Despite initial reports to the contrary, Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has recently indicated they are not currently working on a new Titanfall game.
“There’s nothing currently in development,” says Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella in an interview with IGN. “But it’s always there. You see the little bits of stuff coming back [through the lore in Apex Legends]. At some point, I would personally like to see some kind of resurrection there. We’ll see if I can make that happen.”
Zampella noted that he and the rest of the studio are working on some other projects at the moment, but he obviously seems intent on trying to shut down the possibility that the studio will develop a new entry in the Titanfall franchise anytime in the near future.
As we mentioned, his insistence Respawn isn’t developing a Titanfall game directly contradicts what Zampella himself tweeted out in 2019 when he said that “We...
“There’s nothing currently in development,” says Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella in an interview with IGN. “But it’s always there. You see the little bits of stuff coming back [through the lore in Apex Legends]. At some point, I would personally like to see some kind of resurrection there. We’ll see if I can make that happen.”
Zampella noted that he and the rest of the studio are working on some other projects at the moment, but he obviously seems intent on trying to shut down the possibility that the studio will develop a new entry in the Titanfall franchise anytime in the near future.
As we mentioned, his insistence Respawn isn’t developing a Titanfall game directly contradicts what Zampella himself tweeted out in 2019 when he said that “We...
- 5/15/2020
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
One of the people responsible for helping Respawn Entertainment establish itself as the market leader it is today has parted ways with the company.
Drew McCoy, a founding developer for the studio after various members of Infinity Ward (including himself) split from Call of Duty publisher Activision, has confirmed the news of his departure on social media. Having worked on both Titanfall and its cult favourite sequel to, more recently, taking on the role of executive producer for Apex Legends, it’s not yet clear how much of an impact McCoy’s leaving will have on the battle royale, and we’ve yet to hear any word in regards to his replacement.
Those details and more will likely surface in due time, of course, but as for McCoy, he briefly touched on the reasons for his exit in a brief statement over on Twitter which you can see below.
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Drew McCoy, a founding developer for the studio after various members of Infinity Ward (including himself) split from Call of Duty publisher Activision, has confirmed the news of his departure on social media. Having worked on both Titanfall and its cult favourite sequel to, more recently, taking on the role of executive producer for Apex Legends, it’s not yet clear how much of an impact McCoy’s leaving will have on the battle royale, and we’ve yet to hear any word in regards to his replacement.
Those details and more will likely surface in due time, of course, but as for McCoy, he briefly touched on the reasons for his exit in a brief statement over on Twitter which you can see below.
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- 2/26/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Hold fast, Apex Legends fans, the wait for a fresh season is almost over.
Officially unveiled by a content-packed livestream earlier today, developer Respawn Entertainment finally put to rest a number of rumors concerning Season 4, including long-awaited confirmation of the battle royale’s newest hero, Forge. Alongside the musclebound bruiser’s grand entrance, the studio noted another sandbox addition in the form of new weapon, the Sentinel. This bolt-action sniper rifle is described as a powerhouse by executive producer Drew McCoy and, unlike other weapons in its archetype, will feature a unique charge mechanic.
Two major reveals already, then, but we’re just getting started. Thanks to the recently updated official website, Respawn has shared further details on what fans can expect once Season 3 leaves next month. Continue through the break below for a full overview.
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Officially unveiled by a content-packed livestream earlier today, developer Respawn Entertainment finally put to rest a number of rumors concerning Season 4, including long-awaited confirmation of the battle royale’s newest hero, Forge. Alongside the musclebound bruiser’s grand entrance, the studio noted another sandbox addition in the form of new weapon, the Sentinel. This bolt-action sniper rifle is described as a powerhouse by executive producer Drew McCoy and, unlike other weapons in its archetype, will feature a unique charge mechanic.
Two major reveals already, then, but we’re just getting started. Thanks to the recently updated official website, Respawn has shared further details on what fans can expect once Season 3 leaves next month. Continue through the break below for a full overview.
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- 1/23/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Respawn Entertainment has finally pulled back the curtain on Apex Legends Season 4.
As part of a livestream earlier today, the developer revealed a number of new details for the battle royale’s fourth tri-monthly refresh, including an official name: Assimilation. It’s with this update that a previously leaked hero will join the existing roster and, as always, they’ll be joined with a brand new addition to Apex’s armory.
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This fearsome new weapon, says executive producer Drew McCoy, not only “feels really powerful,” but boasts a slick unique animation whenever the user drops the mag for a fresh reload. “It’s a little different than our other sniper rifles,” McCoy continues, revealing that the new...
As part of a livestream earlier today, the developer revealed a number of new details for the battle royale’s fourth tri-monthly refresh, including an official name: Assimilation. It’s with this update that a previously leaked hero will join the existing roster and, as always, they’ll be joined with a brand new addition to Apex’s armory.
Feast your eyes on the Sentinel bolt-action sniper rifle via the gallery below:
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This fearsome new weapon, says executive producer Drew McCoy, not only “feels really powerful,” but boasts a slick unique animation whenever the user drops the mag for a fresh reload. “It’s a little different than our other sniper rifles,” McCoy continues, revealing that the new...
- 1/23/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Apex Legends might have been built around the framework of a battle royale from the get-go, but as is the case all too often, not everything goes according to plan.
Set in the same universe as its beloved Titanfall, many fans had presumed around launch that Respawn would eventually introduce the titular robots and parkour features into its competitive-focused shooter. Both gameplay elements, after all, helped to distinguish Titanfall from its contemporaries, and while the series’ second outing never quite managed to record the sales it perhaps deserved, the title quickly became a cult favourite.
That being the case, the developer had originally intended to port much of its existing world – including the titans themselves – over to Apex, but it quickly became apparent that the migration simply wouldn’t work.
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Set in the same universe as its beloved Titanfall, many fans had presumed around launch that Respawn would eventually introduce the titular robots and parkour features into its competitive-focused shooter. Both gameplay elements, after all, helped to distinguish Titanfall from its contemporaries, and while the series’ second outing never quite managed to record the sales it perhaps deserved, the title quickly became a cult favourite.
That being the case, the developer had originally intended to port much of its existing world – including the titans themselves – over to Apex, but it quickly became apparent that the migration simply wouldn’t work.
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- 11/22/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Apex Legends is a great game of choice if you’ve some free time to burn on a session or two, but venture into the battle royale’s ranked playlists and you’ll find an almost entirely different experience.
Here, serious competitors spend countless hours honing their skills and will stop at nothing to reach the pinnacle rank of Apex Predator, even if it means cheating to gain an unfair advantage. Apex Legends is far from the only game to attract such players, of course, but Respawn has notably struggled to stay on top of its prevalence in the past. Back around launch earlier this year, the shooter was, for want of a better term, infested with aimbots and other software meant to give unsavoury types a leg-up on the competition.
As its explosive initial popularity has worn off and player numbers have settled, the issue has calmed massively, but...
Here, serious competitors spend countless hours honing their skills and will stop at nothing to reach the pinnacle rank of Apex Predator, even if it means cheating to gain an unfair advantage. Apex Legends is far from the only game to attract such players, of course, but Respawn has notably struggled to stay on top of its prevalence in the past. Back around launch earlier this year, the shooter was, for want of a better term, infested with aimbots and other software meant to give unsavoury types a leg-up on the competition.
As its explosive initial popularity has worn off and player numbers have settled, the issue has calmed massively, but...
- 10/23/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Apex Legends‘ explosive overnight success upon launch back in February was unexpected, to say the least. With 50 million players flying through the admission gates to Kings Canyon within the battle royale’s first month, Respawn publicly struggled to keep pace with fan demand for new content. Forced to sideline its plans in order to deal with cheaters, bugs and myriad performance issues, Season 1: Wild Frontier dropped a month later to a troublingly lukewarm reception.
In light of the latter’s poor performance, both revenue and player numbers nosedived to levels far below that of initial figures, painting a bleak picture for the game’s future. Several months on, preliminary reactions to Season 2’s announcement at last week’s E3 paint a positive picture for the road ahead and Respawn, finally, appears to have hit its stride. But even in the current climate, talks of a potential sequel still circulate the web to no end.
In light of the latter’s poor performance, both revenue and player numbers nosedived to levels far below that of initial figures, painting a bleak picture for the game’s future. Several months on, preliminary reactions to Season 2’s announcement at last week’s E3 paint a positive picture for the road ahead and Respawn, finally, appears to have hit its stride. But even in the current climate, talks of a potential sequel still circulate the web to no end.
- 6/21/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Thanks to a renewed effort on Respawn’s part, Apex Legends‘ future is looking more promising than ever. The battle royale, which has frequently come under fire for not providing frequent or sizable enough content updates, is on the cusp of welcoming its biggest update since launch in the form of Season 2. As with its predecessor, Battle Charge is scheduled to introduce a brand new playable character, additional customization options and a renewed Battle Pass.
This time, however, the unlocks players will be working towards won’t be predominantly filled with fluff, but meaningful, desirable rewards. Progression is being overhauled too, to include a variety of challenges that award overall seasonal progress. With all of the above combined, it certainly seems as if Respawn has finally found its feet in giving fans what they desire, but there’s still one much-requested feature that looks unlikely to arrive anytime soon.
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This time, however, the unlocks players will be working towards won’t be predominantly filled with fluff, but meaningful, desirable rewards. Progression is being overhauled too, to include a variety of challenges that award overall seasonal progress. With all of the above combined, it certainly seems as if Respawn has finally found its feet in giving fans what they desire, but there’s still one much-requested feature that looks unlikely to arrive anytime soon.
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- 6/19/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Is Apex Legends destined to fade away into obscurity, or is its caretaker dedicated to ensuring the battle royale remains – and continues to be – successful? Had that question been asked, say, several weeks after launch, the resounding answer would undoubtedly have been in favour of the former, but now? Let’s just say that Respawn finally appears to have found its feet in recent weeks, having kickstarted a feeling of forward momentum that doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
Just prior to E3 and its promise of a not-to-be-missed Season 2 reveal, the developer air-dropped its first-ever limited-time event into Kings Canyon. A brand new game mode, desirable cosmetics and some welcome progression systems arrived alongside Legendary Hunt, largely ticking all the boxes present on players’ wish lists.
Since then, of course, fans have been privy to some of the improvements and game-changing adjustments coming with Season 2: Battle Charge,...
Just prior to E3 and its promise of a not-to-be-missed Season 2 reveal, the developer air-dropped its first-ever limited-time event into Kings Canyon. A brand new game mode, desirable cosmetics and some welcome progression systems arrived alongside Legendary Hunt, largely ticking all the boxes present on players’ wish lists.
Since then, of course, fans have been privy to some of the improvements and game-changing adjustments coming with Season 2: Battle Charge,...
- 6/18/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Ok, we admit, we’re a little baffled by this, too.
After a couple of months of rapidly dropping player counts, some rather annoying glitches, and an army of dedicated cheaters, things are looking on the up and up for Apex Legends. Developer Respawn Entertainment has put a lot of time and effort into smoothing out the overall experience and earlier today, Electronic Arts pulled back the curtain on the game’s second season, which is set to kick off in early July. Aside from a brand new electrifying Legend, a new ranked mode is in the works, too, along with a new legendary weapon dubbed the L-star which has the ability to open doors from afar.
Of course, that’s only a tiny portion of what Respawn has in the pipeline. Earlier today, EA showed off some new gameplay footage and teased the introduction of an all-new creature for Apex Legends.
After a couple of months of rapidly dropping player counts, some rather annoying glitches, and an army of dedicated cheaters, things are looking on the up and up for Apex Legends. Developer Respawn Entertainment has put a lot of time and effort into smoothing out the overall experience and earlier today, Electronic Arts pulled back the curtain on the game’s second season, which is set to kick off in early July. Aside from a brand new electrifying Legend, a new ranked mode is in the works, too, along with a new legendary weapon dubbed the L-star which has the ability to open doors from afar.
Of course, that’s only a tiny portion of what Respawn has in the pipeline. Earlier today, EA showed off some new gameplay footage and teased the introduction of an all-new creature for Apex Legends.
- 6/8/2019
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
Unsurprisingly, Apex Legends has become something of a honeypot for cheaters and unsavoury players alike. For some, the temptation to gain an advantage over other players by any means necessary inevitably results in using illegal means to do so, a sad reality that’s especially true in the sphere of competitive gaming. If there’s glory, fame or monetary rewards on the line, you can bet your bottom dollar that cheaters will emerge from the woodwork in an attempt to ruin the legitimate efforts of honest folk, and in Apex Legends‘ case, it’s bore the brunt of that plague since launch back in February.
Respawn, however, has had enough. Announced today via a blog post, executive producer Drew McCoy confirmed that the total of number players banned from the shores of Kings Canyon now stands at an eye-watering 770,000. For obvious reasons, he’s reluctant to share specific details regarding...
Respawn, however, has had enough. Announced today via a blog post, executive producer Drew McCoy confirmed that the total of number players banned from the shores of Kings Canyon now stands at an eye-watering 770,000. For obvious reasons, he’s reluctant to share specific details regarding...
- 5/3/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Ever since Epic Games took the genre by storm with Fortnite, a critically important ingredient necessary for any battle royale to succeed has been a low barrier to entry. Despite Apex Legends being Respawn Entertainment’s first foray into the market, it had clearly done its homework in that regard. No subscription or upfront cost is required to gear-up and make the jump into Kings Canyon – the only prerequisites are a good internet connection and a well-trained trigger finger.
That accessibility has been a major contributor to the title’s initial success, a strong start that has since dissolved into a progressive decline. Content droughts, performance problems and stability issues are considered by the player base at large to be the major contributors to Apex‘s current predicament, but how does Respawn intend to tackle these glaring faults? As part of a candid address to fans last week, the studio...
That accessibility has been a major contributor to the title’s initial success, a strong start that has since dissolved into a progressive decline. Content droughts, performance problems and stability issues are considered by the player base at large to be the major contributors to Apex‘s current predicament, but how does Respawn intend to tackle these glaring faults? As part of a candid address to fans last week, the studio...
- 4/30/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Respawn Entertainment has come out swinging in 2019 and it has no intention of slowing down, either. Back in February, the respected developer realized its first attempt at the free-to-play live service model with Apex Legends. The battle royale saw explosive growth in its first month of release, attracting more than 50 million players to its shores, a milestone quickly followed by its defeat of Epic Games’ Fortnite in Twitch viewership ratings just weeks later.
Since then, interest in the competitive team-based shooter has tapered off, with players casual and hardcore alike beginning to tire of recurring issues and a general lack of content. In its most recent address to the fans titled, Respawn acknowledged that a side effect of the game’s rapid growth has been an influx of bugs and cheaters, issues that it has had no choice but to sink development time into.
Apex‘s content schedule has suffered as a result,...
Since then, interest in the competitive team-based shooter has tapered off, with players casual and hardcore alike beginning to tire of recurring issues and a general lack of content. In its most recent address to the fans titled, Respawn acknowledged that a side effect of the game’s rapid growth has been an influx of bugs and cheaters, issues that it has had no choice but to sink development time into.
Apex‘s content schedule has suffered as a result,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Having recorded a hugely-successful launch and massive player figures since release back in February, there’s no doubting that Apex Legends is here to stay. Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale will continue to provide some much-needed competition for the likes of Fortnite, that much is certain, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement. The brand’s future growth will assuredly come via continued content updates and expanded Battle Passes, but that’s just one way for Apex to spread its dominance.
Currently, the world of Kings Canyon is available to play for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, but there’s one platform noticeably missing from that list. Nintendo Switch is still without its own version of Apex Legends, and its continued absence certainly doesn’t stem from a lack of interest. Indeed, Switch owners and Apex fans alike have continued to quiz Respawn on a potential...
Currently, the world of Kings Canyon is available to play for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, but there’s one platform noticeably missing from that list. Nintendo Switch is still without its own version of Apex Legends, and its continued absence certainly doesn’t stem from a lack of interest. Indeed, Switch owners and Apex fans alike have continued to quiz Respawn on a potential...
- 4/12/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Rob Leane Apr 12, 2019
If you've been hoping to play Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch, it might be wise to not hold your breath
Respawn's Apex Legends game has been pegged as a competitor to Fortnite since its launch, but the Nintendo Switch represents one big platform that Fortnite has conquered while Apex Legends hasn't even launched on it yet. And now, thanks to a new interview with Wired, it sounds like Respawn isn't planning to announce a Switch release for Apex Legends any time soon.
"If Switch was coming, we would tell you, and we would blast it across the world", said Apex Legends boss Drew McCoy in a video interview with Wired where he answered fan questions.
He added, "We are hearing all the Switch players who say they want the game. I can't make any promises right now. We have a lot of things that we're working on,...
If you've been hoping to play Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch, it might be wise to not hold your breath
Respawn's Apex Legends game has been pegged as a competitor to Fortnite since its launch, but the Nintendo Switch represents one big platform that Fortnite has conquered while Apex Legends hasn't even launched on it yet. And now, thanks to a new interview with Wired, it sounds like Respawn isn't planning to announce a Switch release for Apex Legends any time soon.
"If Switch was coming, we would tell you, and we would blast it across the world", said Apex Legends boss Drew McCoy in a video interview with Wired where he answered fan questions.
He added, "We are hearing all the Switch players who say they want the game. I can't make any promises right now. We have a lot of things that we're working on,...
- 4/12/2019
- Den of Geek
Apex Legends continues to maintain its hold on the battle royale market since launch back in February, but where – and how – can it improve upon its strong foundation? While Epic Games continues to churn out updates on a weekly basis for Fortnite, Respawn has – whether by choice or necessity, it’s not clear – opted to take a slower, more reactive approach to how it improves Apex Legends. Currently, Season 1: Wild Frontier, its associated Battle Pass and new character Octane have been the only major additions to Apex‘s metagame since release, and some fans are quickly growing restless in the wait for details on future updates.
On the whole, Respawn has been remarkably receptive to community-driven feedback, always encouraging its fans to be vocal with suggestions for improvement. Whether through social media or via quickfire Q&A sessions, a plethora of wants and wishes have been directed at the team at Respawn,...
On the whole, Respawn has been remarkably receptive to community-driven feedback, always encouraging its fans to be vocal with suggestions for improvement. Whether through social media or via quickfire Q&A sessions, a plethora of wants and wishes have been directed at the team at Respawn,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
In the two short months since launch, Apex Legends‘ popularity has exploded on an unprecedented scale. Despite little pre-release fanfare, the battle royale almost immediately shot straight to the top of Twitch’s viewership charts, even beating out Epic Games’ gargantuan Fortnite to claim the top spot. Since then, of course, the new game smell has somewhat worn off, though Apex has found itself sitting in a comfortable second place behind its competitor with a bright future to come.
Though its inaugural Battle Pass attracted criticism for a lack of meaningful content, the addition of new character Octane (with more on the way) is an early indication that Respawn is in it for the long haul and Kings Canyon regulars should expect the developer to only up the ante with a mix of surprising and much-requested new features. One such item on the latter list, no doubt, is the prospect of cross-platform play.
Though its inaugural Battle Pass attracted criticism for a lack of meaningful content, the addition of new character Octane (with more on the way) is an early indication that Respawn is in it for the long haul and Kings Canyon regulars should expect the developer to only up the ante with a mix of surprising and much-requested new features. One such item on the latter list, no doubt, is the prospect of cross-platform play.
- 4/9/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Matthew Byrd Feb 6, 2019
Forget Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Pubg. For Apex Legends to succeed, it must beat Electronic Arts.
Apex Legends is already a special game. In just 24 hours, this Titanfall battle royale spin-off acquired 1 million unique players, overtook Fortnite to become one of the most-watched Twitch games, and dominated headlines. You might say that some of these accomplishments are fairly standard for a new battle royale title from a major developer that was announced and released within a day, but the truth of the matter is that very little about Apex Legends so far has been standard. That includes another possible record that Apex Legends may have set: quickest time for a developer to distance itself from its publisher.
"Not to be throwing EA under the bus, but this wasn’t the game they were expecting," Apex Legends' executive producer Drew McCoy said during an interview with Game Informer.
Forget Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Pubg. For Apex Legends to succeed, it must beat Electronic Arts.
Apex Legends is already a special game. In just 24 hours, this Titanfall battle royale spin-off acquired 1 million unique players, overtook Fortnite to become one of the most-watched Twitch games, and dominated headlines. You might say that some of these accomplishments are fairly standard for a new battle royale title from a major developer that was announced and released within a day, but the truth of the matter is that very little about Apex Legends so far has been standard. That includes another possible record that Apex Legends may have set: quickest time for a developer to distance itself from its publisher.
"Not to be throwing EA under the bus, but this wasn’t the game they were expecting," Apex Legends' executive producer Drew McCoy said during an interview with Game Informer.
- 2/5/2019
- Den of Geek
Matthew Byrd Feb 5, 2019
Respawn Entertainment suggests that Apex Legends has replaced Titanfall 3.
The surprise launch of Apex Legends may very well mean that there will be no Titanfall 3.
“The world thinks we’re making Titanfall 3 and we’re not - this is what we’re making,” said Respawn producer Drew McCoy in an interview with Eurogamer. "To try and convince a skeptical audience for months with trailers and hands-on articles, we’re just like, ‘Let the game speak for itself’...We’re doing a free to play game, with essentially loot boxes, after we were bought by EA, and it’s not Titanfall 3."
The full interview seemingly confirms what many have speculated: Respawn isn't working on Titanfall 3 and seemingly has no plans to develop Titanfall 3 in the near future. At the very least, it seems reasonable enough to speculate that Titanfall 3 isn't in anyone's immediate plans considering that Respawn is...
Respawn Entertainment suggests that Apex Legends has replaced Titanfall 3.
The surprise launch of Apex Legends may very well mean that there will be no Titanfall 3.
“The world thinks we’re making Titanfall 3 and we’re not - this is what we’re making,” said Respawn producer Drew McCoy in an interview with Eurogamer. "To try and convince a skeptical audience for months with trailers and hands-on articles, we’re just like, ‘Let the game speak for itself’...We’re doing a free to play game, with essentially loot boxes, after we were bought by EA, and it’s not Titanfall 3."
The full interview seemingly confirms what many have speculated: Respawn isn't working on Titanfall 3 and seemingly has no plans to develop Titanfall 3 in the near future. At the very least, it seems reasonable enough to speculate that Titanfall 3 isn't in anyone's immediate plans considering that Respawn is...
- 2/5/2019
- Den of Geek
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