When Respawn shifted to the free-to-play battle royale model forApex Legendsinstead of focusing on a direct sequel toTitanfall 2, fans were concerned. Although theTitanfallseries had somewhat humble beginnings, the sequel quickly became a favorite for FPS lovers. Its multiplayer was fun, but its robust single-player offered an experience that gamers weren’t quick to forget.
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Apex Legendsmay have not been a true sequel, but it has added a lot of lore and gameplay features to the series. There are now rumors of a possibleTitanfall 3announcement coming soon, so it’s worth looking at the pros and cons of having Respawn shift focus away fromApex Legends.
10Titanfall 3: Continue The Story
Titanfall 2is set 5 years after the first game, where players take on the role of Militia Rifleman-turned-Pilot Jack Cooper. The game offers a fantastic story with interesting characters and bombastic moments of action.
However, the game ended on a cliffhanger after Copper’s Titan, BT, sacrificed himself to get Cooper to safety. In a post-credits scene, the game teases BT’s return to the series.Titanfall 3could let playersstep back into Cooper’s shoesto discover if BT’s AI can still be recovered.
9Apex Legends: New & Interesting Lore
WhenApex Legendslaunched, it looked like an entirely new IP. According to Respawn, this was on purpose. However, as time as gone on, Respawn has delved deeper into the lore of theTitanfalluniverse, usingApex Legendsas the player’s guide.
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Unlike other battle royales,Apex Legendsleans heavily intoits story and characters. The tone ofLegendsis much more vibrant, and its characters give players an interesting alternative viewpoint of theTitanfalluniverse.Legendsdoes stand on its own, but there are secrets forTitanfalllovers to find.
8Titanfall 3: Titans!
It’s hard to considerApex Legendsas a worthy successor toTitanfallwhen it doesn’t have what set the series apart from other FPS games in the first place: Titans. Fans have been begging Respawn to add Titans toLegendssince the beginning, but it looks like there are still no plans to do so.
Titan gameplaywas one of the things that madeTitanfallso unique. The lack of Titans inLegendsis what makes it feel so disconnected from the series in the first place.Titanfall 2’s mesh of FPS and mech gameplay is still unmatched, and a sequel would offer unlimited potential to improve these mechanics.
7Apex Legends: Grounded Gameplay
Due to the lack of Titans inLegends, however, the FPS mechanics have been even more refined than they were inTitanfall 2. In a lot of ways,Legendsis just a better feeling FPS game. There’s a lot less verticality inLegends, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
The gunplay inApex Legendsfeels great. A sequel toTitanfall 2would have to match the improved mechanics that Respawn implemented in the battle royale. Even then, it’s possible that the enhanced movement needed for Pilot gameplay would take away from the grounded action thatLegendsexcels at.
6Titanfall 3: We Need More Single Player FPS Games
The single-player FPS genre of games is still an underutilized one. It feels like there are two types of single-player FPS games, most easily represented by bothCall of DutyandDoom. WhileCall of Dutytends to offer a single-player experience that plays it safe with its narrative and gameplay, games likeDoomhave a more arcade-like feel that’s focused on moment-to-moment gunplay.
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Titanfallworked so well because it felt like the best of both worlds.Titanfall 2featured elements that felt similar to other FPS titles but with its own unique spin. The story was more complex than the typical military shooter. A sequel could flesh out an evenbigger single-player campaign.
5Apex Legends: A Breath Of Fresh Air For Battle Royale
Despite the love forTitanfall,Apex Legendsoffers a unique flavor to the battle royale genre that we’d hat to see lose support.Apex Legendsstands far above other games in the genre with its gunplay, level design, and character system.
Even after the release ofCall of Duty: Warzone,Legendsstill feels like the better FPS to play. The guns and characters offer more variety, and the game places a much larger role in cooperative play. If Respawn had to drop support forLegends, the battle royale genre would be losing one of its best.
4Titanfall 3: Apex Legends Has Renewed Interest In The Series
AlthoughTitanfall 2is a beloved series for many gamers, the series never sold all that well.Titanfall 2struggled to meet the goals that EA had set for it and much of the game’s later success came from word of mouth.
However,Apex Legendshas seemed to reignite interest in theTitanfallseries. As more players have learned whereLegendsgot its start, many have gone back to try out the other games. Introducing a new sequel could capitalize on this reviewed interest in the IP.
3Apex Legends: What The Failure Of A Titanfall Sequel Could Mean
On the other hand, the renewed interest inTitanfallmay not last until a sequel.Titanfallwas never a true financial success, so putting a lot of money and effort into a sequel could be seen as a gamble.
EA is also notorious for shutting down studios when their games underperform. If Respawn switched focus fromApex Legendsback toTitanfalland it failed to meet expectations, it could be the end for the studio. However, EA has shown more of an interest in single-player focused content afterStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderperformed well, so it’s still a possibility.
2Titanfall 3: New Hardware Potential
With new consoles coming this holiday, the potential for a next-genTitanfallgame is limitless. The new hardware could be the best thing to give Respawn the power to improve on the look and feel of theTitanfalluniverse.
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Titanfall 2’s most interesting level dealt with a time-skipping mechanic that could be expanded with the SSD architecture on the PS5. New tech could mean bigger maps, more complex world geometry, and faster load times.
1Apex Legends: The Game Is Still Going Strong
Apex Legendsdoesn’t show any signs of slowing down, which is great. Season 6 just launched with all new guns, characters, and a crafting system.
Legendsis still going strong over a year after release, and players are interested to see what Respawn has planned for the game’s future. ATitanfallsequel would be amazing, but it may still be too early after the release ofLegendsfor Respawn to shift focus.
