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 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''
Titanfall 2 was released in 2016 for the Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Microsoft Windows. This time, the game included single-player campaign with a full fledged story. Many of the mechanics from Titanfall returned, including maps in multiplayer. The game received several free update after its launch, including a new multiplayer mode known as Frontier Defense. The level "Effect and Cause" in particular was well-received.
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. 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.
Cancelled
Titanfall: Frontline
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. In January 2017, Titanfall: Frontline was cancelled.
''Titanfall Online''
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. 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. There have been no new updates since.
Development
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.
