''Titanfall'' is a series of
video game
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s that mainly feature
first-person shooter
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games. The series was created by
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment, LLC is an American video game development studio founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella. West and Zampella previously co-founded Infinity Ward and created the '' Call of Duty'' franchise, where they were responsible for ...
and debuted on
Xbox
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and
Microsoft Windows
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; it has expanded to other consoles and platforms.
Gameplay
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
Main series
''Titanfall''
''Titanfall'', the first game in the series, was released for
Xbox One
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and
Microsoft Windows
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on March 11, 2014. On April 8, 2014 it released for
Xbox 360
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. The game was mainly multiplayer focused with no real single-player campaign included. Instead, there was a single-player tutorial included that served as a way for the player to learn the mechanics of the game.
''Titanfall 2''
''Titanfall 2'' was released on October 28, 2016 for the
Xbox One
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,
PlayStation 4
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, and
Microsoft Windows
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. 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
"Effect and Cause" is the fifth level in the 2016 video game ''Titanfall 2.'' It features a unique gameplay mechanic which allows the player to shift back and forth in time between the level's dilapidated present-day state and its functioning pa ...
" in particular was well-received.
Spin-offs
''Titanfall: Assault''
''Titanfall: Assault'' was a
top-down
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real-time strategy game for mobile platforms in the style of ''
Clash Royale''. It was developed by Particle City and
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment, LLC is an American video game development studio founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella. West and Zampella previously co-founded Infinity Ward and created the '' Call of Duty'' franchise, where they were responsible for ...
, published by
Nexon
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, and released for
iOS
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and
Android
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in August 2017. All servers for ''Titanfall: Assault'' were shut down on July 30, 2018. On July 31, 2018, ''Titanfall: Assault'' was removed from
Google Play shortly after the servers were shut down.
''Apex Legends''
''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''. Although ''Apex Legends'' takes place in the ''Titanfall'' universe, the games do not run parallel to each other. The game was released in 2019 for the
Xbox One
The Xbox One is a home video game console developed by Microsoft. Announced in May 2013, it is the successor to Xbox 360 and the third base console in the Xbox series of video game consoles. It was first released in North America, parts of ...
,
PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Announced as the successor to the PlayStation 3 in February 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, November 29, 2013 in ...
, and
Microsoft Windows
Windows is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system families developed and marketed by Microsoft. Each family caters to a certain sector of the computing industry. For example, Windows NT for consumers, Windows Server for serv ...
, and in 2021 for
Nintendo Switch
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as a
free-to-play game. The game was met with positive critical reception. The game holds the record for the most players signed up in 1 week at 25 million. The game currently has a playerbase of 100 million people. The mobile game version called ''Apex Legends Mobile'' was released on May 17, 2022
Cancelled
''Titanfall: Frontline''
''Titanfall: Frontline'' was a
collectible card game
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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.
In January 2017, ''Titanfall: Frontline'' was cancelled.
''Titanfall Online''
In 2016, EA had announced that it was partnering with
Nexon
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to create an Asian market specific version of ''Titanfall'' called ''Titanfall Online'', similar to ''
Counter-Strike Online
''Counter-Strike Online'' is a tactical first-person shooter video game, targeted towards Asia's gaming market released in 2008. It is based on ''Counter-Strike'' and was developed by Nexon with oversight from license-holder Valve. It uses a m ...
'' and ''
Call of Duty Online
''Call of Duty Online'' (also known as ''CODOL, CODO, and Call of Duty: Online'', zh, , p=Shǐmìng zhàohuàn Online, s=使命召唤Online) was a free, online first-person shooter video game developed by Activision Shanghai and Raven Software. ...
''. 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. ''Titanfall Online'' was cancelled on July 9, 2018, primarily due to poor reception during testing and a changing market.
Development
''Titanfall'' is the first game developed by
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment, LLC is an American video game development studio founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella. West and Zampella previously co-founded Infinity Ward and created the '' Call of Duty'' franchise, where they were responsible for ...
, a developer founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella. As ex-employees of
Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward, Inc. is an American video game developer. They developed the video game ''Call of Duty'', along with seven other installments in the ''Call of Duty'' series. Vince Zampella, Grant Collier, and Jason West established Infinity Ward ...
, they helped create the ''
Call of Duty
''Call of Duty'' is a first-person shooter video game Media franchise, franchise published by Activision. Starting out in 2003, it first focused on games set in World War II. Over time, the series has seen games set in the midst of the Cold W ...
'' franchise. The two were fired after contract disputes.
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