Why The Time is Right for a New Titanfall Game
Respawn Entertainment is today best known as the studio behind the immensely popular Apex Legends battle royale game, but its presence in the gaming world was cemented long before that. The developers first made a name for itself with the creation of the Titanfall franchise in 2014. While the series was a big hit with those who gave it a chance, it hasn't seen a new addition in almost six years, but now might just be the best time for it to return.
Titanfallis a first-person shooter franchise built around fast-paced movement, rapid gunplay, and controllable mech-like Titans. The last main installment in the series was Titanfall 2 in October 2016. While it went down as one of the most refreshing takes on the genre in a long time, the game underperformed commercially, with the series ultimately seeming like it has been canned. Considering how much the FPS landscape has changed since then, it might be time for Titanfall to make a comeback.
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Upon release, Titanfall 2 was a critical success. The single-player campaign, while lacking in a compelling story, was praised for how it improved on the one-dimensional gameplay of other campaigns in the genre. The level design was built around the wall running, sliding, and other movement mechanics, introducing engaging platforming sections between combat sequences. The experience stood leagues above the repetitive corridor shooters of other multiplayer-first FPS titles.
Even more enthusiastic was the response to Titanfall 2's multiplayer. While it often suffered from connection and matchmaking issues, the overall gameplay was a breath of fresh air for the genre. Fans were impressed by the thoughtful map design, built to facilitate the slick movement
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