set in the war-torn outer space colonies of the Frontier. The game is optimized for fast-paced, continual action, aided by wall-running abilities and populations of computer-controlled soldiers. Other titles in the series includes unique characters who are able to use special abilities.
Games[edit]
| 2014 | Titanfall |
|---|---|
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | Titanfall 2 |
| 2017 | Titanfall: Assault |
| 2018 | |
| 2019 | Apex Legends |
Main series[edit]
Titanfall[edit]
Titanfall, the first game in the series, was released for Xbox consoles, on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in 2014. The game was mainly multiplayer focused with no real single-player campaign included. Instead, there were single-player missions included that served as a way for the player to learn the mechanics of the game.
Titanfall 2[edit]
Titanfall 2 was released in 2016 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows. This time, the game included a single-player campaign with a full-fledged story. Many of the mechanics from Titanfall returned, including maps in multiplayer. The game received several free updates after its launch, including a returning multiplayer mode known as Frontier Defense. The level "Effect and Cause" in particular was well-received.
Spin-offs[edit]
Titanfall: Assault[edit]
Titanfall: Assault was a top-down real-time strategy game for mobile platforms in the style of Clash Royale. It was developed by Particle City and Respawn Entertainment, published by Nexon, and released for iOS and Android[1] in August 2017.[2][3] In July 31, 2018, Titanfall: Assault was removed from Google Play shortly after the servers are shut down.
Apex Legends[edit]
Apex Legends is a battle royale game that features hero shooter mechanics and the first major platform spin-off for the series. While the game is not directly tied to Titanfall, many of its assets and gameplay features were based on Titanfall 2.[4] The game was released in 2019 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows as a free-to-play game. The game was met with positive critical reception.[citation needed]
Cancelled[edit]
Titanfall: Frontline[edit]
Titanfall: Frontline was a collectible card game that was played in real-time. The player collects and places Pilot, Titan, and burn cards to damage and defeat their opponent. Pilot and Titan cards can combine to perform extra damage.[5] In January 2017, Titanfall: Frontline was cancelled.[6]
Titanfall Online[edit]
In 2016, EA had announced that it was partnering with Nexon to create an Asian market specific version of Titanfall called Titanfall Online, similar to Counter-Strike Online and Call of Duty Online.[7] This version was based on the first Titanfall rather than its sequel, with some slight differences like four main pilots in the game, the introduction of a new titan, and a new map. Titanfall Online had a closed beta in 2017.[8] There have been no new updates since.[9][better source needed]
Development[edit]
Titanfall is the first game developed by Respawn Entertainment, a developer founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella. As ex-employees of Infinity Ward, they helped create the Call of Duty franchise. The two were fired after contract disputes.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (May 3, 2017). "Titanfall: Assault turns the shooter into a real-time strategy game". Polygon.
- ^ "Titanfall's First Mobile Game Is Out Today". Kotaku.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael. "Titanfall: Assault turns the shooter into a real-time strategy game". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (February 4, 2019). "Mackey McCandlish interview — Why Respawn made battle royale shooter Apex Legends". Venturebeat. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (September 12, 2016). "Titanfall: Frontline is a card game coming this fall to mobile devices (update)". Polygon. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (January 13, 2017). "Titanfall Mobile Game Canceled, Never Made It Past Beta". GameSpot. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "There's a new Titanfall game coming to South Korea". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- ^ "Nexon Begins Accepting Titanfall Online Closed Beta Sign-Ups". MMOs. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
- ^ "넥슨닷컴". www.nexon.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ McElroy, Griffin (May 24, 2012). "Activision v. West and Zampella case pushed back to June 1st". Polygon.
- ^ Crecente, Brian (March 3, 2013). "Respawn Entertainment co-founder Jason West retires". Polygon.
| Employees |
|  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidiaries |
| |||||||
| Franchises | ||||||||
| Related | ||||||||